By "companion," the study is focused on AI chatbots that are designed for users to have more personal conversations with, not AI assistants that work as homework helpers, image generators, or ...

Experienced software developers using AI code editors saw a 19% decrease in productivity, according to a new METR study.

A new study reports that mice shed about 20% of their body weight and saw the size of their breast cancer tumors shrink after getting injected with tirzepatide, aka Mounjaro and Zepbound.

A new global study of 4,000 adults reveals that overeating is about 10 times more responsible for obesity than lack of exercise, with ultraprocessed foods driving weight gain.

Children, especially girls, who use smartphones before they are 13 years old may have worse mental health outcomes when they’re older, a new study suggests.

World’s oldest domesticated dog breed has lived with humans for 1,000 years, new study shows — but their population is plummeting ...

Millionaire renters surge across Bay Area, study finds Motivated by financial and lifestyle considerations, Bay Area millionaires are increasingly looking to rent homes instead of buying them ...

New research suggests one groovy activity has especially neuroprotective benefits.

A new study from the non-profit METR suggests that AI coding tools may not offer productivity gains for experienced developers.

The Religious Landscape Study is a comprehensive survey of more than 35,000 Americans’ religious identities, beliefs and practices that’s been conducted in 2007, 2014 and 2023-24. Pew Research Center.

Extreme weather caused by climate change is driving up the prices of basic food products worldwide and posing wider risks to society, a new study has found.