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Peptides are spreading on social media. Here’s how platforms can better protect public health
Social media platforms are the easiest place for a curious 16-year-old to find someone selling peptides.
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Should you say ‘autistic person’ or ‘person with autism’? Here’s how language has changed
New research charts how preferences have changed over the past 45 years, and where they stand now.
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We could soon be able to track changes in Australia’s forests in near-real time – using satellites
Collecting data from sensors in remote woodlands has long required arduous treks. What if sensors could transmit data in real time?
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Advertising is coming to AI chatbots — and it could influence the answers you get
AI companies are turning to advertising to fund expensive systems. But commercial incentives could influence how answers are generated.
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Your brain runs on 20 watts. Could brain-inspired computing do the same?
Neuromorphic technology is reimagining how computers should work.
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UK government’s new ‘class unit’ promises to tackle inequalities – but it’s a risky strategy
A new government class unit has been set up with a change of emphasis in policy.
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AI can be more comforting than a person – our research shows why
We increasingly turn to chatbots when we are upset. But what they cannot do may be what matters most.
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How firelight may have shaped the origins of spoken language
New study suggests ancient campfires may have encouraged our ancestors to develop language.
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Many Jewish faculty and staff say university EDI is failing them
Equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives must be able to adapt and recognize diverse forms of pain and vulnerability.
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How Canada’s immigration caps are trapping its own graduate students
The federal government built an explicit “study-work-stay” pathway that it’s now unraveling through abrupt, poorly-sequenced policy changes.
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Lockdown or active shooter drill? The distinction matters for children’s safety and well-being
Lockdown and active shooter simulations look and feel very different, though people often lump the two practices together.
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Even the Buddha experienced challenges with meditation: Historical texts reveal its potential downsides
While meditation has been shown to have health benefits, it may not always be the right practice for all people.