Why electroconvulsive therapy remains contested: Families report memory loss, worse quality of life and limited benefits

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which involves passing electricity through the brain under general anesthesia to cause a ...
Science Daily

This cow uses tools like a primate—and scientists are stunned

A cow named Veronika has stunned scientists by using tools in a flexible and purposeful way. She chooses different ends of a brush depending on the part of her body and adjusts her movements ...
Geeky Gadgets

6 Powerful Free Al Tools Every Researcher Should Be Using in 2026

Artificial intelligence continues to influence academic research by providing practical methods for handling information and tackling intricate problems. Andy Stapleton highlights six free AI systems ...
NBC News

U.S. military is using AI to help plan Iran air attacks, sources say, as lawmakers call for oversight

As the U.S. military expands its use of AI tools to pinpoint targets for airstrikes in Iran, members of Congress are calling for guardrails and greater oversight of the technology’s use in war.
Wall Street Journal

How the U.S. Is Using AI and Space Tools in Conflict With Iran

A still from a video released by Centcom on Tuesday shows an Iranian naval vessel just before it is struck by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz.Centcom/AFP/Getty Images The U.S. is leveraging a ...
New America

Using ICT to Convert Knowledge into Action

At New America, our work spans across five issue areas—each essential to building a nation and a world where everyone can thrive. For over 25 years, New America’s insights and policy solutions have ...
Business Insider

Using too many AI tools at once can actually make you less productive and cause 'brain fry,' study finds

Researchers have found a potential warning sign among some workers using AI. They say that some employees are experiencing "AI brain fry." AI brain fry happens when workers experience mental fog and ...
Harvard Business Review

When Using AI Leads to “Brain Fry”

A new study finds that certain patterns of AI use are driving cognitive fatigue, while others can help reduce burnout. by Julie Bedard, Matthew Kropp, Megan Hsu, Olivia T. Karaman, Jason Hawes and ...
AZOM

Imaging Silicon Defects Using Raman and PL Multivariate Imaging

Understanding how structural defects affect the optoelectronic performance of silicon semiconductor wafers is critical for improving device efficiency and reliability. Simultaneous Raman and ...
Futurism

AI Tools Are Supercharging Hackers

It’s no secret that AI models have come a long way, from tools that can complete high school students’ homework to “vibe coding” assistants that can build entire apps in a fraction of the time it ...
The New York Times

More Than Half of Teens Use Chatbots for Schoolwork, Survey Finds

A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teenagers think chatbot-assisted cheating has become “a regular feature of student life.” A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teenagers think ...