Month: August 2023

Teens Suffering Without Detox Medication for Addiction

In the world of addiction treatment, finding an inpatient detox unit specifically designed for teens is like searching for a needle in a haystack. Teens who end up in emergency rooms after opioid overdoses often receive naloxone to counteract the effects of the drugs, but they are rarely given medication for long-term recovery and are […]

Published on August 4, 2023

Workers are less productive and make more typos in the afternoon — especially on Fridays

A recent study took a unique approach to gathering information, using computer usage metrics to uncover fascinating discoveries about how employees perform. The research found that during afternoons, particularly on Fridays, workers experience a decline in productivity and an increase in mistakes – similar to when a car is running on empty, just barely making […]

Published on August 4, 2023

The Elusive Deepfake: Humans Struggle to Spot Artificial Speech

In the game of detecting deepfakes, humans seem to be stumped by the uncanny mimicry of artificial speech. According to recent research, our ability to spot computer-generated voices is only 73% accurate. It’s like trying to distinguish a talented impersonator from the real deal – sometimes the lines blur and fool us completely. Interestingly, this […]

Published on August 4, 2023