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Phys.org / AI weather models show promise for hurricane forecasts, but new study finds key physical limitations

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming weather prediction, enabling forecasts that once required hours of supercomputing time to run in just minutes. But as AI tools play an expanding role in high-stakes hazard modeling, ...

Mar 11, 2026
Tech Xplore / 'Happy (and safe) shooting!': Study says AI chatbots help plot attacks

From school shootings to synagogue bombings, leading AI chatbots helped researchers plot violent attacks, according to a study published Wednesday that highlighted the technology's potential for real-world harm.

13 hours ago
Medical Xpress / 1 in 3 Americans say sacrificed for health care costs

One in three Americans said they made some sacrifice last year—like skipping a meal or rationing medicine—to cover health care costs, according to a survey released Thursday.

13 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Inconsistent labeling and high doses found in delta-8 THC products

Cannabis products containing delta-8 THC have spiked in popularity in recent years, from gummies and brownies to vapes, pre-rolls, and tinctures. These products are frequently marketed as "legal" cannabis and often come in ...

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / AI meal plans for teens may undercount calories by nearly 700, study suggests

Many teens dealing with weight issues are turning to AI models to help them create meal plans with the aim of losing weight. But a new study shows that the resulting plans may not always adequately cover necessary nutrients ...

18 hours ago
Phys.org / Your cat is likely to live longer if you don't let them roam—new study

We all know cats represent a major threat to native animals and birds. Australia's 5.3 million domestic cats kill a total of 546 million animals each year in Australia. What's less well known is allowing your domestic cat ...

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Quantitative imaging of beta cell mass may help with treatment for type 1 diabetes

In type 1 diabetes, the immune system starts to destroy insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Progressive loss of these cells destabilizes the body's glucose levels and drives the course of the disease, so preserving ...

18 hours ago
Phys.org / What's it like to be a bat? Scientists develop new solution to the puzzle of animal minds

In 1974, philosopher Thomas Nagel posed a deceptively simple question: "What is it like to be a bat?" His point wasn't really about bats. He was offering a provocative challenge about the limits of understanding another mind: ...

22 hours ago
Phys.org / The Rubin Observatory's LSST will detect imminent impactors before they crash into Earth

The Vera Rubin Observatory (VRO) has barely begun observations and is already wowing us. Images like its Cosmic Treasure Chest have us anticipating even more cosmic glory. And when the observatory sent out 800,000 alerts ...

22 hours ago
Phys.org / Earth's ice is melting: Where and how fast?

Melting glaciers and ice sheets are raising sea levels while the Arctic is poised to log one of its worst winters on record.

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / An experimental model reproduces creeping fat associated with Crohn's disease and facilitates its study

A team of researchers from the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) and the Institut de Recerca Biomèdica Catalunya Sud (IRB CatSud, formerly IISPV) has published a study in the journal Inflammatory Bowel Diseases ...

20 hours ago
Phys.org / Island warbler study finds immune genes shape gut bacteria in the wild

Scientists at the University of East Anglia (U.K.) have uncovered a hidden link between gut health and the immune system—all thanks to a tiny island bird. Researchers studied the Seychelles warbler, a small songbird found ...

23 hours ago