Summary: A recent study reveals that keeping good news a secret can make individuals feel more energized and alive. The research involved over 2,500 participants and found that positive secrets,…
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What are AI chatbots actually doing when they ‘hallucinate?’ Here’s why experts don’t like the term
A leading expert in the field is pushing back against the concept of “hallucination,” arguing that it gets much of how current AI models operate wrong. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University…
Australian ports reopen after cyberattack
DP World cranes at Port Botany in Sydney on November 13. Major ports handling 40 percent of Australia’s freight trade have reopened, operator DP World said Monday, three days after…
China’s ‘Singles Day’ shopping bonanza loses its luster
Workers sort packages for delivery ahead of the Singles’ Day sales bonanza in China. China’s annual “Singles Day” sales bonanza wraps up at midnight on Saturday, but consumers this year…
Australia ports firm fights to restore operations after cyber incident
The ‘cyber securiry incident’ has affected operations at ports in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle. Ports operator DP World said Sunday it had made “significant strides” towards resuming normal freight…
A Neural Blueprint for Depression
Summary: New findings reveal key genetic and cognitive factors linked to depression. Research shows genetic variants affecting brain structure in adolescents, enlarged brain regions related to emotion processing indicating early…
Brain’s Laughter Circuit: Unraveling Humor’s Neural Pathways
Summary: Recent neuroimaging research has delineated the distinct brain processes involved in understanding and enjoying humor. The study demonstrates the involvement of the dorsal striatum (DS) in humor comprehension and…
Unraveling Psychedelics’ Potential in Mental Health
Summary: Research delves into the potential of psychedelics like psilocybin for treating psychiatric disorders. Studies show varying effects of psilocybin on fear learning in rats and mice, dependent on sex…
Electric heavy lorries poised to overtake hydrogen trucks
Mercedes Benz Trucks’ eActros 600 electric long-distance lorry. Hydrogen-powered heavy lorries were once seen as the future of emissions-free road transport but they could soon be relegated to niche markets…
