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At your service: How older adults embrace demand-responsive transportation

A study found that social influence and trust play key roles in older adults' adoption of demand-responsive transportation. The research, conducted in Senboku New Town, Osaka, revealed significant relationships between behavioral intention and performance expectancy among older people.

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalTransportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 26, 2025

AI boosts employee work experiences

A new study found that AI assistance increases worker productivity by 15% in customer service sectors, with significant improvements in speed and quality for less-experienced employees. However, its impact is minimal on higher-skilled workers, while adherence to AI recommendations leads to larger gains in productivity.

SourceOxford University Press USA·JournalThe Quarterly Journal of Economics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 4, 2025

Researchers leverage large-scale data to uncover new insights into rare diseases and COVID-19

Researchers uncovered eight rare diseases that carry significantly increased risks for COVID-19-related mortality in fully vaccinated individuals. These conditions, including infertility disorders and kidney diseases, pose a nearly fivefold greater risk of death from COVID-19 than the general population.

SourceHealth Data Research UK·JournalThe Lancet Digital Health·TypeObservational study·DateJan 29, 2025

Platform ecosystems and organisational capabilities boost competitiveness in volatile markets

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds that digital platforms and artificial intelligence can boost B2B service companies' competitiveness by enhancing agility, flexibility, and resilience. The study also highlights the importance of organizational capabilities for managing strategic change in volatile markets.

SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalIndustrial Marketing Management·DateJan 22, 2025

Recommendations for studying the impact of AI on young people's mental health  proposed by Oxford researchers

The paper highlights the need for a critical re-evaluation of how we study digital technologies' impact on young people's mental health. Oxford researchers call for a collaborative evidence-based framework to regulate AI integration into online platforms, ensuring its safety and benefits for children and adolescents.

SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalThe Lancet Child & Adolescent Health·DateJan 21, 2025

Digital meditation to target employee stress

A digital mindfulness-based program has been shown to reduce employee stress perceptions and improve work-specific well-being. The study suggests that such interventions can be easily accessible and scalable methods for reducing workplace stress.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJan 14, 2025

Social media users more likely to invest in cryptocurrencies

A study from the University of Georgia found that about half of social media users have invested in digital currencies, with men and those with high risk tolerance being more likely to do so. On the other hand, people with higher education levels were less likely to invest. Investing in crypto comes with risks, such as volatility and u...

SourceUniversity of Georgia·JournalInternational Journal of Bank Marketing·DateJan 13, 2025

Major youth science innovation award for digital health expert at City University of Hong Kong

Professor Yu Xinge, a leading digital health expert, has been awarded the 3rd Zhong Nanshan Youth Science and Technology Innovation Award for his groundbreaking research on bio-integrated electronics. His wearable products aim to monitor health conditions and improve treatment efficiency and accuracy.

Being digitally hyperconnected causes ‘techno-strain’ for employees

A new study found that digital hyperconnection leads to techno-strain, causing cognitive and affective effort associated with constant connectivity and high work pace. Employees experience stress, overload, anxiety, and fear of missing out due to the proliferation of messages, applications, and meetings in the digital workplace.

SourceUniversity of Nottingham·JournalFrontiers in Organizational Psychology·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 17, 2024

Physics and emote design: Quantifying clarity in digital images

Researchers at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology create a metric to quantify clarity in digital images, enabling scientists to capture changes in structure during artistic processes and physical transformations. The metric is tested on digital artworks and physical systems, showing its versatility and effectiveness.

Reinventing global cooperation through hackathons

A recent study by the University of Geneva and the United Nations found that 30% of hackathons contribute significantly to the SDGs, particularly climate change. These events attract new participants and generate long-term collective engagement, making them a promising tool for global cooperation.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences·TypeNews article·DateDec 9, 2024

Could online technology be a clue as to why boys in Norway are outperforming girls in learning English as a second language?

A new study found that Norwegian boys are outperforming girls in learning English as a second language, with the gap increasing at age 13. The researchers suggest that online gaming and digital technology may be contributing factors, contradicting conventional wisdom about gender differences in language acquisition.

SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalAssessment in Education Principles Policy and Practice·DateDec 8, 2024

Why some individuals believe fake news and conspiracies

A study published in PLOS Global Public Health found that individuals with high credulity are more susceptible to fake news and vaccine hesitancy. Mistrust was also linked to conspiracy thinking and difficulty distinguishing between real and fake news, particularly in those exposed to childhood adversity.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Global Public Health·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 4, 2024