Science News
AI Models Misjudge Rule Violations: Human Versus Machine Decisions
Neuroscience News - 14 May 2023 20:04
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...
Beyond Addiction: Study Targets Rising Cocaine Use Disorder
Neuroscience News - 14 May 2023 19:41
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.
Linking Oxytocin and Vasopressin: A Novel Pathway for Autism Therapy
Neuroscience News - 14 May 2023 19:17
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...
Dozens of 'frost quakes' hit a Finnish town in just 7 hours
New Scientist - 14 May 2023 16:00
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
Microsoft Signs Contract to Buy Power From Nuclear Fusion Reactor by 2028
Singularity Hub - 14 May 2023 16:00
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 ...
Can a new way to recycle cars create a circular motor industry?
New Scientist - 14 May 2023 13:00
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
Did Noah's flood really happen?
Live Science - 14 May 2023 11:00
Noah's flood is a story much older than the Bible, and researchers are still learning about its roots.
Prehistoric Planet 2 review: Attenborough returns to ancient Earth
New Scientist - 14 May 2023 10:01
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
Young children value the lives of animals more than adults do
New Scientist - 14 May 2023 10:00
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