researchers
'Horribly Unethical': Startup Experimented on Suicidal Teens on Social Media With Chatbot
Koko, a mental health nonprofit, found at-risk teens on platforms like Facebook and Tumblr, then tested an unproven intervention on them without obtaining informed consent. “It’s nuanced,” said the founder.
Hackers Can Turn Bing's AI Chatbot Into a Convincing Scammer, Researchers Say
The researchers found that a text prompt hidden in an open browser tab can cause the chatbot to take on whatever persona the attacker desires.
CBD products are a rip-off for medical marijuana users, study finds
People trying to treat themselves with cannabidiol products likely aren’t getting the care they’re paying for.
Please Tell Nicolas Cage Researchers Found Another Declaration of Independence
The document was discovered in England and is thought to be the only other handwritten copy that exists.
How Big Pharma Makes You Think You Have Sex Problems
"It's not just about branding the drug. It's branding the condition."
Watch Hackers Use a Drone-Mounted Laser to Control Malware Through a Scanner
Researchers in Israel have shown off a novel technique that would allow attackers to wirelessly command devices using a laser light, bypassing so-called air gaps.
Climate Researchers Are Setting Up an Arctic Base Camp at Davos
The goal: Convince the elite to give a shit about the Arctic.
1300 Scientists Say Canada Needs More Transparency About Environmental Risks
Young scientists and researchers are calling on Ottawa to overhaul how environmental assessments are done.
Stoners Are Only Lazy When They're High, Study Finds
Despite the rampant "lazy stoner" stereotype, a new study suggests that people who regularly get high are no more lethargic than their non-smoking counterparts—unless they happen to be stoned.
Italian Study Says that Pasta Won't Make You Fat
It’s Italians themselves who are saying pasta's not so bad for your health. It’s sort of like getting medical advice from the sun-bleached stoma that is a Marlboro Man
Butter Is Officially Not Going to Kill You
Researchers at Tufts University just did a massive study on butter’s effect on our health. They want you to know that butter is OK for you. It may not be super-great for you—but it’s not terrible, either.