Reflective Clothing Hinders Pedestrian Auto-Braking Systems, IIHS Finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that pedestrian-detecting auto-braking systems in three SUVs performed worse at night when the pedestrian dummy wore reflective clothing, highlighting a critical flaw in the technology and raising concerns about nighttime pedestrian safety.
Reflective Clothing Hinders Pedestrian Auto-Braking Systems, IIHS Finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that pedestrian-detecting auto-braking systems in three SUVs performed worse at night when the pedestrian dummy wore reflective clothing, highlighting a critical flaw in the technology and raising concerns about nighttime pedestrian safety.
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40% Bias Score
BBVA Awards Recognize Advancements in Biometrics and AI
Anil K. Jain and Michael I. Jordan won the 2024 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award for their contributions to biometrics and AI, impacting law enforcement, healthcare, and decision-making globally; the award recognizes their significant advancements in fields with far-reaching implications...
BBVA Awards Recognize Advancements in Biometrics and AI
Anil K. Jain and Michael I. Jordan won the 2024 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award for their contributions to biometrics and AI, impacting law enforcement, healthcare, and decision-making globally; the award recognizes their significant advancements in fields with far-reaching implications...
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32% Bias Score
Weight-Loss Drugs Show Reduced Alzheimer's Risk, But Increased Gastrointestinal Issues
A study of over two million US diabetic patients found that GLP-1 receptor agonist weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic reduced the risk of Alzheimer's by 12%, drug/alcohol dependence, and some blood clotting issues, but increased risks of gastrointestinal problems, low blood pressure, and kidn...
Weight-Loss Drugs Show Reduced Alzheimer's Risk, But Increased Gastrointestinal Issues
A study of over two million US diabetic patients found that GLP-1 receptor agonist weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic reduced the risk of Alzheimer's by 12%, drug/alcohol dependence, and some blood clotting issues, but increased risks of gastrointestinal problems, low blood pressure, and kidn...
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32% Bias Score
AI Retinal Analysis for Early Dementia Detection
Scottish researchers created an AI tool using almost one million eye scans to detect early signs of brain diseases like dementia by analyzing retinal images, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment starting in 2026.
AI Retinal Analysis for Early Dementia Detection
Scottish researchers created an AI tool using almost one million eye scans to detect early signs of brain diseases like dementia by analyzing retinal images, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment starting in 2026.
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44% Bias Score
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Significant Health Benefits and Risks Revealed in Large-Scale Study
A study of 1.4 million US veterans with type 2 diabetes showed that GLP-1 receptor agonists, weekly-injected drugs, reduced the risk of 42 health issues but increased the risk of 19 others, highlighting both benefits and risks of this increasingly popular medication.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Significant Health Benefits and Risks Revealed in Large-Scale Study
A study of 1.4 million US veterans with type 2 diabetes showed that GLP-1 receptor agonists, weekly-injected drugs, reduced the risk of 42 health issues but increased the risk of 19 others, highlighting both benefits and risks of this increasingly popular medication.
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36% Bias Score
Repurposing Existing Drugs Shows Promise in Dementia Treatment
A study analyzing data from over 130 million individuals found an association between antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and a reduced risk of dementia, suggesting that infections may trigger the disease and highlighting the potential of drug repurposing to accelerate treatment development.
Repurposing Existing Drugs Shows Promise in Dementia Treatment
A study analyzing data from over 130 million individuals found an association between antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and a reduced risk of dementia, suggesting that infections may trigger the disease and highlighting the potential of drug repurposing to accelerate treatment development.
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16% Bias Score
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs: Significant Health Benefits and Risks Revealed
A study of over 2.4 million people found that GLP-1 weight-loss medications reduced the risk of 42 health conditions, including cardiac arrest and Alzheimer's disease, by reducing inflammation and improving impulse control, but increased risks of gastrointestinal issues were also observed.
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs: Significant Health Benefits and Risks Revealed
A study of over 2.4 million people found that GLP-1 weight-loss medications reduced the risk of 42 health conditions, including cardiac arrest and Alzheimer's disease, by reducing inflammation and improving impulse control, but increased risks of gastrointestinal issues were also observed.
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36% Bias Score
Iron Age Britain: Matrilocal Society Revealed by Genetic Research
Genetic analysis of 57 Iron Age individuals in Dorset reveals a matrilocal Celtic society, challenging previous assumptions about ancient European social structures and highlighting the unique role of women.
Iron Age Britain: Matrilocal Society Revealed by Genetic Research
Genetic analysis of 57 Iron Age individuals in Dorset reveals a matrilocal Celtic society, challenging previous assumptions about ancient European social structures and highlighting the unique role of women.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's False Claim: Manchester, Not US, Split the Atom First
During his inaugural address, President Trump mistakenly claimed the US split the atom; however, this achievement belongs to Sir Ernest Rutherford, who performed the groundbreaking experiments at the Victoria University of Manchester in 1919.
Trump's False Claim: Manchester, Not US, Split the Atom First
During his inaugural address, President Trump mistakenly claimed the US split the atom; however, this achievement belongs to Sir Ernest Rutherford, who performed the groundbreaking experiments at the Victoria University of Manchester in 1919.
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36% Bias Score
Weight-Loss Drugs Show Promise in Treating Multiple Diseases, but Risks Remain
A Nature Medicine study shows weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic effectively treat various diseases by reducing obesity and inflammation, potentially lowering Alzheimer's risk by 12%, but also carry risks of gastrointestinal issues, hypotension, and kidney problems.
Weight-Loss Drugs Show Promise in Treating Multiple Diseases, but Risks Remain
A Nature Medicine study shows weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic effectively treat various diseases by reducing obesity and inflammation, potentially lowering Alzheimer's risk by 12%, but also carry risks of gastrointestinal issues, hypotension, and kidney problems.
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24% Bias Score
Global Survey: Public Trust in Science Remains High Despite Pandemic
A global survey of almost 72,000 individuals across 68 countries refutes claims of a widespread crisis of confidence in science, revealing that 78 percent believe scientists produce high-quality research; however, integrating scientific findings into policy decisions which restrict personal freedoms...
Global Survey: Public Trust in Science Remains High Despite Pandemic
A global survey of almost 72,000 individuals across 68 countries refutes claims of a widespread crisis of confidence in science, revealing that 78 percent believe scientists produce high-quality research; however, integrating scientific findings into policy decisions which restrict personal freedoms...
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44% Bias Score
Oyster Protein Shows Promise Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Australian scientists found a protein in Sydney rock oyster hemolymph that kills bacteria and enhances some antibiotics' effectiveness against drug-resistant bacteria, potentially offering a new treatment for respiratory infections, although further research is needed to determine its efficacy and s...
Oyster Protein Shows Promise Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Australian scientists found a protein in Sydney rock oyster hemolymph that kills bacteria and enhances some antibiotics' effectiveness against drug-resistant bacteria, potentially offering a new treatment for respiratory infections, although further research is needed to determine its efficacy and s...
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24% Bias Score