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  1. TOOL · Pandaily English(EN) ·

    Beihang-MIT Wearable Robot Helps Children with Muscular Dystrophy Stand Independently

    Researchers from Beihang University and MIT have developed a lightweight wearable robot designed to assist children with muscular dystrophy. This innovative device, weighing less than a kilogram, has enabled six young patients to stand independently for the first time. The breakthrough was recognized with a prominent feature on the front page of the scientific journal Nature. AI

    Beihang-MIT Wearable Robot Helps Children with Muscular Dystrophy Stand Independently

    IMPACT Assistive robotics development offers new hope for individuals with mobility impairments.

  2. RESEARCH · Google AI / Research English(EN) · · [3 sources]

    Empirical Research Assistance (ERA): From Nature publication to catalyzing Computational Discovery

    Google Research has developed Empirical Research Assistance (ERA), an AI tool designed to help scientists write and optimize code for computational experiments. Published in Nature, ERA utilizes Gemini to search scientific literature, generate code, and evaluate solutions, demonstrating expert-level performance across various scientific disciplines. This technology is being integrated into a new experimental tool called Computational Discovery, which is rolling out through Gemini for Science, aiming to accelerate scientific discovery by improving the efficiency of testing and refining computational models. AI

    Empirical Research Assistance (ERA): From Nature publication to catalyzing Computational Discovery

    IMPACT Accelerates scientific discovery by automating and optimizing complex coding tasks for researchers.

  3. TOOL · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    Who could have foreseen such a thing? AI generates covertly racist decisions about people based on their dialect | Nature https://www. nature.com/articles/s4158

    A new study published in Nature reveals that AI models can exhibit covert racism by making biased decisions based on a person's dialect. Researchers found that these systems, when trained on certain datasets, can associate specific dialects with negative attributes, leading to discriminatory outcomes. This highlights a significant challenge in developing fair and equitable AI systems, particularly concerning linguistic diversity. AI

    Who could have foreseen such a thing? AI generates covertly racist decisions about people based on their dialect | Nature https://www. nature.com/articles/s4158

    IMPACT Reveals how AI can perpetuate subtle discrimination through dialect, underscoring the need for more robust bias detection and mitigation in AI development.

  4. TOOL · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    # AI Realistic AI-generated climate disaster images decrease support for climate action when artificial origin is suspected Policymakers and environmental advoc

    A new study published in Nature reveals that highly realistic AI-generated images of climate disasters can decrease public support for climate action if their artificial origin is suspected. While policymakers and environmental groups are using these images to advocate for climate interventions, the research indicates that awareness of AI generation may undermine their effectiveness. This suggests a need for careful consideration of how AI-generated visuals are employed in environmental advocacy. AI

    # AI Realistic AI-generated climate disaster images decrease support for climate action when artificial origin is suspected Policymakers and environmental advoc

    IMPACT AI-generated imagery may inadvertently reduce public support for critical climate action if its artificial origin is detected.

  5. TOOL · Mastodon — sigmoid.social English(EN) ·

    @ emollick Seems GPT-5.2 reaches expert level in peer review: 45 scientists took 469 hours evaluating human & AI reviews on 82 papers. "Surprisingly, current AI

    A recent evaluation suggests that GPT-5.2 is performing at an expert level in scientific peer review. In a study involving 45 scientists and 469 hours, AI reviews were found to be competitive with top human reviewers on 82 papers. However, the AI still has weaknesses, indicating that a hybrid approach of AI and human collaboration is optimal for peer review. AI

    IMPACT AI models are becoming competitive with human experts in complex tasks like scientific peer review, suggesting potential for increased efficiency and quality in research.

  6. COMMENTARY · Forbes — Innovation English(EN) ·

    People Are Really Angry At AI Content Even If It Turns Out That AI Didn’t Produce It And The Content Was Actually Human Made

    People are increasingly angry about AI-generated content, often assuming they can identify it even when they cannot. Research indicates that individuals are poor at distinguishing AI-created content from human-made content and tend to disparage items they believe are AI-generated. This negative bias is influenced by pre-existing attitudes towards AI, leading to a flawed perception of content regardless of its actual origin. AI

    People Are Really Angry At AI Content Even If It Turns Out That AI Didn’t Produce It And The Content Was Actually Human Made

    IMPACT Highlights how public perception and bias can lead to misjudgment of AI-generated content, potentially impacting its acceptance and use.

  7. RESEARCH · Ars Technica — AI English(EN) · · [4 sources]

    Two AI-based science assistants succeed with drug-retargeting tasks

    Two AI-powered science assistants, Google's Co-Scientist and FutureHouse's Robin, have demonstrated success in drug repurposing tasks. These agentic systems scan vast amounts of biomedical literature to identify novel connections between research fields, aiming to suggest existing drugs for new diseases. The tools are designed to augment, not replace, human scientists by efficiently processing information that would be overwhelming for individuals. AI

    Two AI-based science assistants succeed with drug-retargeting tasks

    IMPACT These AI assistants can accelerate drug discovery by efficiently processing scientific literature, potentially leading to faster identification of new treatments.

  8. RESEARCH · 量子位 (QbitAI) 中文(ZH) · · [5 sources]

    AI achieves China's first comprehensive survey of solar power generation, research from Peking University and Alibaba DAMO Academy published in Nature

    Researchers from Peking University and Alibaba's Damo Academy have developed an AI system capable of mapping China's vast solar and wind energy infrastructure with unprecedented accuracy. This AI-generated inventory, published in Nature, identifies hundreds of thousands of facilities and provides a crucial tool for optimizing the national power grid. The study highlights how coordinating these renewable sources across larger geographical areas can significantly reduce energy waste and meet the escalating demand from AI data centers. AI

    IMPACT Enables better grid management and renewable energy utilization, crucial for meeting AI's growing power demands.

  9. COMMENTARY · SCMP — Tech English(EN) ·

    Will string of science scandals ruin century-old journal Nature’s reputation in China?

    A series of scientific misconduct allegations are surfacing in China, targeting papers published in the prestigious journal Nature and its subsidiaries. These accusations, amplified on Chinese social media, involve prominent professors and scientists, challenging the journal's long-held reputation as a pinnacle of academic achievement in the country. The scrutiny extends to the credibility of elite scientific publications themselves. AI

    Will string of science scandals ruin century-old journal Nature’s reputation in China?
  10. RESEARCH · arXiv cs.AI English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    On the limits and opportunities of AI reviewers: Reviewing the reviews of Nature-family papers with 45 expert scientists

    A new study evaluated AI reviewers against human experts in assessing scientific papers, finding that AI models like GPT-5.2, Gemini 3.0 Pro, and Claude Opus 4.5 can outperform top human reviewers on certain metrics. While AI reviewers identified unique issues and were rated highly for correctness and evidence, they also exhibited weaknesses such as limited subfield knowledge and excessive overlap in their critiques. The research concludes that current AI reviewers are best utilized as complements to human expertise rather than replacements. AI

    On the limits and opportunities of AI reviewers: Reviewing the reviews of Nature-family papers with 45 expert scientists

    IMPACT AI reviewers show potential to augment human expertise in scientific publishing, identifying unique issues but requiring oversight for consistency and depth.

  11. TOOL · Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk English(EN) ·

    Seems GPT-5.2 reaches expert level in peer review: 45 scientists took 469 hours evaluating human & AI reviews on 82 papers.

    A recent evaluation found that GPT-4.2, a version of OpenAI's language model, performs comparably to human experts in scientific peer review. In a study involving 45 scientists who spent 469 hours assessing 82 papers, the AI's reviews were found to be competitive with those from top-rated reviewers in a major scientific journal. However, the AI still exhibits weaknesses, suggesting a hybrid approach of AI and human collaboration is optimal for peer review. AI

    IMPACT AI models are becoming competitive with human experts in complex tasks like scientific peer review, suggesting potential for increased efficiency and broader adoption.

  12. MEME · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    🎉 Welcome to the magical land of # buzzwords where "Nature" publications have been replaced by a potpourri of # AI gibberish! 🧙‍♂️ Dive deep into the abyss of #

    The author criticizes the trend of adding "AI" to scientific fields, likening it to buzzword-driven nonsense that replaces genuine academic rigor. They specifically call out terms like "Earth AI" and "Quantum AI" as examples of this pseudo-academic trend, suggesting that simply appending "AI" does not inherently make a field groundbreaking. AI

    🎉 Welcome to the magical land of # buzzwords where "Nature" publications have been replaced by a potpourri of # AI gibberish! 🧙‍♂️ Dive deep into the abyss of #
  13. RESEARCH · Mastodon — sigmoid.social English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    Thinking of scientific inquiry as steady extension of a continuum of human understanding of our "world," surely this objective cannot be proxied. Experience wit

    Preprint servers are enhancing their moderation practices to better manage the influx of scientific research. This shift is driven by the need to ensure the quality and integrity of published work, particularly in fields like AI where rapid advancements can lead to a surge in submissions. The increased moderation aims to provide a more reliable foundation for scientific understanding and further research. AI

    Thinking of scientific inquiry as steady extension of a continuum of human understanding of our "world," surely this objective cannot be proxied. Experience wit

    IMPACT Increased moderation on preprint servers may improve the reliability of AI research findings.

  14. TOOL · Forbes — Innovation English(EN) ·

    Meet The Star-Nosed Mole — The Fastest Hunter On The Planet

    The star-nosed mole possesses an extraordinary sensory organ, its star-shaped nose, which enables it to hunt with unparalleled speed. This specialized nose, covered in over 25,000 mechanoreceptors, allows the mole to identify and consume prey in as little as 120 milliseconds. This remarkable speed approaches the physical limits of nervous system processing, demonstrating an evolutionary adaptation to maximize foraging efficiency. AI

    Meet The Star-Nosed Mole — The Fastest Hunter On The Planet
  15. RESEARCH · Mastodon — mastodon.social English(EN) · · [13 sources]

    📰 AI Co-Clinician Outperforms GPT-4 in Medical Tests (2026 Study), Still Lags Behind Doctors Google DeepMind's AI co-clinician outperforms GPT-5.4 in blind phys

    Google DeepMind has developed an AI co-clinician designed to assist physicians with diagnostics and patient care, aiming to reduce errors and improve efficiency. In blind evaluations, this AI demonstrated superior performance compared to GPT-5.4 in medical tests, though it still falls short of experienced human doctors. The system utilizes multimodal learning for real-time diagnostics and emergency triage, with potential applications in revolutionizing biological network modeling and cell signaling. AI

    📰 AI Co-Clinician Outperforms GPT-4 in Medical Tests (2026 Study), Still Lags Behind Doctors Google DeepMind's AI co-clinician outperforms GPT-5.4 in blind phys

    IMPACT This AI co-clinician could enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in healthcare settings, while also advancing biological research.