Stanford
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techAI's 'Sycophantic' Advice Threatens Social Skills, Study Warns
New research reveals AI chatbots may be encouraging problematic behavior and eroding users' ability to navigate difficult social situations.
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worldLoneliness in Aging: A Sign of Wisdom, Not Decline
Psychology reveals older adults prune social circles for depth, not dysfunction. Loneliness signals unmet emotional needs, not social failure.
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sportsKatie Ledecky on America: Strivers, Discipline, and the Power of Sport
Olympic legend Katie Ledecky reflects on what she's learned about American character through competition, resilience, and national unity during her record-setting career.
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healthThe Productivity Trap: How 'Good' Habits Cause Burnout
Affluent professionals are learning that mainstream productivity advice fuels burnout. True recovery means abandoning over-optimization, hustle culture, and performative self-care.
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healthBreakthrough Nasal Spray Vaccine Targets Viruses, Bacteria, and Allergies
Scientists develop a novel nasal spray vaccine that shows universal protection against diverse respiratory threats, including viruses, bacteria, and allergens in mice.