This AI knew the answers but didn’t understand the questions
But new research is challenging that bold claim, suggesting the model isn’t truly “thinking” at all—it’s just memorizing patterns. For…
AI swarms could hijack democracy without anyone noticing
Unlike traditional bots, they adapt, coordinate, and refine their messaging at a massive scale, creating a false sense of consensus.…
Think AI "knows" what it’s doing? Scientists say think again
When they do, it often falls on a spectrum—sometimes describing simple requirements, other times hinting at human traits. Calling artificial…
Quantum AI just got shockingly good at predicting chaos
This could have big implications for fields like climate science, energy, and medicine. The method outperformed standard models while using…
Artificial neurons successfully communicate with living brain cells
These flexible, low-cost devices generate lifelike electrical signals capable of activating living brain cells, a breakthrough demonstrated in mouse brain…
This simple change stops robot swarms from getting stuck
By allowing robots to “wiggle” slightly instead of marching in straight lines, they can slip past each other and keep…
Coral reefs: climate change and pesticides could conspire to crash fish populations
Pesticides and high temperatures can disrupt the development of small coral reef fish by targeting their hormones.
Under the moonlight: a little light and shade helps larval fish to grow at night
That dance for survival is linked to moonlight, which has implications for fisheries management everywhere. Young fish need to find…
How fear of being eaten might help keep invasive lionfish from taking over reefs
The lionfish has few natural predators, and its venomous spines deter potential predators. But there may still be ways to…
How to finance marine conservation without harming local communities
The true cost of marine conservation often falls on vulnerable coastal communities. Can a ‘beneficiary pays’ approach protect both endangered…