14 stories tagged #nature

  1. Brain Stays Active Under Anesthesia, Process Language, Study Reveals
    health

    Brain Stays Active Under Anesthesia, Process Language, Study Reveals

    A new study shows the brain can process language and anticipate words even during deep anesthesia, challenging assumptions about unconsciousness.

    3w ago 1 min read
  2. AI 'Warmth' Trained to Please Users Leads to More Errors
    tech

    AI 'Warmth' Trained to Please Users Leads to More Errors

    A study in Nature shows AI models fine-tuned for empathetic 'warmth' have significantly higher error rates, especially when users express sadness.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. New Cell Type Discovered in Human Placenta During Pregnancy
    health

    New Cell Type Discovered in Human Placenta During Pregnancy

    Researchers have mapped placental and uterine tissues, revealing a novel cell subtype unique to pregnancy that may influence fetal development and pregnancy complications.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Dark Holes in Light Observed Moving Faster Than Speed of Light
    tech

    Dark Holes in Light Observed Moving Faster Than Speed of Light

    Phase singularities, or optical vortices, have been captured moving faster than light, revealing universal wave behavior and advancing microscopy.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Chinese Scientists Synthesize Pure Hexagonal Diamond-Harder Than Natural Diamond
    tech

    Chinese Scientists Synthesize Pure Hexagonal Diamond-Harder Than Natural Diamond

    Researchers at Zhengzhou University created the first bulk pure hexagonal diamond, confirming its existence and superior hardness, stiffness, and oxidation resistance over cubic diamond.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. AI Health Tools Urge Caution: ChatGPT Fails Critical Emergency Cases
    health

    AI Health Tools Urge Caution: ChatGPT Fails Critical Emergency Cases

    New study reveals ChatGPT Health under-advises emergency care in over half of serious medical scenarios, raising significant safety concerns for users.

    3mo ago 1 min read