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Science news articles cover neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, mental health, robotics, neurotechnology and cognitive sciences.

Overcoming ‘Catastrophic Forgetting’: A Leap in AI Continuous Learning

Researchers are investigating a significant hurdle in machine learning known as "catastrophic forgetting," a phenomenon where AI systems lose information from previous tasks while learning new ones.

Prebiotic Bars: A Potential Aid in Early Parkinson’s Management

A study explores the link between bowel health and Parkinson's disease. It suggests that constipation, a common symptom often appearing 10 years before a Parkinson's diagnosis, may result from an abnormal microbiome in the bowel.

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Moral Conundrums: The Conflict Underlying Obedience to Authority

Researchers explored the conflict experience of individuals when instructed to act against their beliefs. Using the "bug destruction task," participants were ordered to grind live bugs, causing a moral conflict despite no bugs actually being harmed.

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Neurology news articles cover neurology, brain cancer, traumatic brain injuries, neurosurgery, neuroanatomy, brain research and neurological disorders.

Is A Fitness Supplement A Potential Ally Against Alzheimer’s?

Researchers have found that the muscle-building supplement HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate), commonly used by bodybuilders, could help protect memory and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Mouse studies showed HMB reduced Alzheimer's plaques and enhanced factors for neuronal growth, safeguarding learning and memory.

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Mild Exercise Boosts Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Regular mild exercise can enhance cognitive function in older adults, according to a recent study. The research discovered that low-intensity cycling three times a week for three months significantly improved the executive function of older adults, particularly those aged 68-78.

Post-Retirement Cognitive Decline Varies by Race and Education

A new study highlights the varying rates of cognitive decline among different race and sex groups after retirement. White men showed the sharpest decline, while Black women experienced the least.

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AI news articles cover science articles about artificial intelligence including ChatGPT, Bard, Dalle, neural networks, machine learning, LLMs, AGI and other AI related topics.

AI System Detects Social Norm Violations

A pioneering AI system successfully identifies violations of social norms. Utilizing GPT-3, zero-shot text classification, and automatic rule discovery, the system categorizes social emotions into ten main types.

The Future and Fears: Public Perception of AI Explored

A new study seeks to understand public perception about artificial intelligence (AI) and software in general. The online survey aims to gather insights into people's hopes, fears, and general sentiments towards AI.

AI Fast-Tracks Disease Risk Predictions

Researchers developed AI software that rapidly analyzes bone density scans to predict a person's future risk of health conditions, such as heart attacks, stroke, falls, fractures, and dementia.

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Science research articles cover psychology, depression, mental health, schizophrenia, mental disorders, happiness, stress, PTSD, autism, psychiatry and therapy.

Psychiatric History of Both Parents Tied to Preterm Birth Risk

A new study reveals the increased risk of preterm birth in infants when both parents have psychiatric diagnoses. The research analyzed data on all live births in Sweden between 1997 and 2016.

Study Challenges Longstanding Beliefs About Action of Antipsychotic Medications

Researchers uncovered a pivotal detail that could revolutionize schizophrenia treatment. Contrary to longstanding belief, antipsychotic drugs that mitigate overactive dopamine, a hallmark of schizophrenia, interact primarily with a different type of neuron than originally assumed.

Culture and Geography Significantly Influence Sleep Patterns

A new study reveals that culture and geography significantly influence sleep patterns. Using data from Nokia smartwatches, the researchers analyzed 52 million logs over four years from 30,082 individuals in 11 countries.

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Aggression Is A Result of Self-Control, Not Lack Thereof

A new study contests the belief that aggression stems from poor self-control. Instead, it suggests that aggression is often a deliberate, controlled act, inflicted to maximize retribution.

Lab-Grown Human Brain Organoids Go Animal-Free

Researchers have innovated a method to produce lab-grown mini brains, known as human brain organoids, free of animal cells, promising a more accurate study and treatment of neurodegenerative conditions. Previously, brain organoids were grown using a substance derived from mouse sarcomas called Matrigel, leading to inconsistencies due to its undefined composition and variability.

America’s most widely consumed cooking oil causes genetic changes in the brain

Soybean oil, the most consumed cooking oil in the US, has been linked to neurological and metabolic alterations in mice. Soybean oil-fed mice showed decreased levels of oxytocin in the hypothalamus.

Human Hand Scents: A Novel Tool for Sex Prediction

A new study reveals that the composition of scent compounds on a person's hand can accurately determine their sex. The analysis, using mass spectrometry, successfully predicted an individual's sex with an impressive accuracy rate of 96.67%.

Neuronal Plasticity Genes Linked to Alcohol Use Disorders

A new study discovered a link between alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and alteration of a group of genes known to influence neuronal plasticity and pain perceptions. The team used three distinct animal models to identify the genes responsible for drinking behaviors.