TOKYO, Sept 11 (Reuters) - A simulated Federal Reserve meeting that used artificial intelligence agents modeled on real-life policymakers showed political pressure polarised members of the board in ...

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An aggressive blood pressure target of under 120 mm Hg can significantly reduce heart disease risk, researchers found. Despite more side effects and higher costs, the approach proved cost-effective ...

It’s no secret that much of social media has become profoundly dysfunctional. Rather than bringing us together into one utopian public square and fostering a healthy exchange of ideas, these platforms ...

This holy linen’s origins remain shrouded in mystery. Contrary to popular belief, the sacred Shroud of Turin was not used to cover Jesus’ post-crucifixion and was actually a recreation created by ...

A newly-released study of the impacts of recreational boating showed wake boats in wake-enhanced mode made the greatest disturbances to the bottom of a Minnesota lake and recommended the activity take ...

Background In intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS), low fractional flow (FF) may indicate hemodynamic significance. Objective To investigate, using simulation models, whether invasive ...

Melvin M. Vopson is affiliated with the University of Portsmouth and the Information Physics Institute. We have long taken it for granted that gravity is one of the basic forces of nature – one of the ...

We have long taken it for granted that gravity is one of the basic forces of nature—one of the invisible threads that keeps the universe stitched together. But suppose that this is not true. Suppose ...

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that certain lichen species can survive Mars-like conditions, including exposure to ionising radiation, while maintaining a metabolically active state ...

Confined spaces refer to enclosed or partially enclosed areas not designed as regular workplaces, where personnel engage in operations that may result in the accumulation of toxic, hazardous, ...