Studies have long suggested that the rise of Facebook and other social media platforms can lead to a greater echo chamber in public perception, allowing users to surround themselves with like-minded peers and shielding them from opposing voices. But a new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology finds that the influence of Facebook over… Continue reading Facebook’s Influence on Political Views May Be Greatly Exaggerated, Researchers Find
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Tropical Storms Leave Behind Lots of Nasty Germs, Study Finds
As powerful as tropical storms may be, a study conducted by scientists from the University of Southern California has revealed an unexpected consequence: deadly germs. The study, which was published this week in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, analyzed samples of stormwater from California’s Central Valley and found that the water was filled with… Continue reading Tropical Storms Leave Behind Lots of Nasty Germs, Study Finds
A new study found that Facebook’s Pages and Groups shape its ideological echo chambers
In a groundbreaking new study, researchers found that Facebook’s Pages and Groups are largely responsible for the ideological echo chambers that have been a major feature of the social media giant’s platform. The study by researchers at the Computational Propaganda Project (CPP) at the Oxford Internet Institute explored how personal political views are emotionally reinforced… Continue reading A new study found that Facebook’s Pages and Groups shape its ideological echo chambers
Study claims ChatGPT is losing capability, but some experts aren’t convinced
ChatGPT is a chatbot designed to talk like a human and has been used by businesses and websites to answer customer inquiries in a fast and efficient manner. Recently, a study has claimed that ChatGPT is losing its capability as more advanced chatbot solutions become available. However, some experts are still skeptical of these findings,… Continue reading Study claims ChatGPT is losing capability, but some experts aren’t convinced
AI Advancements Put Women at Greater Risk of Losing Their Jobs, New Study Says
The advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is creating a gender gap within the workforce as AI applications are increasingly taking over the positions traditionally held by women. This situation has been revealed in a new report by Accenture research, which states that women are at greater risk of becoming unemployed due to AI advancements.… Continue reading AI Advancements Put Women at Greater Risk of Losing Their Jobs, New Study Says
Pentagon-Funded Study Uses AI to Detect ‘Violations of Social Norms’ in Text
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been making groundbreaking advances as an effective tool for natural language processing. A recent study funded by the Pentagon and conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California shows how AI is being applied to help detect violations of social norms in text. The objective of the… Continue reading Pentagon-Funded Study Uses AI to Detect ‘Violations of Social Norms’ in Text
Heat Waves and Cold Snaps Linked to More Fatal Heart Attacks, Study Finds
Heat Waves and Cold Snaps Linked to More Fatal Heart Attacks, Study Finds A new study is linking extreme temperature shifts to increased incidents of fatal heart attacks. The research, conducted by a team at the University of Michigan, underscores the importance of understanding both short-term and long-term changes in climate on human health. The… Continue reading Heat Waves and Cold Snaps Linked to More Fatal Heart Attacks, Study Finds
Europe Successfully Launches JUICE on Its Historic Mission to Visit Jupiter’s Icy Moons
On January 22nd, the European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched one of its most ambitious mission to date, JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer). Launched aboard an Ariane 5 rocket, JUICE is a robotic spacecraft that will embark on a seven-year mission to visit Jupiter’s icy moons, and to look for potential conditions for life. The… Continue reading Europe Successfully Launches JUICE on Its Historic Mission to Visit Jupiter’s Icy Moons
Drinking for Your Health Isn’t Really a Thing, Study Finds
We’ve all heard it—that a few glasses of wine a day could be good for our health. But according to a newly released study, drinking alcohol for health benefits may be a myth. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Addiction, analyzed the results of over 57 meta-analyses examining the relationship between alcohol and health.… Continue reading Drinking for Your Health Isn’t Really a Thing, Study Finds
This is what a plant sounds like when it’s stressed
We’ve all heard the saying “can plants feel pain?” We don’t have to wonder anymore – because when a plant is stressed, it actually produces a sound. A recent study conducted by Swiss researchers has revealed that a plant can make noises under environmental stress. The researchers monitored the audio properties of stressed, dehydrated plants… Continue reading This is what a plant sounds like when it’s stressed