2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (817+ words) The test tracks AI performance with thousands of graduate-level questions to track AI performance across academic disciplines. Gabriele Malaspina on Unsplash How do you translate a Roman inscription found on a tombstone? How many pairs of tendons are supported by…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (341+ words) Tech companies have touted scientific findings from AI systems. But can they truly produce bona fide advancements? David Underland on Unsplash The goal, said Cowan, is to develop AI systems that can increase efficiency and scale up the production of…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1038+ words) Newly discovered genes could make powerful drug, Taxol, cheaper and more sustainable to produce. Tim Stief on Unsplash Stroll through ancient churchyards in England, and you'll likely see yew trees with bright green leaves and stunning ruby red fruits guarding…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (898+ words) Brain twins where regions are allowed to compete for resources behave more like the real thing. Marek Pavl'k on Unsplash The potential to create personalized digital twins of your brain and body is a hot topic in neuroscience and medicine…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (714+ words) It's a step change in cybersecurity. Exploits that would take experts weeks to develop can now be generated in hours. Sasun Bughdaryan on Unsplash Concerns about AI's ability to turbocharge cybersecurity threats have been building for years. Anthropic's latest model…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (888+ words) An AI system unearthed a trove of CRISPR-like proteins in minutes instead of weeks or months. masakazu sasaki on Unsplash CRISPR is a breakthrough technology with humble origins. Scientists first discovered the powerful gene editor in bacteria that were using…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (621+ words) Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology. How AI Helped One Man (and His Brother) Build a $1. 8 Billion Company Erin Griffith | The New York Times ($) The First Quantum Computer to Break…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (571+ words) The strongest known form of quantum-secure communication is no longer limited to tabletop experiments. Anton Maksimov on Unsplash Quantum communication could enable uncrackable transfer of information, but most approaches rely on trusted devices. Researchers have now demonstrated that a new…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1107+ words) With billions invested and prototypes being tested outside the lab, the quantum era is starting to take shape. The unveiling by IBM of two new quantum supercomputers and Denmark's plans to develop "the world's most powerful commercial quantum computer" mark…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (713+ words) AI companies may be reluctant to risk lower engagement with models that push back. Igor Omilaev on Unsplash We all need advice. Did I cross the line arguing with a loved one? Did I mess up my friendships by ghosting…...