AI following baby’s development capable of language learning, NYU study finds
Researchers used footage from a camera mounted on a baby’s head to train an artificial intelligence model and test its language-learning capabilities.
Chess players, coaches biased against female players, NYU study finds
In a study conducted by NYU’s psychology department, researchers found that parents and coaches of chess players don’t believe that female players have the same potential as their male counterparts.
NYU researchers measure anti-Asian bias across the country
Researchers at the university found that a state’s party leaning and its population of people of Asian descent are associated with its levels of anti-Asian bias.
Brain wave synchronization enhances classroom learning, NYU study finds
A new study shows that greater brain wave synchronization between students and teachers produces better learning.
‘Totally unpredictable’: NYU class discovers new fluid flow laws
A simple mathematics exercise turned into a three-year-long study as researchers discovered limitations in the laws of fluid dynamics.
Babies and AI go head to head in new NYU study
A recent NYU study compares the ability of infants and machines to understand human behavior.
Air quality ‘hazardous’ in North Brooklyn, says NYU study
The Grossman School of Medicine recently conducted a study with a neighborhood nonprofit, and found that the air in North Brooklyn contains high levels of hazardous chemicals.
First penalty kick wins soccer match, NYU prof finds
Researchers found that the first team to kick the ball at a penalty-kick shootout is more likely to win than the opposing team.
Love at first listen: It only takes 5 seconds to like a song, NYU study finds
NYU researchers looked into why people love and hate different music, and found that they typically know whether they like a song within seconds of listening to it.
Opinion: It’s time to embrace midterm exams
As much as you may hate them, your midterm exams can help you in the long run.
YouTube recommends more election fraud videos to skeptics, NYU study finds
The YouTube algorithm is more likely to recommend election fraud videos to individuals who are already doubtful about election legitimacy.
Drastic increase in fentanyl-laced pill confiscations, NYU study finds
An NYU Grossman School of Medicine study found that the number of fentanyl-laced pills seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration increased by 834% between January 2018 and December 2021.
