MEPs approve world’s first comprehensive AI law
The European Parliament has approved the world's first comprehensive framework for constraining the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). Read more
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Antimatter: Scientists freeze positronium atoms with lasers
It's extremely rare and usually exists for just 142 billionths of a second. Read more
How AI is helping the search for extraterrestrial life
There are between 10 and 50 billion potentially habitable worlds in our galaxy, says Bill Diamond. It makes his job rather difficult. Read more
Pioneering European ERS-2 satellite burns up over Pacific
A European satellite that pioneered many of the technologies used to monitor the planet and its climate has fallen to Earth. Read more
Brightest and hungriest black hole ever detected
The most luminous object ever detected has been spied in the distant Universe. Read more
Millions of donkeys killed each year to make medicine
To sell water and make his living, Steve relied completely on his donkeys. They pulled him in his cart loaded with its 20 jerry cans to all his customers. When Steve's donkeys were stolen for their skins, he could no longer work. Read more
More women are thriving in science – does that mean attitudes have changed?
As a woman at the top of my field, I am thrilled to see others rewarded. Their achievements are vital to inspiring more girls to dream big and overcome barriers Read more
US FCC makes AI-generated robocalls illegal
The federal agency that regulates communication in the US has made robocalls that use AI-generated voices illegal. Read more
World’s first IVF rhino pregnancy ‘could save species’
A fertility breakthrough has offered hope for saving the northern white rhino from extinction - there are only two of the animals left on the planet. Read more
A year later, did our ChatGPT advice get it right?
Exactly a year ago, we shared the advice of 11 academics on the then-new ChatGPT. We followed up to see what has changed and what to expect in 2024. Read more
