In 2024, seven leading scientists, including Sun Shao-Cong and Gérard Mourou, relocated to China. This trend highlights China’s growing appeal for top-tier researchers amid a rapidly evolving academic environment, fostering increased collaboration and innovation within the global scientific community. In a significant wave of talent migration, seven distinguished experts in various fields have made their … Read more
Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV drug developed by Gilead Sciences under the guidance of Dr. Wesley Sundquist, has been recognized as Science’s 2024 Breakthrough of the Year. Providing six months of protection, its clinical trial success marks a significant advance in HIV prevention, rendering it one of the most potent drugs available. In a groundbreaking achievement, … Read more
NASA’s Scientific Balloon Program has commenced its fall campaign with eight flights from New Mexico. The missions, running from mid-August to mid-October, focus on astrophysics and atmospheric research. With notable successes, including the DR-TES and EXCITE, the program highlights NASA’s commitment to innovation and training young scientists. NASA’s Scientific Balloon Program has launched its annual … Read more
OpenAI’s o3 AI model has achieved human-level results on the ARC-AGI benchmark, scoring 85%, thus indicating progressed towards AGI. It outperforms previous models and showcases significant improvements in generalisation abilities. However, further research and testing are needed to fully understand its capabilities and implications for AI’s future. A groundbreaking artificial intelligence model has reached equivalence … Read more
Bitcoin’s price has skyrocketed to $100,000, but its mining process raises serious environmental concerns. High energy consumption, estimated at 155-172 terawatt-hours a year, is a major contributor to CO2 emissions. Measures to curb mining could impact Bitcoin’s price volatility, though a shift to renewable energy might help sustain its value. As Bitcoin reaches the remarkable … Read more
NESP’s November 2024 update highlights the collaborative development of research plans for 2025, focusing on meaningful environmental impacts. Key discoveries include locating rare night parrots and observing a vast presence of Port Jackson sharks in marine parks. The program emphasizes the importance of Indigenous collaboration in climate dialogue and underscores the benefits of nature connection … Read more
Using AI, researchers have developed esmGFP, a new glowing protein that could take 500 million years to evolve naturally. This protein has applications in medicine and represents a leap in protein engineering, existing only as digital code and showcasing AI’s capability to push the boundaries of biological science. Scientists have harnessed the power of artificial … Read more
Steven Adler, a former OpenAI researcher, left his position due to fears surrounding the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, particularly artificial general intelligence (AGI). He echoed the concerns shared by numerous colleagues, suggesting that the race to develop AGI poses significant ethical risks. This trend reflects a broader industry concern about the implications of uncontrolled … Read more
Cleveland Clinic researchers have leveraged AI to identify potential genetic risk factors and repurpose existing FDA-approved drugs for treating Parkinson’s disease. Their systems biology approach integrates various datasets to unveil hidden patterns and connections, paving the way for expedited therapeutic solutions. Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic Genome Center have harnessed advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to … Read more
The article explores the potential implications of a second Trump presidency on science and research in the U.S., examining funding priorities, the role of scientific expertise in policy, and the changing dynamics in Congress. Concerns surrounding Trump’s past skepticism toward scientific consensus, particularly in areas like climate change, are discussed alongside his anticipated focus on … Read more