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STAT+: As artificial intelligence show off diagnostic chops, scientists reckon with the way forward
On Thursday, researchers published in Science the results of a study that tested an OpenAI model on diagnostic and clinical reasoning tasks.…
The Guardian view on Trump’s war on science: politicising a generation of researchers | Editorial
Editorial: By attacking the basic settlement between scientists and the state, the US president has proved that experts can’t avoid these fights…
AI could help human scientists pick promising research topics
Large language models flag up novel combinations of concepts in materials science…
Scientists Are Starting to Unlock the Nanoscale Secrets of the Immune System
At WIRED Health, immunologist Daniel Davis detailed the ways in which new technologies are enabling a better understanding of the human immune system.…
The Biggest Myth About Tap Water, According to a Water Quality Scientist
Wishful thinking and a taste test won't tell you much about your drinking water. Here are the most common contaminants found in everyday tap.…
Convicted former Harvard scientist rebuilds brain computer lab in China
Scientists restore memory by blocking a single Alzheimer’s protein
Researchers have identified a new potential weapon against Alzheimer’s: blocking a protein called PTP1B. In mice, this approach boosted memory and helped brain immune cells clear h…
Convicted former Harvard scientist rebuilds brain computer lab in China - Reuters
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Scientists reveal the best exercise for knee arthritis pain relief
A major review of 217 trials shows that aerobic exercise is the most effective option for managing knee osteoarthritis. Activities like walking, cycling, and swimming outperformed …
J. Craig Venter, Scientist Who Decoded the Human Genome, Dies at 79
A risk-taking outsider, he brought speed, competition and controversy to one of science’s biggest races.…
Lifelong allergy sufferer Dr Rhiannon Grant is searching for a cure
Lifelong allergy sufferer Dr Rhiannon Grant is working as an an allergy researcher to find a cure.…
AI bots told scientists how to make biological weapons
The bot outlined a plan that maximised the chance of the biological attack succeeding. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
A.I. Bots Told Scientists How to Make Biological Weapons
Scientists shared transcripts with The Times in which chatbots described how to assemble deadly pathogens and unleash them in public spaces.…
Older than the dinosaurs: scientists finally unlock secret of the mayfly’s dance
The bizarre vertical flight pattern has long puzzled experts but new research reveals why it may play a crucial role in the insect’s survival…
A rush for critical minerals echoes oil extraction injustice as harms fall on world's most vulnerable, scientists warn
How to lose a scientist: The ‘dispiriting’ system driving our best minds away
Sam Berkovic is the son of a Holocaust survivor and is on a mission to save Australian science – from sceptics spreading misinformation and distrust, and from “pitiful” government …
Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research
The move follows an administration push for cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that it could jeopardize a tradition of independent decisions about fede…
11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.…
Urban birds fear women more than men, and scientists don't know why
Missing, Dead Scientists Update: Congressman Adds 'New Name' to List
The Congressman said the case should be included among researchers he believes may be linked to a broader and troubling pattern.…
Scientists finally cracked how bacteria's spinning motor actually works
The flagellar motor spins 100s of revolutions per second. Cryo-EM finally showed how 2,000+ protons per stator drive it.…
Peatlands are vital for tackling climate change, yet scientists still haven't found them all
Scientists Investigated a Frequency Linked to ‘Paranormal’ Encounters. The Results Were Unsettling.
Humans can’t hear low-frequency “infrasound,” but a new study demonstrates that it raises our stress levels and triggers an “unsettling” feeling that could be linked to people’s ex…
For The Past 20 Years Antarctica's Deep Ocean Has Been Heating Up, Scientists Reveal
New data confirms what climate experts have long worried about: a warm mass of deep polar water has expanded toward Antarctica.…
The red string and the widow: Mystery of the missing scientists in US
US News: Exploring the mystery behind the unsolved cases of missing scientists in the US, their connections to national security, and the pervasive conspiracy theories that have em…
MIT scientists turn chaotic laser light into powerful brain imaging tool
Scientists at MIT discovered that chaotic laser light can spontaneously form a highly focused beam instead of scattering—if the conditions are just right. This “pencil beam” enable…
Scientists create electronic devices that function reliably at extreme temperatures from 500 degrees Celcuis to absolute zero — advanced semiconductor material unlocks new possibilities in space tech and quantum computing
The technology has massive potential in space technology and quantum computing…
'10,000 times faster than a human scientist' — New AI tool designed ultra-efficient heat-to-electricity generators at lightning speed, a breakthrough that could slash the cost of energy harvesters and help enable cheaper, high-performance home heat pumps
“10,000 times faster than a human scientist” — New AI tool designed ultra-efficient heat-to-electricity generators at lightning speed, a breakthrough that could soon slash the cost…
Scientists search the microbiome for clues to the rise in colorectal cancers
Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why.…