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May 13, 2024
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May 13, 2024 — Would you trust a robot to look after your cat? New research suggests it takes more than a carefully designed robot to care for your cat, the environment in which they operate is also vital, as well as human ...
May 13, 2024 — A computer scientist has shown the power of language to predict harm -- this time to the nation's ...
May 13, 2024 — The human brain filters through a flood of experiences to create specific memories. Why do some of the experiences in this deluge of sensory information become 'memorable,' while most are discarded by the brain? A computational model and behavioral ...
May 10, 2024 — Many artificial intelligence (AI) systems have already learned how to deceive humans, even systems that have been trained to be helpful and honest. Researchers describe the risks of deception by AI systems and call for governments to develop strong ...
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May 9, 2024 — Discrimination may speed up the biological processes of aging, according to a new ...
May 8, 2024 — Researchers lay out the need for design safety protocols that prevent the emerging 'digital afterlife industry' causing social and psychological ...
May 9, 2024 — Aging clocks can measure the biological age of humans with high precision. Biological age can be influenced by environmental factors such as smoking or diet, thus deviating from the chronological age ...
May 7, 2024 — A research group have used whole-genome sequencing to unravel the complex ancestry of the Japanese population. The analysis supports an earlier study that proposed that the Japanese population ...
May 8, 2024 — Children who experience chronic lack of sleep from infancy may be at increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood, new research ...
May 8, 2024 — A study has found the widespread impact of child abuse and neglect, with analysis suggesting they cause nearly half of common mental conditions. ...
May 8, 2024 — Adolescents who view their households as more unstructured, disorganized, or hectic than their siblings develop more mental health and behavioral ...
May 8, 2024 — Conversational agents (CAs) such as Alexa and Siri are designed to answer questions, offer suggestions -- and even display empathy. However, new research finds they do poorly compared to humans when ...
May 8, 2024 — How do city residents feel about animals in their immediate surroundings? A recent study shows how different the acceptance of various wild animals in urban areas is. Important factors are the places ...
May 8, 2024 — Is the status of 'perfect parent' attainable? Researchers leading a national dialogue about parental burnout say 'no,' and a new study finds that ...
Earlier Headlines
May 13, 2024 — Actually, sometimes consumers don't want to talk to a real person when they're shopping online, a new study suggests. In fact, what they really want is a chatbot that makes it clear that it ...
May 8, 2024 — When breastfeeding mothers in a recent study used cannabis, its psychoactive component THC showed up in the milk they produced. The research also found that, unlike alcohol, when THC was detected in ...
May 7, 2024 — A feast cooked up has revealed singlet oxygen, an oxidant, indoors. Oxidants can be beneficial -- ozone in the stratosphere is one example -- but can also cause stress to our lungs, contributing to ...
May 7, 2024 — A sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth -- some leading to hospitalization -- highlights the need for increased education around the dangers of exposure and increased ...
May 7, 2024 — In one of the first studies of its kind, UC Santa Barbara researchers have found that the immune status of postpartum mothers shifts with how she feeds her baby. Certain inflammatory proteins -- ...
May 6, 2024 — A new study among ninth-graders attending lower secondary school in Swedish-speaking areas of Finland identified four perfectionistic profiles with varying associations with students' ...
May 6, 2024 — New research finds that, while an increasing number of minors are using virtual reality (VR) apps, not many parents recognize the extent of the security and privacy risks that are specific to VR ...
May 6, 2024 — A new study provides some of the clearest and most comprehensive evidence to date on what is known about stress physiology and 'epigenetic ...
May 6, 2024 — Motorcycles are designed to accommodate the average-sized rider, leaving taller and shorter riders vulnerable to ...
May 6, 2024 — In the sports industry, player data collection aids in personalized training feedback. Researchers have now gathered a detailed dataset and laid the foundation for delivering coaching assistance and ...
May 3, 2024 — A new study of air pollution in U.S. homes reveals how much gas and propane stoves increase people's exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant linked to childhood asthma. Even in bedrooms far ...
May 3, 2024 — The famous axiom 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend' is part of Austrian psychologist Fritz Heider's social balance theory, introduced in the 1940s. Previous studies have tried to ...
May 3, 2024 — A new study sheds light on the role that new and traditional media play in promoting and affecting character development, emotions, prosocial behavior and well-being (aka happiness) in ...
May 3, 2024 — A new study finds people who have nature-based experiences report better well-being and lower psychological distress than those who do not. Birdwatching in particular yielded promising results, with ...
May 2, 2024 — Scented products with relevant images on their packaging and branding, such as flowers or fruit, are more attractive to potential customers and score better in produce evaluations, new research ...
May 2, 2024 — Some neurological disorders can be improved through photobiomodulation, a non-invasive technique based on the application of low-intensity light to stimulate altered functions in specific regions of ...
May 2, 2024 — Consistent adherence to physical activity guidelines throughout middle-age is associated with a higher health-related quality of life in women, according to a new ...
May 2, 2024 — Vigorous exercise burns fat more in males than in females, but the benefits of exercise are broad for ...
May 2, 2024 — Genetics can be associated with one's behavior and health -- from the willingness to take risks, and how long one stays in school, to chances of developing Alzheimer's disease and breast ...
May 2, 2024 — A new device for taking blood samples uses microneedles and a suction cup instead of a large needle. People with a phobia of needles stand to benefit. More blood can be obtained than with the classic ...
Monday, May 13, 2024
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- Scientists Cooked Pancakes, Brussels Sprouts, and Stir Fry to Detect an Oxidant Indoors
- New Study Finds Increase in Exposures to Synthetic Tetrahydrocannabinols Among Young Children, Teens, and Adults
- A New Mother's Immune Status Varies With Her Feeding Strategy
Monday, May 6, 2024
- Self-Critical Perfectionism Gnaws on Students' Well-Being Already in Lower Secondary School
- VR May Pose Privacy Risks for Kids: A New Study Finds Parents Aren't as Worried as They Should Be
- Improved Nutrition, Sanitation Linked to Beneficial Changes in Child Stress and Epigenetic Programming
- A Better Way to Ride a Motorcycle
- Biomechanical Dataset for Badminton Performance Analysis
Friday, May 3, 2024
- Quantifying U.S. Health Impacts from Gas Stoves
- Physics Confirms That the Enemy of Your Enemy Is, Indeed, Your Friend
- New Study Reveals How Teens Thrive Online: Factors That Shape Digital Success Revealed
- Birdwatching Can Help Students Improve Mental Health, Reduce Distress
Thursday, May 2, 2024
- Scent Sells -- But the Right Picture Titillates Both Eyes and Nose, Research Finds
- Low Intensity Light to Fight the Effects of Chronic Stress
- Stay Active -- Or Get Active -- To Boost Quality of Life While Aging, Study Suggests to Middle-Aged Women
- When Working Out, Males Are Programmed to Burn More Fat, While Females Recycle It--at Least in Rats
- Companies May Buy Consumer Genetic Information Despite Its Modest Predictive Power
- Microneedles and Suction Cup for Blood Diagnostics, Modeled on Leeches
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Time-Restricted Eating and High-Intensity Exercise Might Work Together to Improve Health
- Sleep Resets Brain Connections -- But Only for First Few Hours
- Social-Media Break Has Huge Impact on Young Women's Body Image, Study Finds
- Why You Can Taste More Ethanol in a Cold Pint of Beer or Warm Glass of Baijiu
- Scientists Work out the Effects of Exercise at the Cellular Level
- Virtual Reality Environment for Teens May Offer an Accessible, Affordable Way to Reduce Stress
- Every Breath You Take: Study Models the Journey of Inhaled Plastic Particle Pollution
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
- Loneliness Grows as We Age
- Data Scarcity Challenges Identification of Endocrine Disruptors
- Childcare Pick-Up: A 1-Hour Window to Build Healthier Eating Habits
- E-Bike Incentives Prove to Be Worth the Investment
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Monday, April 29, 2024
- Microarray Patches Safe and Effective for Vaccinating Children, Trial Suggests
- Study Finds School Entry Requirements Linked to Increased HPV Vaccination Rates
- Laser Imaging Could Offer Early Detection for at-Risk Artwork
- One in Eight Grown-Ups Love Extreme Tartness
- Intervention Based on Science of Reading, Math Boosts Comprehension, Word Problem-Solving Skills
- The Aspirin Conundrum: Navigating Negative Results, Age, Aging Dynamics and Equity
- AI Algorithms Can Determine How Well Newborns Nurse, Study Shows
- Fixin' To Be Flexitarian: Scrap Fish and Invasive Species Can Liven Up Vegetables
- Cardio-Fitness Cuts Death and Disease by Nearly 20%
Friday, April 26, 2024
- Mobile Device Location Data Is Already Used by Private Companies, So Why Not for Studying Human-Wildlife Interactions
- Component of Keto Diet Plus Immunotherapy May Reduce Prostate Cancer
- Pregnancy Cytokine Levels Impact Fetal Brain Development and Offspring Behavior
- People With Rare Longevity Mutation May Also Be Protected from Cardiovascular Disease
- Climb Stairs to Live Longer
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- Network Model Unifies Recency and Central Tendency Biases
- A University Lecture, With a Dash of Jumping Jacks
- Survey Finds Loneliness Epidemic Runs Deep Among Parents
- Advancing the Safety of AI-Driven Machinery Requires Closer Collaboration With Humans
- Social Media Can Be Used to Increase Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Young People
- Computer Game in School Made Students Better at Detecting Fake News
- Decoding Avar Society
- Child Pedestrians, Self-Driving Vehicles: What's the Safest Scenario for Crossing the Road?
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
- World's Chocolate Supply Threatened by Devastating Virus
- Don't Be a Stranger -- Study Finds Rekindling Old Friendships as Scary as Making New Ones
- Infected: Understanding the Spread of Behavior
- Social Media Affects People's Views on Mental Illness
- Exploring Brain Synchronization Patterns During Social Interactions
- Treatment from Female Doctors Leads to Lower Mortality and Hospital Readmission Rates, Study Suggests
- Hey Dave, I've Got an Idea for You: What's the Potential of AI-Led Workshopping?
Monday, April 22, 2024
- Eye-Opener: Pupils Enlarge When People Focus on Tasks
- Life Goals and Their Changes Drive Success
- 3 in 5 Parents Play Short Order Cook for Young Children Who Don't Like Family Meal
- Japan's Premodern Concept of Nature at Root of Distinctive Mindset in Early Childhood Education
- New Approach to Tackle Muscle Loss in Aging
- People Think 'old Age' Starts Later Than It Used To, Study Finds
Friday, April 19, 2024
- New Study Examines the Increased Adoption of They/them Pronouns
- The Biggest Barrier to a Vibrant Second-Hand EV Market? Price
- How Reflecting on Gratitude Received from Family Can Make You a Better Leader
Thursday, April 18, 2024
- Metabolic Health Before Vaccination Determines Effectiveness of Anti-Flu Response
- Metacognitive Abilities Like Reading the Emotions and Attitudes of Others May Be More Influenced by Environment Than Genetics
- Quick Decisions in Soccer Enhanced by Brain's Ability to Suppress Actions
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Guidance on Energy and Macronutrients Across the Lifespan
- Calorie Restriction Study Reveals Complexities in How Diet Impacts Aging
- Exposure to Air Pollution During the First Two Years of Life Is Associated With Worse Attention Capacity in Children
- Research Explores How a Father's Diet Could Shape the Health of His Offspring
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
- Health Behaviors Accumulate and Remain Relatively Stable Throughout Middle Adulthood
- Biodiversity Is Key to the Mental Health Benefits of Nature
Monday, April 15, 2024
- Take It from the Rats: A Junk Food Diet Can Cause Long-Term Damage to Adolescent Brains
- How Trauma Gets 'under the Skin'
- Physical Activity Reduces Stress-Related Brain Activity to Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
- The Joy of Sports: How Watching Sports Can Boost Well-Being
- AI Can Write You a Poem and Edit Your Video. Now, It Can Help You Be Funnier
Friday, April 12, 2024
- Inherited Predisposition for Higher Muscle Strength May Protect Against Common Morbidities
- PFAS Exposure from High Seafood Diets May Be Underestimated
- Choosing Sugary Drinks Over Fruit Juice for Toddlers Linked to Risk of Adult Obesity
Thursday, April 11, 2024
- Artificial Intelligence Can Help People Feel Heard
- Study Helps Explain Why Childhood Maltreatment Continues to Impact on Mental and Physical Health Into Adulthood
- A New Spin on Organic Shampoo Makes It Sudsier, Longer Lasting
- People Who Use Willpower Alone to Achieve Goals, Resist Temptation, Deemed More Trustworthy
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- Size of Salty Snack Influences Eating Behavior That Determines Amount Consumed
- A Faster, Better Way to Prevent an AI Chatbot from Giving Toxic Responses
- Obese and Overweight Children at Risk of Iron Deficiency
- Research Uncovers Differences Between Men and Women in Sleep, Circadian Rhythms and Metabolism
- The Evolving Attitudes of Gen X Toward Evolution
- AI-Assisted Breast-Cancer Screening May Reduce Unnecessary Testing
- Does the Time of Day You Move Your Body Make a Difference to Your Health?