The debate over AI's capabilities continues, with Altman emphasizing significant advancements in generative AI and its potential for scientific discovery. [ more ]
Revised roadmap projects quantum advantage by 2029 | Computer Weekly
Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, with viability projected by 2029 through Quantinuum's Apollo machine, promising breakthroughs in various scientific fields. [ more ]
ORNL works with Quantum Brilliance to merge HPC and quantum
The collaboration between ORNL and Quantum Brilliance seeks to innovate quantum computing integration with high-performance systems for enhanced scientific research and applications. [ more ]
Revised roadmap projects quantum advantage by 2029 | Computer Weekly
Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, with viability projected by 2029 through Quantinuum's Apollo machine, promising breakthroughs in various scientific fields. [ more ]
ORNL works with Quantum Brilliance to merge HPC and quantum
The collaboration between ORNL and Quantum Brilliance seeks to innovate quantum computing integration with high-performance systems for enhanced scientific research and applications. [ more ]
Research Day 2024 Celebrates Scientific Discovery and Advances - News Center
Feinberg's 18th annual Research Day showcased scientific achievements and fostered discussions on innovative research and advancements in medical science. [ more ]
Scientists Intrigued by Detection of 650-Foot Mega-Tsunami
A unprecedented mega-tsunami in Greenland caused global seismic vibrations lasting nine days, reflecting climate change's significant impact on ocean dynamics. [ more ]
Under a Frozen Army Base, He Found Incredible Fossils
Camp Century's ice samples reveal new insights into Greenland's ice sheet stability, suggesting it has melted away more recently than previously thought. [ more ]
Scientists Intrigued by Detection of 650-Foot Mega-Tsunami
A unprecedented mega-tsunami in Greenland caused global seismic vibrations lasting nine days, reflecting climate change's significant impact on ocean dynamics. [ more ]
Under a Frozen Army Base, He Found Incredible Fossils
Camp Century's ice samples reveal new insights into Greenland's ice sheet stability, suggesting it has melted away more recently than previously thought. [ more ]
Newly discovered space object is either lightest black hole or heaviest neutron star
A mysterious unknown object has been discovered in our galaxy, potentially a breakthrough in the study of black holes.
The object is heavier than neutron stars but lighter than the smallest black holes, possibly representing a never-before-discovered radio pulsar - black hole binary. [ more ]
Scientists Intrigued by Signal From Space Repeating Every Hour
Scientists are puzzled by a slow-spinning neutron star emitting repeating radio signals, challenging current understanding of these stellar remnants. [ more ]
Newly discovered space object is either lightest black hole or heaviest neutron star
A mysterious unknown object has been discovered in our galaxy, potentially a breakthrough in the study of black holes.
The object is heavier than neutron stars but lighter than the smallest black holes, possibly representing a never-before-discovered radio pulsar - black hole binary. [ more ]
Scientists Intrigued by Signal From Space Repeating Every Hour
Scientists are puzzled by a slow-spinning neutron star emitting repeating radio signals, challenging current understanding of these stellar remnants. [ more ]
Something Is Wrong with Dark Energy, Physicists Say
New research suggests dark energy has weakened over time, challenging previous assumptions of its constancy and prompting new insights into cosmic evolution. [ more ]
Something Is Wrong with Dark Energy, Physicists Say
New research suggests dark energy has weakened over time, challenging previous assumptions of its constancy and prompting new insights into cosmic evolution. [ more ]
Ship Brings Rocky Clues to Life's Origins Up From Ocean's Lost City'
Specialists have discovered a massive and rare sample of rocky material from deep in the Mid-Atlantic seabed crucial for studying the origin of life on Earth. [ more ]
AI in some senses is too hyped, says DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis
AI's transformative potential is real but also faces a hype cycle. Investor interest in generative AI startups is reminiscent of past hyped sectors like cryptocurrency.
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis acknowledges the risks of AI hype and misrepresentation but remains optimistic about AI's long-term impact on scientific discovery. [ more ]
AI in some senses is too hyped, says DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis
AI's transformative potential is real but also faces a hype cycle. Investor interest in generative AI startups is reminiscent of past hyped sectors like cryptocurrency.
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis acknowledges the risks of AI hype and misrepresentation but remains optimistic about AI's long-term impact on scientific discovery. [ more ]
Inside DARPA's search for an "autonomous scientist" to support its researchers
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking AI research concepts from industry for the development of an "autonomous scientist".
The goal is to create a tool that can automate the process of scientific discovery and help human researchers develop new working theories.
DARPA's autonomous scientist should be able to generate unique scientific hypotheses, consider scalability and cost-reduction opportunities, and provide skeptical reasoning. [ more ]