Human language may seem messy and inefficient compared to the ultra-compact strings of ones and zeros used by computers—but our brains actually prefer it that way. New research reveals that while ...

A team of researchers has found a way to steer the output of large language models by manipulating specific concepts inside these models. The new method could lead to more reliable, more efficient, ...

Florida officials announced that testing found elevated arsenic levels in over 60% of 46 popular candies. Candies testing high for arsenic included some varieties of Twizzlers, Nerds, Skittles, and ...

Hormones are responsible for governing many crucial systems and processes. One of the most important is cortisol, which may cause a host of problems if it rises out of its normal range. Some symptoms ...

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Respiratory virus season is in full gear, with flu admissions rising quickly in recent weeks, according to the latest national data from the CDC. Fourteen states reported high levels of flu-like ...

A new study reveals that the human brain processes spoken language in a sequence that closely mirrors the layered architecture of advanced AI language models. Using electrocorticography data from ...

Among the myriad abilities that humans possess, which ones are uniquely human? Language has been a top candidate at least since Aristotle, who wrote that humanity was “the animal that has language.” ...

Share on Pinterest Many popular protein powders and shakes may contain lead, according to Consumer Reports. Anna Blazhuk/Getty Images A new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation has found that many ...

This article originally appeared on The Conversation. Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching over $32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using ...

Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. In the report, published Tuesday, Consumer Reports analyzed 23 protein powders and shakes ...