Research Highlights
The Pressure Paradox
Stress can motivate us to action, but it can also have a negative impact on our well-being. Factor in COVID-19, geopolitical events and the constant presence of technology – on top of personal issues – and it seems increasingly difficult to find peace of mind. HKU scholars have been exploring the positive and negative effects of stress in the workplace, in childhood and in reaction to external events like pandemics, while also identifying ways to build resilience to withstand the pressures of 21st-century life.
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Labelled with Diamonds
The novel use of diamond microparticles to create sophisticated high-security labels is set to have a major impact in the battle against counterfeit goods.
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Game-Changer
Whether you see it as good or bad, artificial intelligence (AI) looks here to stay, with profound impacts for almost every corner of human activity. Even before the arrival of ChatGPT, HKU scholars were probing its potential – from developing and adapting their own AIs, to exploring the potential for drug discovery and access, to considering the legal and policy implications for innovation. They have also been considering AI’s effects on creativity and its potential to harm. Needless to say, their explorations have only just begun.
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