AlphaMissense, a new model from Google’s artificial intelligence team, analyzes the effects of DNA mutations and…
Author: Amit Katwala
The View From the Center of the World’s Myopia Epidemic
In Taiwan, so many people are nearsighted that the island nation has already glimpsed what could…
The Monstrous Crochet Creations of ChatGPT
When Alex Woolner asked ChatGPT to generate some crochet patterns for cute animals, she wasn't expecting…
AI Is Building Highly Effective Antibodies That Humans Can’t Even Imagine
Robots, computers, and algorithms are hunting for potential new therapies in ways humans can’t—by processing huge…
‘EA Sports FC’ Just Killed ‘FIFA 24’
EA Sports FC 2024 has secured deals with the Premier League, La Liga, and the UEFA…
The ‘Joan Is Awful’ Episode of ‘Black Mirror’ Asks You to Please Click Here
Netflix’s dystopian hit asks what happens when people become too content about … content.
‘Black Mirror’ Creator Charlie Brooker Wants to Break the Content Machine
After years of exploring society’s dark absurdities, the sixth season of Netflix’s wildly popular sci-fi show…
To Save Downtowns, Destroy Them
Remote work revealed that core areas of San Francisco and other cities are overreliant on offices.…
Diseases Didn’t Just Shape History, They Control the Future
A new book explores the far-reaching impact of germs and viruses on human society.
Your Speech May Reveal Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
Startup Accexible says the way you talk can indicate preclinical Alzheimer’s or other underlying health conditions.