How ChatGPT is sneaking its favorite words (like “delve” and “bolster”) into our everyday conversations
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute found ChatGPT’s preferred vocabulary, termed “GPT words,” influences everyday language, increasing usage in both academic and casual conversations.
Lateral Moves Enhance Career Advancement and Pay
A new study reveals that lateral job moves significantly enhance promotion prospects and salary growth.
Scientists Are Hyping Their Findings More and More
A recent study shows that scientists are increasingly using words like “unprecedented” and “unique” in their research summaries.
Is the Scientific Method as Crucial as We Believe? Maybe Not
A new study reveals that many groundbreaking discoveries did not adhere strictly to the textbook definition of the “scientific method.”
About 60% of older people think they look younger than their same-age peers
In a twist on the “better-than-average” effect, a new study finds that nearly 60% of older Americans believe they look younger than their same-age peers.
Violent lyrics increase aggression
A new study finds that violent lyrics in music significantly increase aggressive thoughts and behaviors, while prosocial lyrics reduce hostility.
Researchers boost AI performance by having multiple AIs “debate” each other
“Multiagent debate” boosts AI accuracy by having multiple AIs debate and refine answers through several rounds.
Feeling stuck? New study reveals decline in confidence, optimism, and imagination over the past 30 years
A new study has found that people feel they are less capable of making a difference in the world than they did 30 years ago.
Mindfulness interventions for teens actually decrease mindfulness
A new preprint study suggests that school-based mindfulness programs, widely implemented in recent years, do not significantly benefit adolescents’ mental health or well-being.