Space travel health risks: accelerated aging, metabolism strain, and fertility concerns
A new report warns of space travel health risks: accelerated aging, insulin resistance, and fertility issues.
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AI as “System 0” risks reducing human autonomy in decision-making
Research from Università Cattolica suggests that AI can function as “System 0,” an external thinking process that complements human intuition (System 1) and analytical reasoning (System 2). While AI enhances cognitive capabilities by handling vast data, it poses risks like…
The positive impact of cats on mental and physical health
Cats can offer significant mental and physical health benefits. Research shows that interactions with cats can reduce stress, alleviate anxiety, and lower blood pressure. Additionally, the calming effects of petting cats and the companionship they provide may improve overall well-being,…
Optimal dinner timing: eating early benefits digestion and metabolism
Research and expert guidance suggest that the ideal time to eat dinner is between 5 PM and 7 PM, particularly for weight management and stable blood sugar. Studies show that earlier dinner times help stabilize glucose levels and prevent late-night…
Short burst walking burns more energy than steady walking
Short burst walking uses 20–60% more energy than steady walking. Learn how brief bouts raise oxygen cost and how to use walking breaks to burn more.
Intermittent walking: brief pauses burn extra energy for better health
Intermittent walking may boost walking benefits by raising energy burn 20–60%. Learn who it helps, how to try it, and key limits of the evidence.
Learning a second language early strengthens brain connections and efficiency
Learning a second language is linked to a more efficient brain network. A research team reports that people who speak two languages show stronger communication between distant brain regions. The effect is clearer when the second language is learned in…
Meta AI shows computers can solve century-old stability equations
Researchers at Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) group have trained an artificial-intelligence system that can propose Lyapunov functions, the mathematical “energy maps” used to prove whether a dynamic system will stay stable over time. For more than 130 years, mathematicians…
Smarter people tend to be more generous and choose the common good
Research across psychology and economics suggests that higher cognitive ability, the mental skills used to learn, reason, and solve problems, often goes with more generous and prosocial choices. People who score higher on intelligence tests are more likely to give…