Why some people speak up against prejudice, while others do not

When people encounter racism or discrimination, they don’t all respond in the same way. Some calmly challenge the remark, ...
Psychology TodayOpinion

The Language Trap: How AI Writing Tools Are Standardizing Our Thoughts

As the use of generative AI becomes increasingly common, we must beware of an algorithmic colonization of language and ...

UNESCO has officially added yodeling to its list of 'Intangible Cultural Heritage'

Yodeling has been officially recognized by the UN as part of the world's intangible cultural heritage. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: We all know yodeling, right? Alpine men and women singing across verdant ...

Exercising a Comparative Advantage: Economic Consultants and Pro Bono Work

This article describes the role economic consultants can play in pro bono matters, creating meaningful opportunities for ...
BMJ Global Health

Comparative efficacy, feasibility and acceptability of HPV DNA testing on first-void urine versus self-collected vaginal samples: a real-world study in a resource-limited …

Introduction Self-sampling for cervical cancer screening is a promising strategy to improve coverage and reduce strain on ...
Scientific Research Publishing

A Semantic Analysis of “Peach” in Chinese and Japanese ()

Semantic Extension, Idioms and Proverbs, Cultural Semantics, Cognitive Semantics Share and Cite: Di, J.Y. (2026) A Semantic Analysis of “Peach” in Chinese and Japanese. Open Access Library Journal, 13 ...

Publishers Seek to Join Lawsuit Against Google Over AI Training

Jan 15 (Reuters) - Publishers Hachette Book ‌Group ​and Cengage Group asked a ‌California federal court on Thursday for ...
IEEE

Comparative Study of Language Models and Prompt Paradigms in Short Answer Grading

Abstract: Grades deliver important quantitative feedback on student learning, but grading can be time-consuming for large student cohorts. Recent advances in large language models (LLMs) offer ...
Janesville Gazette

'Set an example of civil, respectful discourse.' Rock County Board condemns political violence, 'inflammatory language'

JANESVILLE — The Rock County Board on Thursday night approved a resolution that condemns political violence and intimidation and called on elected officials to refrain from making “inflammatory ...
KOMU

Missouri appeals court rewrites ballot language for amendment to ban most abortions again

COLUMBIA — A Missouri appeals court in Kansas City has rewritten the ballot language for an amendment that would ban most abortions again in the state, ruling that the language approved by a Cole ...
NPR

Retired federal land managers say that partisan shutdown language is chilling

There are brewing legal fights against the Trump administration for language it's posting on federal websites and in government emails blaming the Democrats for the government shutdown. The ...
The New York Times

The New AirPods Can Translate Languages in Your Ears. This Is Profound.

The technology is one of the strongest examples yet of how artificial intelligence can be used in a seamless, practical way to improve people’s lives. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is The Times’s ...