A new study presented July 5 at the 64th Annual Meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics found that AI agents with lower social status are more easily persuaded and more likely to comp…
Research suggests that relying too heavily on AI can erode learned skills, according to scientists, who advise using AI as a coach rather than a crutch to keep the brain engaged. The findings highligh…
A new AI tool called Future You lets users chat with a simulated version of their future self, generated by a large language model, to offer advice on life decisions. Researchers at MIT and other inst…
A study of 16 volunteers found that conversations with AI-generated 'ghosts' of deceased loved ones were often comforting, even when the chatbot invented facts, according to information scientist Jack…
A fully automated crew of robots has cared for passengers on the starship Axiom for 700 years in the movie WALL-E, but AI is not yet ready to operate autonomously in space, according to experts.…
AI tools designed to assist scientific peer review are vulnerable to manipulation, producing unhelpful feedback and allowing researchers to artificially boost their scores. The findings raise concerns…
A new report from the Five Eyes intelligence group warns that AI-fueled cybercrime is increasing, with adversaries using AI to move faster and more effectively. Experts emphasize that defenders must a…
A new method could help law enforcement identify fentanyl variants that haven't been cataloged yet, using a reference library that doesn't rely on measurements of known molecules. This approach aims t…
Researchers are seeking antiviral drugs to treat measles, a disease with no specific treatments, though vaccination remains the primary strategy. Developing such treatments faces significant scientifi…
Researchers have built the first nuclear clocks, which use an atomic nucleus instead of electrons to keep time, and have already used one to search for dark matter. The breakthrough could lead to more…
A new antibody drug helped patients on GLP-1 medications retain lean body mass, according to a study. The treatment addresses muscle loss associated with GLP-1 drugs, though long-term health impacts r…
An AI model disproved a famous conjecture by mathematician Paul Erdős, finding a more efficient way to arrange pairs of points at equal distances than the regular grid he proposed. The breakthrough ha…
Bumblebees have demonstrated the ability to solve problems on their own, marking the first time spontaneous problem-solving has been observed in an invertebrate. In a study, a bumblebee used a ball as…
Microsoft unveiled an upgraded quantum chip designed to address persistent error problems in quantum computing by leveraging topological mathematics. Despite the advance, critics remain skeptical abou…
A nationally representative survey reveals that a growing number of young people are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support, with the majority keeping this usage private. The findings highli…
A small region of the brain remains active and capable of processing complex auditory information even under general anesthesia, according to new research. The findings challenge the long-held assumpt…
A new lab study suggests that yellow fever mosquitoes (*Aedes aegypti*) can learn to associate the smell of the common insect repellent DEET with a blood meal, potentially turning the repellent into a…
A new $4 tongue swab test can detect tuberculosis in 30 minutes, offering a portable and affordable diagnostic tool for millions with limited access to health care. The rapid test aims to replace slow…
Studies show AI agents struggle to use experimental results to revise their ideas, raising concerns about their reliability in scientific research. The findings challenge the trustworthiness of AI sys…
Even careful scuba divers can unintentionally damage coral reefs through minor contact, according to new research. The study found that even brief, gentle touches from fins or hands can cause signific…