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October 11, 2024
“Altruistic” Doctors Put Patients Before Profits — and Achieve Better Results, Study Finds
New research suggests that patients of altruistic doctors had dramatically lower rates of hospitalization and emergency room visits, as well as lower medical expenses.
October 11, 2024
Using AI and iNaturalist, Scientists Build One of the Highest Resolution Maps Yet of California Plants
With the help of deep learning, scientists have leveraged citizen science data from iNaturalist to create the highest resolution map yet of plant distributions throughout California.
October 10, 2024
To Make Children Better Fact-Checkers, Expose Them to More Misinformation — With Oversight
New research suggests that instead of sanitizing children's online environment, adults should focus on equipping children with tools to critically assess information.