Phys.org – Education
Researchers created a chatbot to help teach a university law class—but the AI kept messing up
“AI tutors” have been hyped as a way to revolutionize education.This post was originally published on this site
Month: May 2025
Phys.org – Astronomy
Virtual model of a Venusian pancake dome shows it likely formed due to elastic lithosphere and dense lava
A trio of scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Université de Lyon, and Arizona State University, respectively, has found that a likely reason flat pancake-like volcanoes form on Venus’ surface is the planet has […]
Phys.org – Political Science
How cheap combat drones are reshaping the Russia-Ukraine war
Drones have become a game-changer in the Russia-Ukraine War—so much so that they could potentially transform Ukraine into a defense powerhouse in Europe, according to one Northeastern University observer.This post was originally published on this […]
Phys.org – Astronomy
Astronomers discover new evidence of intermediate-mass black holes
In the world of black holes, there are generally three size categories: stellar-mass black holes (about five to 50 times the mass of the sun), supermassive black holes (millions to billions of times the mass […]
Phys.org – Biotechnology
Unique light-harvesting structure in marine algae could shape future of artificial photosynthesis
Photosynthesis, the natural process of converting sunlight energy into chemical energy and generating molecular oxygen, is a remarkable natural phenomenon that not only forms the basis for sustaining almost all living organisms on Earth but […]
Phys.org – Ecology
Bats identified as key players in cross-species spread of morbilliviruses
Bats in the tropics of the Americas are a reservoir for morbilliviruses—a genus of RNA viruses that includes the human measles virus. However, their role in spreading morbilliviruses to other mammalian species is unclear.This post […]
Phys.org – Ecology
Seasonal shake-ups spark cascading effects, upsetting natural processes worldwide
New Zealand research published in Science explores the impact of disruptions to the Earth’s seasons caused by climate change.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org – Political Science
Researchers devise method to identify ‘311’ underreporting of heat and hot water shortages
Complaint lines such as New York City’s 311 let people report quality-of-life problems in their building or neighborhood, from excessive noise to illegal parking. But resident-generated data typically suffers from reporting bias, with some neighborhoods […]
Phys.org - Consumer Gadgets
NASA tech gives treadmill users a ‘boost’
Creators of the original antigravity treadmill continue to advance technology with a new company.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org – Ecology
Silky shark population study offers clues for conservation
For the first time, researchers have mapped the population structure of silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis) in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, offering new insights that could guide future conservation and management of this vulnerable species.This post […]