Jacob Tsimerman, a recent recipient of the Fields Medal, believes that higher mathematics can help curb the dangers of runaway artificial intelligence.Jacob Tsimerman, a recent recipient of the Fields Medal, believes that higher mathematics can help curb the dangers of runaway artificial intelligence. Read More
Top Mathematician Announces New Institute for A.I. Safety Read More »
Traditional gene editing rewrites DNA. But a new approach, called epigenome editing, aims to treat the molecular scars we collect throughout our lives.Traditional gene editing rewrites DNA. But a new approach, called epigenome editing, aims to treat the molecular scars we collect throughout our lives. Read More
A Newer Kind of Gene Editing Promises to Edit ‘Nurture’ Over ‘Nature’ Read More »
A Mesopotamian culture’s decorated ceramics show some early roots of math, researchers argued.A Mesopotamian culture’s decorated ceramics show some early roots of math, researchers argued. Read More
How Ancient Farmers Used Floral Designs to Track Goods Read More »
Joan Birman thought her major discoveries were behind her. Then came an email from a young neighbor — a girl who knew little but wanted to learn.Joan Birman thought her major discoveries were behind her. Then came an email from a young neighbor — a girl who knew little but wanted to learn. Read More
The 92-Year-Old Mathematician and the Teenage Apprentice Read More »
As Dr. Anthony Fauci has faced public scrutiny from congressional Republicans, the D.O.J. has pursued a quieter and more expansive effort against a wider circle of researchers.As Dr. Anthony Fauci has faced public scrutiny from congressional Republicans, the D.O.J. has pursued a quieter and more expansive effort against a wider circle of researchers. Read More
Inside the D.O.J.’s Investigation of Fauci and Other Virus Scientists Read More »
Researchers want to explore the idea that microscopic particles shed by alien civilizations have accumulated on the lunar surface, making it an archive of extraterrestrial technology.Researchers want to explore the idea that microscopic particles shed by alien civilizations have accumulated on the lunar surface, making it an archive of extraterrestrial technology. Read More
Is There Alien Debris on the Moon? Some Scientists Plan to Find Out. Read More »
Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab. Read More
Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats Read More »
Meet the earliest known insects. Shaking hands with them will take a while.Meet the earliest known insects. Shaking hands with them will take a while. Read More
The World’s First Bugs Had Way More Legs Read More »
For the marine archaeologist Sean Kingsley, the most honest history can be found on the seafloor.For the marine archaeologist Sean Kingsley, the most honest history can be found on the seafloor. Read More
Plumbing the Shipwrecks of an Infamous Pirate Cove Read More »
The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans. Clinical trials begin this month.The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans. Clinical trials begin this month. Read More
Psilocybin May Prevent Nerve Damage Caused by Chemotherapy, Study Finds Read More »