An innovative journal is compensating peer reviewers with a specially developed cryptocurrency, equivalent to US $150 per review. This journal is part of ResearchHub, a platform designed to enhance the openness and efficiency of scientific research. Reviewers are rewarded with a token called ResearchCoin for their engagement with the content. ResearchHub, launched in 2020, is…
In a significant advancement for quantum computing, researchers at Google have achieved a critical breakthrough by demonstrating the first ‘below threshold’ quantum calculations. Published in Nature on December 9, this experiment represents a pivotal moment in the quest to develop quantum computers capable of practical, accurate computations. Michael Newman, a research scientist at Google’s Mountain…
Original article published by Nature.com Key Highlights of the AGI Debate The artificial intelligence landscape is evolving rapidly, with recent developments in large language models (LLMs) sparking intense discussions about the potential arrival of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) – an AI system capable of human-like reasoning and generalization. Major Players and Developments Current Limitations of LLMs…
Time permeates the essential mechanisms of our contemporary existence: from wristwatches tracking our daily rhythms to positioning systems embedded in communication devices. Critical infrastructure—communication networks, electrical distribution systems, and global financial transactions—fundamentally depend on precision timing. Incremental units represent the lifeblood of chronometric measurement. Remarkably, discourse surrounding the definitive characterization of a second persists. Nevertheless,…
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), a massive lunar rocket central to the Artemis program, faces growing scrutiny as rival rockets like SpaceX’s Starship gain momentum. With changing political landscapes and private companies pushing innovation, the future of SLS is becoming uncertain. A Decade in the Making SLS, developed over more than a decade, stands as…
Imagine this: AI not only mimicking our personalities but also acting on our behalf. It’s a future that’s closer than we think, and it brings a host of ethical questions we need to address now. Generative AI models have made significant strides in conversing with us and creating content, but they’re still limited in performing…
As the world watches, 175 countries are gathering in Busan, South Korea, for a pivotal meeting. Their mission? To negotiate a groundbreaking United Nations treaty aimed at drastically reducing plastic pollution. The stakes are high, and the outcome is uncertain. Will the treaty be strong and effective, or will it fall short of expectations? While…
In a welcome reversal of trend, trust in scientists among the American public has edged upward for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. Conducted just two weeks prior to the US presidential election, the poll reveals a modest yet significant shift in public…
As tech giants Amazon, Microsoft, and Google make headlines with nuclear-energy deals, another low-carbon energy source is gaining momentum: next-generation geothermal. Companies like Meta and Google are investing heavily in this technology, which is poised for widespread commercial success, according to Lauren Boyd, Head of the Geothermal Technologies Office at the US Department of Energy…
Odyssey, a generative AI startup co-founded by self-driving technology veterans Oliver Cameron and Jeff Hawke, is setting out to empower creators with the tools to construct detailed cinematic worlds. The company’s innovative solution? Harnessing real-world data by strapping cutting-edge camera rigs to human explorers, who then journey across diverse landscapes, capturing immersive scenes in meticulous…