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UrduArtificial intelligence (AI) was designed to solve problems, enhance productivity, and push the boundaries of innovation. But since the rise of generative AI such as CHATGPT and DALL-E, people have had concerns about its potential to overshadow or replace key human skills. Now, University of South Australia researchers have explored the complex relationship between AI and human creativity finding that while AI can generate creative outputs, it fundamentally relies on human intervention.
The first International Report on AI Safety, led by Yoshua Bengio, is launched
Chaired by the UdeM computer-science professor and scientific director of Mila, the report released today is intended as a guide for policymakers worldwide.
Astrophysicists ‘not losing sleep’ about asteroid with slight chance of hitting Earth
An asteroid spotted in late December 2024 caught astronomers’ eyes and simulations to determine possible orbits indicate the object could strike Earth in 2032, but West Virginia University researchers say, while the asteroid bears watching, its odds of hitting the…
Online curriculum aids prescribers in fighting opioid addiction across Appalachia
The Appalachian region continues to experience disproportionately higher opioid overdose rates and related fatalities. According to the most recent Center for Disease Control and Prevention, fully one-half of the 16 states with the highest overdose death rates are Appalachian states.
Tufts University School of Medicine, ATI Physical Therapy launch first-of-its-kind collaboration to make physical therapy education and career advancement more accessible and affordable
Tufts University School of Medicine and ATI Physical Therapy, a leading provider of physical therapy services across the United States, are launching a joint initiative aimed at expanding the physical therapist workforce and making the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Programs at the school more accessible.
Vanderbilt Health to Acquire Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville Cardiology Practice
Leaders of Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced today an agreement to acquire Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville’s cardiology practice from a subsidiary of Community Health Systems Inc. (NYSE: CYH). The acquisition, which is effective Feb. 1, is part of VUMC’s ongoing efforts to provide Vanderbilt-quality cardiovascular care closer to home.
Rutgers Study Shows Mixed Results for Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder
Findings shed light on the dual-sided experiences of people using lisdexamfetamine, highlighting the perceived benefits and challenges of the drug
Expert Available: Beyoncé Finally Wins Album of the Year at 2025 Grammys
Beyoncé won her first album of the year Grammy for Cowboy Carter, marking a historic moment in her record-breaking career. …
Scientists Discover How Genetic Risk for Alcoholism Changes Brain Cell Behavior
A Rutgers Health study may help explain why some people are more susceptible to developing drinking problems.
Tasso and ARUP Laboratories Announce Partnership, Combined Offering for Decentralized Clinical Research Biomarker Testing
Tasso Inc., the leading provider of patient-centric, clinical grade blood collection solutions, and ARUP Laboratories, the largest nonprofit clinical and academic reference laboratory in the United States, today announced that they have entered into a partnership to develop and operationalize high-quality, at-home, blood testing services to support clinical research.
ETRI, the First in Korea to Develop Supercomputer Accelerator SoC
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced that it has developed an accelerator system-on-chip (SoC) named ‘K-AB21’. The accelerator chip developed by the researchers measures 77mm x 67mm, and is fabricated through the 12-nanometer process.
Study Shows Urine Test for Prostate Cancer Could Be Used at Home
Researchers at Vanderbilt and the University of Michigan have shown that a simple at-home urine test for prostate cancer screening is highly accurate. The exciting new results, published in The Journal of Urology, build upon a prior Vanderbilt study of prostate cancer screening that required a digital rectal exam.
Mothers of twins face a higher risk of heart disease in the year after birth
Study finds that women with normal blood pressure during pregnancy are twice as likely to be hospitalized with cardiovascular disease within a year after having twins, than women who have a single pregnancy. The risk is eight times higher in mothers of twins who had high blood pressure conditions during pregnancy.
First Day for Fellows of Innovative Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Program
Our health system is broken; eliminating health inequities is the most promising solution to fix it. Today ten widely respected nurse scientists, the first Fellows of the Nursing Science Incubator for Social Determinants of Health Solutions (N-SISS), begin their cutting-edge research to make breakthroughs and advance optimal health for all.
Houston Methodist researchers identify inhibitor drugs to treat aggressive breast cancer
A national study seeking more effective treatment for deadly metaplastic breast cancer has identified two inhibitor drugs with the potential to interrupt disease progression.
Computer Model Helps Identify Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells Key to Immunotherapy
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed a computer model to help scientists identify tumor-fighting immune cells in patients with lung cancer treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
People prefer meat alternatives if they are significantly cheaper than real meat, study shows
Only a few people fundamentally oppose eating plant-based meat alternatives, a recent survey of 2,100 customers in the US shows. According to the results, the price of meat alternatives is the most decisive factor for their acceptance, while similarity to meat did not matter that much.
Could the contraceptive pill reduce risk of ovarian cancer?
It’s a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or ‘the Pill’) could also help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
CBD May Reduce Craving for Alcohol, Study Finds
CBD may hold promise as a tool to help people reduce problem drinking, according to a new study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research. Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, modifies the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system and reduces physical signs of anxiety and self-reported craving for alcohol in people with alcohol use disorder.
Lurie Children’s Campaign Urges Parents to Follow Up Right Away if Newborn Screening Results are Abnormal
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago launched a newborn screening awareness campaign, with signage on public transit and billboards across Chicago urging parents to contact their child’s pediatrician immediately if results are out of normal range.
Combination Approach Helps Prevent Pressure Injuries
A performance improvement project at a New York hospital ICU led to a decrease in pressure injuries, using a simple worksheet that linked prevention interventions with identified risk factors
February 2025 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: “Techniques to Reduce and Manage CSF Leaks in Spine and Cranial Surgery”
Announcement of contents of the February 2025 issue of Neurosurgical Focus
High-Risk Pregnancy Specialists Analyze AI System to Detect Heart Defects on Fetal Ultrasound Exams
Mount Sinai doctors will present new research on use of artificial intelligence systems, and more, at 2025 SMFM Annual Pregnancy Meeting
Breast Cancer Didn’t Delay This World Traveler
Mary Ann Loef and her husband of 38 years, Peter, were planning the trip of a lifetime—a round-the-world cruise—when she found a lump in her breast. Mary Ann thought her cancer diagnosis would postpone her dream vacation, but thanks to expedited treatment from the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, she has set sail.
MSU research: How race, socioeconomic status contribute to math education inequalities
MSU research: How race, socioeconomic status contribute to math education inequalities
Sexual pleasure in teens: yes, gender matters
An UdeM-led study finds that cisgender teenage girls are less likely to achieve orgasm than teenage boys.
How do emotions influence how people deal with natural disasters?
Researchers led by an UdeM architecture professor look at how fear, anger and pride combine to shape responses to climate risks in four Latin American communities.
How cervical cancer screening with HPV testing is saving lives
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to review facts about cervical cancer, HPV-associated risks, and screening recommendations. We’ll also look at self-collected tests that have recently sparked interest.
Expert Available: Super Bowl LIX: Ads and Sports Betting
The countdown to Super Bowl LIX is on. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will square off on Sunday, February 9th in New Orleans. …
Rutgers Mental Health Expert Available to Discuss How to Speak to Children About Fatal American Airlines and Black Hawk Helicopter Crash
Stephanie Marcello, chief psychologist at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, is available for interviews on how to speak to children about the fatal American Airlines and Black Hawk helicopter crash above the Potomac River. The following quote from Marcello is…
Sociological research reveals how immigrants can reduce crime
This media brief provides expert quotes and data discussing immigrant residents, both documented and undocumented, in the context of their impact on crime rates.
Watch What You Eat: NFL Game Advertisements Promote Foods High in Fat, Sodium
Research from Saint Louis University and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine finds that some of the most-watched ads promote the worst food options for adults with chronic health conditions.
How UIC scientists redesigned an effective cancer therapy to make it safer
University of Illinois Chicago scientists have redesigned a treatment for the most common pediatric leukemia to eliminate its severe side effects, like blood clots and liver damage. If approved, the new drug may be tolerated by a broader range of leukemia patients and even be used to treat other cancers.
Rutgers Tuberculosis Experts Available to Discuss the Disease for Stories About Kansas Outbreak
Alfred A. Lardizabal, Executive Director, and Amee Patrawalla, Medical Director, at the Global Tuberculosis Institute, based at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, are available to speak about the disease, symptoms and risks for stories on the tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas.…
New Research: Space sector offers a model for international collaboration and drives health care innovation
Space sector offers a model for international collaboration and drives health care innovationNew research provides insights on how space exploration can support global cooperation and diplomacy in the service of global health Interview opportunity:Dr. Farhan M. Asrar, Associate Dean, Clinical…
Experts Available to Discuss DeepSeek’s AI Breakthrough
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 31, 2025) — U.S. tech stocks dropped sharply on Monday after the surprise advancement from Chinese artificial intelligence company, DeepSeek. DeepSeek, a 1-year-old startup, unveiled a ChatGPT-like AI model called R1, which appears comparable to OpenAI’s, Google’s…
New Case Western Reserve University study identifies key protein’s role in psoriasis
In a new study, researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have determined that a protein called NF-kB c-Rel can intensify the symptoms of psoriasis when activated by signals from the body’s immune system. Understanding how “c-Rel” affects skin inflammation could lead to new treatments.
Helping Hands: 3D Printing Program Creates Free Prosthetics for Patients, Materials to Support Surgeons, and More
For engineers and hobbyists, 3D printing technology is seen as a useful tool to quickly produce objects such as machine parts. But at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, this technology is being harnessed to support and enhance medical care in a variety of inventive ways—from replicating patient anatomy so surgeons can prepare for upcoming operations to creating prosthetic hands for kids with hand and limb differences.
FSU chemists advance biotherapeutics with innovative imaging research
New research from the Florida State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry shows that a particular type of monoclonal antibody known as NISTmAb retains its structure even if the sugar molecules attached to it are changed.
Study: Thyroid Cancer Still Overdiagnosed
A study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators provides new evidence that thyroid cancer continues to be overdiagnosed and that aggressive screening and treatment of thyroid cancer has not led to higher survival rates.
The big chill: is cold-water immersion good for our health?
In the most comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of its kind, University of South Australia researchers have taken a deep dive into the effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing. Analysing data from 11 studies with 3177 participants, researchers found that cold-water immersion may lower stress, improve sleep quality, and boost quality of life.
The benefits of speaking multiple languages
New psychology research indicates that multilingual children may have enhanced executive function and perspective taking skills.
Mapping Big Cypress Preserve
A team of graduate researchers, led by biology professor Ken Feeley in the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences, is tracking the growth and decline of pine trees to understand how the preserve’s ecosystem is evolving.
Aerospace expert provides analysis of circumstances in tragic D.C. aircraft collision
The tragic mid-air collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., raises many questions about what led to the disaster and how it could have been prevented. Virginia Tech aerospace engineer Ella Atkins provides expert opinions based on the information available so far about the crash at Reagan National Airport.
After Years of Unrelenting Pain, Osseointegration Gives Long Island Man a New Lease on Life
After years of leg pain, amputation and osseointegration have restored quality of life for a Long Island man. Osseointegration enables a prosthetic limb to be attached directly to the bone of someone with an amputation, providing improved mobility and comfort compared to a standard socket prosthesis.
Materials scientist elected to National Academy of Inventors
Sandia National Laboratories’ Fellow Tina Nenoff has been elected a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the academy announced on Dec. 10, 2024.
New Robotic Surgical Systems Revolutionizing Patient Care
The introduction of two da Vinci 5 systems enhances surgery precision and safety, decreasing recovery times for patients. This innovative technology strengthens Huntsman Cancer Institute’s role as a leader in robotic surgical care.
UTEP Professor Wins Prestigious Research Award from American Psychological Association
Health sciences researcher Emre Umucu, Ph.D., associate professor and associate dean for research at The University of Texas at El Paso, has been awarded the Roger G. Barker Distinguished Research Contribution Award from the American Psychological Association. The award honors research in the field of rehabilitation psychology, which focuses on helping individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions improve their health, independence and social participation.
MIND Diet Ranked No. 1 for Brain Health
A diet created by researchers at Rush is ranked among the top diets for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. Best Diets recognizes the diversity of individual health needs, empowering consumers to choose diets and eating plans that align with their specific nutritional and health goals.
Gemini South’s IGRINS Detects Surprising Signatures in Dynamic Atmosphere of Exoplanet WASP-121b
Using the visiting IGRINS instrument on the Gemini South telescope, a team of astronomers examined the atmosphere of ultra-hot Jupiter WASP-121b and found hints that it may have formed much closer to its star than previously believed possible. This discovery was uniquely enabled by IGRINS’s ability to simultaneously detect both metallic and icy chemical signatures, a feat typically accomplished using two different instruments.