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Researchers found machine-learning models often fail to accurately replicate human decisions regarding rule violations, tending towards harsher judgments. This is attributed to the type of data these models are trained o...

Cocaine use and related fatalities are on the rise in the U.S. Researchers are aiming to understand and combat this trend through a study centered on the theory of reinforcer pathology.

Researchers discovered an oxytocin deficiency in patients with a rare vasopressin deficiency, a pituitary gland disease. This deficiency could potentially explain symptoms such as anxiety and social interaction difficult...

Fears are growing that seismic activity known as frost quakes or ice quakes - which can cause huge cracks in roads and houses - are becoming more frequent because of climate change

Fusion energy startups have attracted a lot of attention and investment in recent years, despite experts predicting the technology is still decades away. Now, Microsoft has made the boldest bet so far, signing a deal to ...

What looks like a production line in a UK scrapyard is actually taking cars apart rather than building them - part of efforts to create a more sustainable car industry

Noah's flood is a story much older than the Bible, and researchers are still learning about its roots.

The second series of this show about Earth 66 million years ago is a joy to watch - but it inspires more than it informs. A little more science would have been nice

Children aged 6 to 9 are more likely than adults to save the life of a dog, pig or chimpanzee over a person in a hypothetical "trolley problem" scenario