Society

Black box algorithms give answers but no explanations. Here is how they work and when it is better to use 'transparent' alternatives.

Following Meta's decision to change its content moderation policies, a reflection on the ongoing research to combat online disinformation.

An analysis of demographic factors related to the phenomenon of early school leaving.

Conceived as an 'open' guide, it identifies the most effective tools depending on the context.

Writers are becoming more and more similar when describing feelings.

One strand of research investigates cognitive biases such as the 'decoy effect' in animals.

Social media users 'listen' to the evaluations of others, even if they say they don't.

A research project studies interventions to foster communication between doctors and patients and improve health policies.

How do we decide whom to trust? The philosophy of science tries to answer.

Here are some 'tricks' from the research to experience virtual environments more serenely.

This is how morality is studied in the laboratory.