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·November 16, 2018·4 min read

Using Twitter to Monitor Social Jet Lag

Researchers have managed to find a way to measure social 'jet lag', a mismatch between circadian rhythm and the realities of daily schedules, by analyzing patterns of activity on Twitter.

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·August 14, 2025·5 min read

“Mind-Reading” Tech Decodes Inner Speech With Up to 74% Accuracy

Scientists have, for the first time, decoded inner speech—silent thoughts of words—on command using brain-computer interface technology, achieving up to 74% accuracy. By recording neural activity from participants with severe paralysis, the team found that inner speech and attempted speech share overlapping brain activity patterns, though inner speech signals are weaker.

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·January 17, 2020·3 min read

Scientists unexpectedly witness wolf puppies play fetch

Wolf pups can interpret human social communicative cues, enabling them to play fetch. The findings shed light on the evolutionary behavior of domestic dogs.

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·August 21, 2018·4 min read

Core Thinking Error Underlies Belief in Creationism and Conspiracy Theories

Researchers report teleological thinking, a single and powerful cognitive bias which entails the perception of final causes or an overriding purpose in natural events, is linked to two seemingly unconnected beliefs; conspiracy theories and creationism.

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·December 30, 2016·5 min read

Anti-Aging Therapies Targeting Senescent Cells: Facts and Fiction

Removing senescent cells may help to reverse some of the signs of aging, researchers report.

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·July 3, 2019·3 min read

Plants don’t think, they grow: The case against plant consciousness

Despite much debate that plants may have the same 'mental features' as animals, such as consciousness, cognition, and emotions, a new study reveals this is unlikely to be the case. Researchers report plants, which lack any anatomical structures remotely comparable to the complex brain, are highly unlikely to possess consciousness.

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·September 28, 2018·4 min read

Feeding Ants Dopamine Might Make Them Smarter Foragers

A new study reports dopamine may have an impact on foraging behavior in ants. Researchers report ants treated with dopamine went on more foraging trips and appeared to be more sensitive to humidity.

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·March 25, 2021·5 min read

Octopuses Have Two Alternating Sleep States

It is well-known octopuses change their color while they sleep. A new study reveals the color changes characterize two distinct sleep states, "active sleep" and "quiet sleep". The findings shed new light on the evolution of sleep.

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·May 17, 2019·3 min read

Being sick in the morning can be different from being sick at night

Our circadian rhythm may explain why we are more prone to different health conditions at different points throughout the day.

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·May 10, 2024·5 min read

The Rise of Deceptive AI: Manipulation to Achieve Goals

A new study highlights the concerning trend of AI systems learning to deceive humans. Researchers found that AI systems like Meta's CICERO, developed for games like Diplomacy, often adopt deception as a strategy to excel, despite training intentions.

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·June 20, 2024·4 min read

Organoids and Embryo Models: Redefining Human Individuality?

Advances in organoids and embryonic models raise questions about human individuality. A new study argues these models can reinforce, not weaken, the concept of human individuality when viewed through personhood and sentience frameworks. Researchers emphasize that current technologies are far from achieving personhood in embryo models or organoids. The ethical focus should remain on the wellbeing of actual persons and sentient beings.