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How Will We Know If AI Is Conscious? Neuroscientists Now Have a Checklist
Singularity Hub - 3 Sep 2023 16:00
Recently I had what amounted to a therapy session with ChatGPT. We talked about a recurring topic that I've obsessively inundated my friends with, so I thought I'd spare them the déj vu. As expected, the AI's responses ...
When should you get a flu shot? What to know for the 2023-2024 flu season
Live Science - 3 Sep 2023 13:00
When should you get a flu shot, and which shot should people with egg allergies get? Here's CDC guidance for the 2023-2024 flu season.
The Paradox of Progress: Why More Freedom Isn't Making Women Happier
Neuroscience News - 3 Sep 2023 23:37
Despite gains in freedom and employment opportunities, research indicates women are experiencing higher levels of anxiety, depression, and sleep issues than before. A survey suggests that dissatisfaction with societal tr...
Multiple Sclerosis Drug Shows Promise as New Alzheimer's Therapy
Neuroscience News - 3 Sep 2023 21:25
A groundbreaking revealed that ponesimod, a drug originally used to treat multiple sclerosis, shows potential in treating Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that the medication reduces neuroinflammation, a critical f...
Top 5 Neuroscience Discoveries of the Week - September 3, 2023
Neuroscience News - 3 Sep 2023 20:36
This week in neuroscience, we've seen groundbreaking advancements ranging from a diet that can potentially extend lifespan without calorie restriction, to a new drug that could revolutionize obesity treatment.
Could a star ever become a planet?
Live Science - 3 Sep 2023 11:00
Most scientists say a star can never become a planet, but the boundaries between these stellar objects can sometimes be murky.