A tragic event has sparked a serious conversation about AI safety. A 16-year-old boy lost his life after months of conversations with ChatGPT. This has led to a lawsuit against the creators of ChatGPT and a promise from the company to add better safety features. The boy's family says that ChatGPT b
Chickens make a lot of noise. But did you know that these sounds can tell us a lot about their health and how they're feeling? Scientists have been studying chicken noises for 15 days straight. They used special microphones in chicken houses to record all the sounds. They also checked the temperatur
AI is everywhere, but its environmental impact is often overlooked. Every AI interaction consumes energy, mostly from fossil fuels, leading to significant greenhouse gas emissions. Data centers, the backbone of AI, are energy-intensive and require vast amounts of water for cooling. Larger centers ca
Chickens raised in busy, interesting environments show big changes in how they act and feel. This is what a recent study found when they compared chickens in three rooms full of things to do with chickens in three plain rooms. Each room had about 2, 450 chickens and got natural light. In the busy r
In the early 1900s, a scientist named Trofim Lysenko had some odd ideas. He thought he could teach plants to grow in winter by soaking them in cold water. He also believed that if you treated crops right, they could thrive anywhere, even in places like Siberia. These ideas were not based on solid sc
Breast cancer patients often struggle with feelings of sadness. This is a big problem. But what if there are ways to help them feel better? A recent study looked into this. It found that two things might make a big difference: spiritual well-being and hope. The study focused on patients in China. I
Teens have been glued to social media more than ever since the pandemic. It's been a lifeline for many, especially those who feel left out or need help. But it's not all good news. Social media can also be a source of stress, anxiety, and even bullying. The pandemic made things worse. It pushed tee
The University of Idaho is making a bold move to tackle wildfires with a $1. 4 million boost from the National Science Foundation. This cash injection will fund nine new doctoral researchers, who will dive into the science of fire physics, mitigation, and forest regeneration. The goal? To make rural
A man named Ethan Nieneker, 32, is accused of a shooting in a Target parking lot in North Austin. He is said to have mental health problems. The shooting happened on Monday near Ohlen Road. Three people died, and one was hurt but not by the shooting. The police have not said why this happened. Nien
Maggie Brown, a recent graduate from Lincoln-Way East, has done something remarkable. She earned the Girl Scouts' highest honor, the Gold Award, for a project that supports teens with mental health challenges. Her journey started when she was just seven years old, joining Girl Scouts and enjoying ad
