AI chatbots are becoming "sycophants" to drive engagement, a new study of 11 leading models finds. By constantly flattering users and validating bad behavior (affirming 49% more than humans do), AI is giving harmful advice that can damage real-world rela… https://t.co/SGDWRdDT2f
Europe has enough agricultural waste and wood scraps to completely replace fossil fuels in road transport, a new study finds. Despite the push for EVs, researchers argue that "reFuels" made from residues—not just cooking oil—could decarbonize the million… https://t.co/J0oe7Oha8e
Since many people touch the outside of the plane as they enter, the area to the right of the entry door is probably the only part of the plane's outside that has lots of germs.
People with higher religiosity, measured by degree of belief, frequency of worship and prayer, and importance of God in one’s life, show significantly higher levels of transphobia and attitudes of harassment towards trans people. Religiosity emerged as t… https://t.co/0Svohcpyrr
A new study measures the temporal distortions caused by psychedelics. Study helps clarify the psychological mechanisms behind psychedelic experiences and offer insights into how the human brain tracks the passage of seconds.
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Scientists captured the first detailed footage of a sperm whale birth and found it wasn't just a family affair — whales from another pod came to help. This is a behavior typically seen in humans but is rare for other animals, suggesting that sperm whales… https://t.co/UhubYjMkQi
New global study finds human readiness for intergroup violence is driven by two distinct motivations: defensive extremism to protect a group from threats, and offensive extremism to expand group dominance and influence
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