Peppers from Spain or from Germany? When consumers assess the environmental impact of food, their decision largely depends on its origin. This is shown by a new survey by researchers at the University of Göttingen. According to the survey, domestic products in supermarkets are perceived as particularly environmentally friendly. But this impression can be misleading. The results raise questions about the design of labelling and advertising. The study has been published in the journal Food Quality and Preference.

A new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research has found that the most effective way to prevent fraudulent activity in health research is to implement a combination of automated and manual actions during the prescreening, screening, and enrollment process. The study provides a manual checklist of precautions that researchers can utilize to identify suspicious behavior and thwart fraudulent actors from successfully enrolling in online studies. 

The Mount Sinai Health System today announced that it will implement Microsoft Dragon Copilot, a new AI clinical assistant designed to streamline clinical documentation, surface critical information, and automate administrative tasks across care settings. The rollout marks a major milestone in Mount Sinai’s ongoing digital transformation and its commitment to using responsible artificial intelligence to support clinicians and deliver better outcomes for patients.

MIT researchers have analyzed different nuclear waste management strategies, with a focus on the high-risk radionuclide iodine-129.