Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...

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Staying up late to binge a favorite TV show or go out with friends can be one of life’s simple pleasures. But being a habitual night owl—especially if you are a woman—may be putting your heart at risk ...

Over the weekend, Neel Somani, who is a software engineer, former quant researcher, and a startup founder, was testing the math skills of OpenAI’s new model when he made an unexpected discovery. After ...

In this video, we’ll break down how to solve physics problems involving the motion of a 2D spring. Learn about the forces at play, how to model the spring’s movement, and the key concepts behind ...

Rock salt, or sodium chloride, is widely used to prevent ice and reduce winter driving accidents, but scientists warn that its excessive application is causing environmental damage and contaminating ...

Since its discovery, some people have speculated that interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS could be alien technology. Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb points to its unusual trajectory and composition as ...

A major new study has found what many parents feared but science is only now confirming. It’s not video games. It’s social media that seems to be undermining teenagers’ ability to concentrate. Over ...

Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study. The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics found that owning a smartphone during ...

A major new study has found a notable connection between untreated sleep apnea and an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. A team of researchers from Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) ...

Have you ever tried to enjoy a book or a movie on a long trip, only to be stopped by motion sickness? That’s because while your eyes are focused on a steady point, your vestibular system is still ...

Apple researchers have published a study that looks into how LLMs can analyze audio and motion data to get a better overview of the user’s activities. Here are the details. They’re good at it, but not ...