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Most leading AI chatbots exaggerate science findings. Up to 73% of large language models (LLMs) produce inaccurate conclusions. Study tested 10 of the most prominent LLMs, including ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Claude, and LLaMA. Newer AI models, like ChatGPT-4o and DeepSeek, performed worse than older ones.

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Most leading chatbots routinely exaggerate science findings

Most leading AI chatbots exaggerate science findings. Up to 73% of large language models (LLMs) produce inaccurate conclusions. Study tested 10 of the most prominent LLMs, including ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Claude, and LLaMA. Newer AI models, like ChatGPT-4o and DeepSeek, performed worse than older ones.

Moral insights from Reddit’s “r/AITA?”: Relational obligations were the most common dilemma - eg. spouses worried about being disloyal. Over 80% of posts involved an identifiable relationship. Violations of trust, such as lying and cheating, were evaluated more negatively than acts of harm.

Alcohol use has particularly negative impact on individuals with ADHD. The adverse effects on quality of life appear to be amplified by dysfunctional efforts to manage the intense emotional dysregulation associated with ADHD under the influence of alcohol.

Alcohol use has particularly negative impact on individuals with ADHD. The adverse effects on quality of life appear to be amplified by dysfunctional efforts to manage the intense emotional dysregulation associated with ADHD under the influence of alcohol.

Adolescents who were more physically active tended to have fewer internalizing and thought problems. Light activity was more strongly associated with improved mental health in girls, while boys benefited more from vigorous exercise.

Study found that people who had used psychedelics were more likely to report religious disaffiliation—but psychedelic use was not associated with changes in spirituality or religiosity over time.

New study suggests that Texas’s abortion restrictions were associated with increases in mental distress among females of reproductive age, especially among younger individuals who may have less ability to overcome barriers to abortion care.

Cats generally live longer than dogs. New research suggests that longer livespans of mammals like cats could be linked to their bigger brains and more complex immune systems. The study found that those with bigger brains and longer lifespans tend to invest more heavily in immune-related genes.

Women who misrepresent themselves on dating apps more likely to consider cosmetic surgery. Women who crafted a more idealized or false version of themselves online were more open to the idea of changing their appearance through surgery, possibly to match the image they were projecting.

Conservatives are more likely to prefer dominant-looking leaders, possibly because they can enforce hierarchies or defend against threats. In contrast, people with more liberal views may prefer leaders who signal cooperation rather than dominance, and less likely to support strong men.

People Taking HIV Drugs Are Less Likely To Develop Alzheimer’s - Research indicates that HIV drugs called NRTIs could prevent up to a million cases of Alzheimer&#39;s disease each year.

People Taking HIV Drugs Are Less Likely To Develop Alzheimer’s - Research indicates that HIV drugs called NRTIs could prevent up to a million cases of Alzheimer&#39;s disease each year.

Sexual compliance is sexual activity with a partner when the personal desire to do so is not present. Unlike coercion, it is usually voluntary. It may be positive when it is driven by desire to increase increase intimacy or express love but negative when there is coercion or sexual distress.

Sexual compliance is sexual activity with a partner when the personal desire to do so is not present. Unlike coercion, it is usually voluntary. It may be positive when it is driven by desire to increase increase intimacy or express love but negative when there is coercion or sexual distress.

Only about 14% of Americans identified their romantic partner as their best friend. While these individuals reported more companionship in their lives, others who maintained a best friend outside their romantic relationship reported greater perceived social support.

Only about 14% of Americans identified their romantic partner as their best friend. While these individuals reported more companionship in their lives, others who maintained a best friend outside their romantic relationship reported greater perceived social support.

Common antidepressant may increase pain sensitivity later in life if taken during adolescence. Female mice given fluoxetine (Prozac) during a juvenile period displayed heightened sensitivity to pain and lower body weight in adulthood, even weeks after treatment had ended.

Maternal warmth in childhood predicts key personality traits years later. Children who receive more warmth and affection from their mothers grow into more open, conscientious, and agreeable young adults, according to a new twin study.

Maternal warmth in childhood predicts key personality traits years later. Children who receive more warmth and affection from their mothers grow into more open, conscientious, and agreeable young adults, according to a new twin study.

A study of American teens found that adolescents who used a condom during their first sexual experience were more likely to continue using them in the future. Contrary to expectations, knowledge about safer sex was not associated with condom use.

A study of American teens found that adolescents who used a condom during their first sexual experience were more likely to continue using them in the future. Contrary to expectations, knowledge about safer sex was not associated with condom use.

People Taking HIV Drugs Are Less Likely To Develop Alzheimer’s - Research indicates that HIV drugs called NRTIs could prevent up to a million cases of Alzheimer's disease each year.

People Taking HIV Drugs Are Less Likely To Develop Alzheimer’s - Research indicates that HIV drugs called NRTIs could prevent up to a million cases of Alzheimer's disease each year.