Science & Technology

Smarter, Faster, and More Efficient Signal Boosting A new optical amplifier is changing the game. Unlike conventional amplifiers, this chip-based breakthrough leverages optical nonlinearity rather than rare-earth elements, allowing signals …

Scientists have uncovered a hidden driver of ovarian cancer—high-risk mesenchymal stem cells lurking in the fallopian tubes. These cells, present even in healthy women at risk, set the stage for …

New Scientist’s revelation that a UK minister is asking ChatGPT for advice raises the question of what role these new AI tools should play in government – and whether we …

Scientists are rethinking how to detect alien life by focusing on planets vastly different from Earth. Instead of searching for familiar biosignatures like oxygen, they’re investigating methyl halides – gases …

A study finds that significant weight loss increases the risk for individuals with cardiovascular disease. New research has revealed for the first time that extreme weight fluctuations—both weight gain and …

In a survey of AI researchers, most say current AI models are unlikely to lead to artificial general intelligence with human-level capabilities, even as companies invest billions of dollars in …

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Artificial photosynthesis holds the key to cleaner energy and carbon capture, but replicating nature’s process is no easy feat. A breakthrough from JMU Würzburg researchers has brought science one step …

NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the Crew-10 mission, set to launch on March 14. A last-minute issue with ground support hydraulics was swiftly addressed, ensuring everything is on …

Three arguments for taking progress toward artificial general intelligence, or A.G.I., more seriously — whether you’re an optimist or a pessimist. Read More