New research reveals that disrupting our internal body clock weakens immune defenses and fuels aggressive cancer—while pointing to a promising new treatment.
Why Does AI Fail at Basic Multiplication?
New research reveals why even state-of-the-art large language models stumble on seemingly easy tasks—and what it takes to fix it.
New research reveals why even state-of-the-art large language models stumble on seemingly easy tasks—and what it takes to fix it.
Food Waste Fix Gets Flies to Turn Waste Into Useful Stuff
Scientists have created a small-scale system that transforms food waste into high-protein animal feed and fertilizer using black soldier flies, offering a sustainable solution to a major environmental problem.
Scientists have created a small-scale system that transforms food waste into high-protein animal feed and fertilizer using black soldier flies, offering a sustainable solution to a major environmental problem.
More Americans Are Dying Before They Can Get On Medicare
A new study shows that a rising premature death rate means Medicare isn’t helping as many people as intended.
A new study shows that a rising premature death rate means Medicare isn’t helping as many people as intended.
Wearable Tech Detects Subtle Signs of Frailty in Older Adults
Researchers have developed a comfortable, easy-to-use wearable device that incorporates artificial intelligence to detect subtle warning signs of frailty, signifying a leap forward in elderly care.
Researchers have developed a comfortable, easy-to-use wearable device that incorporates artificial intelligence to detect subtle warning signs of frailty, signifying a leap forward in elderly care.
When AI Learns ‘Why,’ It Creates Better Content
A new study shows that when generative AI is trained to understand why certain headlines resonate—not just which ones perform best—it avoids clickbait and produces more engaging, trustworthy content.
A new study shows that when generative AI is trained to understand why certain headlines resonate—not just which ones perform best—it avoids clickbait and produces more engaging, trustworthy content.
Legal Sports Betting Tied to Sharp Increases in Violent Crime
Legalized sports betting comes with a hidden public safety cost: a measurable rise in violent and impulsive crime on game days—even in states without gambling, according to new research.
Legalized sports betting comes with a hidden public safety cost: a measurable rise in violent and impulsive crime on game days—even in states without gambling, according to new research.
People With Mental Health Conditions Face Higher Injury Risk
People with mental health conditions face a significantly higher risk of physical injuries, according to a new study.
People with mental health conditions face a significantly higher risk of physical injuries, according to a new study.
Emotional Memories Stick When Your Brain Works ‘In Harmony’
A team of psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power.
A team of psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power.
Controlling Blood Pressure Can Cut Your Dementia Risk
Researchers examined two known risk factors for developing dementia—one genetic and one relating to blood vessel damage in the brain.
Researchers examined two known risk factors for developing dementia—one genetic and one relating to blood vessel damage in the brain.
Fathers’ Microplastic Exposure Can Affect Their Offspring
A study has shown for the first time that a father’s exposure to microplastics can trigger metabolic dysfunctions in his offspring.
A study has shown for the first time that a father’s exposure to microplastics can trigger metabolic dysfunctions in his offspring.
Grandparents Are Engaging With Grandkids More Than in the Past
Researchers are investigating the conversations that happen between grandparents and grandchildren in the St. Louis area.
Researchers are investigating the conversations that happen between grandparents and grandchildren in the St. Louis area.
The Alps Will Lose a Record Number of Glaciers in the Next 10 Years
In a new study, researchers have, for the first time, calculated how many glaciers worldwide are likely to remain until the end of the century and for how long.
In a new study, researchers have, for the first time, calculated how many glaciers worldwide are likely to remain until the end of the century and for how long.
Many People Who Die by Suicide Don’t Have Depression
Many people who die by suicide aren’t depressed, new genetic research suggests.
Many people who die by suicide aren’t depressed, new genetic research suggests.
AI ‘Friend’ Could Help You Plan Your Next Vacation
Artificial intelligence can co-create experiences for travelers in real time and tailor an entire vacation to an individual person based on their emotions.
Artificial intelligence can co-create experiences for travelers in real time and tailor an entire vacation to an individual person based on their emotions.
Watch: Tips to Make Your New Year’s Resolution Last
Tracey Musarra Marchese has answers for you about how small steps, support, and self-compassion turn ambitious resolutions into lasting habits.
Tracey Musarra Marchese has answers for you about how small steps, support, and self-compassion turn ambitious resolutions into lasting habits.