Is AI finally ready to replace your doctor?

Advances in artificial intelligence mean that machines can now perform certain diagnostic tasks with far better accuracy than human doctors – but the picture is more complicated than you might think ​Advances in artificial intelligence mean that machines can now perform certain diagnostic tasks with far better accuracy than human doctors – but the picture …

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Ancient hominin Lucy was a lousy runner, simulations show

Researchers have tried to work out how fast Australopithecus afarensis could run by creating a 3D digital robot of the ancient hominin ​Researchers have tried to work out how fast Australopithecus afarensis could run by creating a 3D digital robot of the ancient hominin Researchers have tried to work out how fast Australopithecus afarensis could run …

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Ultra-thin diamond wafers for electronics made using sticky tape

Electronics made using diamond-based chips would have many advantages, but have been hard to make – a new technique involving sticky tape could change that ​Electronics made using diamond-based chips would have many advantages, but have been hard to make – a new technique involving sticky tape could change that Electronics made using diamond-based chips would …

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Swarms of tiny robots coordinate to achieve ant-like feats of strength

Small robots directed by magnetic fields can cooperatively lift heavy objects, form floating rafts and push through clogs. They may one day deliver drugs within the human body ​Small robots directed by magnetic fields can cooperatively lift heavy objects, form floating rafts and push through clogs. They may one day deliver drugs within the human …

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Ultra-thin diamond wafers for electronics made using sticky tape

Electronics made using diamond-based chips would have many advantages, but have been hard to make – a new technique involving sticky tape could change that ​Electronics made using diamond-based chips would have many advantages, but have been hard to make – a new technique involving sticky tape could change that Electronics made using diamond-based chips would …

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Ultrathin diamond wafers for electronics made using sticky tape

Electronics made using diamond-based chips would have many advantages, but have been hard to make – a new technique involving sticky tape could change that ​Electronics made using diamond-based chips would have many advantages, but have been hard to make – a new technique involving sticky tape could change that Electronics made using diamond-based chips would …

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