Should We Care About AI"s Emergent Abilities?
Here's how large language models — or LLMs — actually work. .....»»
New program shows after school hours care can boost children"s social well-being
A pilot study shows how after-school-hours care can play an important role in building children's well-being and social connection. The program involves children in the design process and gives them a voice and role to shape their own experience......»»
I downgraded to an iPhone 11 Pro Max – and there’s not much I’m missing
When I recently wrote about the iPhone 15 Pro rumors I care about, I mentioned that upgrading to an wasn’t exactly exciting since I get a new iPhone every year. But I never imagined I’d have to downgrade to an iPhone 11 Pro Max after all these y.....»»
Broaden definition of education for children in care to better support their development, study urges
The education of care-experienced children should be redefined to include a much broader range of activities to better support their development and success, a new study says......»»
Apple tech accepted as social care expenses for disabled man after 9to5Mac video
The cost of Apple tech – in the form of an iPhone and Apple Watch – has been accepted as disability-related expenses, as part of a social care assessment of a severely disabled man who relies on Siri for much of his daily routine … more….....»»
Google is giving the Fitbit app a glow up
Google still cares about Fitbit! In a blog post on Tuesday, Google announced that the Fitbit app is getting a major makeover before the end … The post Google is giving the Fitbit app a glow up appeared first on BGR. Google still care.....»»
Amazon Clinic rolls out nationwide as e-commerce giant expands its health care footprint
Amazon's virtual clinic is now available in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., the company announced on Tuesday......»»
Donors give more when asked to help people get back on their feet instead of meeting immediate needs, research finds
Charities that provide social services such as medical care or after-school programs should consider emphasizing how their efforts can help their clients become more self-sufficient, my research findings suggest......»»
A platform for integrated spectrometers based on solution-processable semiconductors
Acquiring real-time spectral information in point-of-care diagnosis, internet-of-things, and other lab-on-chip applications requires spectrometers with hetero-integration capability and miniaturized features. Compared to conventional semiconductors i.....»»
Secrets wrapped in fabric: How a study of 100 decomposing piglet bodies will help solve criminal cases
Until the late 19th century, the success of criminal investigations largely hung on witness reports and (often extorted) confessions. A lack of scientific tools meant investigators needed advanced deductive reasoning abilities—and even then they'd.....»»
Ideal for reading and browsing: This 7-inch Android tablet is $49 today
You'll be able to take care of simple tasks with the affordable Onn. 7-inch tablet, which is currently even cheaper at $49 from Walmart after a $10 discount......»»
A third of children with history of social care face school exclusion
Pupils in state secondary schools in England are much more likely to be excluded if they have a history of receiving social care or special educational needs services, finds a new study by UCL researchers......»»
Darktrace HEAL provides security teams with abilities to simulate real-world cyber incidents
Darktrace announces Darktrace HEAL, its AI-enabled product to help businesses more effectively prepare for, rapidly remediate, and recover from cyber-attacks. HEAL provides security teams with abilities to simulate real attacks within their own envir.....»»
Why Maternal Mortality Rates Are Getting Worse Across the U.S.
A new study shows U.S. maternal mortality rates are increasing, and health care providers and advocacy groups are racing to build better care for new parents.....»»
Research team develops a washable, transparent, and flexible OLED with MXene nanotechnology
Transparent and flexible displays, which have received a lot of attention in various fields including automobile displays, bio–health care, military, and fashion, are in fact known to break easily when experiencing small deformations. To solve this.....»»
Netflix throws a life raft to everyone wading through the endless stream of content
Netflix dropped a huge redesign of its iOS app at the start of this year. Now Netflix is making it easier to find the things you care about when you’re tired of wading through the endless river of movie and TV show recommendations. more… The po.....»»
Research shows value of trust in providing legal support to marginalized communities
Marginalized communities who distrust the legal system can benefit from access to lawyers "on their side" placed within trusted health and social care settings, according to new research by Nottingham Law School which explores the role of trust in a.....»»
Research shows therapy dogs can build a stronger social support network in Canada"s prisons
Therapy animals are known for their beneficial effects on humans in health care environments, but what about in prisons? A University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate student is looking into how animal therapy programs could help individuals who are.....»»
Should We Care About AI"s Emergent Abilities?
Here's how large language models — or LLMs — actually work. .....»»
Empirical Health app brings proactive primary healthcare to the Apple Watch
Cardiogram‘s cofounder Brandon Ballinger is back with another app. Empirical Health gives you proactive primary care using Apple Watch health sensor data. With an ambitious … The post Empirical Health app brings proactive primary healthca.....»»
Empirical Health app turns Apple Watch into ‘whole health monitor’ with access to doctors
After releasing its Empirical Sleep Tracker in 2022, Empirical Health has launched its new app and service that’s designed to deliver “proactive primary care” specifically for Apple Watch users. The big idea is to use all that valuable Apple W.....»»