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'Proof by intimidation': AI is confidently solving 'impossible' math problems. But can it convince the world's top mathematicians?
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (1320+ words) AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we can't verify them. How will we know if they're right? At a secret meeting in 2025, some of the world's…...
How well can AI and humans work together? Scientists are turning to Dungeons & Dragons to find out
2+ week, 1+ day ago (554+ words) D&D is being used as a benchmark to see how well models can make long-term plans, adhere to rules and strategize with a team. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. Get full access…...
Giving AI the ability to monitor its own thought process could help it think like humans
3+ week, 1+ day ago (642+ words) Today's best AI systems don't have a good grasp on their own thought process, but a new model might allow them to tap into metacognition Have you ever had the experience of rereading a sentence multiple times only to realize…...
Next-generation AI 'swarms' will invade social media by mimicking human behavior and harassing real users, researchers warn
3+ week, 2+ day ago (633+ words) Artificial intelligence experts have warned that AI "swarms" are poised to infiltrate social media by deploying agents that mimic human behavior and exploit our tendency to follow the herd. Swarms of artificial intelligence (AI) agents could soon invade social media…...
AI may accelerate scientific progress — but here's why it can't replace human scientists
3+ week, 3+ day ago (573+ words) The achievements of AI-augmented science are mixed, but that doesn't mean the technology can't play a role in future endeavors. Consistent with the general trend of incorporating artificial intelligence into nearly every field, researchers and politicians are increasingly using AI…...
Science news this week: The world's oldest rock art, giant freshwater reservoir found off the East Coast, and the biggest solar radiation storm in decades
3+ week, 6+ day ago (963+ words) Jan. 24, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. This week's science news was filled with discoveries once thought lost to time " notably, the…...
Metal compounds identified as potential new antibiotics, thanks to robots doing 'click chemistry"
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (756+ words) Using robots and click chemistry, scientists built potential active ingredients for future antibiotics that contain metal. An iridium metal complex has been identified as a promising, if unconventional, new antibiotic drug, a new study finds. The compound is one of…...
Neuroscience word search — Find all the parts of the brain
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (175+ words) Nicoletta Lanese is the health channel editor at Live Science and was previously a news editor and staff writer at the site. She holds a graduate certificate in science communication from UC Santa Cruz and degrees in neuroscience and dance…...
Guess the number quiz: Can you work out these scientific numbers and constants and top the leaderboard?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (170+ words) Do you know your mathematical equations from your scientific constants? If you know your numbers then try our daily quiz. Whether you're cooking up chemistry, getting physical with physics or bending your mind over mathematics, one thing that remains constant…...
AI is solving 'impossible' math problems. Can it best the world's top mathematicians?
2+ mon, 21+ hour ago (1746+ words) AI is making gains in solving pure math problems. Can it crack the hardest problems in mathematics? In October 2024, news broke that Facebook parent company Meta had cracked an "impossible" problem that had stymied mathematicians for a century. In this…...