The US just issued the world’s strongest action yet on regulating AI. Here’s what to expect
On Monday US President Joe Biden released a wide ranging and ambitious executive order on…
We need a single list of all life on Earth – and most taxonomists now agree on how to start
Species lists are one of the unseen pillars of science and society. Lists of species…
Replacing frontline workers with AI can be a bad idea — here’s why
AI chatbots are already widely used by businesses to greet customers and answer their questions…
Why humans aren’t as egocentric as you might think – new research
If you’ve read much about psychology or evolution, it’s easy to get the idea that…
We discovered three new species of marsupial. Unfortunately, they’re already extinct
Australia is famous for its diverse and unique marsupials, and infamous for its world-leading rate…
Asteroids in the solar system could contain undiscovered, superheavy elements
For centuries, the quest for new elements was a driving force in many scientific disciplines.…
AIs could soon run businesses – it’s an opportunity to ensure these ‘artificial persons’ follow the law
Only “persons” can engage with the legal system – for example, by signing contracts or…
Contemporary artists respond to 1920s photos of mediums manifesting spirits
In July 1923, the British author Arthur Conan Doyle arrived in Winnipeg to give a…
Discover 6 fascinating animals that live at the bottom of the St. Lawrence River
In the vast St. Lawrence River, an impressive variety of animals live on the seabed.…
Most data lives in the cloud. What if it lived under the sea?
Where is the text you’re reading, right now? In one sense, it lives “on the…