Science & Technology
Can AI think – and should it? What it means to think, from Plato to ChatGPT
Gain-of-function research is more than just tweaking risky viruses – it’s a routine and essential tool in all biology research
Research replication can determine how well science is working – but how do scientists replicate studies?
University students feel ‘anxious, confused and distrustful’ about AI in the classroom and among their peers
Scientific norms shape the behavior of researchers working for the greater good
Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters
Humans and animals can both think logically − but testing what kind of logic they’re using is tricky
Uranium enrichment: A chemist explains how the surprisingly common element is processed to power reactors and weapons