Why mixing rewards doesn’t motivate gig workers, study finds
When trying to motivate gig workers like DoorDash and Uber drivers, using both cash bonuses and digital recognition might seem like a good idea.
However,...
Scientists discover Armenia’s oldest Christian church in ancient city
Archaeologists have made an exciting discovery in Armenia.
A joint team from the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and the University of Münster in...
Say goodbye to AI’s weird image errors: New method fixes distorted fingers and faces
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has impressed many with its ability to create realistic images from simple text prompts.
However, these AI models, such as Stable...
The iPhone is about to be very different – and potentially better. Experts explain...
Depending on what side of the Atlantic you’re on, your iPhone will soon be very different.
In Europe, the iPhone is about to open up...
Hope outshines mindfulness during tough times, study finds
When life gets tough, it turns out that hope may be more powerful than mindfulness in helping people manage stress and stay engaged at...
Arsenic in apple juice: Should you be worried about Walmart’s recent recall
Arsenic is called the “king of poisons and the poison of kings,” due to its historical use in assassinations.
Now, Walmart has issued a recall...
Why is it so hard to cancel subscriptions or end ‘free’ trials?
Many businesses are trapping Australian consumers in paid subscriptions by making them hard to cancel, hiding important details and offering "free" trials that auto-renew...
Scientists warn: smart toys might be spying on your kids
Smart toys like Toniebox, Tiptoi, and Tamagotchi are becoming increasingly popular among children, offering interactive and fun experiences through software and internet access.
However, researchers...
Paying for groceries with your face? Are you sure?
As facial recognition payment technology (FRPT) becomes more popular in stores, hotels, and even government services, not everyone is ready to embrace this new...
Why are legal documents so hard to understand? MIT scientists reveal the mystery
Legal documents have a reputation for being nearly impossible to understand, even for those trained in law.
This raises a simple but important question: Why...