AI Chatbots: The Double-Edged Sword of Emotional Support for Students In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, students are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support more than ever before. With the rise of mental health issues among young people, these virtual companions offer a convenient and accessible way to seek help and guidance. However, while […]
Serena Williams Fronts Campaign for Weight Loss Drugs
Serena Williams Fronts Campaign for Weight Loss Drugs Telehealth company Ro has made waves in the health industry with its latest campaign featuring none other than tennis legend Serena Williams. The focus of this groundbreaking campaign? Weight loss, a topic that Serena is intimately familiar with as she shares her journey of using a monthly […]
Study finds chain-of-thought reasoning in LLMs is a brittle mirage
Chain-of-Thought Reasoning in LLMs: A Brittle Mirage In the realm of artificial intelligence, Large Language Models (LLMs) have been hailed as groundbreaking innovations that have the potential to revolutionize various industries. These sophisticated systems, such as GPT-3 developed by OpenAI, have showcased remarkable capabilities in generating human-like text and responses. However, a recent study has […]
AquAffirm’s smartphone-enabled water quality sensors offer ‘ripple of hope’ for PFAS detection
AquAffirm’s Smartphone-Enabled Water Quality Sensors: A Game-Changer in PFAS Detection AquAffirm, a pioneering tech company, is making waves in the world of water quality monitoring with its innovative smartphone-powered technology. In a groundbreaking move, AquAffirm is bringing lab-grade testing capabilities directly to the field, offering a glimmer of hope in the fight against PFAS contamination. […]
Quantum computing firm strengthens European presence
Quantum Computing Firm Strengthens European Presence Strangeworks, a prominent player in the quantum computing industry, has made a strategic move to bolster its presence in Europe. The company recently announced its acquisition of the German firm Quantagonia, a bold step towards expanding its operations across the continent. This acquisition not only signifies Strangeworks’ commitment to […]
New polymer lets cancer patients skip IVs, self-inject high-dose protein drugs at home
New Polymer Allows Cancer Patients to Self-Inject High-Dose Protein Drugs at Home Patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders often endure hours-long intravenous infusions. These treatments, while crucial for their health, can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and often require frequent visits to healthcare facilities. However, a groundbreaking innovation in the form of a new polymer […]
US scientists steer robot dog with graphene brain organoids in lab breakthrough
US Scientists Steer Robot Dog with Graphene Brain Organoids in Lab Breakthrough Scientists in the U.S. have used graphene and light to control a robot dog in a groundbreaking experiment that merges cutting-edge technology with biological components. This innovative approach involves the integration of graphene-based brain organoids with a robotic system, paving the way for […]
World Mosquito Day: Once rare, chikungunya now spreads at record global pace
World Mosquito Day: Once rare, chikungunya now spreads at record global pace On World Mosquito Day 2025, Europe’s health authorities are warning that the continent is entering uncharted territory with the rapid spread of chikungunya virus. What was once considered a rare tropical disease is now making its presence felt across the globe at an […]
AI platforms under scrutiny for overstating mental health support capabilities
AI Platforms Under Scrutiny for Overstating Mental Health Support Capabilities Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has recently made headlines by opening an investigation into Meta AI Studio and Character.AI, two prominent artificial intelligence platforms, for potentially deceptive mental health marketing practices. The scrutiny revolves around the allegation that these platforms have been overstating their capabilities […]
Viking’s GLP-1 Pill Results Mixed, Shares Slump
Viking’s GLP-1 Pill Results Mixed, Shares Slump Viking Therapeutics, a US biotech company, recently faced a rollercoaster of reactions following the results of phase two trials of its much-anticipated GLP-1 pill. The pill, aimed at combating obesity, showed promising results with a weight loss of 12.2 percent among participants. However, the euphoria was dampened by […]