Over the last decade, a growing chorus of scientists has declared that biological sex is not binary. Properly assessing human diversity requires us to apply a broader definition of this…
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Some AI prompts could cause 50 times more CO₂ emissions than others, researchers find
Credit: Sanket Mishra from Pexels No matter which questions we ask an AI, the model will come up with an answer. To produce this information—regardless of whether the answer is…
Patients, doctors and pharma companies set out plans to improve mental health diagnosis
To make mental health care more precise and personalized, two big changes are needed: First, the approach to care must include the latest scientific discoveries and new technologies. Second, the…
Chalcolithic cultural treasures unearthed in Caucasus
Archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences have uncovered 13 Chalcolithic-era sites, each yielding a wealth of cultural artefacts and material evidence. Excavations are in…
Websites are tracking you via browser fingerprinting, researchers show
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Clearing your cookies is not enough to protect your privacy online. New research led by Texas A&M University has found that websites are covertly using browser…
Compare shark sizes on our infographic
Since Jaws was released 50 years ago, great white sharks have, arguably, become the most recognized fish in the ocean. But despite their fame, they’re not the biggest shark species.…
Gut microbiome composition and food insecurity linked to risk of cognitive impairment in adults
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A study led in part by Mount Sinai researchers has found a compelling link between the composition of the gut microbiome and the risk of cognitive…
Semitransparent organic solar cell uses molecular asymmetry for enhanced stability
a) The chemical structures of 4FY and Y6, b) two types of crystal lattices with asymmetric interaction of 4FY, c) illustration of dipole-driven self-assembly structures of 4FY, and d) the…
This moth species may use the Milky Way as its guiding star
One kind of Australian moth looks to the stars on its voyage to a summertime refuge. Stellar cues from the Milky Way’s bright band may help Bogong moths (Agrotis infusa)…
