2023 was a year of medical breakthroughs. As science progresses, scientists around the world are working hard to improve the quality of human life. This year, several notable, exciting medical advancements made headlines.

Explained | Let's 'Rewind 2023' to medical breakthroughs that gave the world hope

Skipping that party you're dreading may not be as bad as your anxiety is making it out to be. As per research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology on Dec 11, people tend to overestimate the negative fallouts of declining social plans.

Your anxiety is lying to you! Saying 'no' to plans isn't all that bad, finds study

Can mislabelling things ever be good? Evidently yes. In Colombia, a mislabelled fossil has fascinated scientists. Two ancient plant fossils collected by a Colombian priest around half a century ago turned out to be rare hatchling turtles from when mighty dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

Mislabelled fossil reveals 'truly surprising' secrets from the time of dinosaurs

Pornography is freely available on the internet, and is often accessed by children. To protect the young ones from accessing inappropriate porn content online, Britain has now proposed a new age-check guidance that may use artificial intelligence.

AI to determine if the person watching porn is too young. Here's how

A recent study, featured in Environmental Science & Technology, says that routine use of hair care products may lead to the inhalation of dangerous levels of chemicals, posing potential health risks.

Your everyday shampoo has chemicals you can't even fathom, says study

Canada is facing a problem that is increasingly getting more and more drastic: homelessness. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has predicted that by the end of this decade, the problem is going to almost triple in terms of numbers.

AI paints shocking picture of the future of homelessness in Canada

New evidence has surfaced challenging age-old assumptions about early human diets, often referred to as hominins, which had until now suggested that meat from large animals was a significant part of their meals.

400,000-year-old twist: Beavers were on food menu for early humans, reveals study

A study in the United Kingdom has found that General Physician appointments online or over phone are prone to miss serious illnesses, consequently putting patients at risk.

An online doctor's appointment may miss out on your illness, research shows

A new poll found that England and Wales are 'living in the dark ages'. The 'shocking poll' found that nearly one in seven HRs (Human Resource executives) believe that compared to women, men are better suited to management roles.

England and Wales 'living in dark ages,' poll finds 1-in-7 HRs says men better suited to top jobs

A recent study has challenged the pre-existing assumption that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are inherently more appealing than less processed options. The research by the University of Bristol, as per The Guardian, aimed to investigate whether calories and processing levels are the primary factors influencing taste perception and food desirability.

Are ultra-processed foods more appealing than less processed options? Here's what a study found

Authentic is the "word of the year" 2023, as per America's oldest dictionary, Merriam-Webster. Driven by high traffic of stories and conversations around Artificial Intelligence, celebrity culture, identity and social media, the word 'Authentic' topped the charts.

Merriam-Webster selects 'authentic' as word of the year 2023

A fascinating study has found that the eyes have a way of 'talking' to the ears. Researchers have discovered that microphones strategically placed in the ear canal can pick up subtle sounds produced by eyeball movements, media reports said quoting a study.

When eyes 'talk' to ear: Microphones in ear canal can tell where a person is looking

Researchers from the University of Texas and the University of Delaware have uncovered a potential memory system in the well-studied bacterium Escherichia coli (E.

E. coli creates memories and passes them on to future generations, study finds

In a new study, the scientists have unravelled the reason behind skin conditions like eczema causing itching in people. One reason which is known to cause itching is inflammation which tends to get worse if people continue to scratch and their skin is damaged.

Scientists unravel why skin conditions like eczema lead to itching. New research says...

Research is growing into computational models that will move medicine beyond what works on the average patient.

Digital Twins: Virtual representation of patients

A recent study utilising data from NASA's retired Kepler Space Telescope has provided insights into the enigma of disappearing atmospheres and shrinking sizes of certain exoplanets.

Is mystery of shrinking exoplanets solved? Data from NASA reveals new details

Be it actors, singers or comedians, several artists all over the world have opened up about their struggles with mental health issues. But as per a new study, out of all the creative communities in the world, magicians are exempted from the inner turmoil which most artists experience in their lifetime.

Magicians less prone to mental illness as compared to other artists, suggests study

Amid the rising clamour over weight-loss drugs and their side effects, new experimental drugs that supposedly reduce bad cholesterol levels have shown promising effects.

'Revolutionary': Scientists have developed two promising medications for 'bad' cholesterol

Back in June of this year, a team of researchers made sensational claims about a small-brained ancient hominid known as Homo naledi. The alleged discovery by the research team led by Professor Lee Berger of the University of Witwatersrand excited the scientific community to no end.

Scientists pooh-pooh claims that extinct ancient hominid 'Homo naledi' buried its dead

Is feeling "rich" a thing? Apparently so, and the feeling is getting elusive. This may come as a surprise, but a recent study has found that 92 per cent of the millionaires actually consider themselves to be 'middle class'.

Feeling of 'rich' getting elusive, survey finds 92% millionaires consider themselves 'middle class'

Artificial Intelligence is all the rage these days. It is in our phones, on our computers, and now you can even wear it on your lapel on your clothes. Humane, a Silicon Valley startup firm, on Thursday released a device called the AI Pin that can be worn on clothing.

Silicon Valley company launches AI pin that can beam content onto your palm

Saturn, the giant planet known for its rings, will soon lose its crowning glory. As per NASA, the gas planet's famous interstellar hoops will soon disappear — thankfully they are not going out of existence, we just won't be able to see them any more.

Stargazers beware! Saturn's rings will vanish soon. Here's when

The Animal Kingdom is full of myriad mating practices, where the males of the species attempt to woo the females. We humans are hairless primates after all, and recent study has shown that our species too, in a matter of speaking, fluff out our feathers and perform a dance for the females.

Boys in all-male choirs lift up singing several notches when girls are in audience, finds study

More than a month after the world was shocked by AI-generated images of schoolgirls from Spain making the rounds on the internet, the mother of one victim has spoken out.

'Hundreds' of girls fell victim to AI-generated deepfake porn images, says minor victim's mother

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