Should We Care About AI"s Emergent Abilities?
Here's how large language models — or LLMs — actually work. .....»»
Americans do talk about peace, just not the same way people do in other countries
Americans don't talk much about peace. But it turns out they care about it a lot—they just don't talk about it the way people who have experienced war or civil conflict do......»»
RSV vaccine during pregnancy gets seasonal sign-off from CDC
The vaccine is recommended for use only in the run-up to RSV season. Enlarge / An intensive care nurse cares for a patient suffering from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), who is being ventilated in the children's intensive car.....»»
One in three children who"ve been in care system enter youth justice system, UK research shows
An unprecedented study of 2.3m children has found that one in three children born between 1996 and 1999 who had experience of the care system received a youth justice caution or conviction between the ages of 10 and 17, compared with just 4% of those.....»»
The dance of organ positioning: A tango of three proteins
In order to keep track of their environment, cells use cilia, antenna-like structures that can sense a variety of stimuli, including the flow of fluids outside the cell. Genetic defects that cause cilia to malfunction and lose their sensory abilities.....»»
Novel filter uses carbon nanotubes to create new paradigm for dialysis membranes
A collaborative team has developed a new type of filter for kidney dialysis machines that can clean the blood more efficiently and improve patient care. Piran Kidambi, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, led the team, which.....»»
"Do not anthropomorphize plants," say plant and forest researchers
Plants are often attributed with abilities similar to those known in the animal or human world. Trees are said to have feelings and can purportedly care for their offspring, like mothers. In an article in the review journal Trends in Plant Science, 3.....»»
Violence against workers increased during the pandemic: Research shows how it affected them
For weeks of lockdown in the UK and beyond, people took part in nightly applause for health care staff and caregivers. Many expressed gratitude for other frontline workers: waste management workers, bus drivers, retail employees and others performing.....»»
Veterinarians developing frailty instrument to personalize canine geriatric care
In human medicine, the ability to measure frailty is a vital aspect of geriatric care. Doctors may recommend one treatment over another based on an elderly person's frailty score, and nursing homes may adjust care protocols as frailty increases......»»
Are US teenagers more likely than others to exaggerate their math abilities? Study says yes
A major new study has revealed that American teenagers are more likely than any other nationality to brag about their math ability......»»
Lack of maternal care found to affect development, microbiome and health of wild bees
Most wild bees are solitary, but one tiny species of carpenter bees fastidiously cares for and raises their offspring, an act that translates into huge benefits to the developing bee's microbiome, development and health, found York University researc.....»»
Large variation seen in how many relatives Swedes have
Relatives often play an important role in people's lives. Family members such as cousins, grandparents and grandchildren form part of an individual's social network and can provide significant support, ranging from child-rearing to elderly care to fi.....»»
Investigating why crowdfunding does not work well for social impact initiatives
You've seen it online: crowdfunding for just about any purpose you can imagine. From artists trying to fund a project to individuals trying to pay a difficult health care bill, thousands have used sites like Go Fund Me to reach a financial goal. Glob.....»»
Small prey compelled prehistoric humans to produce appropriate hunting weapons and improve their cognitive abilities
A new study from the Department of Archaeology at Tel Aviv University found that the extinction of large prey, upon which human nutrition had been based, compelled prehistoric humans to develop improved weapons for hunting small prey, thereby driving.....»»
Research suggests negative self-views contribute to achievement inequality
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds often have negative views of themselves and their academic abilities, even when their achievements and abilities are equal to those of their peers......»»
The Future of Contact Centers: Leveraging Generative AI to Optimize Customer Care
A recent webinar hosted by Interactions explored how AI transforms contact centers and how ‘human-in-the-loop’ tech will make customers and agents happier. Continue reading........»»
Too many young people who"ve been in detention die prematurely. They deserve better, say researchers
Young people in contact with the criminal justice system—be it under community-based orders or in youth detention—are among the most marginalized in our society. And the health and health-care disadvantage faced by these young people may be evide.....»»
iPhone 15 cases may be synthetic leather, but these "FineWoven" cases probably aren"t it
If Apple switches from real to synthetic leather for iPhone 15 cases, they're going to do it with more care than these likely fakes.Likely counterfeit Apple iPhone 15 casesLeaker DuanRui was the first to claim that Apple will no longer be making leat.....»»
Your Oura Ring can now help you have better therapy appointments
The Oura Ring smart ring has enhanced its abilities through a new partnership with Talkspace, an online behavioral health service provider......»»
Thesis: Non-toxic solvents provide greener production of artificial membranes
Artificial membranes play a vital role in health care, energy storage and resource recovery. However, the fabrication is not environmentally friendly. In a thesis from Umeå University, Norafiqah Ismail in the Department of Chemistry introduces alter.....»»
What Wi-Fi 6E in the iPhone 15 Pro means for you
Apple is expected to upgrade the iPhone 15 Pro models to Wi-Fi 6E thanks to the new A17 processor, so here's what you need to know about the standard and why you should care.Wi-Fi settings on iPhoneWi-Fi 6E isn't new to Apple products, but it hasn't.....»»