Facebook and the echo chamber: scientists examine how social media affects political views
While social media “echo chambers” certainly exist, they may not have as large of an effect on political polarization as previously assumed. Continue reading Facebook and the echo chamber: scientists examine how social media affects political views
Genome Sequencing Finds More Rapid Diagnoses Than Targeted Gene Panels in Hospitalized Infants
A group of researchers from across the country found that whole genome sequencing identified more potentially disease-causing variants than targeted gene panels in hospitalized infants Continue reading Genome Sequencing Finds More Rapid Diagnoses Than Targeted Gene Panels in Hospitalized Infants
Einstein was right: testing the theory of relativity using quasars
Scientists have observed time dilation in the variability of quasars, an effect predicted by Einstein’s theory of relativity. Continue reading Einstein was right: testing the theory of relativity using quasars
New Tool Developed to Spot Artificial Intelligence in Academic Writing
ChatGPT is transforming work, learning, and writing. A new AI tool can accurately distinguish human academic writing from ChatGPT with 99% accuracy. Continue reading New Tool Developed to Spot Artificial Intelligence in Academic Writing
Scientists compare CRISPR screens in chimpanzee and human cells to understand evolution
In a recent study from UCSF and MIT, researchers found that they could identify evolutionary differences in biological function by comparing the results of CRISPR screens in humans and chimpanzees. Continue reading Scientists compare CRISPR screens in chimpanzee and human cells to understand evolution
Unmasking AI with a Single Question
Are you talking to a human or a chatbot? Ask them this question to find out. Continue reading Unmasking AI with a Single Question
Can Science Boost the Rights of Nature Movement?
Rivers, skies, and mountains become legal persons under Rights of Nature laws, but their implementation has been difficult. To help interpret and enforce these laws, scientific knowledge must be integrated. Continue reading Can Science Boost the Rights of Nature Movement?
Genetic risk prediction for heart disease underperforms in large research cohort
New research from Northwestern University found that, when predicting heart disease, including genetic information had a minimal improvement compared to a more common test. Continue reading Genetic risk prediction for heart disease underperforms in large research cohort
Astronomers Witness the End of a World
Astronomers recently observed a planet being eaten by its star. In billions of years, the Earth will experience the same fate. Continue reading Astronomers Witness the End of a World
Keto – It’s Probably Not Right for You
by Ya’el Courtney In 2022, the majority of Americans (52%) followed a particular diet or eating pattern, primarily motivated by two things: a desire to protect long-term health and a desire to lose weight. According to data from the International Food Information Council, 23 million Americans chose to follow a ketogenic, or “keto”, diet last year to work towards these goals. This number has more … Continue reading Keto – It’s Probably Not Right for You