When did humans colonize the western Mediterranean? New U.S. National Science Foundation -supported research shows that it may be much earlier than archaeologists thought. The study was conducted on the Spanish island of Mallorca, where a 25-foot… When did humans colonize the western Mediterranean? New U.S. National Science Foundation -supported research shows that it may …
The first 18 satellites of a planned Chinese mega constellation are brighter than all but 500 stars in the sky, raising fears of a huge impact on astronomy The first 18 satellites of a planned Chinese mega constellation are brighter than all but 500 stars in the sky, raising fears of a huge impact on …
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A monkey that performed poorly on vision tests did much better after having a stem cell transplant to patch up holes in its retina A monkey that performed poorly on vision tests did much better after having a stem cell transplant to patch up holes in its retina A monkey that performed poorly on vision tests …
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A computer simulation suggests that some collisions between exotic, hypothetical stars would make space-time ripple with detectable waves A computer simulation suggests that some collisions between exotic, hypothetical stars would make space-time ripple with detectable waves A computer simulation suggests that some collisions between exotic, hypothetical stars would make space-time ripple with detectable waves
The epilepsy medication sodium valproate is linked to developmental problems in fetuses, but lab studies may now have found a way to prevent this The epilepsy medication sodium valproate is linked to developmental problems in fetuses, but lab studies may now have found a way to prevent this The epilepsy medication sodium valproate is linked to …
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A traditional yogurt-making practice from south-eastern Europe uses live ants as a starter, with the insects providing the bacteria and acid needed to initiate fermentation A traditional yogurt-making practice from south-eastern Europe uses live ants as a starter, with the insects providing the bacteria and acid needed to initiate fermentation A traditional yogurt-making practice from south-eastern …
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Smartphones have indeed created an “anxious generation”, but it isn’t young people, it is their parents, argues neuroscientist Dean Burnett Smartphones have indeed created an “anxious generation”, but it isn’t young people, it is their parents, argues neuroscientist Dean Burnett Smartphones have indeed created an “anxious generation”, but it isn’t young people, it is their parents, …
It’s parents who are anxious about smartphones, not their children Read More »
Google DeepMind claims its AlphaChip AI method can deliver “superhuman” chip designs that are already used in its data centres – but independent experts say public proof is lacking Google DeepMind claims its AlphaChip AI method can deliver “superhuman” chip designs that are already used in its data centres – but independent experts say public …
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Machines are fighting machines on the Ukrainian battlefield, as a technological arms race has given birth to a new way to wage war Machines are fighting machines on the Ukrainian battlefield, as a technological arms race has given birth to a new way to wage war Machines are fighting machines on the Ukrainian battlefield, as a …
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AI chatbots from Google and Microsoft sometimes parrot disinformation when answering questions about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – but their performance depends on language and changes over time AI chatbots from Google and Microsoft sometimes parrot disinformation when answering questions about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – but their performance depends on language and changes over …
Which AI chatbot is best at avoiding disinformation? Read More »