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Belgian researchers found a huge privacy hole in six dating apps
A new study from KU Leuven in Belgium found that several dating apps could be used to find a user's approximate or near location.
Danny Gallagher07.31.2024
Another 'missing link' black hole discovered near the center of the galaxy
A research team in Germany discovered one of the rarest black holes in the universe.
Danny Gallagher07.19.2024
Scientists recreate an iconic Pink Floyd song by scanning listeners' brains
The research looked at how brains interact with music.
Sarah Fielding08.16.2023
Extreme weather leads to more negative tweets, study finds
Researchers found that heatwaves and downpours lead to more negative tweets. They suggested that, given the consistency of the results, the study indicates we're finding it hard to adapt to climate change.
Kris Holt12.16.2022
Wind and solar could meet 85 percent of current US electricity needs
Renewable sources may meet most power demands in 'advanced, industrialized nations,' according to a study.
Kris Holt11.08.2021
Apple is reportedly working on mental health monitoring using iPhone data
Sensors and algorithms could help detect depression, anxiety and cognitive decline.
Kris Holt09.21.2021
Tesla drivers become 'inattentive' when using Autopilot, study finds
MIT researchers studying glance data found that drivers become more inattentive when using Tesla's Autopilot system.
Steve Dent09.21.2021
Study suggests EVs really are cleaner than gas-powered cars over their lifespan
A new study compares the life-cycle of EVs with gas-guzzlers in four of the biggest car markets in the world.
Saqib Shah07.21.2021
Study finds Facebook's free data app favored its own services
Discover provides users with free daily data and stripped-down web pages.
Kris Holt06.08.2021
MIT study finds labelling errors in datasets used to test AI
Over three percent of data in the most-cited datasets was deemed inaccurate or mislabeled.
Kris Holt03.29.2021
Asics used EEGs to prove that, yes, running makes you happier
Using an EEG, researchers found runners were less stressed, were able to relax more and had clearer thinking after a 20 minute exercise.
Daniel Cooper01.17.2021
'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' may actually be good for you
An Oxford study tapped into data from Nintendo and EA.
Kris Holt11.16.2020
Bose's Sleepbuds II address some of our concerns (just not the high price)
You can pre-order Bose next-gen Sleepbuds II beginning today.
Christine Fisher09.22.2020
Apple report says the App Store supported $519 billion in sales last year
The App Store facilitated $519 billion in sales last year.
Rachel England06.16.2020
Researchers say Oura rings can predict COVID-19 symptoms three days early
Researchers believe the Oura Ring and AI-guided models can predict COVID-19 symptoms three days before onset with over 90 percent accuracy.
Christine Fisher06.01.2020
Fitbit's in-app study will determine if wearables can detect COVID-19
Fitbit is using its app for a study that will determine if wearables can detect COVID-19 and other infections diseases before symptoms manifest.
Jon Fingas05.21.2020
Fitbit launches its first large-scale study to detect irregular heartbeats
Fitbit wearers can help the company learn more about irregular heart rhythms.
Rachel England05.06.2020
Lettuce grown on the ISS is as nutritious as Earth harvests, scientists find
The red romaine lettuce astronauts grew on the ISS a few years ago aren't just as good as Earth-grown lettuce, they're also as nutritious. NASA's Gioia Massa, Christina Khodadad and their colleagues examined and analyzed three batches of lettuce grown on the space station between 2014 and 2016. They compared it to lettuce that they grew here at home under similar conditions -- in the same relative humidity, carbon dioxide concentration and temperature, among other things -- and determined that the level of nutrients between them is very similar.
Mariella Moon03.06.2020
YouTube's tweaks to recommend fewer conspiracy videos seem to be working
One of the most important aspects of YouTube is its recommendation engine, as the vast majority of views and watch time come from suggested content, rather than direct traffic. The platform does a good job of determining which videos would be relevant to a given user, but when it comes to news and fact-based videos, conspiracy theory content can find its way in. As of January of 2019 -- and after facing public backlash -- YouTube promised to curb the amount of conspiracy videos it pushes to users. A study published by the University of California, Berkeley states that these efforts do seem to be working, and that their analyses show a 40% reduction in the likelihood of YouTube suggesting conspiracy-based content.
Marc DeAngelis03.03.2020
Volocopter is researching the best air taxis routes in Southeast Asia
Volocopter is preparing for a feasibility study that will determine the best cities and routes for air taxis in Southeast Asia and evaluate different air taxi use cases. This next step is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) necessary for Volocopter to bring commercial air taxis to the region.
Christine Fisher02.18.2020