A study published in Autism in Adulthood found that British newspapers often portray autistic people negatively and stereotypically. The researchers analyzed sentiments towards autism and autistic people in 1,000 quotes from newspapers between 2011 and 2020 and found that identity-first language was linked to more positive sentiments.
SourceCity St George’s, University of London·JournalAutism in Adulthood·TypeLiterature review·DateAug 22, 2024
A new study by Lancaster University highlights that women are more likely than men to experience 'digital overload' and burnout due to their greater use of digital technologies in both work and family lives. The research emphasizes the need for gender-egalitarian work-from-home arrangements and policies to address this issue.
SourceLancaster University·JournalCommunity Work & Family·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 8, 2024
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.
A recent study published in Science Advances found that simpler headlines tend to be clicked on more than complex ones. Researchers evaluated over 30,000 real-world field experiments from the Washington Post and Upworthy, finding that simplicity was a key factor in attracting online readers. The study identified three hallmarks of simp...
SourceOhio State University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 5, 2024
A new interface developed by researchers at the University of Sydney aims to reduce the spread of misinformation on social media. The tool adds a 'more information' button to posts, linking users to details about retracted science claims, which can help them make informed decisions about their health.
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalProceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction·TypeSurvey·DateMay 16, 2024
Text messaging and bulk ordering can significantly increase mammogram completion rates for breast cancer screening outreach. The study found that these interventions are effective in improving adherence to recommended screening guidelines.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateMay 6, 2024
462 medieval manuscripts from Speyer, Worms, and Mainz to be digitized for public access, providing new insights into cultural heritage of seven centuries. High-quality digital reproductions will facilitate exploration of historical textual traditions.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·DateMay 6, 2024
A literature review of 124 studies on virtual impressions offers research-based suggestions on how to make a digital best foot forward. Researchers found that timely responses matter and using emoticons and emojis can increase feelings of warmth and likeability but risk making others seem less intelligent.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalJournal of Management·TypeLiterature review·DateMar 21, 2024
GoPro HERO13 Black
GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.
The MIT Press is accepting applications for its shift+OPEN initiative, which provides funding and support to convert subscription-based journals to diamond open access. Selected journals will receive three-year funding, professional publishing services, and sustainable funding model development support.
A study analyzing 17,490 Wikipedia articles found that articles about high-income countries receive more attention than those from low-income countries. Political events and disasters are disproportionately covered on Wikipedia compared to cultural and sports events.
A meta-analysis of studies found guilt has only a small persuasive effect, making it less effective than previously thought. Existential guilt appeals better for broader issues like environmental and educational topics, while personal responsibility-based guilt is less effective in health communications.
SourceWashington State University·JournalFrontiers in Psychology·DateNov 7, 2023
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
A team of researchers from Cambridge University has decoded over 100 French love letters written in the 18th century, revealing universal human experiences and emotional struggles. The letters were sent to sailors on a ship captured by Britain during the Seven Years' War, but never reached their recipients.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalAnnales Histoire Sciences Sociales·DateNov 6, 2023
A multilevel primary care intervention, including electronic health record reminders and patient outreach, improved timely follow-up of overdue abnormal cancer screening test results for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancer. The intervention was found to be effective in reducing missed screenings.
A new dictionary provides a comprehensive overview of Shakespeare's language, revealing words with reduced mental ability and plant hybrids. The Arden Encyclopedia of Shakespeare's Language offers insights into the linguistic thumbprints of plays and characters, as well as the networks of character interaction.
A study by researchers at Cell Press found that nearly 50% of environmentally-oriented users abandoned Twitter after Elon Musk took over the platform. This mass exodus has serious implications for public communication surrounding topics like climate change, biodiversity, and natural disaster recovery.
SourceCell Press·JournalTrends in Ecology & Evolution·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 15, 2023
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.
Research reveals non-native English speakers need up to twice as much time to read and write papers, with 2.5 times higher rejection rates for papers written in English. This disproportionately affects early career stage researchers from lower income countries.
A new computer science tool is applied to examine Judeo-Christian relations in literature from the early first centuries CE, yielding wondrous results. The study reveals that Jewish sources are familiar with early Christian sources, but show wider geographical familiarity with both eastern and western Christian sources in later periods.
SourceBen-Gurion University of the Negev·JournalHumanities and Social Sciences Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 17, 2023
A study analyzed emoji and emoticon use in secure clinical texting systems, finding they primarily convey new and interactionally significant information. The results suggest that emoji use may not undermine professionalism as much as initially thought.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJun 13, 2023
Researchers argue that emoji-based language systems can improve communication between patients and physicians, particularly for vulnerable populations such as those with stroke or vocal impairments. The use of emoji can condense surveys and questionnaires, increasing response rates and appealing to patients.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeSurvey·DateJun 13, 2023
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.
Researchers found that syntactic surprise, a measure of unexpected word arrangement, significantly improves marketing message efficacy. The optimal level of syntactic surprise falls within the middle range, with messages being most effective at a medium level.
SourceAmerican Marketing Association·JournalJournal of Marketing·DateMar 29, 2023
A new study explores how language shapes attention and engagement, finding that easier-to-process language and emotional triggers like anxiety, excitement, and hope encourage readers to persist. Language, meanwhile, can discourage readers from continuing to read.
SourceAmerican Marketing Association·JournalJournal of Marketing·DateMar 22, 2023
Researchers at Ohio State University discovered that exposure to a pro-sustainability opinion in conversation can persuade people with anti-sustainability views to support environmentally friendly initiatives. In contrast, individuals with a pro-sustainability viewpoint remain unpersuaded by opposing viewpoints.
SourceOhio State University·JournalJournal of Environmental Psychology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 6, 2023
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.
A study by the University of Arizona found that when participants were in a negative mood, they were more careful and analytical, scrutinizing what was stated in a text. In contrast, a happy mood led to a less analytical state, with participants relying on default world knowledge.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalFrontiers in Communication·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 13, 2023
An automated texting program supported primary care patients after hospital discharge, resulting in significant reductions in acute care resource use. The patient-centered approach may serve as a model for improving post-discharge care.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateOct 26, 2022
A new study from the University of Kansas found that racial and ethnic minority populations in the US faced unique challenges while seeking COVID-19 information online, including misinformation, harassment, and hostility. Younger and healthier individuals were more resistant to vaccination due to lower perceived risk and benefit.
SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalConvergence The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies·TypeSurvey·DateSep 8, 2022
A new study by Professor Vike Plock found that Virginia Woolf's husband Leonard negotiated deals with Penguin Books to make her work widely available. The arrangement allowed Penguin to publish Woolf's essays and non-fiction at affordable prices, increasing her cultural capital and making her works accessible to a broader audience.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalBook History·TypeContent analysis·DateSep 5, 2022
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
A study published in Early Education and Development journal found that preschoolers with stronger vocabulary skills at the start of the year display more positive engagement with teachers and peers. The researchers also discovered that inhibitory control is crucial for classroom engagement and learning.
SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalEarly Education and Development·TypeSurvey·DateAug 17, 2022
A study led by McGill University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that Ukrainians who engage in more analytic thinking are less likely to believe pro-Kremlin disinformation. Analytical thinking helps curtail belief in disinformation, according to the researchers.
SourceMcGill University·JournalPolitical Psychology·TypeSurvey·DateAug 4, 2022
A study by Stephen T. Casper examines how sports slang, such as 'punch-drunk,' influenced the conceptualization and treatment of brain injuries. The research reveals a culture that stigmatized sufferers and normalized male violence, making it difficult for medical professionals to diagnose and treat neurodegenerative disease.
SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalIsis·TypeContent analysis·DateJun 28, 2022
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.
Researchers from Dartmouth College used artificial intelligence to draft wine and beer reviews, finding agreement between human and machine-generated reviews. The team also developed a system to write review syntheses, aggregating elements from existing reviews to provide limited but relevant information about products.
SourceDartmouth College·JournalInternational Journal of Research in Marketing·DateApr 29, 2022
A new study from Brown University's Policy Lab found that text-message vaccination campaigns work better when sent early, as all state residents ages 16 and up had been eligible for a shot four weeks before the campaign. Despite this, the messages' ineffectiveness was due to poor timing rather than the content.
SourceBrown University·JournalNature·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateApr 6, 2022
New research at MU shows that women's use of humor is perceived differently than men's, with factors like status and target influencing judgments. Women who use humor directed towards a man are seen as positive, but those targeting a lower-status woman are viewed negatively.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalJournal of Managerial Psychology·DateMar 10, 2022
Researchers found that societies without written languages could still be large and complex, but those with elaborate writing systems tended to have less shared power. Writing was often used to convey messages between high-status individuals rather than facilitating communication across vast distances.
SourceField Museum·JournalJournal of Social Computing·DateFeb 10, 2022
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
A study published in Risk Analysis found that individuals who endorse libertarianism and anti-egalitarianism attitudes are more likely to disregard COVID-19 risks. This suggests that simply identifying as liberal or conservative may not capture the full scope of political ideology's impact on attitudes toward science issues.
SourceSociety for Risk Analysis·JournalRisk Analysis·DateFeb 3, 2022
A recent study published in the journal Risk Analysis found that increased voting by mail during the COVID-19 pandemic did not jeopardize election safety. The research analyzed potential risks identified in a mail voting attack tree and concluded that expanding mail voting increases voter access and reduces adversarial interference.
SourceSociety for Risk Analysis·JournalRisk Analysis·DateJan 24, 2022
A study of the Vai script found that it became visually simpler with each passing year, as letters were designed for efficient reading and writing. This pattern of simplification can be observed in other ancient writing systems, suggesting a predictable evolutionary process.
SourceMax Planck Institute of Geoanthropology·JournalCurrent Anthropology·DateJan 10, 2022
Researchers found that Americans were less likely to respond to an email survey from a person believed to be Black than from a person believed to be white. The study, which analyzed responses from over 250,000 people, suggests that racial bias can influence everyday communication behaviors.
SourcePenn State·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 20, 2021
Researchers analyzed hundreds of thousands of secure email messages between doctors and patients to find that most doctors use language too complex for their patients' low health literacy. Effective communication can improve patient outcomes by tailoring electronic messages to match the complexity of the patient's language.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 17, 2021
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.
A Baylor University-led study found significant deficiencies in organizational listening, particularly among women and non-managers. The survey revealed that employees are reluctant to share concerns due to a lack of responsive management and inauthentic approaches to feedback.
SourceBaylor University·JournalPublic Relations Review·DateDec 1, 2021
Researchers at the Missouri School of Journalism explored how people value digital news, finding that print newspapers moved to digital platforms without understanding the differences between mediums. The study identified eight affordances of digital news readers, including the importance of design elements like color and hyperlinks.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalDigital Journalism·DateNov 11, 2021
The IPCC has endorsed new communication recommendations for addressing climate change, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and dialogue. The organization is keen to engage with experts and audiences in a two-way conversation to ensure effective information dissemination.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalClimatic Change·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateNov 5, 2021
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.
A study from the University of Texas at Dallas found that governments downplay pandemic severity if they prioritize economy over public health, while exaggerating it when prioritizing public health. The researchers suggest transparent information policies are key for balanced objectives.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Dallas·JournalManagement Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 4, 2021
A science communications internship at MUSC helps scientists in training share research with the general public, improving laywriting skills and restoring trust. The program has produced over 100 science news stories and exposed interns to diverse career paths related to science communication.
SourceMedical University of South Carolina·JournalJournal of Clinical and Translational Science·TypeSurvey·DateSep 30, 2021
A Massachusetts General Hospital physician suggests that emoji could facilitate communication between patients and doctors, particularly in emergency medical settings. The use of emoji has the potential to improve patient-doctor communication, especially for those with disabilities or language barriers.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalJAMA·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 7, 2021
Researchers provide generalized communication principles for successful bid writing in the gig economy, including moderate call length, task information focus, and concreteness. By managing uncertainty through bids, freelancers can increase their chances of winning gigs and achieving price premiums.
SourceAmerican Marketing Association·JournalJournal of Marketing·DateSep 2, 2021
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
A new University of Central Florida study found that using deadline-ism messaging in climate change communications increases perceptions of the threat and support for government action. Participants who read articles with deadlines supported more political climate change action than those without deadlines.
SourceUniversity of Central Florida·JournalEnvironmental Communication·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 2, 2021
A pan-Canadian randomized controlled trial is using digital communication to target common reasons for vaccine hesitancy, including age, language, and education level. Family physicians will receive tailored information to share with patients through email and text message, aiming to improve vaccine uptake.
QUT researchers identified external recognition and professional development as crucial strategies for getting shortlisted. Applicants with earned professional recognition or awards were four times more likely to be shortlisted than those without such recognition.
SourceQueensland University of Technology·JournalJournalism·TypeContent analysis·DateAug 5, 2021
A new study found that men are over-cited and women are under-cited in Communication journals, with papers authored by men showing a 14% overcitation rate compared to papers authored by women, who are under-cited by 20%. The researchers propose tools to help academics evaluate their citation practices and promote gender equality.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalAnnals of the International Communication Association·DateAug 2, 2021
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.
A Tokyo University of Science researcher analyzed 8,000 infant names and found that common boys' name "大翔" has at least 18 readings, while girls' name "結愛" has at least 14. The study shows that parents use various readings, including non-existent ones, and abbreviate common readings.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalHumanities and Social Sciences Communications·TypeContent analysis·DateJul 29, 2021
A study by University of Göttingen sports sociologist Dr. Marcel Reinold analyzes autobiographies of professional cyclists, revealing they use complex techniques to manipulate information and conceal doping. The results show athletes play down the extent of the doping problem and portray themselves as victims to avoid suspicion.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalEuropean Journal for Sport and Society·DateJun 16, 2021
Researchers found that face masks obstruct facial cues, a crucial aspect of effective communication. The loss of visual information significantly impacts native and non-native speakers' ability to understand each other.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.
Researchers at the University of Missouri developed a narrative writing exercise to encourage people to reduce political polarization. The study found that this exercise can foster different perspectives and create a sense of common identity, reducing angst toward those with opposing views.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalJournal of Applied Communication Research·DateSep 22, 2020
A large-scale study found that communication increases the likelihood of reaching a target by almost two-fold, confirming its role in promoting cooperativeness. Players who communicate are more persistent and refuse to give up, while genuine free riders pay little attention to communication.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 13, 2020
University of Houston Law Center Professors Jim Hawkins and Jessica L. Roberts call for stronger consumer safeguards to protect personal information collected online by health-related companies. The authors suggest several options, including mandatory notice, opt-out provisions, and user consent for significant changes.
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.
A new study from Ohio State University found that people tend to misremember numerical statistics on controversial issues to align with their existing beliefs. When presented with accurate data, participants often flip or distort the numbers to match their preconceptions, even when they're correct.
SourceOhio State University·JournalHuman Communication Research·DateDec 9, 2019
A recent court ruling in Ontario allows physicians to withhold CPR from patients they believe will not benefit from it, but emphasizes the importance of communicating concerns with families. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has updated its end-of-life policy to reflect this change.
SourceCanadian Medical Association Journal·JournalCMAJ Open·DateNov 25, 2019
The ETH Zurich team's project, 'A Data-Centric Approach to Extreme-Scale Ab initio Dissipative Quantum Transport Simulations,' developed a new framework called DaCe OMEN for simulating heat in transistors. The simulation achieved a two-orders-of-magnitude speedup and can help design better computer chips.
Preschool teachers often prioritize handwriting over communication in writing instruction, which may put young students at a disadvantage for academic success. Researchers found that environmental supports and materials were available in 94% of classrooms, but meaningful opportunities for writing were limited.
SourceMichigan State University·JournalJournal of Early Childhood Teacher Education·DateOct 29, 2019
Researchers found that engineering education lacks intercultural communication training, which can hinder global collaboration. A constructivist view of culture is proposed as a more effective approach.
SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalJournal of Engineering Education·DateJun 6, 2019
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.
Researchers found that when participants were unsure whether a profile was written by a human or an algorithm, they distrusted the one they believed to be machine-generated. The study suggests designing AI communication tools with transparency and trustworthiness in mind can improve user experience.