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Nature journal faces scrutiny over Chinese science scandals
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 prom…
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GPT-5.2 shows expert-level performance in scientific peer review
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…
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GPT-4.2 matches expert human performance in scientific peer review
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, t…
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AI maps China's renewable energy grid for optimized power distribution
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, pu…
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Star-nosed mole's nose enables record-breaking hunting speed
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 id…
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AI climate disaster images may reduce support for action
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 envir…
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People wrongly assume they can spot AI content, research finds
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 cont…
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AI reviewers outperform humans on scientific paper critiques, study finds
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. Wh…
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Author decries 'AI gibberish' replacing scientific rigor
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 exa…
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AI assistants Co-Scientist and Robin aid drug repurposing
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 c…
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Google Research's ERA AI aids scientists in writing and optimizing code
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 scienti…
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AI models exhibit covert racism based on dialect, study finds
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 associ…
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Academics urge transparency in AI use for scholarly writing
Academics are observing a rise in AI-generated submissions that lack sufficient human oversight, leading to issues like fabricated references and masked weak arguments. While acknowledging the potential for "AI slop," t…
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Physicist joins China's Zhejiang University after superconductor breakthrough
Physicist Stephen Lin Er Chow, known for developing a novel copper-free superconductor, has relocated from the National University of Singapore to Zhejiang University in China. Chow, who published his breakthrough findi…
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Study: Government media control shapes LLM training data
A new study published in Nature reveals that global government control over media significantly impacts the training data used for large language models. This influence can shape the output of LLMs, potentially reflecti…
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Small Kuiper Belt Object 2002 XV93 Found With Defying Atmosphere
Scientists have discovered that a small Kuiper Belt Object, named 2002 XV93, appears to possess a thin atmosphere, a phenomenon that defies current scientific understanding. This object, significantly smaller than Pluto…
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Human developmental visual diet improves AI vision robustness
Researchers have demonstrated that training AI vision systems on a "human developmental visual diet" can lead to more robust and shape-based perception. This approach mimics how infants learn to see, focusing on the gra…
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Scientists increasingly shun AI tools citing accuracy and ethical concerns
A recent Nature article highlights scientists' growing reluctance to use AI tools in their research, citing concerns about accuracy, reliability, and the potential for hallucinations. The piece also points to inefficien…
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Personal writing and coding foster creativity beyond external validation
Writing and coding for personal reasons, rather than for external validation or profit, can foster deeper engagement and creativity. This approach allows individuals to explore ideas without the pressure of audience exp…
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Peacock mantis shrimp's powerful punch explained by biomechanics
The peacock mantis shrimp possesses a remarkable biological weapon capable of delivering a punch with the force of a .22 caliber bullet. This strike is not solely muscle-powered; instead, the shrimp utilizes a sophistic…