Conditioned reflexes: not ours regarding AI, but those of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate speaking about AI. “Data matters,” he says, provided it is interpreted correctly – that is, in his own way. 

A study by two Norwegian scientists has shown that when writing by hand, the central and parietal areas of the brain are connected to a greater extent. However, to conclude that this method ‘helps you learn better’ is a step too far. A test on learning

The European Union is moving towards new age limits. However, the Australian trial has yielded modest results, and studies do not prove that smartphones and social media are the main cause of this generation’s psychological crisis. The age ban is broad in scope, of uncertain effectiveness, and carries the risks of children using devices in secret and reduced parental control.

The agrobiologist and university lecturer has used the findings of his (sound) research to present an esoteric interpretation of real-world phenomena. Academic freedom, of course, but this can prove harmful to students

Record temperatures alone are not enough to explain heat-related deaths: data, denominators and context are needed. Amid misleading perceptions, statistical biases and the body’s ability to adapt, the reality is more complex than the summer heat warnings suggest