Scientists at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO), along with an international team of astronomers, have uncovered a new cosmic mechanism in the complex dynamics of supermassive black holes — one that… ​Scientists at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO), along with an international team …

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Many people enjoy the experience of using AIs like ChatGPT or voice assistants like Alexa to find out information, but it turns out doing so makes it less likely you will spot inaccurate information ​Many people enjoy the experience of using AIs like ChatGPT or voice assistants like Alexa to find out information, but it …

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An analysis of people who were hospitalised with covid-19 in the first wave of the pandemic has revealed that the ongoing decline in their cognitive abilities is the equivalent to losing 10 IQ points ​An analysis of people who were hospitalised with covid-19 in the first wave of the pandemic has revealed that the ongoing …

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Two studies have linked “problematic smartphone use” to higher rates of anxiety, depression and insomnia among teenagers, but the researchers haven’t shown that excessively using such devices directly causes these issues ​Two studies have linked “problematic smartphone use” to higher rates of anxiety, depression and insomnia among teenagers, but the researchers haven’t shown that excessively …

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