PNAS Nexus

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LLMs report on text in an emotionally blunted manner, with wording that is more neutral than the source text, according to a study in which LLM rephrased tweets about climate change and Amazon reviews. This blunting could skew research results. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/toTe50V8ik7

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Neuroimaging of activity in the emotional centers of the brain of a group of as few as 20 people can be broadly predictive of choices made by large groups of people, and thus can be used to improve market forecasting, according to a study.

Researchers use surveys, remote sensing, and machine learning to estimate inequality levels for years without survey data. The approach aims to support efforts to reduce socioeconomic inequality—one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/Har850V7EVV

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Data from the e-commerce site Alibaba shows how awareness of the emerging COVID-19 outbreak spread through China. Certain groups, such as those with postgraduate degrees, heard the rumors and bought masks and toilet paper first. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/BfvP50V68FX

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Down syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome. Researchers use the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system to remove the third chromosome from cells in vitro, in a study that could lead to medical interventions for the syndrome. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/IWNH50V5sn9

Can cutting back on screen time improve brain function? A new study shows that blocking mobile internet for just two weeks boosts well-being (including life satisfaction and positive affect), mental health (more than antidepressants), and sustained attention (as much as being 10 years younger). In Medical Xpress: https://ow.ly/tZPt50V5oYw In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/OUSk50V5oYx