Evolving intelligent life took billions of years − but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted
Humans evolved late in Earth history. While this timing inspired the conclusion that humanlike life is a cosmic improbability ...
Why human-like life in space may be more common than we think
Initially developed by theoretical physicist Brandon Carter in 1983, the “hard steps” model argues that our evolutionary ...
Does planetary evolution favor human-like life? Study ups odds we're not alone
Humanity may not be extraordinary but rather the natural evolutionary outcome for our planet and likely others, according to ...
First transgenic primate model created for hepatitis B research
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have developed the first transgenic nonhuman primate model—genetically ...
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Evidence of cannibalism 18,000 years ago
An international research team has gained new insights into the burial rituals of Late Ice Age societies in Central Europe. Signs of human remains from the Maszycka Cave in southern Poland being ...
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Oculus founder wants to help troops ‘surpass the limits of human form'
Anduril, founded by Oculus Rift creator Palmer Luckey, is taking over the Army's $22 billion program to create an ...
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Anthropic CEO Says AI Could Surpass Human Intelligence by 2027
Anthropic Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei said that his AI startup is racing to secure the computing power needed to meet demand for its generative AI chatbot Claude. “The surge in demand ...
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Unlocking the Blueprint of Human Life With a Revolutionary DNA Map
Scientists at deCODE genetics have unveiled a groundbreaking map of human DNA mixing during reproduction, offering insights into genetic diversity, health, and fertility. Credit: SciTechDaily.com ...
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Why AI will never be able to acquire human-level intelligence
Your news feature ‘How close is AI to human-level intelligence?’ (Nature 636, 22–25; 2024) describes three abilities that artificial-intelligence tools called large language models (LLMs ...
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Human hands are astonishing tools. Here's why robots are struggling to match them
The hand has 25 degrees of freedom, they claim. But while some innovators have sought to recreate human hands and arms in machine form, others have opted for very different approaches to dexterity.
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Watch: World’s first human-like walking humanoid robot takes a stroll in China
The SE01 humanoid robot, which previously made headlines for achieving one of the most human-like gaits, has again captured global attention. Chinese robotics firm EngineAI has posted a new video ...
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In California, Human Beings Come Last
Gavin Newsom’s administration plotted an elaborate rescue mission—for a supposed endangered form of trout. “One of our biggest concerns,” a state Department of Fish and Wildlife manager ...