In this era of AI slop, the idea that generative AI tools like Midjourney and Runway could be used to make art can seem absurd.
But amid all the muck, there are people using AI tools with real consideration and intent. Some of them are…
In this era of AI slop, the idea that generative AI tools like Midjourney and Runway could be used to make art can seem absurd.
But amid all the muck, there are people using AI tools with real consideration and intent. Some of them are…
Two leading experts in the field of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS)—Howard J. Herzog, a senior research engineer in the MIT Energy Initiative, and Niall Mac Dowell, a professor in energy systems engineering at Imperial College…
October 17, 2025
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Flu Cases Surge Early in Japan, Sparking Global Health Concerns
School closures and hospitalizations from an unexpected early spike in flu cases in Japan has experts concerned about what lies ahead for other countries
As the global population ages, more of us face frightening cognitive decline, personally or in our loved ones. More than 10 million new cases of dementia are recorded worldwide each year.
But a study published in 2024 suggests as many as 13…
Women who receive more virtual antenatal care during their second or third trimesters could experience poorer pregnancy outcomes, including higher risks of preterm birth, cesarean sections and neonatal intensive care unit admissions, a new study…
Researchers have discovered a way to speed up quantum error correction (QEC) by a factor of up to 100 — a leap that could significantly shorten the time it takes quantum computers to solve complex problems.
The technique, called algorithmic…
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Major AI companies are utilizing user conversations for training purposes, raising significant privacy concerns and underscoring the need for more transparent policies.
The weak spot in Earth’s magnetic field, a region over the South Atlantic where the field’s strength is significantly reduced compared to its surrounding area, has grown by an area nearly the size of the European continent over the…