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.
Online CBTI helps with insomnia, new study finds
April 15, 2021
Yes, online CBTI for insomnia is just as effective as face-to-face therapy, per recent study results on sleep outcomes, self-reported data, and patient perception.
Kickstarter tips: replace “me” with “we”
April 15, 2021
To increase success chances, aspiring founders should avoid narcissism and focus on the larger group in their crowdfunding campaigns.
Study proposes new theory about Chicxulub, the comet that brought an end to the dinosaurs
April 15, 2021
Jupiter acts like a pinball machine, redirecting long-period comets close to the sun, increasing their chance of hitting Earth.
More and more “WFH” home workers don’t want to go back to a full-time office job. Ever.
April 7, 2021
Yes, remote work is on the rise, with many current WFH employees expressing reluctance to return to the office, and some even willing to quit over it.
Environmental DNA: study provides first evidence that human DNA can be collected from the air
March 31, 2021
Environmental DNA, collected from the air, offers new possibilities for criminal forensics, species identification, and monitoring hard-to-access biological environments.
Study finds algorithmic music recommendations don’t work so well for hip-hop and hard rock
March 30, 2021
Genre of background music in restaurants can affect algorithmic music recommendations, influencing user satisfaction and engagement.
Empathy training courses for parole officers lead to a 13% drop in reoffending rates
March 29, 2021
A new study showed a 13% reduction in parolees' recidivism rates 10 months after officer training courses focusing on empathy, published in PNAS on March 29.
New study says smart contact lenses will soon detect disease and replace digital screens
March 29, 2021
Smart contact lenses equipped with powerful lasers will revolutionize microscopy, providing unprecedented insights for groundbreaking scientific discoveries.