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Smiling, often associated with happiness and joy, might be more than just a simple expression of positive emotion. A recent study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology suggests that smiling during moments of pain can have a noticeable effect…
People go on 5K and 10K runs all the time. But what’s the farthest humans can run at one time?
The new Surface offers a great display and long battery life
Feb. 15, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Hyundai Ioniq 5s with NACS (J3400) ports, as opposed to the CCS1 style, are starting to roll out of its factory in Savannah, Georgia. It’s the first manufacturer to sell electric vehicles with native NACS ports—other than Tesla, that is,…
The cadre of elite disease detectives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to be left in ruin today as the Trump administration continues to slash the federal workforce. Many members of the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service,…
For many, parenthood is considered a key component of a fulfilling life. However, with an increasing number of adults remaining childfree, concerns have emerged regarding their long-term well-being. Laura Buchinger and colleagues investigated how life goals in early adulthood predict…
As prominent anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed to the nation’s top health position Thursday, Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham sent a memo to the state’s health department saying that the state “will no longer promote mass vaccination”…
On Wednesday, OpenAI published the latest version of its “Model Spec,” a set of guidelines detailing how ChatGPT should behave and respond to user requests. The document reveals a notable shift in OpenAI’s content policies, particularly around “sensitive” content like…
In 2019, Haley Olson’s life in Grant County, Oregon, was upended when people in town appeared to know about private nude photos that Olson kept on her phone. Worse, some of the people appeared to have seen and shared the…
