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AI is here – and everywhere: 3 AI researchers look to the challenges ahead in...
2023 was an inflection point in the evolution of artificial intelligence and its role in society. The year saw the emergence of generative AI, which moved the technology from the shadows to center...
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Radiation therapy takes advantage of cancer’s poor DNA repair abilities
Nearly half of all cancer patients undergo radiation therapy as part of their care. Ionizing radiation, or the emission of high-energy waves or particles, works as a therapy by damaging a cancer...
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The strange story of the grave of Copernicus
Nicholas Copernicus was the astronomer who, five centuries ago, explained that Earth revolves around the Sun, rather than vice versa. A true Renaissance man, he also practiced as a mathematician,...
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Are catnip and treats like it safe for cats? Here’s how they affect their...
Cats kept indoors can live a good life when they get access to a variety of positive experiences. Examples include performing natural behaviours, feeling safe at home and using their full sensory...
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Doctors said her brother died after a surgery. Then a miracle happened.
After reading the message in our long-running WhatsApp family chat, I dropped my iPhone in the bed, covered my face and sobbed: “Dear family, there is very sad news. Our dear brother, Guillermo, has...
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Mother-infant bonding triggers brain synchronization, according to new...
Scientists have discovered that watching everyday mother-infant interactions can trigger similar brain activity patterns across different mothers. This neural synchrony, observed particularly in...
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Hearing aids found to help people live longer
Anyone who is hard of hearing but doesn't wear a hearing aid should think again, as they have been found to help people live longer, according to the University of Southern California (USC). The...
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Women are more likely than men to share negative information, study finds
A series of three studies found that men and women are similar in their desire to share positive information, but women are more likely than men to share negative information about themselves or...
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Don't go hungry even if you went overboard over the holidays
You might be tempted to go on an all-out fast at the start of the year, particularly if the holiday period was marked by excess. Try and avoid that temptation, nutritionists say, and if you are...
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Navajo object to depositing human remains on Moon
The United States will soon launch its first spacecraft to attempt a soft lunar landing since the Apollo era, in a historic collaboration with the private sector -- but not everyone is celebrating.The...
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Try these strategies if you want to stop smoking in a sustainable way
There are so many good reasons to stop smoking. You'll save money, won't be out of breath when you go upstairs and set a good example for your children, to name just a few. If you have a particular...
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Federal lobbying on artificial intelligence grows as legislative efforts stall
This article originally appeared in OpenSecrets. Sign up for their weekly newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.More organizations than ever are reporting lobbying the federal...
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New review suggests that with age, wisdom does not always come
The concept of wisdom, often associated with aging, has been the subject of considerable debate in psychological research. In an overview published in Current Opinion in Psychology, Judith Glück...
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Private industry leads America's first Moon landing since Apollo
Cape Canaveral (AFP) - The first American spacecraft to attempt to land on the Moon in more than half a century is poised to blast off early Monday -- but this time, private industry is leading the...
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Men on vegan diets perceived as less masculine, highlighting gender...
A recent study uncovered significant gender stereotypes and societal perceptions associated with vegetarian and vegan diets. The study, which comprised both a quantitative survey and qualitative focus...
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Meditation shows promising results for enhancing awareness, connection, and...
New research published in PLOS One suggests that meditation may enhance certain aspects of psychological well-being in older adults. The study, which is the longest randomized meditation trial to...
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Can Florida’s corals survive climate change? Fate of one small reef may hold...
When marine scientist Ian Enochs jumped into the water at Cheeca Rocks, a small reef in the Florida Keys known for vibrantly colorful corals, what he saw shook him to the core. “Literally everything...
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SpaceX lines up Sunday afternoon launch
SpaceX may not have a moonbound rocket on the pad, but it is aiming to send up its second launch of the year from the Space Coast on Sunday afternoon. United Launch Alliance is set to lift off with...
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Social media use linked to inflammation levels, study finds
In a newly published study from the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, researchers have uncovered a surprising connection: Individuals with higher levels of inflammation, as evidenced by a marker...
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‘Green’ energy, plant food from Florida’s stinky seaweed? Ideas will be put...
MIAMI -- Seaweed poses all sorts of problems when it piles up on South Florida beaches. It stinks, spoils the view and makes swimming icky. It’s also pricey to haul off to the landfill, which...
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