Our brains can understand written sentences in the ‘blink of an eye,’ study reveals
Language processing happens at speeds significantly faster than it takes to speak one word aloud.
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1,200 years ago, a cat in Jerusalem left the oldest known evidence of ‘making biscuits’ on a clay jug
Around 1,200 years ago, a cat “made biscuits” in a drying clay jug in Jerusalem, leaving behind the oldest evidence of kneading on record.
The psychology of populism in America reveals a diverse tangle of predispositions and identities
Researchers recently explored the range of factors that attract certain Americans to populist beliefs. Their study, published in Political Research Quarterly, suggests that support for populism isn’t tied to any single reason. The findings suggest that populist views are more…
Ford EVs can now see Tesla Superchargers in Android Auto’s Google Maps
Owners of Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning electric vehicles are getting an over-the-air software update that will finally give Android Auto users a bit of an upgrade. Once the update is installed, Ford’s EVs will report their battery state…
Are synthetic food dyes bad for you? Here’s what the science says.
California is banning them in schools. The FDA says they’re fine. But synthetic dyes added to food to make them more colorful have a long, troubled history.
18-year prison sentence for man who used AI to create child abuse images
A man who used artificial intelligence technology to create child sexual abuse imagery was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Monday, in a landmark prosecution over deepfakes in the UK. Hugh Nelson, 27, from Bolton, pleaded guilty to a…
Intelligent men exhibit stronger commitment and lower hostility in romantic relationships
Men’s general intelligence is associated with better relationship investment and lower aversive behaviors, according to a study published in Personality and Individual Differences. Past research shows that higher general intelligence (g) is associated with numerous positive life outcomes, such as…
A common kitchen tool could help koala conservation
A simple device sucks koala DNA out of the air, making it easier for conservationists to detect the elusive marsupials.
Computers normally can’t see optical illusions — but a scientist combined AI with quantum mechanics to make it happen
A deep neural network was trained using quantum tunneling to mimic the human ability to view optical illusions.
Is autism a factor in conspiracy mentality? New study says no
Is autism a risk factor for conspiracy thinking, or could it actually protect against it? A study in Cognitive Neuropsychiatry set out to explore these contrasting ideas, finding that autism does not seem to influence belief in conspiracy theories at…
