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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 14-Nov-2025 10:11 ET (14-Nov-2025 15:11 GMT/UTC)

15-Sep-2025

Why do people believe lies?

Society for Neuroscience
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Scientists can predict whether a person is deceived by a peer within seconds of communication because of shared neural activity from distinct brain regions.

Journal: JNeurosci
Funder: North China University of Science and Technology, Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province, Tangshan Science and Technology Bureau

15-Sep-2025

SwRI installs private 5G network for research, development, testing and evaluation

Southwest Research Institute
Business Announcement

SAN ANTONIO — September 15, 2025 — Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) installed a private 5G research, development, test and evaluation network to boost security, eliminate dependency on outside mobile network providers and expand network access for advanced 5G projects. The secure, high-velocity 5G network allows rapid deployment of communication resources and wireless connectivity on the SwRI campus or off-site in the field, providing wide coverage for research and development.

15-Sep-2025

Global trends and disparities in social isolation

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: In this cross-sectional study, social isolation was found to have increased globally after the COVID-19 pandemic, with the initial increase disproportionately seen in lower-income populations and subsequent increases broadening across socioeconomic strata. Targeted interventions for vulnerable groups and research examining country-level policies are urgently needed to mitigate high isolation levels and reduce inequities.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

15-Sep-2025

American College of Chest Physicians advances sustainability with solar panel installation at Glenview headquarters

American College of Chest Physicians
Business Announcement

As part of its ongoing dedication to social responsibility, CHEST installed a solar panel system at its Glenview, Illinois headquarters.

15-Sep-2025

Few military spouses use formal support services during, after deployment

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study of military spouses found that most did not utilize formal sources of support such as chaplains, clinicians, etc. during their partners' deployment and reintegration. Rather, they relied more often on people in their social networks for assistance.

Journal: Military Psychology
Funder: Defense Health Agency, Department of Veterans' Affairs

15-Sep-2025

Job demand, not just skills, shapes public attitudes on immigration

University of Southampton
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study has found that demand for jobs could be just as important as skill level in how people feel about immigration. Researchers found members of the public are as likely to grant visas to fruit and vegetable pickers and care home workers as they are to lawyers or office managers.

Journal: Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies

15-Sep-2025

AI adoption boosts SME performance through strategic partnerships and change management, study finds

Bentham Science Publishers

A new study published in the Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences examines how AI adoption enhances the performance of manufacturing SMEs in emerging markets. The study highlights the influence of leadership vision, change management capability, trading partnerships, and competitive pressure, with AI playing a mediating role in driving performance outcomes under Industry 4.0.