PARIS, March 27 — Since it went online in November 2022, ChatGPT has been a hit with students, many of whom use it to write their academic papers. However, this use is criticised by the academic community, which fears that it contributes to an impoverishment of critical thinking. This fear seems to be backed up … Read more
PARIS, Feb 16 — Rabelais believed that laughter is a human trait. But ethologists are wondering whether animals can, like humans, have a sense of humour. An American-German research team claims that great apes engage in forms of playful teasing that show similarities with joking behaviour in humans. Researchers from the University of California Los … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 13 ― American researchers have evaluated the use of generative artificial intelligence models, such as Chat-GPT, in international conflict situations. By simulating various scenarios with different levels of military intervention, these researchers concluded that AI has a worrisome tendency to escalate the situation and even resort to nuclear weapons without warning. Conducted … Read more
PARIS, Feb 12 — Tens of millions of people across the world are thought to suffer from long Covid, but four years after the pandemic was declared this elusive condition still cannot be tested for — let alone treated. However research could be finally starting to find early clues on the trail of long Covid, … Read more
LONDON, Feb 1 — Goats might be thought of as playful and inquisitive creatures. But a study suggests that these herbivores could be far more observant than we might think. They could even be capable of detecting human emotional cues by listening to the sound of our voices. The researchers behind this study made this … Read more
PARIS, Jan 20 — Whether it’s rolling down the window, drinking coffee or singing, many drivers use a wide variety of strategies to stay alert at the wheel. But if you use more than three of these coping strategies, it could mean that you’re suffering from excessive sleepiness due to obstructive sleep apnea, and that … Read more
JANUARY 16 ― A Nature article published on January 10, 2024 referring to a study reported in Plos One in December 2023 articulates “Self-citations in around a dozen countries are unusually high”. The article continues to emphasise “Researchers behind the analysis think that policy incentives in these places are to blame”. Using Scopus data, the … Read more
PARIS, Jan 3 — Contrary to popular belief, genetics may not be the only cause of early-onset dementia. A team of researchers has identified a number of environmental and lifestyle factors that may increase the risk of developing this disease, which occurs before the age of 65. This discovery could lead to the development of … Read more
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 17 — A special committee to stabilise prices of goods in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan will work with researchers from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) to find a comprehensive mechanism to address the issue. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the role … Read more
PARIS, Nov 18 — A cheap and widely available antibiotic pill halves the risk of people exposed to drug-resistant tuberculosis from contracting the particularly deadly strain of the disease, researchers announced on Thursday. Tuberculosis is the second deadliest infectious disease, according to the World Health Organisation, killing only slightly fewer people than Covid-19 last year. … Read more
