Being Empathetic Is Easier when Everyone’s Doing It
Research is revealing the key to motivating empathy—and making it stick Research is revealing the key to motivating empathy—and making it stick Scientific American Content: Global
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Bacterial Communication Has Evolved To Warn Colonies of Existential Threats
Bacteria sucked into an artificial “black hole” leave a chemical signature that warns other members of the colony to stay away, say researchers. Bacteria sucked into an artificial “black hole” leave a chemical signature that warns other members of the colony to stay away, say researchers. The Sciences All Articles | Discover Magazine
The dynamics of climate policy narratives in the UK
A new study published in Climate Policy, co-authored by Dr. Daniel Valdenegro of Oxford University’s Leverhulme Center for Demographic Science, exposes the dynamics of competing narratives on climate change between political parties in the U.K. and the influence that climate protests have on them. A new study published in Climate Policy, co-authored by Dr. Daniel Valdenegro…
Soil footprint: A simple indicator of a crop’s impact on soil erosion
Agriculture faces a challenge on which the future of the planet depends, to a large extent: that of feeding a growing population through the sustainable use of natural resources, essential for producing food, but also for life on Earth. In this context, concepts such as the “carbon footprint” and “water footprint” arise, which refer to…
Are algorithms and LLMs changing our conception of literature?
Computerized large language models (LLMs) are making inroads into the realm of literature. Their ability to generate coherent texts and mimic all manner of writing styles has sparked lively debate among writers, literary theorists and researchers. Some fear a threat to human creativity while others think it’s worth exploring the innovative potential of LLMs. Computerized large…
Adderall, Vyvanse in Higher Doses May Be Tied to Psychosis Risk, Study Says
New research suggests that dosage plays a role in a rare side effect of A.D.H.D. stimulants. New research suggests that dosage plays a role in a rare side effect of A.D.H.D. stimulants. Amphetamines, Adderall (Drug), Mental Health and Disorders, Research, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) NYT > Science
Missouri Bird Flu Case Raises Prospect of Human Transmission
A close contact of someone with bird flu became ill on the same day, the C.D.C. reported. But the second person was not tested, and the cause of the illness is unknown. A close contact of someone with bird flu became ill on the same day, the C.D.C. reported. But the second person was not tested,…
W.H.O. Authorizes Mpox Vaccine, Clearing Way for Use in Africa
The decision is a crucial step in getting shots to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the center of the outbreak. The decision is a crucial step in getting shots to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the center of the outbreak. Vaccination and Immunization, Monkeypox, Epidemics, Government Contracts and Procurement, Developing Countries, Medicine and Health, Congo, Democratic Republic…
Three Medical Practices That Older Patients Should Question
Some treatments and procedures become routine despite lacking strong evidence to show that they’re beneficial. Recent studies have called a few into question. Some treatments and procedures become routine despite lacking strong evidence to show that they’re beneficial. Recent studies have called a few into question. Elderly, Medicine and Health, Dementia, Heart, Surgery and Surgeons, Spine (Body…
Sea turtles make big comeback on sandy beaches at 2 British military bases in Cyprus
Protected Green and Loggerhead turtles are making a big comeback on the beaches of two British military bases in Cyprus, with the number of nests surpassing last year’s record count by nearly 25%, environmentalists said Tuesday. Protected Green and Loggerhead turtles are making a big comeback on the beaches of two British military bases in Cyprus,…