Most people generally are more concerned about the immediate risks of artificial intelligence than they are about a theoretical future in which AI threatens humanity, researchers report.
How Alcohol Abuse Damages Decision-Making Brain Circuits
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making.
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making.
Kids Exposed to Higher Ozone Levels Face Higher Asthma Risk
Children exposed to higher ozone levels early in life are more likely to develop asthma, researchers report.
Children exposed to higher ozone levels early in life are more likely to develop asthma, researchers report.
Pay Transparency Can Come With Unexpected Consequences
A new study finds that revealing employee pay unexpectedly influences workplace dynamics in ways never demonstrated before.
A new study finds that revealing employee pay unexpectedly influences workplace dynamics in ways never demonstrated before.
About One Third of Young Adults Are Skeptical About Democracy
While almost two-thirds of young people in the US support democracy, almost a third view it skeptically and are more inclined to accept authoritarianism, according to a new report on attitudes of youth in America after the 2024 elections.
While almost two-thirds of young people in the US support democracy, almost a third view it skeptically and are more inclined to accept authoritarianism, according to a new report on attitudes of youth in America after the 2024 elections.
Poor Sleep Quality Could Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s
Impaired sleep quality is associated with smaller volumes of a part of the brain that is vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows.
Impaired sleep quality is associated with smaller volumes of a part of the brain that is vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows.
Can Social Media Improve Your Mental Health?
When used carefully and mindfully, social media likely can boost mood and emotional well-being, researchers report.
When used carefully and mindfully, social media likely can boost mood and emotional well-being, researchers report.
Infant Abuse Goes Down When Parents Get Paid Family Leave
Infant maltreatment drops significantly when parents gain access to paid family leave, according to a new study.
Infant maltreatment drops significantly when parents gain access to paid family leave, according to a new study.
Saturn’s Moon Could Have Life, but Only a Little Bit
Saturn’s moon Titan could harbor life, but only a tiny amount, a new study finds.
Saturn’s moon Titan could harbor life, but only a tiny amount, a new study finds.
Is the Torpedo Bat Here to Stay in Baseball?
In a new podcast episode, an expert digs into the rise of the torpedo bat in baseball.
In a new podcast episode, an expert digs into the rise of the torpedo bat in baseball.
How the Law Aims to Protect Earth From ‘Space Junk’ and Asteroids
Experts in an emerging discipline have answers for you about the rules that govern what happens in orbit—and how we might respond to an incoming asteroid.
Experts in an emerging discipline have answers for you about the rules that govern what happens in orbit—and how we might respond to an incoming asteroid.
Temporary Anxiety Can Hamper Learning
A brief episode of anxiety may have a bigger influence on a person’s ability to learn what is safe and what is not.
A brief episode of anxiety may have a bigger influence on a person’s ability to learn what is safe and what is not.
Certain Behavior May Signal Autism Risk in the First Year of Life
Autism is typically diagnosed in children ages 3 to 5 years old, but researchers are exploring whether signs of autism could be detected as early as the first year of life.
Autism is typically diagnosed in children ages 3 to 5 years old, but researchers are exploring whether signs of autism could be detected as early as the first year of life.
Samples From the Moon Reveal Scary Risks to Astronauts
New lunar sample research could help protect astronauts and uncover the origins of water on the moon.
New lunar sample research could help protect astronauts and uncover the origins of water on the moon.
Can a New Treatment Restore Lost Sense of Smell?
Researchers have found a potential treatment for lost sense of smell.
Researchers have found a potential treatment for lost sense of smell.
Popular Diabetes Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
Researchers have found that a pair of popular glucose-lowering medications may have protective effects against the development of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Researchers have found that a pair of popular glucose-lowering medications may have protective effects against the development of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in patients with Type 2 diabetes.