Rice gene discovery could lower fertilizer reliance – DPA
"It was extraordinary to see the difference that the improved version of the gene had on rice yields during our field trials,” said Oxford’s Zhe Ji.
Getting away from it all: scans show nature soothes frazzled minds – DPA
The scientists found indications that the brain can more easily process the fractal patterns ubiquitous in nature than it can the “fast-paced and visually dense stimuli found in cities or…
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Junk food found to rewire kids’ brains, leading to lifelong unhealthy eating – DPA/South China Morning Post
Exposure to "readily accessible" high-fat and nutrient-poor food can lead to "long-lasting changes in how the brain regulates eating, even when the unhealthy diet is stopped."
Most AI chatbots have murky safety provisions, researchers find – DPA
Only five developers have released details about “known security incidents,” the team revealed - meaning that if other AI chatbots have been hacked, it has likely been kept quiet.
Parked for now, but researchers working on much-needed addition for navigation tech – DPA/The Star
A team at Massachusetts Institute of Technology has come up with a programme that aims “to identify parking lots that offer the best balance of proximity to the desired location…
Scientists figure out how mountain life protects against diabetes – DPA/The Star
"Most high-altitude populations consistently demonstrate improved glucose tolerance," the researchers explained in the journal Cell Metabolism.
The mask slips: people too sure they can detect AI-generated faces – DPA
Rather than looking out for Cyclops foreheads or triple nostrils, people should instead be vigilant for visages that are too good to be true.
Password managers exaggerate their security, Swiss tech team finds – DPA/The Star
Some of the systems appeared to rely on 1990’s-era cryptography, potentially making them easy prey for hackers using up-to-date tech or even artificial intelligence.
No such thing as “overdue”: 6000 years of data show ongoing earthquake risk – DPA
The findings should overturn “a common assumption” that earthquake-prone regions can be viewed as due “for the next big one,” the BAS said.
What could go wrong? Human minds not geared up for self-driving cars – DPA
"Instead of actively steering and accelerating, they must monitor the system’s ongoing performance and stand ready to intervene," the author explained.