Most people who first saw the images assumed they were looking at something artificial. A generated vision. A well-executed illusion. The human figure suspended above Earth, wrapped in electric blue ...

Research is identifying alternative methods to the polygraph, but some doubt whether true lie detection is possible.

Traditional knowledge systems have long played a crucial role in nature conservation and environmental sustainability, ...

PEI Group, the global business intelligence and analytics provider, today announced its acquisition of Scientific Infra & Private Assets (SIPA), the leading global index, benchmark and rating provider ...

A robot named Adam was the first of its kind to do science. Adam mimicked a biologist. After coming up with questions to ask about yeast, the machine tested those questions inside a robotic laboratory ...

The race to develop a virtual scientist — an AI creation that conducts every stage of research, from idea to publication — has consumed researchers, start-up founders, and tech juggernauts alike. It ...

Abstract: The rapid development of Large Language Models (LLMs) has significantly advanced the field of natural language processing, including the automated generation of Multiple-Choice Questions ...

Noubar Afeyan is founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering. He is also cofounder and board chair of Moderna. Massachusetts has long been a hotbed for innovation. Rebellious ideas — channeled through the ...

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A tech C.E.O. explains why A.I. probably won’t cure diseases anytime soon. Hint: You still need humans. By Kevin Roose Casey Newton and Rachel Cohn The leaders of the biggest A.I. labs argue that ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...