Arts
AI Can’t Solve this Famous Murder Mystery Puzzle
The 1934 puzzle book Cain’s Jawbone stumped all but a handful of humans. Then AI took the case
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Early-Warning System Could Reduce Injuries from In-Flight Turbulence
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Artificial Intelligence
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The AI GPT-4 has emergent abilities—but that’s not why it’s scary.
Automobiles
The EPA Wants Two Thirds of U.S. Car Sales to Be Electric by 2032
The Environmental Protection Agency has released draft regulations that set the stage for a huge transition to electric vehicles
Robotics
Bizarre Material Combines the Best Traits of Gel and Metal
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Mathematics
A Number System Invented by Inuit Schoolchildren Will Make Its Silicon Valley Debut
Math is called the “universal language,” but a unique dialect is being reborn
Artificial Intelligence
AI Is Getting Powerful. But Can Researchers Make It Principled?
Can researchers create AI algorithms that are ethical today—and will be safe in the future?
Defense
Drone-on-Drone Combat in Ukraine Marks a New Era of Aerial Warfare
Antidrone technology is combatting “flying IEDs” in the air over Ukraine—with implications beyond the war with Russia
Food
The Science of Melting Chocolate
Researchers used an artificial tongue to understand how chocolate changes from a solid to a smooth emulsion
Engineering
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