Kilnam Chon during a conference at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Research, including the Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2024 from Stanford University, shows that AI has surpassed humans in tasks like image classification and English comprehension, but it still lags in areas like advanced mathematics and planning. Kilnam Chon, an 81-year-old computer scientist known...
Researchers are preparing to begin growing new teeth in humans. Depositphotos Scientists will start the first human test of a drug that can regrow teeth in a few months. This follows its success in animals and could lead to the drug being sold by 2030. The trial will be at Kyoto University Hospital from September to...
Credit: Depositphotos For a vaccine to be effective, it must stimulate the production of antibodies in those immunized, which are ready to neutralize future infections. To be considered safe, it should achieve this in most individuals without causing significant side effects or adverse reactions. A new HIV vaccine candidate is navigating familiar challenges in early-stage clinical...
Scientists in China have developed a new chemical mix that can allow brain tissue to be frozen and thawed without damage. Credit: Depositphotos In promising developments for future leaders in animation, a potential method for reviving frozen brains without causing damage may be on the horizon. Chinese scientists have created a new chemical mixture that...
Still frame from a video shot inside a humanoid robot factory in ChinaExRobots A brief video circulating on social media today has stirred concern, as it offers a glimpse inside a Chinese factory producing humanoid robots. The video showcases a series of lifelike humanoids in various stages of construction, featuring remarkably realistic appearances with partially...
Credit: Pixabay The effects of human activities, including greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation, on Earth's surface have been extensively researched. Recently, hydrology experts from the University of Arizona delved into the influence of human actions on the deep subsurface of the Earth, an area located hundreds of meters to several kilometers below the surface. "We examined...
The S1's dexterity could make it a great helper in the kitchenAstribot Although humanoid robots are becoming increasingly common, the latest model from Astribot stands out for its exceptional speed and precision. Prepare to be amazed! The AI-driven humanoid robot landscape is becoming increasingly crowded, akin to the bustling cereal aisle in your neighborhood supermarket. Last...
Applying AI to our genetic code might raise some alarm bells but for the moment, the benefits outweigh the negativesDALL-E In the medical field, AI assists in detecting issues like irregular heart rhythms and identifying skin cancer. However, is AI's involvement in our genome necessary? Profluent, a protein-design company established in 2022 in Berkeley, California,...
A comprehensive report has detailed the global impact of AI. Credit: Pixabay Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has published the seventh edition of its extensive AI Index report, authored by a diverse group of academic and industry specialists. This latest edition, more comprehensive than its predecessors, underscores the swift advancement and increasing relevance...
Credit: Pixabay The World Health Organization expressed serious concern on Thursday regarding the increasing spread of H5N1 bird flu to different species, including humans, where it poses an "extremely high" mortality risk. "This is undoubtedly a significant concern," stated Jeremy Farrar, the chief scientist of the UN health agency, during a press conference in Geneva. The bird...
