Why ChatGPT isn’t conscious – but future AI systems might be
In June 2022, Google engineer Blake Lemoine made headlines by claiming the company’s LaMDA chatbot…
How to prove you’ve discovered alien life – new research
In the past few decades, several phenomena have led to excited speculation in the scientific…
How we uncovered the shared personality profile of violent extremists
Violent extremism – be it political or religious – is a persistent global problem, which…
Powerful black holes might grow up in bustling galactic neighborhoods
As people, we are all shaped by the neighborhoods we grew up in, whether it…
Can animals give birth to twins?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
How does fever help fight infections? There’s more to it than even some scientists realize
When you’re sick with a fever, your doctor will likely tell you it’s a sign…
Experts explain why buildings couldn’t withstand the force of the 6.8 magnitude quake
As locals continue to mourn the loss of more than 2,100 people, a mammoth search…
Can ❤️s change minds? How social media influences public opinion and news circulation
Social media use has been shown to decrease mental health and well-being, and to increase…
Tracks on a South African beach offer oldest evidence yet of human footwear
When and where did our ancestors first fashion footwear? We cannot look to physical evidence…
The UK has joined the EU’s Horizon science funding scheme – but if we want the UK to lead, the hard work has just begun
The UK government’s announcement that it had rejoined the European Union’s Horizon Europe science funding…