AI will revolutionize the field of science by aiding in nuclear fusion, drug development, and battery improvement, as discussed in this podcast.
Guardian science editor Ian Sample and Madeleine Finlay discuss the potential benefits of AI in science at the first ever global AI safety summit hosted by the UK. They also speak with Prof Mihaela van der Schaar, a specialist in…
A scientist who first raised concerns about climate change in the 1980s is now warning that global warming is increasing at a faster pace.
According to a study led by renowned US scientist James Hansen, global warming is progressing at a faster pace than previously thought and is expected to surpass a crucial temperature limit within the next decade. Hansen was the first to…
The Covid pandemic has had a lasting effect on the brain health of individuals aged 50 or older.
Researchers have found that the pandemic has resulted in long-term damage to the cognitive abilities of individuals over 50, accelerating cognitive decline regardless of whether they contracted Covid or not. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 780 million individuals…
Answers to six important questions about brain health
A recent study has revealed that the pandemic has caused a significant increase in cognitive decline among individuals over the age of 50, regardless of whether or not they were infected with Covid-19. This has had a lasting effect on…
The oak tree known as “Darwin’s oak” will be cut down in order to construct the Shrewsbury bypass.
When Charles Darwin was eight years old, he possibly spent time sitting under the tree’s shade and climbing its branches. Now, after two hundred years, the tree known as “Darwin’s oak” is set to be cut down to make room…
The second person in the world to receive a pig heart has passed away six weeks after the surgery.
The individual who received the second pig heart transplant in the world passed away this week, approximately six weeks after the surgery was performed. On September 20, Lawrence Faucette, who was 58 years old, underwent a heart transplant from a…
In a video, Kamala Harris recognizes the potential dangers of AI and encourages responsible development.
Kamala Harris, the vice-president of the United States, dismissed the idea of having to choose between promoting AI innovation and ensuring public safety. Instead, she emphasized the importance of AI safety and reiterated the US’s dedication to collaborating with other…
According to a study, remnants of a collision with another planet are present near the core of Earth.
According to researchers, enigmatic masses residing over 1,000 miles beneath the surface could potentially be leftovers from a planet the size of Mars that collided with Earth during the early stages of the solar system. This collision would have resulted…
“Red-capped fly agaric is the featured fungi on Specieswatch.”
The bright red top of the fly agaric mushroom, known as Amanita muscaria, is often featured on book covers about fungi. It is easily recognizable and also hazardous, as it contains toxins and has hallucinogenic properties. The origin of its…
The festival showcased the techniques used to construct Stonehenge, highlighting its similarities to human methods.
The Festival of Neolithic Ideas at Stonehenge will offer a scientific perspective on the famous circle and its surrounding landscape, challenging the common belief that it is a supernatural or otherworldly entity. Various professionals, such as academics, engineers, and craftspeople,…