Month: January 2026

99 posts
Old Trafford.

Resilience by design: Protecting the North’s digital backbone

theFreesheet is the official media partner for Manchester Edge & Digital Infrastructure…
Yes and no.

Marketers use ‘reversible’ words to shake sceptic confidence in brand claims

Marketing messages become significantly more persuasive when they utilise specific “reversible” words…
AI swarms.

AI swarms threaten democracy by faking widespread public consensus

A new class of “AI swarms” threatens to erode democratic stability by…
Lonely at work.

Poor job design, not physical isolation, drives workplace loneliness epidemic

A crowded office offers no guarantee against isolation, according to a comprehensive…
EV car.

Satellite data confirms electric vehicles cut real-world pollution levels

Researchers have used high-resolution satellite data to provide the first real-world evidence…
Watching TV.

Loneliness drives binge-watching addiction as viewers seek escape

New research indicates that people suffering from loneliness are significantly more likely…
High seas.

Activists slam new High Seas Treaty as ‘piece of paper’ without direct action

The High Seas Treaty finally came into effect this month after ratification…
Ricky Gervais.

Funny business: Algorithms reveal hidden engineering of stand-up comedy

It may feel like a spontaneous conversation, but a new algorithmic analysis…
Alicia Gilbert of the JGU Department of Communication.

Forcing users offline backfires, while voluntary breaks deliver short-term high

Taking a break from your smartphone can make you feel more energetic…
Donald Trump.

Buying Greenland would ‘actively harm’ US security and sink NATO, warns expert

The United States would “actively harm” its own national security and fracture…