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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 - October 29

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 - October 30

Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds

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

Are you a fat cat or a working person? Find out in tomorrow’s budget | Gaby Hinsliff

The debate over how to define workers will come back to haunt Rachel Reeves if she cannot convince the public that she’s acting in their interests. Workers of the world, unite. Nothing’s too good ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

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. ...

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 ...

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 - November 1

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.

1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study Finds

If every emergency room in the United States were fully prepared to treat children, thousands of lives would be saved and the cost would be $11.84 or less per child, researchers found.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Moving in with someone cuts chances of being depressed, finds study

Being married or in ‘marriage-like’ situation may bring health benefits – but quality of relationship is key, say experts. They were portrayed as self-satisfied and insufferable by Bridget Jones’s ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Sarah Jessica Parker endorses Harris-Walz: 'For a certain childless cat lady I play on TV'

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker on Wednesday formally backed Vice President Harris’s presidential bid, saying she was doing so, in part, “for a certain childless cat lady I play on TV.” Parker invoked ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Carlsson, Terry score power-play goals and Dostal stops 41 as Ducks top Islanders 3-1

Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry scored power-play goals, Lukas Dostal turned aside 41 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 3-1

Sports - ABC News - October 29

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 - October 29

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 - October 30

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 - October 31

Can you ‘undo’ political polarization? Left and right might be closer than we think, study finds

University of California, Berkeley, research shows people are committed to protecting democratic institutions despite differences. You know that uncle whose political takes threaten to turn family ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Special mud rubbed on all MLB baseballs has unique, 'magical' properties, study finds

A special mud gets rubbed on every baseball before every MLB game to make them less slippery. A new study explains the science behind why it works.

Star Wars memorabilia auction raises £177k

One man sold his entire collection to pay for his upcoming wedding, an auction house says.

Lamar Jackson throws for 281 yards, 5 TDs to lead streaking Ravens to 41-31 victory over Buccaneers

Lamar Jackson threw for 281 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Baltimore Ravens overcome an early double-digit deficit and extend their winning streak to five games with a 41-31 victory Monday ...

Sports - ABC News - October 22

Burrow ties career high with 5 TD passes as Bengals get first home win, 41-24 over Raiders

Joe Burrow tied a career high with five touchdown passes, and the Cincinnati Bengals got their first home win, routing the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitions

Florida's government has threatened TV stations over an ad promoting an abortion-rights ballot measure and is now alleging fraud in petitions to get it before voters

Health - ABC News - October 14

Sewage illegally dumped into Windermere over three years, BBC finds

United Utilities failed to report 100 million litres of illegal discharges, analysis of its data shows.

‘A little hyped up’: experts downplay claims over Petra archaeological find

Researchers urge caution after Jordan tomb excavation and say new clues about Nabataean culture may lie elsewhere. For one of the most famous ancient sites on the planet, there is a surprising ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business

Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

Best Buffalo Bills plays in win over struggling New York Jets

Watch the best plays from the Buffalo Bills as they inflict the third straight defeat on the New York Jets.

Children’s soft play centre apologises over ‘body bag’ Halloween decorations

Indoor facility in Cirencester removes objects resembling corpses covered in plastic after parents complain. A children’s soft play centre has removed its hanging “body bag” Halloween decorations ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Over 41 of Cats Play Fetch Study Finds

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