2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (511+ words) An experimental study looking into the health effects of a 3-week ultra-processed food diet found that such a diet impairs both metabolic and reproductive health compared to a diet based on unprocessed foods. The adverse effects of the ultra-processed food…...

3+ day, 22+ min ago  (1222+ words) When women talk to dogs they do not know, they use a higher-pitched voice than they do when speaking to their own pets. The tone of voice and facial expressions people use also change depending on a dog's size and…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1286+ words) Generative AI refers to computer programs that can create new text, images, or audio based on patterns they learned from vast amounts of data. Chatbots like ChatGPT are a common type of this technology. They are designed to mimic human…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1051+ words) Electronic dance music features repetitive beats and synthesized sounds. It is typically played at high volumes in nightclubs and at outdoor festivals. The culture surrounding this music has existed since the late 1980s. Because the scene has matured over decades, many…...

4+ day, 22+ min ago  (987+ words) Video games offer adults a popular way to connect and unwind, but the specific reasons people pick up a controller can alter how they experience stress and life satisfaction. A new study reveals that playing primarily to win is linked…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (555+ words) China began a massive expansion of its high-speed rail network in 2010. This rapid development, combined with the country's aging demographic, offered scientists a unique opportunity to test whether modern transportation systems influence the cognitive health of older citizens. The researchers…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (728+ words) Humans generally struggle to perform difficult mental calculations while executing precise physical movements. For example, a person texting on a smartphone tends to walk much slower because the brain cannot easily dedicate its full capacity to both thinking and moving…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago  (584+ words) Millions of people turn to artificial intelligence chatbots to alleviate loneliness and find emotional support. Unlike older digital assistants that simply set alarms or book flights, modern social chatbots use advanced algorithms to mimic human empathy. They try to replicate…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (719+ words) The human eye has a specific biological structure that dictates how well we see certain things. The very center of the visual field is packed with specific light-detecting cells that process bright light and rich colors. As the gaze moves…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (411+ words) A study in Hungary found that watching light humor tended to reduce anxiety and negative emotions, while dark humor tended to increase anxiety in people not fond of dark comedy. After watching humorous videos, people most often reported lower levels…...