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New insights on pelvic floor damage after vaginal birth, and new directions for treatment

Researchers have published new insights on pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction, which is one of the key risk factors for pelvic floor disorders, a set of morbid conditions that include pelvic organ prolapse and urinary and fecal incontinence, that impact close to a quarter of women in the U.S. and have a strong association with […]

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

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