‘Simulation theory’ brings an AI twist out of ‘The Matrix’ to ideas mystics and religious scholars h
The technology that has helped propel the simulation theory may be new, but the questions it explores are ancient.
The technology that has helped propel the simulation theory may be new, but the questions it explores are ancient.
The twin spacecraft Blue and Gold could open a new era in space exploration and planetary science, powered by commercial…
Scientists across all fields make various types of claims about their innovations. Validity tests check whether they deliver…
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Down syndrome results in changes to the structure and function of neural circuits in the brain. Delivering a specific protein…
Moving tiny particles through materials quickly can improve the efficiency of a variety of technologies.
Motion data is well known for improving athletic performance and rehab. Thanks to AI, it’s also turning motion into another…
A pediatric dentist and an anthropologist explain how baby teeth and adult teeth help humans chomp their food over a long…
James Dewey Watson is best known for his Nobel Prize-winning discovery of the structure of DNA. Controversy around who should…
ICE’s dragnet is expanding across social media, putting everyone’s digital lives into the realm of border and immigration…
Breweries nationwide create waste at several stages of the beer-making process. Repurposing parts of this waste could improve…
How people talk about data privacy can overcome – or reinforce – their skepticism that things can change.
Radio astronomy opened up the universe for scientists. They could map new elements across galaxies and also search for signals…
Cylinder seals were intimately tied to their owner, showcasing their identity, beliefs and social status.
The Trump administration is not just reforming the US research system – it is trying to remake it.