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AI for homework—parents more willing to pay subscriptions for their children as peer pressure rises
Parents face growing tension over AI homework tools as peer pressure reshapes their willingness to pay for subscriptions, according to recent research…
DeepMind AI gives an extra day of warning ahead of deadly cyclones
DeepMind has developed an artificial intelligence model that forecasts cyclone intensity up to three days in advance, beating traditional weather pred…
Why mathematician Terence Tao thinks AI must spark a rapid revolution
Terence Tao, winner of the Fields Medal and widely regarded as the world's preeminent mathematician, argues that artificial intelligence breakthroughs…
Claude Fable 5 AI finds a tiny formula that topples an 87-year-old math conjecture
Mathematician Daniel Larson at Anthropic used Claude Fable 5 to discover a counterexample disproving the Jacobian conjecture, one of mathematics' long…
Most people prefer AI-written stories – and can’t tell when they are made by humans
Researchers have discovered that readers prefer artificially intelligent systems to human authors when evaluating short stories, and cannot reliably d…
Why winner of biggest prize in maths has decided to work on AI instead
Jacob Tsimerman, who won the Fields Medal last month, one of mathematics' highest honors, has announced he is stepping away from pure mathematics to f…
OpenAI announces solutions to 10 longstanding maths problems
OpenAI's Astra model has solved ten longstanding mathematical problems that resisted human efforts for years, marking another milestone in AI-assisted…
Will a new kind of AI that understands physical reality change the world again?
# AI Models Learn Physics, Opening New Possibilities Current large language models excel at pattern recognition and language generation but lack unde…
Bringing it all into focus—computational microscope captures 25.2 billion pixels per second across a wide field of view
Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a computational microscope that breaks the traditional speed-resolution-field of view trade-off, capturing 2…
The best new science-fiction novels of August 2026
This article reviews recently published science fiction novels from August 2026, highlighting works that explore dystopian political systems and sea-b…
How molecular tethers and asynchronous replication drive parasite proliferation
Researchers have uncovered how malaria parasites execute their unusual reproduction strategy, which differs fundamentally from how human cells divide.…
AI opens new era in cognitive studies of wild primates
Researchers at Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology developed CapuchinAI, an artificial intelligence system that automates cognitive t…
Smarter fish farms could cut electricity use and CO₂ while keeping fish safe
Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) consume substantial electricity because operators run pumps, filters, and aerators continuously or on conserva…
'The Ark' creator Dean Devlin talks season 3's enormous mystery box and sci-fi surprises (interview)
# 'The Ark' Scales Up Ambitions for Season 3 Dean Devlin, creator of the sci-fi series "The Ark," revealed that the show's third season pushes produc…
Origami-inspired sensor could continuously monitor our vital signs
Researchers have developed an origami-inspired sensor that unfolds inside the body to continuously monitor vital signs like heart activity and breathi…
Survey highlights AI's potential to advance accessibility in work and learning
University of Phoenix researchers surveyed working learners to assess their views on artificial intelligence's role in improving workplace and educati…
New microwave frying method could make french fries much healthier
Researchers have developed a hybrid cooking technique that reduces oil absorption in French fries while maintaining crispiness. The method combines mi…