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Correlation vs causation: what they mean and why the difference matters
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1679+ words) The phrase "correlation does not imply causation" is a fundamental rule in science, statistics, and logic. While the two concepts are often confused, they mean very different things. Understanding this distinction is essential for interpreting scientific news, making medical decisions,…...
Artificial intelligence struggles to consistently evaluate scientific facts
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (927+ words) Mesut Cicek, an associate professor in the Department of Marketing and International Business at Washington State University, led the investigation. His co-authors included Sevincgul Ulu of Southern Illinois University, Can Uslay of Rutgers University, and Kate Karniouchina of Northeastern University....
Parental math anxiety linked to lower quantitative skills in young children
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (1276+ words) Scientists sought to determine if the timing of this conceptual insight matters for future academic success. They investigated whether acquiring this knowledge early in preschool provides an advantage over acquiring it just prior to kindergarten. The researchers also aimed to…...
Scientists use machine learning to control specific brain circuits
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (799+ words) The group aimed to build a system capable of "closed-loop" feedback. This term refers to an experimental setup where a computer watches an animal and instantly creates a stimulus in response. For example, a computer might turn on a light…...
AI boosts worker creativity only if they use specific thinking strategies
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (705+ words) A new study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology suggests that generative artificial intelligence can boost creativity among employees in professional settings. But the research indicates that these tools increase innovative output only when workers use specific mental strategies…...
Scientists show humans can "catch" fear from a breathing robot
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (1251+ words) New research provides evidence that humans can physically absorb fear from a robot through the sensation of touch alone. The study indicates that holding a robot simulating rapid, fearful breathing causes a person's heart rate to rise, offering evidence that…...
Boys and girls tend to use different strategies to solve math problems, new research shows
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (908+ words) (Image by Falk Schirrmeister from Pixabay) But those who use traditional methods on basic problems are less likely to solve more complex math problems correctly. These are the main findings of two studies our research team published in November 2025. In…...