The field is experiencing a renaissance and seeing an influx of graduates, bolstered by advances in AI and machine learning
Category: Science
Rare Viking treasures discovered in Denmark
A 22-year-old archeology student found a Viking bracelet using a metal detector
Australian science magazine slammed over AI-generated articles
A leading science magazine published AI-generated articles that experts say were incorrect or oversimplified
‘Ready to come out?’ Scientists reemerge after year ‘on Mars’
This mission is the first of three planned by NASA to test human performance in conditions that simulate the Red Planet
How hunting may have turned humans into long-distance runners
While speedy animals such as cheetahs or antelopes may outrun humans initially, over tens of kilometres humans can chase them down
French-Canadian gets ‘Oscars of Science’ prize for cancer treatment
French-Canadian scientist Michel Sadelain awarded “Oscars of Science” prize for his research into modifying immune cells to fight cancer
Old joke: Apes also like to tease, meaning trait could be ancient
The ability to engage in joking must have been present in the common ancestor of humans and modern primates at least 13 million years ago
The problem with peer review
To get published, researchers must have their work peer reviewed. But having something peer reviewed doesn’t necessarily mean it’s legitimate
New treatment shows promise against ALS
Promising treatment for ALS unveiled: molecular stabilizer shows potential in mice study, offering hope for future human trials
Microplastics’ effects on health the focus of new Canadian research
‘We finally understand [microplastics] is pretty well everywhere. So now the question is, what impact is it having?’ said one expert
