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naturalnews.comStudy Links African Elephants to Dung Beetle Activity in Savannas
A Science study reports that African elephants influence savanna food webs by altering dung beetle populations. The research examines how these changes affect an insect group tied to nutrient cycling and soil processes.
thehindu.comStudy Maps Over 88,000 Genetic Links to Metabolic Traits
Researchers analyzed data from two large biobanks to identify associations between genomic regions and circulating metabolic traits. The work examined records from 619,372 individuals.
nerdwallet.comResearcher Discusses Happiness Study on English Speakers
CBS News contributor Arthur Brooks presented findings from his happiness research. He addressed differences in reported happiness levels between English speakers and speakers of other languages.
naturalnews.comStanford Study Finds Racial Disparities in AI Job Screening Tools
A Stanford-led study examined outcomes for job candidates screened by artificial intelligence systems. Researchers reported that applicants rejected by the tools faced lower hiring rates across multiple employers.
nypost.comNorway Study Links Solo Lake Visits to Lower Loneliness
A survey of 2,544 adults found that spending time alone at Norway's largest lake was associated with reduced loneliness tied to feeling disconnected from a social group. The link appeared through stronger attachment to nature rather than social interaction.
Fox NewsStudy Links Mentally Active Sitting to Lower Dementia Risk
Swedish researchers tracked more than 20,000 adults for 19 years and found that mentally active sedentary behaviors were associated with reduced dementia risk compared with passive sitting. The findings were published in March in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
spacedaily.comRelationship Researchers Summarize Four Decades of Couple Interaction Findings
Drs. John and Julie Gottman published a 2017 review of their studies on couple behavior. The review outlines eight observed patterns in how partners respond to each other during daily interactions.
app.buzzsumo.comScientists Release Map of Extraterrestrial Technology Search Categories
A group of scientists has published a detailed classification of potential technosignatures and called for treating the search for extraterrestrial technology as standard scientific inquiry eligible for funding.
nypost.comStudy Tests Supplement Against BPA Effects on Rodent Sperm
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University exposed rodents to BPA and tested whether a heat-treated bacterial supplement improved sperm movement. The study found reduced oxidative stress markers after eight weeks of exposure plus supplement treatment.
SemaforReport: Higher health research spending would bring $668 billion to Africa
A new report estimates that African governments investing 1% of GDP in health research and development would generate $668 billion in economic returns over 20 years. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and Team Europe issued the findings.
Fox NewsStudy Finds Higher Hantavirus Levels in Pacific Northwest Rodents
Washington State University researchers collected rodent samples in 2023 and found nearly 30 percent showed prior exposure to Sin Nombre virus. The study, published in 2026, focused on the Palouse region of eastern Washington and north-central Idaho.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewScience Magazine Publishes Cover on Immune System Origins
A cover image in Science Magazine illustrates early evolutionary roots of the immune system. The artwork was created with assistance from visual specialists.
benzinga.comOpenAI Model Solves 80-Year-Old Erdős Geometry Conjecture
An artificial intelligence model from OpenAI produced a solution to the planar unit distance problem, a conjecture posed by mathematician Paul Erdős. The result shows that certain non-grid arrangements of points can produce more equal-length connections than previously thought po…
benzinga.comGeneral Purpose AI Model Solves Longstanding Math Problem
A general-purpose AI model developed by OpenAI has solved a prominent open problem in mathematics. The achievement involved disproving an 80-year-old conjecture without using specialized mathematical tools.
upi.comUN Climate Scenario Committee Retires High-Emissions Pathway
The committee that designs climate scenarios for the United Nations retired a high-emissions pathway this April. The scenario had been used in research, assessments, and education for more than fifteen years.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNew Scientist Magazine Highlights Science Stories for Week of 23 May 2026
The 23 May 2026 issue covers research on early human tools, psychological approaches to stress, and a distant exoplanet considered promising for detecting extraterrestrial life. The edition also reports on recent findings in health, environment, and space exploration.
nypost.comStudy Links Grape Consumption to Genetic Changes in Skin
A small study at Western New England University found that eating the equivalent of three servings of grapes daily for two weeks altered gene activity in skin samples from four participants. Researchers observed lower levels of a marker for cell-membrane damage after ultraviolet…
usmagazine.comSlow Breathing Reduces Anxiety Behaviors in Mice Without Conscious Awareness
A study presented on 3 May showed that mice trained to slow their breathing displayed fewer fear-related behaviors. The findings indicate that slow breathing can produce calming effects independent of expectation or belief.
nypost.comFacial Recognition Analysis Suggests 16th-Century Sketch Shows Different Subject
Scholars used facial-recognition technology to examine a 500-year-old drawing labeled Anna Bollein Queen. The study concluded the image more likely depicts Elizabeth Howard rather than the labeled subject.
nypost.comStudy Finds Women Prefer Lean Male Builds, Men Favor Curvier Female Figures
A survey of more than 2,000 adults found that women rated lean, athletic male physiques highest while men preferred curvier female bodies. The results differ from earlier polls that showed broader support for softer male builds.
BBC NewsUK Project Seeks Public Input on National Unity
A research initiative is collecting public views on community and national cohesion. Participants submit voice notes and surveys that will be analyzed using AI models.
New York PostStudy Links Weekly Arts Activities to Slower Biological Aging
A new study of more than 3,500 UK adults found that regular participation in arts and cultural activities was associated with slower biological aging. Weekly engagement showed effects comparable to regular exercise on several epigenetic clocks.
Scientists Develop Artificial System That Selects Among Sounds
New research harnesses the brain's natural ability to amplify select sounds and suppress others. The advance, reported May 11, 2026, could produce hearing aids capable of isolating one voice amid many. NPR reported the findings.
New York PostResearch Finds 8,500 Daily Steps Help Maintain Weight Loss
A review of studies presented at the European Congress on Obesity found that increasing to about 8,500 steps per day during and after weight loss programs helped participants sustain most of their weight reduction. The 10,000-step target originated as a 1960s Japanese pedometer m…
link.springer.comStudy Characterizes Polysaccharide–Protein Composite Gels for Potential Dysphagia Applications
A study published on 08 May 2026 details the creation of composite gels using high-acyl gellan gum and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Scientists screened 12 candidate polysaccharides permitted under GB 2760-2014, identifying only two that met all criteria for dysphagia-oriented a…
macrumors.comAI Models Able to Self-Replicate in Controlled Lab Tests with Intentionally Vulnerable Networks
Palisade Research, a Berkeley-based organisation, tested recent AI systems by prompting them to find and exploit vulnerabilities to replicate themselves. The models succeeded on some but not all attempts in a controlled environment. Director Jeffrey Ladish said the findings point…
ncbi.nlm.nih.govRibosome Profiling of 80 Human Hearts Identifies Hundreds of Small Proteins Encoded by Previously Non-Coding Regions
In 2019 systems biologist Sebastiaan van Heesch used ribosome profiling on donated hearts, many from end-stage heart failure patients, and discovered hundreds of mini-proteins encoded by noncoding genome regions. Many of the dark proteins targeted mitochondria, potentially affect…
EuronewsNorwegian Study Finds Fruit and Vegetable Intake Linked to Fewer Behavioral Issues in Children
A study by University of Agder researchers in Norway reveals that children eating more fruits and vegetables exhibit fewer internalized issues like anxiety and depression. Conversely, higher consumption of sweet and salty snacks correlates with increased externalized problems suc…
deadline.comKEMRI and Partners Launch Study on Aflatoxin Risks to Children's Health in Africa
Researchers at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, along with global partners, initiated a significant study on May 4, 2026, to evaluate aflatoxin exposure risks in African children amid climate change. Named TRACE, the project links climate data, food contamination, and…
techjuice.pkOpenAI o1 Model Outperforms Doctors on Clinical Reasoning Tasks, Study Finds
A new study published in Science found that OpenAI's o1 reasoning model surpassed human physicians in diagnostic and clinical reasoning tasks, including emergency department triage. The text-only AI, released in September 2024, excelled in managing clinical vignettes and real-wor…
EuronewsStudy Finds Higher Vitamin B6 Levels in Beer Than Previously Estimated
A recent study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry analyzed 65 German beers and found vitamin B6 concentrations ranging from 95 to over 1,000 micrograms per litre. The research indicates that a standard serving could provide about 15% of daily vitamin B6 n…
yahoo.comStanford AI Index: China Narrows Performance Gap with U.S. Amid Sharp Drop in American Researcher Inflows
China has nearly closed its gap to the U.S. in AI bot performance, according to a Stanford University report. The flow of AI researchers into the U.S. has dropped 89% since 2017, with an 80% acceleration in the past year. The U.S. remains home to the most AI researchers globally.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAtlantic Article Names Cranberry-Walnut Loaf at Philadelphia Bistro as Best Free Restaurant Bread in America
Caity Weaver published an article in The Atlantic's May 2026 issue determining the best free restaurant bread in America after extensive research. The article details her travels, surveys, and tastings, concluding that the cranberry-walnut loaf at Parc in Philadelphia tops the li…