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ChatGPT often suggests lower-income neighbourhoods to people who are Black, showing prejudices reflecting generations of housing discrimination in the US

If you've ever vented to ChatGPT about troubles in life, the responses can sound empathetic. The chatbot delivers affirming support, and--when prompted--even gives advice like a best friend. Unlike older chatbots, the se...

A new study reveals a significant link between hot nights and increased stroke risk, particularly in the elderly and women. Researchers analyzed 15 years of data from Augsburg University Hospital and found a 7% increased...

Researchers are investigating the connection between gut bacteria and Alzheimer's disease. They believe harmful metabolites from bad bacteria can travel to the brain, causing inflammation and potentially triggering demen...

A new study finds that any form of parental distraction, whether from screens or non-digital activities, negatively impacts parent-child interaction. Both digital and non-digital distractions led to reduced parental sens...

Scientists have used a new technique to synthesize diamonds at normal, atmospheric pressure and without a starter gem, which could make the precious gemstones easier to grow in the lab.

A new study finds that specific nutrients, similar to those found in the Mediterranean diet, may play a crucial role in slowing down brain aging. The study combined blood biomarker analysis, brain imaging, and cognitive ...

Scientists have used the gorilla genome to probe for previously unknown genes that may contribute to infertility in men.

A new study reveals that the brain's cortex can self-organize during development, transforming unorganized inputs into highly structured activity patterns. This self-organization is guided by mathematical rules similar t...

A new computational model reveals how ketamine, a widely used anesthetic and antidepressant, affects brain activity. By simulating the drug's interaction with NMDA receptors, the model explains how ketamine alters neuron...

Fractals are common in nature because of the surprisingly simple way they are made. Mathematically, they also help us make sense of complexity and chaos - and maybe even quantum weirdness

Warm seawater flowing into the glacier's underside could significantly accelerate the process of its collapse.

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) have emerged as a new generation of display technology. Organic crystalline materials possess superior thermal stability, chemical stability, and high carrier mobility, making them an...

Depictions of the Roman goddess of wisdom Minerva show her in flowing robes, wearing a noble war helmet and holding an owl. In contrast, the MINERvA experiment features a huge particle detector with the names of collabor...

This already affordable, powerful Newtonian reflector is now almost $230 off in this great telescope deal.

Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with researchers at Central China Normal University, have developed a high-performance perovskite X-ray complementary...

Neurodiversity reframes neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD as differences to be embraced rather than treated - but that doesn't mean abandoning diagnosis and intervention altogether

In an ongoing swarm of earthquakes that began hitting Japan in 2020, the shifting weight of surface water may have spurred the shaking

With tentative evidence for long-lasting quantum phenomena inside cells, researchers are beginning to rethink what we need to look for to find clinching evidence of quantum biology

Scientists have taken a big step toward making an effective HIV vaccine.

Observe the sun for 25% less on these Celestron EclipSmart solar safe binoculars from your own backyard.

Researchers have designed a new system to capture carbon dioxide from shipping exhaust after studying how limestone naturally dissolves in the ocean