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| When AI is the inventor who gets the patent? Posted: 01 Jun 2022 05:00 PM PDT The day is coming -- some say has already arrived -- when new inventions that benefit society are dreamt up by artificial intelligence all on its own. |
| Machine learning models: In bias we trust? Posted: 01 Jun 2022 05:00 PM PDT Researchers find the explanation methods designed to help users determine whether to trust a machine-learning model's predictions can perpetuate biases and lead to less accurate predictions for people from disadvantaged groups. |
| Gratitude expressions between co-workers improve cardiovascular responses to stress Posted: 01 Jun 2022 11:28 AM PDT A study finds teammates who thanked each other before performing a high-stress task had a better cardiovascular response compared to teams who did not express gratitude. The enhanced cardiovascular response leads to increased concentration, more confidence, allowing individuals to give their peak performance. |
| The persistent effects of colonialism in Caribbean science Posted: 01 Jun 2022 10:30 AM PDT A new study shows how the legacy of colonialism is still deeply entrenched within scientific practice across the Caribbean archipelago. Rather than solely critiquing these practices, however, the authors hope the study serves as a map to help researchers avoid the pitfalls of extractive science. |
| Researchers design a method to pinpoint the origin of illegally traded chimpanzees Posted: 01 Jun 2022 08:17 AM PDT Researchers have produced the first catalog of genomic diversity for endangered chimpanzees in the wild. The catalog, which includes 828 chimp samples from across their range, offers a detailed reconstruction of chimp population structure and fine-scale patterns of isolation, migration, and connection. The researchers use this information to design a method to link confiscated chimpanzees to their place of origin within about 100 kilometers, with the goal to support efforts to combat the illegal trade of chimpanzees and related products. |
| New studies shed light on election-related stress Posted: 31 May 2022 07:27 AM PDT A new study finds anticipating stress related to political elections can affect people's emotional well-being before anything has even happened. But a related study shows that education can help protect people against those stresses -- even for individuals who are actively engaged in the political process. |
| Firearms are leading cause of death among U.S. youth Posted: 27 May 2022 05:52 AM PDT Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and adolescents 0-19 years of age, with a staggering 83 percent increase in youth firearm fatalities over the past decade, according to a recent commentary. Nearly two-thirds of youth firearm deaths were from homicides. Strikingly, Black youth had an unprecedented 40 percent increase in firearm fatalities between 2019 to 2020. |
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