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Phys.org / Study asks AI to generate male and female body images—with predictable results
Researchers say today's AI platforms often default to common biases and stereotypes when prompted to generate images of people, including athletes.
Medical Xpress / 'Nature prescriptions' deliver mental health benefits worth more than four times their cost
Young Australians are struggling. Almost three in 10 are experiencing high psychological distress, nearly a quarter feel lonely most of the time, and around 60% face some form of social exclusion.
Medical Xpress / A hidden health crisis following natural disasters: Mold growth in homes
After returning from what felt like the best internship of her life, Danae Daniels was excited to unwind and settle into a new semester at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. But when she opened the door to her ...
Tech Xplore / NYC judge: OpenAI must turn over communication with lawyers about deleted databases
A federal judge ruled that OpenAI needs to turn over all its internal communications with lawyers about why it deleted two massive troves of pirated books from a notorious "shadow library" that the tech company is accused ...
Phys.org / The economic benefits of migration for host countries
When migration is in the news, it is often cast in negative terms, but it has many benefits for host countries, from economic growth to critical support for systems like Social Security that support aging populations. That's ...
Tech Xplore / US-China tension fuels decoupling in tech research, study shows
U.S.-China collaboration in technology research has fallen steadily to the lowest in 20 years, a shift an Australian think tank warns could reshape global innovation vital to security and economic growth.
Medical Xpress / Is AI making some people delusional? Families and experts are worried
Generative artificial intelligence has quickly permeated much of what we do online, proving helpful for many. But for a small minority of the hundreds of millions of people who use it daily, AI may be too supportive, mental ...
Phys.org / Floods in Thailand, Malaysia kill over 30, displace thousands
Tens of thousands of people in Thailand and neighboring Malaysia were displaced by widespread flooding, with streets submerged, homes inundated and at least 34 dead, officials said Wednesday.
Phys.org / Five science-backed reasons to express gratitude, according to research
When was the last time you said "thank you"—and really meant it?
Medical Xpress / AI tops density in predicting breast cancer risk
An image-only artificial intelligence (AI) model for predicting the five-year risk of breast cancer provided stronger and more precise risk stratification than breast density assessment, according to a study presented at ...
Phys.org / Eruption of long-dormant Ethiopian volcano subsides
Volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia's long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano subsided Tuesday, days after an eruption that left a trail of destruction in nearby villages and caused flight cancellations after ash plumes disrupted ...
Medical Xpress / Study suggests that many older women use sex toys to promote orgasm, which may promote positive health outcomes
Although research on sexuality in older adults has been growing in recent years, most of the studies are focused on partnered sexual activity and not on solo sexual behavior, including masturbation or the use of sex toys.