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.
Scientists demonstrate ability to control smart devices from within lucid dreams
November 19, 2022
Scientists have shown it is possible to control smart home devices from within lucid dreams using muscle signals, opening up intriguing possibilities for dream-reality interaction.
Mindfulness for Anxiety is as Effective as a Common Antidepressant, New Study Finds
November 9, 2022
Study finds mindfulness as effective as antidepressants for anxiety.
Reproducing historical fragrances to learn more about the past
November 9, 2022
New way to experience culture in museums and tours by exploring smells of the past with the use of historical scents in re-creations.
Mindfulness for Pain Relief: New Study Finds Mindfulness Program Helps
October 22, 2022
A new study shows that mindfulness for pain relief does yield positive benefits by altering pain-regulation pathways in the brain.
Benefits of chair yoga extend to seniors with dementia, study finds
October 19, 2022
A study by Florida Atlantic University found that remotely supervised online chair yoga is a feasible and effective option for managing physical and psychological symptoms in socially isolated older adults with dementia.
Predicting Crash Risks in Young Drivers: The Role of Virtual Driving Assessments
September 28, 2022
Studies show VDAs predict crash risks in newly licensed teen drivers, revolutionizing safety interventions.
Is peak social media behind us? Fewer Norwegian children using social media than two years ago
September 26, 2022
Despite an overall decline in social media use among Norwegian children aged 9 to 11, about 90% of children aged 9-18 still use some form of social media.
AI vs. Legal Eagles: How Large Language Models Are Shaping the Future of Law
September 25, 2022
AI is transforming legal analysis and real estate valuation with tools like UBC Okanagan real estate tool, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in these fields.