(Nobel Prize Outreach/Alexander Mahmoud) If you've enjoyed an AI-generated video, fraud protection, or voice-to-text, you can thank scientists like physicist John Hopfield and computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton. On Oct. 8, 2024, they received the Nobel Prize in Physics for their pioneering work on artificial neural networks, which, though inspired by biology, relied heavily on statistical...
Credit: Pixabay The desire for biological children (conception) is deeply ingrained in many people, especially those facing infertility, which makes the allure of simple solutions hard to resist. This may explain why "the Mucinex method" has gained traction on social media. On TikTok, many women credit their successful conceptions to Mucinex, a common cough and cold...
Credit: Pixabay The Origins of Kissing Most of us kiss at some point, whether romantically, with family, friends, or formally. However, the origin of this behavior and how it emerged among humans remain subjects of intense debate among historians and anthropologists. A new theory suggests that the evolutionary loss of body hair could be at the...
Credit: Depositphotos A teenager's IQ might strangely predict their future beverage preferences, though scientists are unsure why. A recent study of mostly White men and women in the US found that individuals with higher IQ scores during their freshman year of high school are more likely to consume alcohol regularly in adulthood. The analysis found that...
Credit: Depositphotos Feeling exhausted after a long video call? Your fatigue may be linked to your screen background, a study suggests a hack, recommending nature images. Zoom video calls have become a daily routine for many, especially since the COVID pandemic. The increased time spent on video calls has led to a new phenomenon called "videoconference...
Credit: Pixabay To maintain heart health and prevent high blood pressure as you age, it's important not to peak too early in life. Recent research suggests that sustaining regular exercise into middle age is key to long-term protection against hypertension. Social factors can make maintaining physical activity more challenging for some individuals, according to a study...
Credit: Pixabay Australia has a deep affection for dogs, with one of the highest rates of pet ownership globally, and half of all households owning at least one dog. But do they benefit our health? After companionship, mental health is the second-most cited reason for getting a dog. Many dog owners report "feeling healthier" because of their...
The thinker: A new o1 model, pictured here using generative tools, greatly expands ChatGPT's planning, thinking and reasoning capabilities OpenAI has launched its groundbreaking new AI model, o1, now integrated into ChatGPT. This latest release "thinks" before responding, outperforming both previous models and Ph.D. experts in solving complex problems. It seemed like OpenAI was giving us...
Credit: Canvas If you're in the market for a premium Android smartphone in 2024 and have $1,300 to spend, why would you consider anything other than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra? This device brings together the best features from other high-end smartphones and pushes each one to its limits. It's packed with cutting-edge hardware and...
The smartest dumbbells around are ideal for beginners or more experienced weight trainersKickstarter In fitness, weight training can seem daunting and cumbersome, but research shows that even light strength exercises can boost metabolism for weight loss, prevent muscle loss with age, and improve sleep quality more than cardio activities. One major issue—aside from dealing with confusing...
