Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of algorithm design, paving the way for automated discovery of more efficient computational methods. This shift promises to streamline complex problem-solving, enhance performance across various industries, and push the boundaries of scientif ...
The age-old question of how to best pack spheres into a given space has seen remarkable progress in recent years, particularly in higher dimensions. While intuitively simple in two or three dimensions – think of arranging coins on a flat surface or stacking oranges in a pyramid – the problem becomes ...
Acquiring and refining motor skills is a fundamental process that allows us to interact with and adapt to our environment. This journey from clumsy initial attempts to smooth, expert execution involves a complex interplay of neural mechanisms. Recent advancements in neuroscience, particularly in neu ...
The quest to imbue artificial intelligence (AI) systems with senses analogous to human smell and taste is rapidly advancing, opening up new frontiers in robotics. Integrating digital olfaction and gustation into AI platforms allows machines to perceive and interact with their environments in more nu ...
Urban subsidence, the gradual or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface in urban areas, is a significant and often overlooked phenomenon. It poses substantial threats to infrastructure, public safety, and the overall resilience of cities worldwide. Understanding how urban subsidence is measured, the ...
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing synthetic biology, particularly in the design of novel molecules for controlling gene expression. This technology allows scientists to create synthetic DNA sequences, known as cis-regulatory elements (CREs) or enhancers, that can precisely t ...
The quest to understand the origins of tin, a critical component of Bronze Age bronze, has long been a significant puzzle in archaeology. Recent advancements in isotopic and trace element analysis are shedding new light on this ancient enigma, redrawing the maps of Bronze Age trade networks and reve ...
Unlocking Ancient Secrets: X-Ray Tomography and AI Decipher Herculaneum Scrolls The ancient Herculaneum scrolls, tragically buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, are steadily yielding their secrets thanks to a powerful combination of X-ray tomography and artificial intelligence. Th ...
Computational social science is revolutionizing our understanding of the past by enabling the analysis of historical social networks through text mining. This interdisciplinary field combines computational methods with vast digital archives of historical texts, such as letters, diaries, administrati ...
Slow slip events (SSEs), also known as "silent earthquakes," are fascinating geological phenomena that are changing our understanding of fault behavior and earthquake mechanics. Unlike a typical earthquake which releases energy in a sudden, rapid burst causing ground shaking, SSEs involve fault slip ...