Phys.org - Social Sciences
Do ID cards help stop undocumented migrants from finding work?
One of the U.K.’s biggest political problems comes in a small size. The size of a small boat, in fact.This post was originally published on this site
Month: October 2025
Phys.org - Business
Deepfake political scam ads surge on Meta platforms, watchdog says
Scammers are among the top political ad spenders on Meta’s platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians—including President Donald Trump—to promote fake government benefits, a watchdog group said Wednesday.This post was originally published on this […]
Phys.org - Business
Dutch warning over ‘annoying’ chatbots
Dutch authorities told companies and organizations on Thursday they should not rely solely on chatbots to communicate with consumers, describing their use as “one of the biggest annoyances” customers face.This post was originally published on […]
Phys.org - Social Sciences
Viewing teens more positively may help their school performance and strengthen family bonds
Western cultures tend to view teens as moody, irresponsible, and rebellious. However, in China and in other cultures, the teen years are viewed more positively and seen as a time of learning how to become […]
Phys.org - Consumer & Gadgets
Q&A: Can AI persuade you to go vegan—or harm yourself?
Large language models are more persuasive than humans, according to recent UBC research published as part of the Proceedings of the Third Workshop on Social Influence in Conversations (SICon 2025).This post was originally published on […]
Phys.org - Economics & Business
Deferred prosecution agreements in corporate crime cases show trade-offs, says research
Price-fixing, bribery, and fraud are leading forms of corporate crime. Since the early 2000s, deferred or non-prosecution agreements (D/NPAs) have increasingly been used in the U.S. and elsewhere to deal with some of these cases, […]
Phys.org - Business
UK renews demand for access to Apple user data: FT
The UK government has renewed its demand for Apple to hand over data uploaded by its users to the cloud, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org - Social Sciences
Many book bans could be judging titles mainly by their covers
Over the past decade, a growing movement to restrict access to books in public schools and libraries has spread across the country. Every year, there are hundreds of attempts to challenge or ban books, targeting […]
Phys.org - Social Sciences
Images of masculinity as factor in war: New study reveals psychological roots of violence
A brutal childhood, glorified toughness, destructive images of masculinity: the recent scandal surrounding Elon Musk’s father Errol shows how abused power, violence and outdated notions of masculinity continue to have an impact today. According to […]
Phys.org - Business
Dynamic database addresses vanadium supply flow
Scientists at PSI have created a dynamic database for vanadium, an important raw material. This metal has enormous potential for the energy transition. Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB) can store electricity for longer than the […]