Studies

Critical Race Theory 21 hours ago

New study claims 'structural racism' played role in Black Death

A new study claims that Black women were the most likely people in London to die from the Black Death in the Middle Ages as a result of the "structural racism" they experienced.

Artificial Intelligence October 26

Robots could create a more reliable Wikipedia: study

The use of AI to create or police online encyclopedias like Wikipedia could result in a more accurate and reliable product, according to a new study.

Artificial Intelligence June 30

AI can contain gender bias, leading to potential disadvantages for women, expert says

The tech industry itself suffers from a lack of female perspective, with women comprising only around one-third of employees and just a little less than that at top tech firms.

United Kingdom May 17

Britain baffled by shocking surge in death rates last year with no clear cause

The first few months of 2022 recorded below-average excess deaths before seeing a spike that went above the five-year average in by tens of thousands of deaths.

HEALTHY LIVING October 17, 2022

Healthy living habits include eating dinner earlier — it may also help keep weight down

A study published in Cell Metabolism found that eating later in the day doubled the odds of feeling hungry, compared to early eating — experts suggest ways to enhance healthy living habits.

Idaho September 21, 2022

Idaho on its way to building the nation’s largest research dairy

University of Idaho was approved by the state to build the nation’s biggest research dairy and experimental farm. The state will be funding the university $23 million.

Alternative Medicine August 10, 2022

Study finds exposure to 'forever' chemicals in household products leads to liver cancer

A new study published by the Keck School of Medicine found a correlation between regular exposure to "forever" chemicals and liver cancer.

Nutrition August 2, 2022

Eating high-processed foods could lead to a faster rate of cognitive decline: study

The results of a study released at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference revealed that eating high-processed foods could lead to a faster rate of cognitive decline.

IMMIGRATION July 4, 2022

UN migration study deems US-Mexico border 'deadliest' land route in the world based on 2021 numbers

The U.S.-Mexico border recorded 728 deaths alone in 2021, just short of the total migrant deaths across the Americas in 2019 and 2020 each – and the numbers continue growing.

Food-Drink June 14, 2022

Keto diet study finds muscle stem cells survive stress during short-term fasting

University researchers at Stanford Medicine conducted a dietary study on lab mice, which yielded interesting results in relation to the popular keto diet and stress.