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Tech Xplore / In a sea of hype, here are the AI 'nothingburgers' you don't hear about
It's now a common experience to receive an AI-generated email that's robotic and hollow, or get a stream of useless chatbot responses when you just need some help from customer service.
Phys.org / Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo
Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insight into the animal's behavior and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case, has been euthanized at age 55, the zoo said Wednesday.
Medical Xpress / At a live concert, your brain locks onto the music more tightly—especially when the tempo is fast
We have high fidelity vinyl and home audio systems that rival the quality of the sound systems at the local movie theater and we even have high-quality recordings that we can listen to on our preferred personal music device. ...
Phys.org / Scientists reveal how dividing cells precisely trigger spindle formation
During animal cell division, a highly synchronized and tightly regulated dance of chromosomes takes place, ensuring the chromosomes split correctly into the two cells. Spindle fibers—complex machinery responsible for choreographing ...
Phys.org / Platform fast-tracks microbial design for high-temp manufacturing
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a platform that engineers heat-loving microbes for industrial-scale manufacturing in a matter of weeks compared with previous approaches ...
Phys.org / Framework could deliver fairer insurance deals for customers
Insurance companies could use a new research-based tool to reduce "proxy discrimination" in the pricing models that shape premiums in the sector.
Medical Xpress / Seven AI models vote out medical hallucinations in 10,000 chatbot tests
As chatbots powered by artificial intelligence become more ingrained in our everyday lives, people are increasingly using them to help diagnose their medical concerns. Should I be worried about this rash? What if this insect ...
Medical Xpress / Problematic media use linked to sleep disturbances in children with bedwetting
Problematic media use is associated with sleep disturbances in children diagnosed with enuresis, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Pediatric Urology.
Phys.org / Fire salamanders reveal hidden turquoise glow when exposed to UV radiation
An international research team has discovered that the fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is biofluorescent. A study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science shows that the salamander reflects turquoise light ...
Tech Xplore / IBM says to boost open-source security with $5 bn project
American tech giant IBM and its IT services subsidiary Red Hat said Thursday that they would deploy billions of dollars and thousands of staff to secure open source software against new cybersecurity threats.
Medical Xpress / Routine heart test can track how kids grow and mature, new study finds
A new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests a routine heart test—an electrocardiogram (ECG)—may offer researchers a new way to measure biological development in children and adolescents.
Tech Xplore / Physics-aware AI generates more realistic sounds by estimating mass and velocity from video
When people watch a scene in the film "Jurassic Park" where a giant dinosaur walks toward them, they naturally imagine a heavy, rumbling sound, as if the ground were shaking. This is because humans predict sound by considering ...
