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Health misinformation is on the rise. Look for these red flags

Health misinformation is everywhere. How do we determine what to believe? CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses how to navigate health misinformation with Emory University infectious disease researcher, Laurel Bristow. For more of “Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta” listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts.

Health misinformation is on the rise. Look for these red flags
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

People say they prefer stories written by humans over AI-generated works, yet new study suggests that’s not quite true

Participants in a study were willing to spend just as much time and money on an AI-generated story as one they were told was written by a human.

People say they prefer stories written by humans over AI-generated works, yet new study suggests that’s not quite true
Political|Science|Technology|US

The long path home for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are about to return to Earth from the International Space Station, where they have been living for nine months in a drawn-

The long path home for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams
Africa|Crime|Science|World

Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man is accused of attacking a colleague and making threats

South African officials say a member of a research team at an isolated Antarctica base has been put under psychological evaluation after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleagues

Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man is accused of attacking a colleague and making threats
Education|Environment|Science|US

Nearly 700 people were killed 100 years ago this week in the deadliest US tornado

The deadliest tornado in recorded U.S. history occurred 100 years ago

Nearly 700 people were killed 100 years ago this week in the deadliest US tornado
Science|Technology|US|World

'Butch and Suni' astronauts prepare for Tuesday homecoming after nine-month mission

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, two veteran NASA astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station for nine months, are scheduled to begin

'Butch and Suni' astronauts prepare for Tuesday homecoming after nine-month mission
Business|Science|Technology

History-making Blue Ghost lunar lander sends one last message from the moon

History-making Blue Ghost lunar lander sends one last message from the moon

History-making Blue Ghost lunar lander sends one last message from the moon
Science|Technology|US|World

Private lunar lander Blue Ghost falls silent on the moon after a 2-week mission

It's lights out for the first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful moon mission

Private lunar lander Blue Ghost falls silent on the moon after a 2-week mission
Environment|Science|Travel

Iguanas likely crossed the Pacific millions of years ago on a record-setting rafting trip

Iguanas may have pulled off a 5000 mile voyage on a raft of floating vegetation to get to Fiji

Iguanas likely crossed the Pacific millions of years ago on a record-setting rafting trip
Environment|Political|Science|US

The US military has cared about climate change since the dawn of the Cold War – for good reason

During the Cold War, the US poured support into Arctic military outposts and climate research amid fears of a Russian invasion. Climate change is still on the military’s radar as a threat multiplier.

The US military has cared about climate change since the dawn of the Cold War – for good reason
Health|Science|Technology

Cells lining your skin and organs can generate electricity when injured − potentially opening new doors to treating wounds

Textbooks usually depict the epithelial cells encasing the interior and exterior of your body as passive barriers. But researchers discovered they can produce electrical signals like neurons.

Cells lining your skin and organs can generate electricity when injured − potentially opening new doors to treating wounds
Entertainment|Science|Technology

Researchers created sound that can bend itself through space, reaching only your ear in a crowd

By combining ultrasound with a concept called nonlinear acoustics, you can create sound that stays silent until it reaches a specific location.

Researchers created sound that can bend itself through space, reaching only your ear in a crowd
Environment|Food|Science

Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple

A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beef

Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple
Business|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Quantum computing, AI stocks rise as Nvidia kicks off annual conference

Shares of quantum computing and artificial intelligence companies rose on Monday, as investors hoped that Nvidia would blow some life back into the beaten-down

Quantum computing, AI stocks rise as Nvidia kicks off annual conference
Health|Political|Science

Gender-affirming hormone therapy is linked to lower depression in transgender adults, study shows

Gender-affirming hormone therapy is linked to lower depression in transgender adults, study shows

Gender-affirming hormone therapy is linked to lower depression in transgender adults, study shows
Health|Science

Medical myths are surfacing again. 5 tips to inoculate yourself against them

Medical myths are surfacing again. 5 tips to inoculate yourself against them

Medical myths are surfacing again. 5 tips to inoculate yourself against them
Science|Technology

Four planets found orbiting a star 6 light-years from Earth

Four planets found orbiting a star 6 light-years from Earth

Four planets found orbiting a star 6 light-years from Earth
Education|Science|Technology|US

'Follow your dreams': Astronaut Peggy Whitson inspires next generation ahead Axiom Mission 4

'Follow your dreams': Astronaut Peggy Whitson inspires next generation ahead Axiom Mission 4

'Follow your dreams': Astronaut Peggy Whitson inspires next generation ahead Axiom Mission 4
Health|Science|US

Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads

Philly’s opioid addiction crisis is constantly evolving. Local health care workers and researchers explain some of the latest substances, side effects and treatments.

Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia CEO to defend AI dominance as competition intensifies

By Stephen Nellis and Max A.

Nvidia CEO to defend AI dominance as competition intensifies
Education|Science|World

What was the first thing scientists discovered? A historian makes the case for Babylonian astronomy

Science uses careful, organized observations and tests to construct theories that are recorded, passed on to others and built on.

What was the first thing scientists discovered? A historian makes the case for Babylonian astronomy
Education|Political|Science|US

Trump’s first term polarized teens’ views on racism and inequality

A social scientist tracking adolescents’ beliefs and behaviors over time was uniquely positioned to document changes in teens’ worldviews after Trump’s 2016 election.

Trump’s first term polarized teens’ views on racism and inequality
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

AstraZeneca boosts cancer therapies push with $1 billion EsoBiotec buy

Drugmaker AstraZeneca has agreed to buy Belgium-based biotechnology firm EsoBiotec for up to $1 billion, it said on Monday, seeking to accelerate the development of its

AstraZeneca boosts cancer therapies push with $1 billion EsoBiotec buy