Science
Earth’s climate is approaching irreversible tipping points
Researchers urgently determine how close Earth’s climate is to irreversible tipping points.
OpenAI’s latest step towards advanced artificial intelligence
GPT-5 is an evolutionary upgrade, not a disruptive breakthrough, though a true paradigm shift may still be imminent.
Fraudulent scientific papers are booming
Fraudulent scientific papers are surging, with evidence suggesting journal editors share responsibility for this troubling trend.
Microphones can spot radar-evading hypersonic missiles
Microphones can detect hypersonic missiles that evade radar by capturing sonic booms. This repurposes a longstanding concept to identify threats invisible to traditional sensors.
Astronomers cannot agree on how fast the universe is expanding
Cosmologists remain divided on the universe's expansion rate, suggesting a potential fundamental error in current cosmological understanding.
Should you take collagen?
Collagen supplements aren't the only path to smoother skin and stronger joints. Simpler, more straightforward methods may effectively achieve these benefits.
Scientists want to sequence all animals, fungi and plants on Earth
Researchers aim to sequence every animal, fungus, and plant genome, but face hurdles from inconsistent international oversight and unstable financial support.
How to build a ship for interstellar travel
Interstellar ship design concepts include linked Ferris wheels and a 58-kilometer-long cylinder, showcasing ambitious contest winners' visions for future space travel.
China has top-flight AI models. But it is struggling to run them
China has elite AI models but struggles to run them. A potential reversal of Trump’s chip export policy could offer significant advantages.
Even the sight of an infection can trigger an immune response
Visual cues of infection can trigger an immune response, potentially offering new avenues for enhancing immunotherapy treatments.
Can you overcome an allergy?
Therapeutic options are advancing, even for the most life-threatening cases.
Inside the top-secret labs that build America’s nuclear weapons
Scientists are advancing physics to maintain existing nuclear arsenals and develop next-generation devices within America’s top-secret labs.
Fragmentary Latin inscriptions can be completed with AI
AI reconstructs fragmented Latin inscriptions by identifying links across the Roman Empire. This breakthrough bridges gaps in damaged texts, revealing historical connections and enhancing our understanding of the ancient world.
What does it take to make a nuclear weapon?
The new four-part podcast “The Bomb” explores the history, current status, and future of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
Do probiotics work?
Prioritize fiber-rich greens over probiotics for a healthier gut. A vegetable-heavy diet reliably supports a robust microbiome more effectively than supplements.
Why do people sleep? A new study points to the brain
A new study on fruit flies suggests neuronal damage causes fatigue, highlighting the brain's central role in why people sleep.
Will AI make you stupid?
AI may weaken creativity and critical thinking, but these negative effects on intelligence can be mitigated.
Should you take creatine?
Creatine is a safe, legal supplement that benefits more than just athletes. It offers potential advantages extending far beyond physical performance.
Ancient proteins could transform palaeontology
Ancient proteins in fossils offer a new way to study extinct species. This discovery may revolutionize paleontology by revealing details DNA cannot.