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A study by University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers found that crowdfunding platforms create a sense of democracy, but backers often come from similar groups and give to projects they find cool. This limits the democratizing potential of crowdfunding.
Researchers at Nanjing University have developed a miniaturized FSO system achieving an astonishing 9.16 Gbps bandwidth over 1 km link using readily available commercial fiber transceiver modules. The system enables automatic tracking and precision acquisition, eliminating the need for optical amplification.
Researchers found sponsored content decreases consumer engagement, but prior disclosure offsets this effect. Micro-influencers are more affected by sponsorship than macro/meso-influencers.
A team of Japanese researchers created a big data-driven model that accurately forecasts key economic indicators in real time, eliminating the need for aggregated semi-macroeconomic data. The approach leverages search engine query data to identify highly correlated queries and provides timely insights into economic trends.
A research team at UNIST has developed a groundbreaking stretchable high-resolution multicolor synesthesia display that generates synchronized sound and light. This technology shatters preconceived boundaries in multifunctional displays, offering unparalleled optical performance and precise sound pressure levels.
A study found that participants rated women's bodies as slimmer when viewed in selfie photographs compared to external perspectives. The researchers also discovered a link between self-viewing and disordered eating thoughts, suggesting potential harm from social media consumption.
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is teaming up with AT&T Foundation to address the challenge of broadband access and education through a new digital literacy program. The program will engage, invest, and train citizens in skills that improve broadband adoption, particularly in economically distressed counties.
Recent satellite deployments have reached record-breaking brightness levels, posing a threat to ground-based astronomy. The addition of 400,000 satellites in the near future could completely alter the night sky.
A new internet addiction spectrum categorizes users into five groups based on their online behavior and confidence in using technology. The study found that younger generations are more likely to be addicted to the internet, while older generations show less addictive tendencies.
A study of 80 online marijuana dispensaries found that most lacked adequate age verification features and accepted nontraceable payment methods. This enabled youth to hide their transactions, with almost 1 in 5 dispensaries requiring no formal age verification at any stage.
Thousands of online advertisements for prohibited weeds were discovered through web scraping technology, posing a threat to Australia's environment and agriculture. The study highlights the need for regulation and public awareness to combat this growing problem.
A comprehensive survey of ChatGPT papers reveals a rapid increase in interest for NLP models, but also raises concerns about biased content generation and technology misuse. The study emphasizes the need to establish responsible development and deployment frameworks for ChatGPT.
A study by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that YouTube's recommendation system did not promote anti-vaccine content during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study analyzed over 27,000 video recommendations and found that users were directed to longer, more popular health-related content.
A new study reveals that a hotel's own sentiment score and its competitor's sentiment score have a significant impact on booking performance. Hotels that improve their own sentiment score by 1% can increase bookings by .38%, while those that improve their competitors' sentiment score by 1% can decrease bookings by .25%. The research al...
The ARA Wireless Living Lab is deploying a network of equipment across Iowa to test its performance in various applications, including precision agriculture and rural education. The goal is to eventually improve wireless service to rural residents and communities, enabling a 'Broadband Prairie' that connects rural areas.
The WVU team evaluated Code Interpreter's features, finding it accessible to students but limited for scientists working with biological data. The plugin breaks down barriers for coding, but lacks internet access and parallel processing capabilities.
The University of Missouri is using a $1 million grant to develop an Industry 4.0 lab, providing engineering students with hands-on learning experiences in the latest industrial revolution's technology-centered job market. The lab will integrate skills at a higher level and keep students at the state-of-the-art level for industry.
A new study by University of East Anglia reveals ChatGPT's systematic left-wing bias, favoring Democrats in the US and Labour Party in the UK. The platform's responses also lean towards President Lula da Silva of Brazil's Workers' Party.
A systematic review found that social media use interventions improved mental wellbeing in over a third of studies, with significant improvements in depression. Therapy-based interventions were most effective, with 83% improvement rates compared to limited or no social media use.
The Carnegie Mellon Portugal Program has selected six new exploratory projects in information and communication technologies, with over €350,000 in funding. The projects focus on various areas, including digital health, anxiety detection, and neural probes.
A new open-source Python toolbox called simpleNomo has been made available, enabling the creation of nomograms directly from logistic regression coefficients. This facilitates the translation of research findings into practical use, particularly in resource-poor settings or areas without internet access.
A study published in PLOS ONE found a significant surge in bird feeding interest worldwide during the pandemic, with countries having higher bird diversity exhibiting more Google search activity. The researchers analyzed data from 115 countries and found an average increase of 511 bird species in countries with higher search interest.
Researchers have developed ultra-thin and flexible 2D biochemical sensors with high sensitivity for detecting target substances, revolutionizing sensing technology. However, integrating these sensors into comprehensive systems for large-scale industrial manufacturing poses significant challenges.
Researchers have made significant breakthroughs in high-speed photonic sources using metal-halide perovskites, promising to increase bandwidths into the gigahertz levels. The technology has vast potential for future data communication, IoT devices, and other emerging services.
Telehealth use in Michigan has increased significantly, especially for mental health needs and rural residents. The study found that 11-17% of appointments take place virtually, up from less than 1% before the pandemic.
Generative AI raises fundamental questions about the creative process and human's role in it. Researchers highlight gaps in understanding perceptions of AI-generated content, ownership, credit, labor economics, and media ecosystem impact.
A new study highlights disparities in access to digital technology, leading to fewer health care options for rural communities. The study found that socially vulnerable communities face barriers to adequate health care and have less access to high-speed internet.
A new technique developed by researchers at the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Physics allows for up to a 200-fold change in pulse duration with an efficiency of 25 percent. This enables quantum Internet links to operate up to 50 times faster, contributing to the development of superfast quantum connections.
A study found that high school students' attitudes towards drinking have shifted over the past 20 years, with a decrease in youth drinking attributed to changes in social media and spending time online. Today's teens view not drinking as more socially acceptable than it used to be.
A new poll shows that three-quarters of people aged 50-80 have used at least one patient portal, with lower rates among those with lower incomes or physical/mental health concerns. Portal users prefer online access over phone calls for some tasks, but some still face barriers to using the platforms.
A national study published in Sleep Health found that screen habits linked to better sleep include keeping devices out of the bedroom and avoiding screens before bedtime. The study analyzed data from 10,280 preteens aged 10-14 and found that 15.5% reported trouble falling or staying asleep in the past two weeks.
Researchers from Aarhus University conducted an online experiment showing that repeated exposure to food images can induce satiety, reducing the desire for more. The study found that participants who viewed pictures of orange M&M's 30 times chose a smaller portion than those who only saw them three times.
The Critical Online Reasoning in Higher Education (CORE) research group explores how students work with online sources and information for learning. The study will analyze students' processes in solving tasks, including search terms and source selection.
Global experts have developed a new checklist called iCHECK-DH to standardize the quality of reporting and improve implementation standards for digital health technologies. The 20-item checklist aims to aid researchers and practitioners in ensuring complete, accurate, and consistent reports.
Researchers used large language models to generate open-ended answers, which were often more convincing than real responses. This approach may help gather data quickly and at low cost but also raises concerns about the authenticity of online user data.
A new study found that social support, sense of community, and depressive symptoms played a role in changes to an online gaming site's social structure over time. Members who reported more social support and a greater sense of community were more likely to form communication ties and connect with others.
A video-based smoking cessation program developed by a University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher has helped nearly 40% of HIV-positive smokers in Nepal quit tobacco. The program, which includes 11 video sessions and is accessible via smartphone app, was found to be highly effective in promoting abstinence among participants.
A study from Indiana University found that internet searches for abortion- and contraception-related terms increased significantly in states with trigger laws or pre-Roe bans after the June 2022 ruling. Searches surged 61% in these states, indicating concerns about impending restrictions on reproductive care access.
A new study reveals that certain wellbeing-related factors, such as household income, internet access, and air pollution levels, are associated with economic growth in European Union countries. Western Europe's strong link to economic growth is attributed to disposable household income, inter-regional mobility, and housing, whereas Cen...
Researchers developed a machine learning model that predicts strokes more accurately than current systems, using data available at hospital arrival. The model achieved high precision and sensitivity, outperforming existing scales.
Researchers at ICFO have successfully teleported quantum information over 1km using a multiplexed quantum memory. The technique enables fast and reliable quantum communication over long distances, with potential applications in secure telecommunications.
The WVU SMARTER center aims to improve mobility in rural areas through self-driving cars, ride-sharing services, and bike sharing. The center will develop infrastructure and technology barriers to ensure accessibility for all people.
A new study calls for internet access to be declared a basic human right to address socio-economic disparities. In developing countries, internet access can determine education, healthcare, housing, and employment outcomes. The study advocates for free internet access and digital skills training to ensure equal opportunities.
A new study found that LGB preteens ages 10-14 reported 10.4 hours of daily recreational screen time, which was nearly four hours more than their straight peers. The researchers argue that parents should regularly talk to their children about screen usage and develop a family media use plan.
A review from UTHealth Houston identifies key benefits of telehealth in addressing health disparities among stroke survivors. The study suggests that telehealth can expand access to care and treatment while minimizing barriers related to digital literacy, physical limitations, and limited English proficiency.
New research highlights the need for extra support from professionals like teachers, youth workers, and speech therapists for children with disabilities when using the internet. The study found that these professionals often fail to provide adequate guidance on managing online risks, exacerbating existing digital inequalities.
Researchers found that DALL-E 2 has learned relevant representations of x-ray images and shows potential for text-to-image generation, but its performance varies with CT, MRI, and ultrasound image prompts. Synthetic data generated by DALL-E 2 could accelerate deep learning tools in radiology and address data sharing concerns.
A study analyzed news reports on Brazilian deer species between 2011 and 2021, finding that news coverage gave different weights to threats compared to the IUCN Red List. News items properly identified main threats like poaching and habitat loss but underestimated livestock diseases and overestimated road kill.
The TOAST project, led by Aarhus University, aims to develop the Tactile Internet technology and upscale the talent pool for this emerging field. Researchers will focus on edge intelligence, haptic communication, and machine learning to create immersive user experiences.
Research by University of Florida researchers found that disinformation ads on Facebook use a clear recipe with short ad buys, familiar language, and big budgets to reach more people. The most engaging ads were full of positive feelings encouraging good emotions about one's own groups rather than bad emotions towards others.
A study found that only 8.91% of websites that obtain user consent comply correctly with GDPR regulations. Researchers used automated methods to analyze web-tracking techniques and detected nearly 7 tracking cookies per website on average.
The study reveals a significant increase in the rural-urban telemedicine divide at VA health care sites following the COVID-19 pandemic. This disparity may be attributed to disparities in structural capacity, such as internet bandwidth, and technology adoption among rural users.
A new study by University of Cambridge researchers found that offering tiny cash rewards for accuracy can increase people's ability to distinguish between misinformation and the truth. The study suggests that fake news thrives due to a motivational imbalance, where users have more incentive to get clicks than to spread accurate content.
Researchers found that people use emojis to soften negative expressions and express positive feelings in online interactions. However, this can lead to emotional exhaustion if the dissonance between experienced and expressed emotions is too great.
Researchers at Brigham Young University categorized GIF users into three types: Enthusiasts, Searchers, and Referentialists. Enthusiasts use GIFs to express themselves and impress others, while Searchers enjoy the thrill of finding the perfect GIF for a situation. Referentialists rely on pop culture references to respond to GIFs. Under...
The EU has launched an online treatment program called Prevent It to reduce child sexual abuse, providing a nine-week digital program with individual support. The program has shown promising results in reducing the risk of sexual exploitation and is now available in several languages.
Researchers catalogued fake interaction resale panels offering customized services, including buying likes, views, followers, and online visits on various platforms.
A study found that demographic factors like low income, race, and rural residence are linked to low telemedicine literacy. The Technology Literacy Index showed that counties with low TLI had lower median incomes and college degrees.
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong developed a wireless, soft e-skin for interactive touch communication in the virtual world. The e-skin can detect and deliver the sense of touch, enabling one-to-multiuser interaction and overcoming the limitations of space and distance.
US public health websites lack accessibility features for people with low literacy or limited English proficiency, making it harder for them to find COVID-19 treatment information. The study suggests the need for national guidelines on accessibility and readability for these websites.