We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
A small study suggests emotional fit, not perfect accuracy, may make chatbot versions of dead loved ones feel real.
The lab-made cells open a window into what’s possible for synthetic life, researchers say.
In sci-fi, AI can navigate the unknowns and — ideally — keep human travelers safe. But it’s not intelligent enough to do that yet.
The gold standard of scientific review, peer review by researchers’ colleagues, is in crisis. AI might offer a solution but has problems of its own.
New AI models are accelerating the game of cat-and-mouse as cybersecurity experts try to keep ahead of would-be hackers. An AI expert explains the risks.
Emerging research suggests overusing digital devices can be harmful, especially to mental health. But does being overly online truly rot our brains?
AI helped researchers develop an experimental blood test that might let doctors diagnose overlapping dementias.
The result is correct but challenges core norms of mathematics: checking proofs, crediting ideas and keeping research open to everyone.
Swapping materials in its Majorana 2 chip boosted the effectiveness of quantum bits that rely on the math of topology to reduce errors, Microsoft says.
