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The Scientists Who Declared War on Half of America
With Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World, climatologist Michael E. Mann and virologist Peter J. Hotez have written an important book. When future historians look back at the early twenty-first century and document the causes and consequences of the intense politicization of the U.S. scientific community, […]
Scientists Analyzed Air Bubbles Frozen in Ice. They’re Full of Warning Signs for Humanity.
While hydrogen itself doesn’t trap greenhouse gases, its interaction with other gases can indirectly heat the atmosphere 11 times faster than carbon dioxide does.
Strange signals are coming from the centre of our Galaxy. Scientists say they've worked out what they are | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Excited dark matter signals could explain the source of three strange signals coming from the centre of the Milky Way galaxy.
Scientists found a surprising way to make exercise work better
Exercise normally boosts the body’s ability to use oxygen, a key marker of health and longevity — but high blood sugar can block that benefit. Researchers found that a ketogenic diet helped mice normalize blood sugar and dramatically improved how their muscles responded to exercise. Their muscles became better at using oxygen and built more endurance fibers. The results suggest diet and exercise may work together in surprising ways to improve metabolic health.
Scientists detect a sudden acceleration in global warming
Global warming has picked up speed in the past decade, according to a new analysis from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). By removing short term natural influences such as El Niño, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles from temperature records, researchers uncovered a clear acceleration in the planet’s long term warming trend beginning around 2015.
'It's a very unique biological specimen': The scientists using menstrual blood to diagnose diseases
From diagnosing endometriosis and cervical cancer to diabetes, vitamin D deficiency, and pollution exposure, here's what menstrual blood can reveal about your health.
Newsom Picks a Dogfight With Trump and RFK Jr. on Public Health
Scientists are cheering California Gov. Gavin Newsom as he builds a public health bulwark against health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine stance and President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Still, federal cuts have sapped morale and left local health departments less prepared for outbreaks.
Scientists up in arms as flying lab has its wings clipped
Faam, the airborne laboratory deployed after the eruption of an Icelandic volcano shut airspace in 2010, will be grounded after government funding was cut
The Female Scientists Who Inspire Today’s Researchers
From pioneers of the past to modern leaders, researchers reflect on the female scientists who motivate them.
Budget cuts at Environment and Climate Change Canada threaten Arctic science
For decades, ECCC research scientists have been integral to the work of the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme.
Scientists stunned to find signs of ancient life in a place no one expected
While exploring ancient seabeds in Morocco, scientists discovered strange wrinkle-like textures in deep-water sediments that shouldn’t have been there. These structures are usually made by sunlight-loving microbial mats in shallow waters. But the rocks formed far below the reach of light, suggesting a different explanation. Evidence points to chemosynthetic microbes—organisms powered by chemical reactions—creating the mats in the dark depths of an ancient ocean.
LA is known for its beautiful sunlight. Scientists call it pollution
It’s Daylight Saving, that time of the year when we get more of that gorgeous L.A. light. To scientists, it’s a bit more complicated.
Engineers make magnets behave like graphene
Engineers have discovered an unexpected link between two very different realms of physics: the behavior of electrons in graphene and magnetic waves in specially engineered materials. By designing a thin magnetic film with a hexagonal pattern of holes—similar to graphene’s structure—the researchers showed that magnetic “spin waves” can follow the same mathematical rules as graphene’s famously unusual electrons. The surprising overlap reveals a deeper connection between electronic and magnetic systems and gives scientists a powerful new way to study complex magnetic materials.
Scientists say this simple diet change could transform your gut health
A growing trend called “fibermaxxing” is putting dietary fiber in the spotlight—and for good reason. Fiber plays a powerful role in keeping the body healthy, from supporting digestion and feeding beneficial gut microbes to helping regulate blood sugar and cholesterol. Researchers say getting enough fiber may even lower the risk of conditions like obesity, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Scientists say this simple diet change could transform your gut health
A growing trend called “fibermaxxing” is putting dietary fiber in the spotlight—and for good reason. Fiber plays a powerful role in keeping the body healthy, from supporting digestion and feeding beneficial gut microbes to helping regulate blood sugar and cholesterol. Researchers say getting enough fiber may even lower the risk of conditions like obesity, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Scientists tracked faint signals from the stars — and may have turned up hundreds of undiscovered planets
A new study shows that stars with low magnetic activity are likely to support exoplanetary systems, making the hunt for these celestial objects less random.
ANALYSIS | SpaceX wants to launch a million satellites. Here's how that could impact us here on Earth
Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX's recent proposal to launch one million satellites into orbit around Earth. Their concerns range from a loss of the natural night sky and our access to space, to the environmental impact on our atmosphere.
Unexplored deep-water worlds in Caribbean revealed for the first time
Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.
Satellites are exposing weak bridges in America and around the world
Satellites are giving scientists a powerful new way to watch over the world’s bridges. Using radar imaging, researchers can detect millimeter-scale movements that may signal early structural problems long before inspectors notice them. The study found many bridges—especially in North America—are aging and increasingly vulnerable, but satellite monitoring could sharply reduce the number classified as high-risk. The approach could be especially valuable in regions where traditional monitoring barely exists.
Satellites are exposing weak bridges in America and around the world
Satellites are giving scientists a powerful new way to watch over the world’s bridges. Using radar imaging, researchers can detect millimeter-scale movements that may signal early structural problems long before inspectors notice them. The study found many bridges—especially in North America—are aging and increasingly vulnerable, but satellite monitoring could sharply reduce the number classified as high-risk. The approach could be especially valuable in regions where traditional monitoring barely exists.
Scientists Reveal The Oldest Map of The Night Sky Ever Made
We thought it was lost forever.
Scientists discover a brain signal that may trigger autism’s domino effect
Researchers have uncovered a surprising molecular chain reaction in the brain that may play a role in some forms of autism. The study suggests that nitric oxide, a tiny signaling molecule normally involved in fine-tuning communication between brain cells, can sometimes trigger a cascade of changes inside neurons. When nitric oxide activity rises, it can alter a protective protein called TSC2, weakening an important cellular brake and allowing the mTOR pathway, which controls growth and protein production, to become overactive.
Scientists warn fake research is spreading faster than real science
A sweeping new study from Northwestern University reveals that scientific fraud is no longer just the work of a few rogue researchers—it has evolved into a global, organized enterprise. By analyzing massive datasets of publications, retractions, and editorial records, researchers uncovered networks involving “paper mills,” brokers, and compromised journals that systematically produce and sell fake research, authorship slots, and citations.
Can The Critters in Your Mouth Cause or Cure Disease?
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSATURDAY, March 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — No matter how much you brush, floss and rinse, there’s a zoo colonizing your teeth, gums and tongue. Billions of microscopic critters called microbes make their home in your mouth, and scientists studying them ...
‘Sound Science’ Bills Limiting State Environmental Regulations Set ‘Insurmountable Burden of Proof,’ Scientists Say
Bills in four states require state environmental regulations to show “direct causal link” to “manifest bodily harm,” not just increased risk of disease. Scientists say that’s all but impossible.
Scientists Map the Hidden Chemistry of Solar-Powered Catalysts
A new computational approach reveals how subtle structural changes in polyheptazine imides can dramatically influence their ability to convert sunlight into chemical energy. Photocatalysis offers a promising way to convert abundant sunlight into useful chemical energy. Among the materials attract
Scientists Spin Molecules Inside a Frictionless Superfluid for the First Time
A newly designed optical centrifuge allows scientists to control molecular rotation inside superfluid helium nano-droplets. Physicists have developed a new version of an optical centrifuge that can control how molecules rotate while they are suspended inside liquid helium nano-droplets. The advan
Scientists create cartilage scaffold that helps the body regrow bone
Researchers in Sweden have engineered a cell-free cartilage scaffold that can guide the body to rebuild damaged bone. By removing the cells but preserving the structure and natural growth signals, the material acts as a blueprint for the body’s own repair process. In animal studies, it helped regenerate bone without triggering strong immune reactions. The team now plans to scale up production and begin testing the approach in humans.
Scientists discover protein that triggers diabetic blindness
A newly identified protein may hold the key to preventing diabetic blindness. Researchers discovered that LRG1 triggers the earliest damage in diabetic retinopathy by constricting tiny retinal blood vessels and reducing oxygen supply. In mice, shutting down this protein stopped the damage before it could take hold. The finding could pave the way for treatments that protect vision before symptoms ever begin.
Antarctica has a strange gravity hole and scientists finally know why
Gravity may seem constant, but it actually varies across the planet—and one of the strangest places is Antarctica, where gravity is slightly weaker than expected. Scientists have traced this “gravity hole” to slow, deep movements of rock inside Earth that unfolded over tens of millions of years. Using earthquake data to essentially create a CT scan of the planet’s interior, researchers reconstructed how the anomaly evolved and discovered that it strengthened between about 50 and 30 million years ago.
Divisive F.D.A. Vaccine Regulator Resigns
Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for decisions that overrode agency scientists and rejected potential drugs.
Scientists Are On the Cusp of Releasing the First Universal Vaccine
Microbial threats against human health are only growing. Luckily, researchers are developing new vaccines that are up to the challenge.
The best new popular science books of March 2026
A new book from Rebecca Solnit, promising to bring us hope in these “difficult times”, is among our pick of popular science titles out this month – along with a guide on how to talk to AI, and a look at modern warfare
Scientists find 2 marsupial species, thought to have gone extinct 6,000 years ago, living in the forests of New Guinea
The pygmy long-fingered possum and the ring-tailed glider, two marsupials believed to have died out thousands of years ago, are still alive in Papuan Indonesia.
Chris Cobos expands soil, water conservation science in Rollings Plains
Chris Cobos is the Texas A&M AgriLife Research environmental soil scientist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Vernon.
Sea Grant Seeks Undergraduates for Summer Science Fellowship Program
New York Sea Grant (NYSG) is looking for undergraduates to take part in the Community Engaged Fellowship (CEI), a nationwide program that provides unique opportunities to work with scientists, community groups and government agencies. This summer, Antoinette Clemetson, NYSG’s marine fisheries specialist, will mentor a Stony Brook University (SBU)-based East End waterways ambassador, who will
Scientists Just Took One Big Step Toward an Unhackable Internet
A quantum internet is only as useful as its reach, and in a first, researchers created more than a million qubit pairs across 100 kilometers of fiber.
Carbon emissions now more than double the planetary boundary, analysis finds
Earth is not infinite. Pollution beyond certain levels threatens the climate and ecosystems. To prevent this, scientists have proposed planetary boundaries, defining the safe operating limits of the Earth ...
Exercise Protects Against Alzheimer's, And Scientists May Finally Know Why
A crucial chain reaction.
Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer
Is the world getting hotter, faster? It’s a big question which has been puzzling and dividing scientists for years. A new paper says it has the answer, and it’s not good news.
Scientists Are Tracking Down the Exact Location of Human Consciousness
It sounds like an oxymoron, but we could find the origin of consciousness in our brains using the brains of those who are unconscious.
Scientists say most of what you do each day happens on autopilot
Most of our daily actions may happen without much thought. Researchers found that around 65% of everyday behaviors are triggered automatically by habit rather than conscious decisions. Many of these habits actually support our personal goals, helping us follow through on things like healthy routines. The key to lasting change, scientists say, is building new positive habits while disrupting the cues that trigger bad ones.
Will humans and animals ever be able to converse? Here’s what science says.
In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the experts their thoughts on how conceivable the plot is.
Algae is a 'little vacuum' for microplastics. Midwest scientists think it could clean up the problem
Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics are all over the environment and even inside human bodies. Researchers have found a type of bioengineered algae that can clean up these pesky particles.
Taking the heat. Sauna's popular and there may be health benefits too
It's an age old practice that's having a moment right now. But is there anything to the health claims? Scientists say sauna is more than hot air.
Taking the heat. Sauna's popular and there may be health benefits too
It's an age old practice that's having a moment right now. But is there anything to the health claims? Scientists say sauna is more than hot air.
Pittsburgh 'Stand Up for Science' rally to bring attention to impacts of immigration crackdowns
The National “Stand Up for Science” day of action returns to Pittsburgh tomorrow for the second year in a row to protest government actions and policies affecting scientific institutions, research and researchers. This year’s rally will be at Allegheny Landing Park on the North Shore.
Among Young Climate Scientists, a Growing Interest In Geoengineering
Fed up with a lack of action on climate change, some students are researching dimming the sun despite the pushback from other scientists.
Ig Nobel: Inside the World of Science That Makes People Laugh
Through the lens of Ig Nobel prizes, Upasana Sarraju investigates why society elevates some scientific questions while sidelining others in a new book.
Scientists Cut Amyloid Plaques by 50% in Mice With Engineered Cells
"This study marks the first successful attempt."
Will humans and animals ever be able to converse? Here’s what science says.
In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the experts their thoughts on how conceivable the plot is.
Pregnant women in ERs took less Tylenol after Trump autism warning
A study in The Lancet finds that pregnant women in emergency rooms used less Tylenol after President Trump said it could raise their babies' risk of autism. Scientists say there is no proven link.
Revisiting the past to imagine the future of public health | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
What would public health look like if it had to be rebuilt from scratch? Scientist historian Alfredo Morabia recently explored the question.
IBM scientists unveil the first ever “half-Möbius” molecule, with the help of quantum computing
A team at IBM Research has assembled a strange new ring-shaped molecule that bends around like a more complicated Möbius strip
Call for Proposals: Teaching Sports and Politics | Deadline: April 5, 2026 -
The American Political Science Association’s (APSA) Teaching and Learning program is pleased to announce a call for proposals for a small cohort of political scientists to participate in a virtual teaching and learning symposium that will meet on Zoom between June 11-18, 2026.
Call for Proposals: Teaching Sports and Politics | Deadline: April 5, 2026 -
The American Political Science Association’s (APSA) Teaching and Learning program is pleased to announce a call for proposals for a small cohort of political scientists to participate in a virtual teaching and learning symposium that will meet on Zoom between June 11-18, 2026.
Could Life on Earth Have Descended From Microbes That Traveled From Mars Long Ago?
Scientists demonstrated that an Earthly extremophile might withstand being ejected from the Red Planet on debris spewed into space due to an asteroid strike
Antarctica Looks Like It’s Bleeding. Scientists Finally Figured Out Why.
The Blood Falls is the result of a complicated interaction in which overlying ice, underlying rock, and an ancient lake bed form a pretty unsettling natural display.
Earth’s Geological Record Is Missing 1 Billion Years. Scientists May Have Just Found Where They Went.
There's a billion-year gap in Earth's geological history. A new study seeks to explain the mystery.
Six federal scientists run out by Trump talk about the work left undone
Federal data shows the NIH lost about 4,400 people — more than 20% of its workforce. Scientists say the departures harm the U.S.’ ability to respond to disease outbreaks, develop treatments for chronic illnesses, and confront the nation’s most pressing public health problems.
Scientists discover a hidden force that helps wire the brain
Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help shape those signals. Scientists discovered that tissue stiffness can trigger the production of guidance molecules through a force-sensing protein called Piezo1. This protein not only detects mechanical forces but also helps maintain the structure of brain tissue. The discovery reveals a powerful link between the brain’s physical environment and how its wiring is built.
Scientists Reconstruct The Face of a 3.7-Million-Year-Old Human Relative
See 'Little Foot' in amazing detail for the first time.
A New Generation of Climate Scientists Warm Up to Solar Geoengineering
Fed up with a lack of action on climate change, some students are researching dimming the sun despite the pushback from other scientists.
Politics experts discuss U.S.-Israel war on Iran
An Iowa soldier killed. A war in its fifth day. This episode, analysis of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran — and Congressional moves to check the president. Political scientists Jim McCormick and Kelly Shaw join the program to discuss these developments.
Career Chat: A Science Communicator Uses Video to Bring Research to Life
Plant biologist Molly Edwards started a science communication business called Science IRL to showcase the exciting and curious side of science.
Study finds sea levels are higher than we thought, placing millions more at risk
Climate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken research assumptions on how high coastal waters already are, a new study said.
Scientists discover the protein that malaria parasites can’t live without
Scientists have uncovered a crucial weakness in the malaria parasite that could open the door to new treatments. Researchers identified a protein called Aurora-related kinase 1 (ARK1) that acts like a traffic controller during the parasite’s unusual cell division process, ensuring its genetic material is properly separated as it multiplies. When scientists switched off ARK1 in laboratory experiments, the parasite could no longer replicate correctly and failed to complete its life cycle in both humans and mosquitoes—effectively halting its ability to spread.
Mysterious Asgard microbes may point to the origins of complex life
Scientists are trying to understand how complex life emerged on Earth about 2 billion years ago. Our microbial ancestors could be the key.
Chewed-up orca fins on Russian beach point to cannibalism, and scientists say it may explain why some pods are so tight-knit
Detached orca fins scored with distinctive tooth marks suggest that killer whale cannibalism is happening — and it might explain some complex orca societies.
Scientists have been underestimating sea levels
Our coasts are more vulnerable than we realized.
Sea Levels Are Higher Than Many Scientists Think, New Study Shows
Researchers found that a majority of studies on coastal sea levels underestimated how high water levels are, and hundreds of millions of people are closer to peril than previously thought.
We must close the 'shocking' knowledge gap in women's health
This International Women's Day, we should prioritise groundbreaking research into women's health, such as strengthening the reproductive system's natural defences, says Anita Zaidi
Scientists Found a Way to Store All of Our Data on Pieces of Glass Forever (Almost)
A research team figured out a way to write data onto wafers of glass using lasers, and unlike, for example, a magnetic tape, that glass can hold the data for 10,000 years.
Your Experiences Change You—Scientists Think They Could Change Your DNA, Too
Called “Lamarckian Inheritance,” the theory suggests that those experiences can even be passed down to future generations.
Scientists Are Trying to Resurrect Ancient Forests to Battle Climate Change
A 25-year-long study shows just how important those ancient forests are to the planet’s health.
Seymour Studios goes live with new community science podcast
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center launched a new podcast Tuesday to connect Santa Cruz County’s scientists, problem-solvers and community members. While the new show spotlights local environmental success stories, the studio itself offers an inclusive space for anyone in the community to record and share their message, conservation-focused or not.
Scientists build a “periodic table” for AI
Choosing the right method for multimodal AI—systems that combine text, images, and more—has long been trial and error. Emory physicists created a unifying mathematical framework that shows many AI techniques rely on the same core idea: compress data while preserving what’s most predictive. Their “control knob” approach helps researchers design better algorithms, use less data, and avoid wasted computing power. The team believes it could pave the way for more accurate, efficient, and environmentally friendly AI.
Scientists capture a magnetic flip in 140 trillionths of a second
Scientists at the University of Tokyo have captured something never seen before: a frame-by-frame view of how electron spins flip inside an antiferromagnet, a material once thought to be magnetically “invisible.” By firing ultrafast electrical pulses into a thin layer of manganese–tin and tracking the response with precisely timed flashes of light, the team uncovered two distinct switching mechanisms. One relies on heat generated by strong currents, while the other flips spins directly with minimal heating — a far more efficient process.
What Your Phone Knows Could Help Scientists Understand Your Health
Stanford scientists have released an open-source platform that lets health researchers study the “screenome” – the digital traces of our daily lives – while protecting participants’ privacy.
Women continue breaking barriers in science, but work remains to close gender gap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Each February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science — a time to recognize the trailblazers and inspire the next generation of scientists. While more women are studying and working in scientific fields than ever before, men continue to outnumber them in many areas. According to
A History of HeLa Cells: How the Immortal Cells Advanced Biomedical Science
HeLa cells are the most famous human cells in science. Discover how cervical cancer, HPV proteins, and bioethics shaped one of medicine’s biggest breakthroughs.
Poking a nanostring: Scientists uncover energy cascades in tiny resonators
Scientists at TU Delft have designed a nanostring that, when poked, doesn't lose its energy to the environment immediately. Instead, the energy leaks out within the string, triggering a cascade of distinct ...
Prehistoric water-dwelling weirdo with sideways teeth and a twisted jaw was already a 'living fossil' 275 million years ago
Scientists have described Tanyka amnicola, a newly identified species of prehistoric creature that lived 275 million years ago and had a bizarre twisted jaw with sideways-facing teeth.
Scientists, Engineers and Legal Experts Condemn Partisan Attack on Scientific Reference Manual for Judges
Last month, a government agency erased climate change from a manual that helps federal and state judges understand complex science in court. The political attack on the nonpartisan publication “should concern us all,” its co-authors warn.
The Voice in Your Head Can Alter Your State of Consciousness—And Trick You Into Thinking You’re Awake, Scientists Say
Your mind is warning your body that something isn’t right, experts say, but you have the power to fight back.
When Scientists Are Dinosaurs
When Scientists Are Dinosaurs: At the paleontology conference, her new theory was shouted down
Scientists create autism panel, citing RFK Jr.’s politicization of research
The scientists launched the independent autism advisory panel to counter what they see as the politicization of research by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The train has left the station: Agentic AI and the future of social science research
A new era of agentic AI agents has begun. What does it mean for social scientists? Solomon Messing and Joshua Tucker discuss.
Metformin treated diabetes for 60 years. Now scientists find it works in the brain too - Futura-Sciences
Doctors have prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes since the 1950s. It works: reliably, cheaply, and with a safety record few drugs can match. What nobody fully understood, until now, was how. A study published in Science Advances on July 30, 2025, by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and...
Scientists Accidentally Discovered a Brand-New Species of Living Fossil
“Living fossil” is often misused, but chitons really haven’t changed much in about 300 million years.
A Zone Under Antarctica Has the Weakest Gravity on Earth—and It’s Evolving, Scientists Say
The “gravity hole” formed at least 70 million years ago after convection in Earth’s mantle. The weak gravity could impact our oceans.
Scientists just found the brain’s hidden defense against Alzheimer’s
A new study has uncovered why some brain cells are more resistant to Alzheimer’s damage than others. Researchers found a natural cleanup system that helps remove toxic tau protein before it can form harmful clumps. The study also shows that cellular stress can produce a dangerous tau fragment linked to Alzheimer’s. Strengthening the brain’s natural defenses could point the way to new treatments.
Scientists find the genetic switch that makes pancreatic cancer resist chemotherapy
Scientists have identified a crucial molecular switch that decides whether pancreatic cancer cells resist chemotherapy or respond to it. The key player, a gene called GATA6, keeps tumours in a more structured and treatable form—but it gets shut down by an overactive KRAS-driven pathway. When researchers blocked that pathway, GATA6 levels rebounded and cancer cells became more sensitive to chemo. The discovery could help turn some of the toughest pancreatic tumours into ones doctors can better control.
James Webb spots a galaxy with tentacles in deep space
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted the most distant “jellyfish galaxy” ever seen — a cosmic oddity streaming long, tentacle-like trails of gas and newborn stars as it speeds through a dense galaxy cluster. The galaxy appears as it was 8.5 billion years ago, revealing that the early universe may have been far more violent than scientists expected.
The hidden technology that could unlock commercial fusion power
Fusion energy may be one of the most promising clean power sources of the future—but only if scientists can precisely measure the extreme, fast-moving plasmas that make it possible. A new U.S. Department of Energy–sponsored report urges major investment in advanced diagnostic tools—the high-tech “sensors” that track plasma temperature, density, and behavior inside fusion systems. Bringing together 70 experts from universities, national labs, and private industry, the workshop identified seven priority areas ranging from burning plasma to full-scale pilot plants.
Scientists make a pocket-sized AI brain with help from monkey neurons
A new study suggests AI systems could be a lot more efficient. Researchers were able to shrink an AI vision model to 1/1000th of its original size.
Would aliens do physics, or is science a human invention?
Shaped by a different biology or culture, other intelligent civilisations – if they’re out there – might understand the universe in a completely different way than we do. Physicist Daniel Whiteson explores what that could tell us about physics and ourselves
For every known vertebrate species, two more may be hiding in plain sight
Earth’s vertebrate diversity may be far richer than anyone realized. A sweeping analysis of more than 300 studies suggests that for every known fish, bird, reptile, amphibian, or mammal species, there are about two nearly identical “cryptic” species hiding in plain sight—genetically distinct but visually almost impossible to tell apart. Thanks to advances in DNA sequencing, scientists are uncovering these long-separated lineages, some evolving independently for over a million years.
Scientists unveil universal aging mechanism in glassy materials
"Glass" has a unique and distinct meaning in physics—one that refers not just to the transparent material we associate with window glass. Instead, it refers to any system that looks solid but is not ...