What is lion’s mane? Follow the science.
Easy ways to identify mushrooms in the wild Some mushrooms are good for humans, others are not. Here’s how to easily identify the ones you find. Many of today’s most…
Artificial Empathy and the Mechanics of Care
Two years ago, I wrote “Artificial Empathy: A Human Construct Borrowed by AI.” Back then, the idea that a machine could convincingly simulate compassion felt speculative. Today, we might call…
A religious upbringing in childhood is linked to poorer mental and cognitive health in later life
A new large-scale study of European adults suggests that, on average, being religiously educated as a child is associated with slightly poorer self-rated health after the age of 50. The…
Donors pour climate adaptation finance into big infrastructure, neglecting local needs
For years, fisherman Sami Uddin lived and worked on a small patch of coastal land in southeastern Bangladesh – until the site was earmarked for development including a new cyclone-resistant…
Should you take a daily probiotic supplement?
Much like a real city, your gut microbiome is always active. While factors like your genetics shape your microbiome, so do lifestyle choices, ranging from diet to where you live.…
Two days after OpenAI’s Atlas, Microsoft relaunches a nearly identical AI browser
Microsoft released a new batch of features for its AI assistant Thursday, including an ambitious project that builds artificial intelligence directly into one of its most central products. More than…