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Sweetening diagnostic testing with lollipop-based collection system

Imagine going to the doctor’s office and instead of dreading those invasive diagnostic tests, you get to enjoy a tasty lollipop! That’s right, researchers have found a way to turn candy into a convenient and enjoyable tool for collecting saliva samples. Similar to how a lollipop captures your attention with its delicious flavor, this innovative […]

Published on July 10, 2023

Mindfulness courses have lasting mental health benefits, study finds

Just like tending to a garden, mindfulness courses provide long-lasting benefits for our mental health. Taking part in these courses voluntarily, adults are less likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression for at least six months after completion. This finding comes from a comprehensive analysis that pooled data from 13 studies. The positive effects […]

Published on July 10, 2023

Beware! AI Text Detectors Mislabel Non-Native English Writers

Imagine if we had a machine that could detect accents… but wait, some accents sound so much like the real deal that they get labeled as such! That’s what’s happening with AI text detectors used to determine if a piece of writing was done by a computer or not. Turns out, these detectors are mistakenly […]

Published on July 10, 2023