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Explore  with us some of the latest developments in science, including physics, biology, mathematics, chemistry, information, and astronomy.  Imagine what the future holds with today’s discoveries in these and other scientific pursuits.  Along the way we will encounter fascinating people and their ideas that push the boundaries of science and shape the future direction of knowledge.

We feature some of the latest developments in a range of scientific branches, highlighting the human ingenuity and circumstances that lead to discovery and new technologies.   We explain the ideas, the problems that led to the solutions, and the function of the discoveries, in words designed for the general audience so no background in science is required to appreciate the work of the scientists.  The ideas for our stories are drawn from other freely-available publications as well as paid subscriptions, and we welcome contributions and story ideas from volunteer contributors.  Join our science writers Mariana Meneses and Saulo Silvestre as we explore the exciting new developments in science and the showcase the good people who dedicate their life’s work to the advancement of knowledge and the human mission.

In Focus

New Technologies Bring Us Closer to Communicating With Animals. Will the Experience be Humbling?

If we could learn to speak dog, elephant, or any of the vast array of sounds that animals communicate with, how would our perception of life change? Machine learning could soon help answer the question, as algorithms enable scientists to detect patterns and meaning in animal sounds. The studies of bioacoustics and ecoacoustics, and technologies like passive acoustic localization, have already led to important discoveries. As science comes closer to cracking the code of animal language, will legal and ethical systems respond to preserve nature, recognize animal intelligence, and prevent human manipulation?

Do We Live Inside a Black Hole? New Evidence Could Redefine Distance and Time

What difference would it make if we knew that we’re living inside a black hole? New evidence of galactic rotation patterns suggests that we do, and that we should reconsider how we measure distance and time. Is time linear, on a one-way trip from past to future, or is time actually circular? Evidence that galaxies rotate on a universal axis revives black hole cosmology and shockwave cosmology theories first proposed decades ago.

Cleaning the Mirror: Increasing Concerns Over Data Quality, Distortion, and Decision-Making

As AI systems become more powerful, the spotlight often focuses on models—yet the real bottleneck may lie in the data they consume. From flawed training sets to recursive feedback loops of AI-generated content, recent studies reveal that data quality is not just a technical detail—it’s a foundational concern for the future of trustworthy machine intelligence, especially in crucial functions like healthcare.

Latest Science News

  • The Quest to Give Robots the Power of Human Sight

    The complexities of human vision are evident in our ability to generalize between difference and sameness. Challenges remain in replicating the power of vision in machines, with both risks and benefits.

  • Mind Reading Technology Connects Brains to Machines

    Major advances in brain-computer interface technologies may soon give us the power to control complex machinery with our minds. What opportunities and frontiers will open, for medical and other applications, and what ethical issues lie ahead?

  • The Surprising Connection Between Human Bodies and Supernova Explosions

    The technology of astronomy explains the connection between the iron in our blood and the life cycle of stars. Every atom in our bodies was born in a star, and the iron flowing in our veins is the same iron that once caused a star’s supernova explosion.

  • Mysterious Skulls Raise Questions of Human Origins

    Analyses of skulls of previously unknown human species discovered in Israel and China add more pieces to the puzzle of our evolution. DNA technology and scientific advances point to older and more extensive human presence on Earth.

  • A Job for the Machines: Using Artificial Intelligence to Advance Nuclear Fusion

    Nuclear fusion powers stars and holds the potential to deliver practically unlimited amounts of clean energy to humanity. Artificial intelligence is providing the means to control and direct fusion reactions as we make significant advances in developing the technology.

  • James Webb Space Telescope: Hubble’s Successor May Rewrite the Physics Books

    In orbit 1.5 million km from Earth, the James Webb Space Telescope delivered its first images in July with stunning detail. Using infrared detection technology, Webb looks back in time over 13 billion years and promises to unlock mysteries hidden in the earliest light of the universe.

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