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Even though American consumers are feeling a financial crunch in their wallets, that's not stopping many from buying on impulse, according to a new study. Fifty-three percent of consumers surveyed by ...

Using AI chatbots for even just 10 minutes may have a shockingly negative impact on people’s ability to think and problem-solve, according to a new study from researchers at Carnegie Mellon, MIT, ...

In late 2024, amid a kitchen remodel, my husband proposed that we forgo a gas stove for an induction cooktop. At first, I objected. I was attached to cooking with a flame, mostly because it was ...

What really happens after you hit enter on that AI prompt? WSJ’s Joanna Stern heads inside a data center to trace the journey and then grills up some steaks to show just how much energy it takes to ...

Impulse, a sleek induction stove that began shipping to customers last year, advertises itself as “unlike any other induction stove ever made.” But that product is now at the center of a legal fight.

A Rutgers-led study found that genes related to impulse control and reward processing are major factors in addiction risk. Researchers analyzed genetic data from over 2.2 million people to understand ...

Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process rewards, regulate impulses and weigh consequences—not from genes that ...

WASHINGTON — Space mobility company Impulse Space has opened a Colorado facility to support development of its spacecraft. The company, based in Southern California, said March 10 it opened a ...

A new study finds that certain patterns of AI use are driving cognitive fatigue, while others can help reduce burnout. by Julie Bedard, Matthew Kropp, Megan Hsu, Olivia T. Karaman, Jason Hawes and ...

People who interact with chatbots for emotional support or other personal reasons are likelier to report symptoms of depression or anxiety, a new study finds. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...