·May 11, 2023·13 min readAI in Education: Students’ Views on Chatbots and CheatingThe majority of the 6,000 students surveyed expressed positive views toward AI tools like ChatGPT, with more than a third using them regularly.Read More
·May 11, 2023·12 min readLink Between Sleep Apnea, Deep Sleep Deficit, and Brain Health RisksA potential link between sleep apnea, reduced time in deep sleep, and brain biomarkers associated with increased risk of conditions like stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and cognitive decline.Read More
·May 10, 2023·11 min readGlobal Genomic Diversity: Unveiling the New Pangenome ReferenceThe new “pangenome” reference includes 94 distinct genome sequences from 47 individuals, with plans to increase this to 700 sequences from 350 people by mid-2024.Read More
·May 10, 2023·12 min readMenthol Inhalation May Boost Cognitive Ability in Alzheimer’sShort, repeated exposure to menthol can modulate the immune system and prevent cognitive decline commonly seen in Alzheimer’s.Read More
·May 10, 2023·11 min readGame On: Online Gaming Networks’ Influence on Mental Health & Social ConnectionsOnline gamers with more social support within the gaming community or less real-life support are more likely to engage with other members, highlighting the social significance of online gaming.Read More
·May 9, 2023·10 min readReality Blur: How Our Eyes Fool Us Into Misjudging SizeBy cleverly blurring parts of images, researchers demonstrated how participants misperceived full-scale railway scenes as smaller than their model counterparts.Read More
·May 9, 2023·11 min readContext Matters: Oxytocin Influenced by Context of Social TouchThe hormone oxytocin, which is released in social bonding and touch, functions like a dimmer switch, influenced by the situation.Read More
·May 9, 2023·11 min read1 in 10 People Suffer From Autoimmune DiseasesA study of 22 million people found autoimmune disorders now affect around one in 10 individuals, with women more affected than men.Read More
·May 8, 2023·13 min readNew Antidepressant Reduces Stress and Depression With Low Side EffectsScientists developed a potential anti-depressant drug that exhibits anti-stressing and anti-depressant effects with minimal side effects.Read More
·May 8, 2023·15 min readAI’s Human-Like Features Impact Trust in ConversationsA new study delves into how advanced AI systems affect our trust in the individuals we interact with.Read More
·May 8, 2023·10 min readNeanderthal DNA Shapes Human NoseA specific gene inherited from Neanderthals may be responsible for the shape of our noses.Read More
·May 8, 2023·21 min readDepression Symptoms in Older People on the DeclineA recent study reveals that today’s 75- and 80-year-olds experience fewer depressive symptoms and greater life satisfaction than their counterparts from the 1990s.Read More