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Robot debates humans about the dangers of artificial intelligence
New Scientist - 24 Nov 2019 12:00
An artificial intelligence has debated with humans about the the dangers of AI - narrowly convincing audience members that AI will do more good than harm
Heating techniques could improve treatment of macular degeneration
Phys.org - 24 Nov 2019 11:50
Age-related macular degeneration is the primary cause of central vision loss and results in the center of the visual field being blurred or fully blacked out. Though treatable, some methods can be ineffective or cause un...
Optimal archery feather design depends on environmental conditions: study
Phys.org - 24 Nov 2019 11:47
When it comes to archery, choosing the right feathers for an arrow is the key to winning. This necessity for precision makes it crucial to understand how environment and design effect arrows in flight.
Turning to turkey's tryptophan to boost mood? Not so fast
Neuroscience News - 24 Nov 2019 23:16
Research examines the myths and science behind how the amino acid tryptophan, associated with turkey, affects mood.
Not all changeups are created equal; seam shifted wake baffles hitters
Phys.org - 24 Nov 2019 22:59
While changing the rotation rate/axis of a thrown baseball has long been a weapon in a pitcher's arsenal, some pitchers, like Washington Nationals star Stephen Strasburg, manipulate the baseball's wake to create unexpect...
Urban green space can prevent premature deaths
Neuroscience News - 24 Nov 2019 22:48
A meta-analysis of nine longitudinal studies reveals urban green spaces are significantly associated with a reduction in premature mortality. A 4% reduction in premature mortality was linked to each increment of 0.1 in v...
Is it Safe to Eat Roadkill?
Live Science - 24 Nov 2019 18:19
The idea of eating roadkill may be foreign to some, but with proper precautions it can provide a safe and sustainable source of meat.
People share fake news online even when they can tell it's not true
New Scientist - 24 Nov 2019 12:00
People can easily identify fake news, but may unwittingly share it on social media because they aren't thinking about accuracy. A simple prompt could help solve the problem
Shaking head to get rid of water in ears could cause brain damage, physicists find
Phys.org - 24 Nov 2019 11:49
Trapped water in the ear canal can cause infection and even damage, but it turns out that one of the most common methods people use to get rid of water in their ears can also cause complications. Researchers at Cornell U...
Scratching the surface of perovskites
EurekAlert! - 24 Nov 2019 09:00
(Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University) Professor Yabing Qi and his team in the Energy Materials and Surface Sciences Unit at OIST, in collaboration with researchers at the University of ...