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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.

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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

  • New Ways of Measuring Time Increase Precision and Technological Potential

    For nearly 50 years, a second of time has been defined as 9,192,631,770 cycles of light energy emitted by a caesium atom. While new methods of gauging light frequencies in cascades of caesium atoms promise greater accuracy from atomic clocks, more accurate still would be optical clocks now under consideration with potentially profound consequences for technologies that rely on precision measurement.

  • Are AI Agents the Next Step Towards Artificial General Intelligence?

    AI agents are emerging as the next step in artificial intelligence, with the ability to complete complex tasks autonomously. AI agents can interact with external applications, plan, and make decisions with minimal human intervention. As companies race to develop more advanced systems, risks and challenges remain, including accuracy, adaptability, privacy, data security, manipulation, and ethical concerns. From healthcare to education and business, how will these agents shape our future—and are we ready for them?

  • Paraparticles: Now Proven in Theory, Discovery Could Reveal New Thermodynamic Processes

    A new mathematical proof has introduced the theoretical possibility that a third type of fundamental particle could be added to the two we already know. Move over fermions and bosons, there may be another particle lurking behind the scenes with its own thermodynamic potential. How would the paraparticle’s processes interact with the only type of thermodynamics that we know, the one that says time’s arrow only goes in one direction?

  • Inspired by Nature: News on Biomimicry and the Curiosities of Evolution’s Ingenious Designs

    Nature’s ingenious designs are inspiring a revolution in technology and sustainability. From the colour-shifting abilities of chameleons influencing the development of new materials to owl-inspired wind turbines, biomimicry is driving innovation across industries. As startup companies aim for breakthroughs in robotics, materials science, and more by leveraging nature’s technology, paleo-robotics is providing new insights into evolution by recreating extinct creatures with robotic models to inform future innovations.

  • The Gold For The Gold-Standard: the State of Science Funding Worldwide

    “Gold standard” research demands more than just brilliant minds – it requires sustained investment. We delve into the critical issue of ensuring globally equitable and sustainable funding for scientific research, development, and education. We explore disparities between nations, and the shifting landscape of R&D funding, highlighting the private sector’s growing influence and its potential long-term implications for research priorities. The unanswered question is, how can funding best support scientific progress for the benefit of all humanity?

  • Scientists Call for Halt to Creation of Mirror Bacteria, Warning of Global Risk to Life

    Technology has sped progress toward creating exact copies of cells, called “mirror” life. Although mirror cells might help, for example, in the binding of medicines to target cells, many scientists have joined in a public warning about mirror life’s extreme risks to humans and all other living organisms. They call for research to halt immediately, and offer for further investigation some potential countermeasures to stop a chain reaction through entire ecological systems.

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