Could An App Lower Your Risk of a Heart Attack?
A new app developed by the Scripps Research Institute can help calculate how likely someone is to have coronary artery disease.
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Being Read on Reddit: How an AI Model can Predict a User’s Mental Health
Researchers with Dartmouth College are using AI algorithms on Reddit to try and diagnose if users have mental disorders.
Resurrected Rats: Creating Hybrid Species that were Previously Extinct
Researchers are now working to resurrect the extinct Christmas Island rat species with the help of what are called hybrid mechanisms.
Will AI Become Part of Our Future Legal System?
India is one of the first countries looking into whether AI can help make their legal system more efficient.
The Strange Truth Behind the Toad Lickers
Secretions from the Bufo Alvarius toad reveal a new psychedelic that may become the next fad drug for the rich and famous.
A New DNA Test is a “Skeleton Key” for Hard-to-Diagnose Genetic Diseases
Using a technique called nanopore sequencing, researchers can use this new type of DNA test to look for hard-to-diagnose genetic diseases.
Could Cow Milk Proteins Offer a New Way to Fight COVID-19?
New research suggests that cow milk proteins could boost the body's immune system, helping to fight against the coronavirus.
Technology of the Future Could Turn Radio Waves into Electricity
A new invention uses radio waves to harvest electricity, an innovation that could potentially make waves within the energy industry.
Metaverse Mammoths: How Museums and VR are Working Together to Make Learning More COVID-19 Friendly
The combination of museums and VR is helping to create new exhibits that are both immersive, and more COVID-19 friendly.
Drinking Too Much Alcohol Ages Your Brain, New Research Says
A new study reveals a dramatic shift in how alcohol and the brain interact, showing faster brain aging with more alcohol use.
It’s All in Your Head…Phones: New Research into Earbuds and the Art of Persuasion
New research suggests that headphone use changes the listening experience, as well as how persuasive a voice sounds to us.
Planetary Storm Chasers: New Findings About Venus’ Wind Speeds
New findings about Venus' wind speeds provide valuable insights about the atmosphere and origins of the planet.
The Sound and the Injury: A New Way to Grow Bones
Recent research at RMIT University has shown that bone growth can be induced using stem cells and sound as a trigger.
A Bug’s Life: Ticks Now Live for Up To 27 Years
New research in entomology shows that ticks now live for 27 years, not needing food and even reproducing later in life.
Machine Learning is Helping to Crack the Code of Intelligence Documents
A new AI program uses machine learning to decrypt intelligence documents in a variety of different foreign languages.
New Research Suggests the Cure for Depression Could All Be in Your Head
The placebo effect overlaps with other brain functions that activate with treatments for depression, suggesting a brain could heal itself.
What is Eco-Anxiety, and Do I Already Have It?
Eco-anxiety, or the stress due to climate change, will no doubt continue to rise as global warming gets worse.
NACHO Average Space Tool, Meet NASA’s New Imager
NASA's new NACHOS imager will be able to detect volcanic activity and air quality had higher sensitivity levels than previously.
Up in Smoke: Men May Have Worse Effects to Vaping than Women
New research from Ohio State University suggests that men have more heart problems due to vaping than women.
Could AI Have a Fashion Sense?
New research shows that AI can create underground maps of a city based on the unique qualities in a person's fashion sense.
If You’re Impatient or Take More Risks, You’re More Likely to Become a Criminal
New research in criminal psychology reveals that people with character traits of impatience and risk-taking are more likely to commit crimes.
Could Brain Implants Offer a Cure for Blindness?
A new study suggests that brain implants may be the next step in curing blindness, which affects thousands of individuals.
Can AI’s Machine Learning Process Actually be Unbiased?
AI's machine learning process has shown biases due to faulty training data. New research from MIT suggests these biases can be overcome.
Science Suggests a Solution to the Mystery of Schizophrenia
New research has found a possible protein that could cause schizophrenia, giving hope for effective schizophrenia treatment options.
The More Weed, the More Likely You’ll Bleed
Research from the Ottawa Hospital shows a significant rise in emergency hospital visits, implying a change for the cannabis retail market.
Jurassic Bark: Evidence for Dinosaur Respiratory Infections
A new study from Ohio University has the first fossil to show evidence of a dinosaur respiratory infection.
Don’t Run Forrest: How Climate Change is Affecting Endurance Athletes
New research shows that climate change may even impact endurance athletes, and could lead to more injuries.
An Increase in Technology Dependence May be Natural, Says a Tech Expert
Average screen time has risen significantly in the wake of COVID-19, but this could only be the beginning of technology dependence.
Maybe It’s Your Tone: How Dogs Recognize Their Owners
A new study from Hungary shows that dogs use just the voice of their owner to process owner recognition and find their owner.
Will The Olympics’ Newest Narc be a Drug-Sniffing A.I.?
The Olympics have had a long history of athletic doping occurring, but a new AI system could put a stop to that happening.
Seeing Red: Science Shows Mosquitos are More Attracted to Specific Colors Than Others
A new study shows that mosquitos are attracted to certain colors, increasing mosquito bites for those who wear these colors.
Apple is Using Artificial Intelligence and Music to Win the Music App Arms Race
Apple Inc. has recently acquired AI Music, a company using artificial intelligence and music to boost listener numbers.
Scientists May Have Found the Elusive Chemical Connection Between Food and Sex
From grapes and bananas to “popping cherries” and “buttering muffins,” food has long been associated with sex. This...
A New Surgical Duct Tape Could Save Thousands of Lives
Engineers from MIT believe that they've created an effective surgical duct tape that can seal wounds and help the recovery process.
Underwater Breathing Crops Could Help in the Fight Against World Hunger
Researchers at Nagoya University believe that plants have special root structures that can help them with underwater breathing.
Your Office May Have Better Air Quality Than Your Home Does, New Research Says
Masks are more popular than ever thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. While individuals are still figuring out ways...
Science Just Validated These Mask Hacks That Work for Better Comfort
Social media has propagated several mask hacks. Now, a new study from the University of Cambridge has tested them to see if they work.
Can Artificial Leaves Help Lessen the Impact of Climate Change?
Artificial leaves may be able to help offset climate change and reduce the need for fossil fuels by producing clean sources of energy.
Does Math Drive Camouflage Patterns in Animals?
New research from the University of Geneva suggests that the camouflage patterns of ocellated lizards may mimic a mathematical model.
New Research Could Make Small Quantum Computers a Bigger Part of Our Future
New research underway at MIT is paving the way toward smaller, more practical components for quantum computers.
Can Virtual Restaurants Actually be Successful?
Virtual restaurants may be the next new trend thanks to bitcoin and the COVID-19 pandemic causing social isolation.
The Cost of Coffee Will Continue to Climb Due to Climate Change
With climate change shrinking the areas where the Arabica coffee plant can grow, the price of coffee is steadily increasing.
Virtual Reality Avatars are Becoming More Lifelike, Spelling Trouble for Fake News
A new study shows that using AI algorithms can create more lifelike virtual reality avatars, making it harder to find what is real.
Is the Cost of the Metaverse Limiting its Diversity?
The high cost of metaverse products seems to be limiting who can participate and build in the virtual environment.
The Science of VR Vision: How Does Virtual Reality Imagery Work?
The science of VR vision is important as it helps make the virtual experience more realistic for users to enjoy.
If you have Fewer Friends You may have Fewer Teeth
Social isolation and loneliness have been correlated with teeth loss, in a new study from NYU looking at over 4,000 adults.
Growing This Plant in Your Garden Can Act as an Alternative Fertilizer
Looking at chemical fertilizer alternatives, a new study suggests black-eyed peas could be planted as an alternative.
Social Media is Impacting Young People’s Mental Health, New Research Shows
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz shows just how problematic social media can be, especially in terms of the impact it can have on children's mental health.
Which Country is the Best Place to Die? These Researchers Wanted to Find Out.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many of us look at the world, and for some, that...
The Seedy Underbelly of Sperm Donations
Due to COVID 19 and other factors, many couples and individuals are finding they have fewer options when it comes to finding the right donor.