AI perceived more negatively than climate science or science in general

University of Pennsylvania study reveals public concerns about AI’s unintended consequences, despite less political polarisation.
Mushrooms could be the key to developing better materials

Binghamton University researchers explore fungi’s microscopic filaments, aiming to revolutionise material strength with AI-driven models.
Have a damaged painting? Restore it in just hours with an AI-generated “mask”

MIT researchers develop a removable polymer film technique that speeds up art restoration by 66 times.
Tens of millions of nanoneedles could replace painful cancer biopsies

King’s College London develops painless nanoneedle patch, offering real-time molecular insights for disease monitoring.
What the human brain can do that AI can’t

University of Amsterdam researchers reveal unique brain activations, showing AI’s limitations in understanding action opportunities.
AI identifies key gene sets that cause complex diseases

Northwestern University researchers develop AI tool to uncover gene networks, paving the way for personalised treatments.
Methanol poisoning could be easily detected with a ‘breathalyzer’ sensor

University of Adelaide researchers develop innovative sensor using graphene, detecting methanol at 50 parts per billion.
First-of-its-kind technology helps man with ALS ‘speak’ in real time

University of California, Davis researchers develop brain-computer interface allowing ALS patient to communicate with expressive intonation.
How the brain solves complicated problems

MIT researchers uncover how humans use hierarchical and counterfactual reasoning strategies to navigate complex mental tasks.
Improving cataract surgery in Global South with AI video analysis

University of Bonn leads research to improve cataract surgery training, using AI to analyse surgical video phases.