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#bluesky

Publish a ton of research? You'll love Bluesky - here's why

Bluesky is rapidly gaining traction among researchers, surpassing X in engagement for academic discussions.

Bluesky is teeming with researchers - here's why

Bluesky is rapidly becoming a popular platform for academic discourse, surpassing traditional sites like Twitter in research-related posts.

Publish a ton of research? You'll love Bluesky - here's why

Bluesky is rapidly gaining traction among researchers, surpassing X in engagement for academic discussions.

Bluesky is teeming with researchers - here's why

Bluesky is rapidly becoming a popular platform for academic discourse, surpassing traditional sites like Twitter in research-related posts.
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ChatGPT turns two: how the AI chatbot has changed scientists' lives

ChatGPT has significantly transformed academic writing and research productivity, but concerns over plagiarism and inaccuracies accompany its widespread use.

Could Technology Be Your Next Positive Psychology Coach?

A study suggests that the social robot Jibo can effectively improve students' mood and readiness for change through positive psychology sessions.
#google-scholar

Can Google Scholar survive the AI revolution?

Google Scholar's dominance in academic searching is challenged by emerging AI tools, which many researchers are beginning to adopt.

5 ways to use Google Scholar to supercharge your research efforts

Google Scholar, launched 20 years ago, has evolved from a project for a few researchers into a major tool for democratizing access to scholarly information.

Can Google Scholar survive the AI revolution?

Google Scholar's dominance in academic searching is challenged by emerging AI tools, which many researchers are beginning to adopt.

5 ways to use Google Scholar to supercharge your research efforts

Google Scholar, launched 20 years ago, has evolved from a project for a few researchers into a major tool for democratizing access to scholarly information.
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#misinformation

Universities shred their ethics to aid Biden's social-media censorship

The US government funds universities to analyze social media, effectively using them as instruments for censorship under the guise of research.

Could 'inoculation' limit election misinformation? | Cornell Chronicle

Combating misinformation is more effective when psychological inoculation is paired with reminders to focus on accuracy.

Universities shred their ethics to aid Biden's social-media censorship

The US government funds universities to analyze social media, effectively using them as instruments for censorship under the guise of research.

Could 'inoculation' limit election misinformation? | Cornell Chronicle

Combating misinformation is more effective when psychological inoculation is paired with reminders to focus on accuracy.
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How we pivoted to studying Ukrainian researchers during the war

The Russian occupation has severely hindered the operational capacity of Berdyansk State Pedagogical University, forcing a virtual transition amid dire living conditions.

The Secret Perplexity Feature NOBODY is Talking About

Perplexity AI's Focus feature improves research effectiveness by allowing users to target specific information types, optimizing data collection for varied needs.

Journalism scholars want to make journalism better. They're not quite sure how.

Academics are shifting focus from journalism study to its improvement and transformation amidst ongoing industry challenges.

My favorite UX research books & why I love them

Books about qualitative research can significantly enhance a UX researcher's skills.
Practical insights from related fields are important for effective UX research.
Collaboration with SMEs and startups can provide hands-on research experience.

Claims That Scientists are Underreporting Federal Support on Patents Don't Pass the Smell Test

The Science study misrepresents patent disclosure standards, conflating them with academic paper standards, which could lead to harmful legislation.

The Semantic Reader Project

AI can transform the reading experience of scholarly documents by making them more interactive and accessible.

Can AI be used to assess research quality?

Generative AI can produce human-like evaluations but struggles with assessing actual research quality.

AI firms must play fair when they use academic data in training

There is an urgent need for clarity on the use of academic intellectual property in training large language models.

The Systemic Impact of Deplatforming on Social Media: Acknowledgements, Data, and References | HackerNoon

Content banning is an insufficient response to online hate speech, calling for more nuanced solutions.

Bitcoin Research Institute launches at University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming establishes the Bitcoin Research Institute to focus on academic research on Bitcoin.

Towards the Automation of Book Typesetting: Acknowledgments and References | HackerNoon

The article acknowledges the contributors and funding support received for the research.

A pilot program gives academics access to supercomputers

Academic researchers face limitations in accessing AI technology for ethical applications, leading to concerns about biased AI development and potential exclusion of marginalized populations.

On LawNext: How The Free Law Project Works to Expand Access to Legal Information, with Cofounder Michael Lissner

Free Law Project aims to democratize legal information through technology and data.
The nonprofit supports academic research, investigative journalism, and innovation within the legal field.

NSF awards $36M to decarbonize computing

NSF funds $36 million for energy-efficient computing projects to reduce carbon footprint.

Opinion | Women at Work, and With Their Families Too

Motherhood does not have to be a hindrance to academic pursuits; it can actually enhance them, as demonstrated by Dr. Kiers and her approach to balancing work and family.

Python in Neuroscience and Academic Labs

Python is extensively used in academic settings, specifically in neuroscience labs for research purposes.

Red Hat CEO: We'll meet you at any stage of your AI journey

Red Hat combines open source and AI for innovation.

Four years on: the career costs for scientists battling long COVID

Long COVID can have severe and prolonged symptoms impacting career, even for accomplished professionals like Abby Koppes.
Many researchers with long COVID face challenges managing their condition within the academic research environment.

The U.S. Just Took a Crucial Step Toward Democratizing AI Access

The National Science Foundation is launching a pilot program called NAIRR to provide AI researchers with access to expensive infrastructure and resources.
Companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta are contributing resources to the pilot program.

Why business needs Ignition Schools

Universities benefit financially when startups are spun out of their academic research.
Technologies birthed at academic institutions contribute significantly to the economy and job creation.

If an Amazon review makes you laugh, are you more likely to buy?

Pseudo reviews on Amazon can impact consumer behavior positively or negatively based on the context.

Research Shows That AI-Generated Slop Overuses Specific Words

AI models overuse certain words in academic writing, impacting scientific writing significantly.

Maimonides Health's 'Evening of Research' celebrates academic work addressing treatments and equity

The Evening of Research by Maimonides Health highlighted innovative academic work addressing healthcare disparities and advancing medical knowledge, with winners focusing on healthcare inequities.

Scientists Accused of Ignoring Gay Animals

Same-sex animal behavior is observed by many scientists, but publishing findings is hindered by biases and societal norms.
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