Researchers are pioneering an innovative solution to remove tiny bits of plastic pollution from our water.
A Few Changes to the Home Can Cut Adult Asthma Attacks
Improving the indoor environment reduces asthma attacks in adults, a new study finds.
Improving the indoor environment reduces asthma attacks in adults, a new study finds.
AI ‘Blind Spot’ Could Let Criminals Take Over Self-Driving Cars
A newly discovered vulnerability could allow cybercriminals to silently hijack the artificial intelligence systems in self-driving cars, raising concerns about the security of autonomous systems increasingly used on public roads.
A newly discovered vulnerability could allow cybercriminals to silently hijack the artificial intelligence systems in self-driving cars, raising concerns about the security of autonomous systems increasingly used on public roads.
Ultraprocessed Foods Have Addictive Qualities Similar to Tobacco
Addictive qualities in ultraprocessed foods are similar to those of tobacco, researchers report.
Addictive qualities in ultraprocessed foods are similar to those of tobacco, researchers report.
Cognitive Training Tied to Lower Chance of Dementia Years Later
Adults age 65 and older who completed five to six weeks of cognitive speed training and who had follow-up sessions about one to three years later were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, up to two decades later, according to new findings.
Adults age 65 and older who completed five to six weeks of cognitive speed training and who had follow-up sessions about one to three years later were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, up to two decades later, according to new findings.
With Just a Few Words, AI Can Tell What Kind of Person You Are
A new study finds that widely available generative AI models (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, LLaMa) can predict personality, key behaviors, and daily emotions as or even more accurately than those closest to you.
A new study finds that widely available generative AI models (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, LLaMa) can predict personality, key behaviors, and daily emotions as or even more accurately than those closest to you.
Stress From Discrimination May Mess With the Immune System
People who commonly experience everyday discrimination are more likely to have higher levels of “exhausted” white blood cells, suggesting that the chronic stress of discrimination may hamper the immune system, according to a new study.
People who commonly experience everyday discrimination are more likely to have higher levels of “exhausted” white blood cells, suggesting that the chronic stress of discrimination may hamper the immune system, according to a new study.
Why So Few Planets Are Suitable for Life
Researchers have shown why only a small number of planets have the chemical requirements for life—and why the Earth is so fortunate.
Researchers have shown why only a small number of planets have the chemical requirements for life—and why the Earth is so fortunate.
Road Salt Is Worse for Freshwater Life Than Expected
Freshwater streams, ponds, and lakes across the United States are becoming saltier, and new research shows the damage may be greater than scientists once thought.
Freshwater streams, ponds, and lakes across the United States are becoming saltier, and new research shows the damage may be greater than scientists once thought.
Apes Can Imagine Things Like Humans Do
In a series of tea party-like experiments, researchers demonstrated for the first time that apes can use their imagination and play pretend, an ability thought to be uniquely human.
In a series of tea party-like experiments, researchers demonstrated for the first time that apes can use their imagination and play pretend, an ability thought to be uniquely human.
Watch: How Is AI Changing Love?
An expert has answers for you about how artificial intelligence is changing the way we love.
An expert has answers for you about how artificial intelligence is changing the way we love.
New Tuberculosis Treatment Is Inhalable
Researchers have developed a new inhalable form of tuberculosis treatment that could significantly reduce the burden of current therapy.
Researchers have developed a new inhalable form of tuberculosis treatment that could significantly reduce the burden of current therapy.
Seeing Your Partner as a ‘Saver’ May Make You Happier in Marriage
There may be a connection between how much a couple spends and saves and how happy they are in their relationship, according to a new study.
There may be a connection between how much a couple spends and saves and how happy they are in their relationship, according to a new study.
How Movies Can Set You Up for Unrealistic Expectations of Love
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and love stories are in the spotlight.
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and love stories are in the spotlight.
How Young Adults Recall Early Adversity Shifts Based on Relationships Now
New research finds that how young adults recall adverse childhood experiences fluctuates based on the current quality of their relationships—particularly with their parents.
New research finds that how young adults recall adverse childhood experiences fluctuates based on the current quality of their relationships—particularly with their parents.
Hair Shows Banning Lead in Gas Worked
A new study finds that banning lead in gas worked—and the proof is in your hair.
A new study finds that banning lead in gas worked—and the proof is in your hair.