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Medical Xpress / Could increasing omega-3 intake boost recovery and long-term health in elite athletes?
As the Commonwealth Games approach, athletes chasing every extra edge on the track, court or in the pool might not find it in training, but on their dinner plates. In a study published in Sports Medicine—Open, University ...
Tech Xplore / For the birds: Parakeet co-designs its own perch
Shiso, a ring-necked parakeet, can't speak English, but she knows how to make her preferences known. She has screaming fights with the dogs and cats in her household, snorts for attention and food, and perches on her human ...
Phys.org / No perfect job? Moving forward despite uncertainty may make work more meaningful
People who accept that there may not always be a perfect career choice and learn to make decisions despite uncertainty are more likely to find their work meaningful, satisfying and engaging, according to research published ...
Tech Xplore / Larger than life: VR warps how people perceive their body size, study finds
A new study from the University of Toronto finds that people perceive their bodies as larger in virtual reality than in the physical world—and that effect doesn't end when the headset comes off.
Medical Xpress / Mass-producible immune cells kill patient-derived colorectal tumors in mice
Off-the-shelf and mass-producible immune cells fight solid human tumors engrafted in mice. The Kobe University development is a significant contribution toward faster, cheaper cancer immunotherapy.
Phys.org / Would you trust AI for ethical advice?
Most people would not prefer to take ethical advice from a computer, but a new Wharton study shows how attitudes change when users see how good AI guidance can be.
Medical Xpress / Replacing gas stoves with electric stoves greatly reduces asthma symptoms
More than one-third of American households rely on natural gas stoves to prepare their meals.
Tech Xplore / Hidden prompts can plant false memories in AI agents, researchers warn
Large language models (LLMs), the computational algorithms underpinning ChatGPT, Gemini and other artificial intelligence (AI)-powered conversational platforms, are now widely used worldwide. These models can rapidly answer ...
Phys.org / The human side of animal health: Global review reveals new insights to achieving better biosecurity
When it comes to protecting livestock from devastating diseases, simply telling people what to do may not be enough. A new review led by a researcher from the University of Vermont and collaborators from two institutions ...
Phys.org / New study into humans' closest ape relatives suggests physical touch can promote social harmony
Physical touch may be an important evolutionary tool to help manage social tension and keep the peace. That is according to a new study led by Durham University in the UK, analyzing behaviors of our closest ape relatives, ...
Phys.org / Observations investigate the nature of a peculiar supernova
An international team of astronomers has performed follow-up observations of a peculiar Type Ia supernova designated SN 2023vjh. Results of the observational campaign, published July 9 on the preprint server arXiv, deliver ...
Phys.org / Birds flying in 'V' formation save energy with flatter flaps, new research shows
Scientists have known for years that birds like geese and ibises gain an aerodynamic advantage from flying in a "V" formation. Now, researchers from Brown University have provided new insights into the nature of that advantage.