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Mind Wandering Can Be Good for Your Memory, Study Says
Is a wandering mind better at committing certain things to memory, as opposed to a mind that is more focused? Research by a Fordham psychology professor suggests the answer is …
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Using AI Language Tools to Advance Discoveries in Chemistry
A Fordham chemistry professor has helped devise a surprising new use for AI tools like ChatGPT: predicting whether a new material can be made and, if so, explaining how to …
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From the Renaissance to the Science of Impulsivity: 5 Research Insights from Fordham Faculty
Impulsive behavior, antibiotic resistance, AI and the law—research into these and other areas took center stage at a Fordham awards ceremony that highlighted the knowledge created by the University’s faculty. …
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Tracking Corporations’ Efforts to Fight Climate Change
When corporations announce they’ll cut their carbon emissions to help fight climate change, do they stick to the plans they lay out? Not always—and it’s not always obvious when those …
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Understanding the Masculinity Effect in American Politics
To understand U.S. politics, one needs to understand masculinity—and not just by looking at our most stereotypically manly presidents, says a new book co-edited by political science professor Monika McDermott, …
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Grant Supports Mental Health Counseling in the Bronx
A professor at Fordham’s Graduate School of Education (GSE) has received a $550,000 grant to address the mental health needs of underserved communities of the Bronx. The grant was a …
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Does AI Show Empathy? It Depends on Your Gender, Study Shows
AI is a new technology that reflects age-old human biases—including stereotypes about men and women and how much empathy people of each gender need. That’s according to a preliminary study …
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How to Reduce Absenteeism in Schools? The Students Will Tell You
In school districts struggling with high dropout rates and absenteeism, what’s the best way to keep the kids in school and on track to graduate? For one thing, make sure …
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Sound: The Overlooked Sense?
Want to find a new way of appreciating the world? Try focusing on how it sounds, says Lawrence Kramer, Ph.D., a Fordham English professor who is also a musicologist and …
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Helping Adolescents in the Juvenile Justice System Heal from Trauma
Like most kids involved with the juvenile justice system, Jasmine has a history of trauma: Her mother was addicted to heroin and neglected her. Her father wasn’t around when she …
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Risk-Averse 2025 Super Bowl Ads Disappoint, Fordham Marketing Expert Says
“Milquetoast” is how a Fordham expert described Sunday’s highly anticipated 2025 Super Bowl ads, some of which cost a record $8 million for their placement during the big game. “There …
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