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Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Frontier AI Models Are Getting Stumped by a Simple Children's Game

Apple's research highlights that major AI models significantly overstate their reasoning capabilities, failing at basic puzzles.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A United Arab Emirates Lab Announces Frontier AI Projects-and a New Outpost in Silicon Valley

UAE's MBZUAI launched an AI world model and new research center in Silicon Valley, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and knowledge exchange.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Frontier AI Models Are Getting Stumped by a Simple Children's Game

Apple's research highlights that major AI models significantly overstate their reasoning capabilities, failing at basic puzzles.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A United Arab Emirates Lab Announces Frontier AI Projects-and a New Outpost in Silicon Valley

UAE's MBZUAI launched an AI world model and new research center in Silicon Valley, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and knowledge exchange.
fromSustainable Bus
10 hours ago

upBUS project in Aachen merges autonomous E-bus with ropeway - Sustainable Bus

Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the research initiative is being carried out in collaboration with two additional RWTH institutes and the municipality of Simmerath.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.bbc.com
16 hours ago

Womb lining test offers miscarriage hope to women

Dr Jo Muter, study author and researcher at Warwick Medical School, emphasized the traditional view of miscarriages, saying many women are told they've just had 'bad luck'. Our findings suggest that the womb itself may be setting the stage for pregnancy loss even before conception takes place.
Women in technology
#harvard-university
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

Identifying barriers faced by people with disabilities - Harvard Gazette

Melissa Shang's research fills a significant gap in understanding the mental health of people with disabilities, linking minority stressors to suicidal thoughts.
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

Identifying barriers faced by people with disabilities - Harvard Gazette

Melissa Shang's research fills a significant gap in understanding the mental health of people with disabilities, linking minority stressors to suicidal thoughts.
#marketing
Marketing tech
fromCMSWire.com
1 month ago

Digital Strategy to Execution Bridging the Gap for Chief Marketing Officers

The CMSWire channel offers vital resources for CMOs and client experience leaders to navigate today's complex landscapes.
Marketing tech
fromCMSWire.com
1 month ago

Digital Strategy to Execution Bridging the Gap for Chief Marketing Officers

The CMSWire channel offers vital resources for CMOs and client experience leaders to navigate today's complex landscapes.
fromNature
1 day ago

Eureka! The brain science behind lightbulb moments

I felt really frustrated.
Mindfulness
fromNature
3 days ago

Daily briefing: Space shots from the largest digital camera in the world

"We go into astronomy because we like to look at the sky - and at the beauty of it," she says.
Science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Garden slugs and snails could now be considered venomous, study finds

Many organisms traditionally viewed as harmless, such as common garden snails and slugs, could now be classified as venomous, reshaping our understanding of venom's definition.
Science
#artificial-intelligence
#neuroscience
fromNature
3 days ago
OMG science

Tardigrade-obsessed: meet the researchers trying to turn water bears into neuroscience models

fromNature
3 days ago
OMG science

Tardigrade-obsessed: meet the researchers trying to turn water bears into neuroscience models

fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Improving the Credibility of Professional Psychology

Given that I am returning to research after years of personal issues, administration, academic middle-management, and professional burnout; this is a great and exciting time to make a change.
Psychology
#psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

New Research on the Risks of Cannabis Use for Seniors

New research highlights troubling side-effects and long-term risks of cannabis usage for older adults, including impaired cognitive functioning and increased health complications.
Cannabis
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Japan builds near $700M fund to lure foreign academic talent

Japan's government is proactively creating a favorable research environment by investing ¥100 billion to attract international researchers, particularly those from the US.
US news
#agriculture
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

Can You Solve These Medieval Labyrinths? - Medievalists.net

The labyrinths found in medieval manuscripts reflect a range of ideas, from philosophical inquiry to representations of danger and confrontation, contrasting with modern interpretations.
History
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Greater awareness not more cases behind ADHD surge, study suggests

ADHD diagnosis rates are rising, but actual prevalence has not increased, attributed to better awareness and under-diagnosis.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

People Who Hear Voices Are Not Crazy

More than 1 in 10 people hear voices in their lifetime.
Hearing voices is usually not linked to violence.
Support is available for those disturbed by their voices.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Greater awareness not more cases behind ADHD surge, study suggests

ADHD diagnosis rates are rising, but actual prevalence has not increased, attributed to better awareness and under-diagnosis.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

People Who Hear Voices Are Not Crazy

More than 1 in 10 people hear voices in their lifetime.
Hearing voices is usually not linked to violence.
Support is available for those disturbed by their voices.
#education
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Transformative': the UK lab working on a way to halt genetic type of dementia

AviadoBio is pioneering a potential breakthrough treatment for frontotemporal dementia, aiming to significantly improve patient quality of life.
#physics
OMG science
fromQuanta Magazine
2 weeks ago

Does Form Really Shape Function? | Quanta Magazine

L. Mahadevan explores the mathematical principles that connect Möbius strips, brain folds, and termite mounds through form and function.
#immigration
fromDefector
2 weeks ago
Mental health

An Interview With A Psychiatric Nurse Whose Research Funding Was Cut By The Trump Administration | Defector

fromDefector
2 weeks ago
Mental health

An Interview With A Psychiatric Nurse Whose Research Funding Was Cut By The Trump Administration | Defector

fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Does Your Dog Know When a Family Member Is Pregnant?

Many dog trainers have observed significant changes in behavior when a family member is pregnant, ranging from increased affection to heightened defensiveness.
Parenting
#safety
Non-profit organizations
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I'm a scientist whose funding is held up by the federal government. All I'm trying to do is not fire people.

Bradley Moore prioritizes maintaining his lab's staff amid funding delays, emphasizing the importance of his team beyond their professional roles.
Bicycling
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

For a Better Workout, Walk With Hiking Poles

Trekking poles enhance hiking ease, improve balance, and reduce muscle soreness, benefiting hikers of all ages and experience levels.
#trump-administration
fromNature
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Trump moves to slash NSF: why are the proposed budget cuts so big?

Trump's budget proposes a drastic 57% cut to the NSF, sparking alarm within the scientific community.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Study: Infants, Toddlers, & Schoolkids May All Present Different Long COVID Symptoms

New research indicates young children can experience long COVID symptoms, challenging previous assumptions about their susceptibility.
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Good news for gardeners! The simple way to boost plant growth revealed

Playing music to plants is not as crazy as it may sound at first, suggesting that the right sound frequencies can stimulate growth.
Music production
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Spending Review to include 86bn science and tech package

The UK government is investing £86 billion in science and technology to boost research, create jobs, and enhance regional development.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Hopes 'game-changing find' could ease chronic pain

Researchers identify chronic pain as physiologically different, offering hope for new treatment options for millions suffering from it.
Software development
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

LLMs helped perpetuate a path traversal bug from 2010

A long-standing path traversal vulnerability in code has persisted for years despite various warnings, prompting the creation of an automated repair system for GitHub.
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

New Penn Med center in Philadelphia aims to help people with Williams syndrome, develop better treatments

"This center is going to be life-changing for families," said Jocelyn Krebs, director of the Armellino Center of Excellence for Williams Syndrome.
SF parents
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Reply to: False positives in study of memory-related gene expression - Nature

The collaboration between diverse departments and institutions showcases the interdisciplinary nature of modern biological research, reflecting how complex questions require multi-faceted approaches to discovery.
SF parents
#ai-tools
Marketing tech
fromLifewire
4 weeks ago

Google Who? ChatGPT's Becoming the Answer Engine

ChatGPT is now the most downloaded app globally, surpassing popular social media platforms.
More than half of ChatGPT users utilize it for research purposes, indicating a shift in user behavior.
Marketing tech
fromLifewire
4 weeks ago

Google Who? ChatGPT's Becoming the Answer Engine

ChatGPT is now the most downloaded app globally, surpassing popular social media platforms.
More than half of ChatGPT users utilize it for research purposes, indicating a shift in user behavior.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

We Already Have Evidence That the MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism

The CDC's planned study on vaccines and autism is unnecessary; extensive research already disproves the connection.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

The Creativity Challenge: Write Some Poetry

Welcome to Day 2 of the Creativity Challenge. Yesterday, we talked about how you can practice being creative, and noted that small, creative tasks are like stretches for your brain.
Arts
#innovation
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

These researchers think the sludge in your home may help save the planet

Microbes hold potential solutions for some of humanity's biggest challenges, as researchers explore and manipulate them in various environments.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Are groundbreaking science discoveries becoming harder to find?

Scientific research has become less disruptive in recent years, raising concerns about innovation and economic growth.
Cancer
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre hosts charity cricket match, raises upwards of $1M | CBC News

Cricket to Conquer Cancer event raised funds for cancer research, highlighting the importance of early detection and education.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Scientists Gene-Hack Spider to Produce Bright-Red Silk

CRISPR-Cas9 can successfully modify spider silk, leading to new potential applications in materials science.
#health
Health
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Scientists on how to age well: Sleep is democratic, universal, cheap, and free, and yet no one sleeps enough'

Aging is often viewed negatively, yet understanding its cellular processes holds the potential for healthier, longer lives.
Health
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Scientists on how to age well: Sleep is democratic, universal, cheap, and free, and yet no one sleeps enough'

Aging is often viewed negatively, yet understanding its cellular processes holds the potential for healthier, longer lives.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Why you fight infection better in the daytime

Neutrophils can differentiate between night and day, impacting the body's immune response and healing process.
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

Deep in Amazon, politicians resist gold miners - and inspire thesis - Harvard Gazette

"I was just mesmerized. I thought, 'Wow! This is the most fascinating experiment in self-governance I've ever seen.'"
SF politics
Roam Research
fromAol
4 weeks ago

12 Money-Making Ideas for People Who Are Great at Research

Research skills are valuable in the gig economy, presenting opportunities for income generation.
Various freelance roles can capitalize on one’s research abilities, such as patent research, SEO analysis, and job application consulting.
Marketing tech
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

What today's rainmakers do differently

Successful rainmakers differ significantly from traditional salespeople in their approach to client engagement and business development.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Why do hailstones get so big? Scientists are chasing storms to find answers

Understanding why some storms produce large hail can improve prevention and safety measures around hail damage.
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Are Germany's hygiene obsessions really backed by science?

A study conducted at the University of Arizona found more than 421,000 bacteria on the soles of a single pair of shoes, including strains that can cause diarrhoea, meningitis and pneumonia.
Germany politics
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