Americans are using bot like networks to manipulate public opinion, study finds

American activists were behind efforts to spread conspiracies with bot networks, study finds

American political activists on the left and the right are using networks of social media followers that behave like bots to rapidly spread conspiracy theories.

Study finds drugs like Ozempic could help with substance addiction

New research suggests diabetes drugs like Ozempic, which some people also take to lose weight, may also help patients suffering from substance addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celene Gounder has ...

Millions of People Are Using Abusive AI ‘Nudify’ Bots on Telegram

Bots that “remove clothes” from images have run rampant on the messaging app, allowing people to create nonconsensual deepfake images even as lawmakers and tech companies try to crack down.

Tech - Wired - October 15

Study finds LLMs can identify their own mistakes

It turns out that LLMs encode quite a bit of knowledge about the truthfulness of their answers, even when they give the wrong one.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

Alcohol consumption abundant in the natural world, study finds

Range of species have ethanol in diet, normally arising through fermented fruits, sap and nectar. Humans may have turned drinking into something of an art form but when it comes to animals putting ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds

Australian researchers have poked holes in an old thought-experiment known as the "infinite monkey theorem".

Media bias is a great disservice to the American public

The media's bias in the upcoming election has undermined their credibility with a large swath of the country, leading to a lack of trust in the media and a threat to democracy.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Climate change-induced extreme weather will push millions to move, study finds

As the southern U.S. reels from back-to-back hurricanes, researchers estimate that millions will move away from areas with extreme weather in the coming decades. Senior research geographer Dr. ...

People born without sense of smell breathe differently, study finds

People with working sense of smell sniff more than those with anosmia, with possible implications for health. People born without a sense of smell breathe differently to those with one, researchers ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Study finds local governments are less polarized despite national political divisions

Local governments are uniquely able to combat growing national polarization, according to a new study out Wednesday from the nonprofit research organization CivicPulse and Carnegie Corporation of ...

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s - study

Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.

Semaglutide linked to reduced arthritis knee pain in people with obesity, study finds

People who lost a significant amount of weight with semaglutide saw major improvements in osteoarthritis knee pain, research published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine finds.

Universe would die before monkey with keyboard writes Shakespeare, study finds

Australian mathematicians call into question the ‘infinite monkey theorem’ in new research on old adage. Mathematicians have called into question the old adage that a monkey typing randomly at a ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

Revealed: International ‘race science’ network secretly funded by US tech boss

Group promoting ‘dangerous’ scientific racism ideology teamed up with rightwing extremist, recordings reveal. ‘Race science’ group say they accessed sensitive UK health data . An international ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Majority of Americans are stressed by the election, survey finds. Here's how to cope.

A new survey from the American Psychological Association is shining a light on election-related stressors for Americans.

Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find

New research shows Russia has worked to amplify false and misleading claims about the U.S. government's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton as part of the Kremlin's efforts to manipulate ...

Tech - ABC News - October 24

Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, new US study shows

A new study found people with HIV can safely receive donated kidneys from deceased donors with the virus

Health - ABC News - October 16

Three in four Europeans support the use of AI by police and military, study says

Most Europeans support the use of AI technologies like facial recognition by the police and military for surveillance, a report from IE University found.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Only one-third of Europe’s surface water qualifies as good or better, study finds

Data compiled by EEA shows quality of water bodies falls far short of target first set for 2015 and since extended to 2027. Only about one-third of Europe’s surface water is in good health or ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Weight-loss drugs may reduce opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, study finds

Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, made by Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, can reduce rates of opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, according to a new study that supports expectations the drugs can offer ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Some types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, study finds

High blood concentrations of ‘forever chemical’ compound PFOS linked to problems falling asleep and waking up . Some of the most common types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, new ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out

Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to new drugs to counter progress of diseases like Alzheimer’s. British scientists are about to launch a remarkable research project that will ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

How losing your sense of smell affects breathing patterns and mental health

Losing or not having your sense of smell may be linked to changes in breathing that could lead to depression, social isolation or other mental health problems, a new study suggests.

Teens Think Movies and TV Shows Have Too Much Sex, Study Finds

At least that is what they told researchers at U.C.L.A. The high popularity of romance plots in movies and shows suggests otherwise.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Intermittent weekend exercise has same brain benefits as regular workouts, study finds

Research reveals positive cognitive health impacts of exercising once or twice a week are much the same as exercising more often. Cramming your exercise into the weekend not only brings physical ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Experiencing intense emotions with others makes people feel more connected, study finds

Participants bonded more after watching films that sparked intense emotions. Whether it is laughing at a classic comedy or watching a horror film from behind a cushion, movies can generate myriad ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Less sugar in first 1,000 days of life protects against chronic disease, study finds

Risk of diabetes and high blood pressure significantly lower in middle age in UK adults given low-sugar diets in the womb and as infants. Cutting the amount of sugar children get in the womb and as ...

World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago

Macron Finds Out What Power Sharing Means, Doesn’t Like It

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Quarter of English Town Halls Likely to Need Bailout, Poll Finds

World - Yahoo News - October 21

US hiring slows but hurricane fallout blurs findings

The latest jobs report data is incomplete due to one-off disturbances last month.

'People Like Me': Fixing the feeling of abandonment in American democracy

A bipartisan majority of Americans believe the government is uncaring and unresponsive, and polls suggest that bipartisan solutions on the biggest issues of our time are right in front of our eyes, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy

California retirement fund among investors drawn to power company for its software and green focus

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Online gambling has fueled an industry boom that threatens public health, commission finds

The rise of online betting has led the commercial gambling industry to grow worldwide, posing a threat to public health, according to a report from an international commission of health experts.

Trump invokes economy, public safety and 'China virus' during Asian American rally in Vegas

At his first campaign rally targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander community this election cycle, former President Donald Trump took the stage Thursday evening in Las Vegas with a speech ...

Pep: Man City not used to Klopp-like late winners

Manchester City's contentious last-minute winner against Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday was both correctly ruled and deserved reward for his players' patience, manager Pep Guardiola said.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Like Michigan, the US is neither red nor blue

It is difficult to see the upcoming poll settling things definitively anywhere in the country

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

How to detect online image manipulation

With so many online images looking authentic, it can be hard to tell what's real. The CBS News Confirmed team, led by Executive Producer Melissa Mahtani and Producer Alex Clark, shares tips on how ...

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American activists were behind efforts to spread conspiracies with bot networks, study finds

Study finds drugs like Ozempic could help with substance addiction

Millions of People Are Using Abusive AI ‘Nudify’ Bots on Telegram

Study finds LLMs can identify their own mistakes

Alcohol consumption abundant in the natural world, study finds

Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds

Media bias is a great disservice to the American public

Climate change-induced extreme weather will push millions to move, study finds

People born without sense of smell breathe differently, study finds

Study finds local governments are less polarized despite national political divisions

Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s - study

Semaglutide linked to reduced arthritis knee pain in people with obesity, study finds

Universe would die before monkey with keyboard writes Shakespeare, study finds

Revealed: International ‘race science’ network secretly funded by US tech boss

Majority of Americans are stressed by the election, survey finds. Here's how to cope.

Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find

Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, new US study shows

Three in four Europeans support the use of AI by police and military, study says

Only one-third of Europe’s surface water qualifies as good or better, study finds

Weight-loss drugs may reduce opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, study finds

Some types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, study finds

Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out

How losing your sense of smell affects breathing patterns and mental health

Teens Think Movies and TV Shows Have Too Much Sex, Study Finds

Intermittent weekend exercise has same brain benefits as regular workouts, study finds

Experiencing intense emotions with others makes people feel more connected, study finds

Less sugar in first 1,000 days of life protects against chronic disease, study finds

Macron Finds Out What Power Sharing Means, Doesn’t Like It

Quarter of English Town Halls Likely to Need Bailout, Poll Finds

US hiring slows but hurricane fallout blurs findings

'People Like Me': Fixing the feeling of abandonment in American democracy

Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy

Online gambling has fueled an industry boom that threatens public health, commission finds

Trump invokes economy, public safety and 'China virus' during Asian American rally in Vegas

Pep: Man City not used to Klopp-like late winners

Like Michigan, the US is neither red nor blue

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