Can large language models replace human participants in some future market research?
Do market researchers still need to conduct original research using human participants in their work? Not always, according to a new study. The study found that thanks to the increasing sophistication of large language models (LLMs), human participants can be
New code mines microscopy images in scientific articles
Deep learning is a form of artificial intelligence transforming society by teaching computers to process information using artificial neural networks that mimic the human brain. It is now used in facial recognition, self-driving cars and even in the playing of
Research finds Americans supportive but misinformed about fusion energy's promise
Research led by Hank Jenkins-Smith, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis at the University of Oklahoma, explores American adults' perceptions of fusion energy. This first-of-its-kind study reveals broad public support from respondents, but their limited
When Waddington meets Helmholtz: EPR-Net for constructing the potential landscapes of complex non-equilibrium systems
The concept of Waddington landscape, originally proposed by British developmental biologist Conrad Hal Waddington in 1957, has been influential in describing the dynamical evolution of cellular development.
The Future of Solar Cells and More – Japanese Chemists Develop Glowing, Self-Healing Material
A research team at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) has succeeded in developing a self-healing material that is also capable of emitting...
Midnight Ice: Landsat Unlocks Polar Mysteries With Night Vision
Landsat satellites have begun regularly acquiring images of ice at the poles during the winter, with enlightening results. Scientists that study polar ice have realized...
Unraveling the Rapid Aging Mystery Behind Early-Onset Cancers
Study finds accelerated aging tied to increased early-onset cancer risk, urging research into preventive measures tailored to biological age. Accelerated aging was more common in...
NASA’s TESS Discovers a “Cold Saturn” With a Long Year
Two giant planets, TOI-4600 b and c, located 700 light-years away, have been discovered orbiting a sun-like star, filling a gap in our understanding of...
Right-wingers pledge to boycott The North Face because it supports LGBTQ+ youth
Anti-LGBTQ+ activist group Gays Against Groomers is stoking the right-wing outrage machine with calls for a boycott of The North Face, citing the outdoor apparel company’s long-time sponsorship of a youth summer camp. The self-loathing Gays Against Groomers dredged up
Trans health care bans are “humiliating” & costly for families forced to travel for care
The distance that U.S. families must travel to access gender-affirming care for their transgender children has increased dramatically in recent years, along with associated travel costs, thanks to state laws banning such care for minors, according to a new report
What should you do with your used solar eclipse glasses?
Now that the April 8 solar eclipse is over, what should you do with your used solar eclipse glasses? One option is to donate them to underserved communities, so needy folks can watch future eclipses safely.
MWD will hike water rates and taxes to cover rising costs and conservation efforts
The Metropolitan Water District, which delivers imported water to Southern California, is raising rates and property taxes to cover rising costs.
Eyes hurt after the eclipse? Signs of retinal damage, explained
The April 8 eclipse inspired awe from many skywatchers — but now concerns about possible eye damage appear to be rising.
And the heat keeps coming: Global temperature record broken for 10th month in a row in March
With an average surface temperature of 57.45 degrees, last month was warmer than any previous March on record, according to European climate officials.