Artificial intelligence (AI) language models have made significant advancements, with ChatGPT emerging as the current frontrunner. These models can accomplish a wide range of tasks, from drafting legal documents to composing movie scripts. However, they still lack the ability to reason like humans. In this article, we delve into the significance of reasoning in AI
The world is filled with a symphony of sounds and vibrations, both soothing and annoying. The ability to selectively tune out noises of a certain frequency has long been a dream for many individuals. But what if this dream could become a reality? Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have made significant strides in
Biomaterials, derived from plants, have emerged as a promising solution to mitigate CO2 emissions from fossil fuels. These materials, including bio-plastics and bio-fibers, aim to replace traditional materials made from fossil fuels. Advocates for biomaterials argue that they have a better environmental impact compared to their fossil-fuel counterparts. However, a recent study conducted by Radboud
The formation of planets has long been a topic of fascination for scientists and astronomers alike. However, recent research using the Atacama Large Millimetre/submillimetre Array (ALMA) has challenged our understanding of this process. New observations presented at the American Astronomical Society’s 243rd Meeting suggest that planet formation around young stars may begin much earlier than
The utilization of semiconductors in converting sunlight into renewable energy is a growing field of research. While solar cells have traditionally been used to convert sunlight into electricity, scientists have now developed a technique to utilize semiconductors to convert water into hydrogen, a carbon-free fuel. This innovative approach not only represents a step forward in
Organic molecules that exhibit chirality, or “handedness,” play a significant role in nature and have a wide range of applications in various fields. However, synthesizing molecules with the desired chirality in the laboratory has proven to be a challenging task. The inability to control the chirality of molecules accurately can render drugs or enzymes ineffective.
Friction, a force we encounter in our daily lives when dragging heavy objects or sliding on surfaces, has been studied for centuries. The Amontons-Coulomb friction law, formulated over 300 years ago, states that friction is directly proportional to the weight of an object. However, recent research from Skoltech has revealed that this law does not
Antarctica’s coastal waters face a dire future, as new research from the University of Colorado Boulder warns that the acidity levels could double by the end of the century. This concerning study reveals that the upper 650 feet (200 meters) of the Southern Ocean, a crucial habitat for countless marine species, is projected to experience
The outer Solar System has long been regarded as a mysterious and unexplored region. Situated beyond the orbit of Neptune, this cosmic expanse, known as the Kuiper Belt, is characterized by a plethora of small, icy rocks and dwarf planets such as Pluto, Eris, and Haumea. However, what lies even farther, in the hypothetical Oort
In the face of the urgent need to better understand the potential health effects of microplastics in our bodies, scientists have been grappling with the challenge of detecting and identifying these tiny pollutants. However, a breakthrough has been made by Columbia University environmental chemist Naixin Qian and her colleagues. They have developed an innovative imaging
Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize a wide range of fields, from climate modeling to drug discovery. However, one of the major obstacles to achieving practical quantum devices is the inherent variability in their behavior. Even seemingly identical units exhibit different behaviors, making it difficult to scale and combine individual qubits. This variability is
In a significant blow to American space exploration, organizers of an ambitious commercial mission to the Moon acknowledged on Tuesday that the endeavor will ultimately result in failure. The mission, which aimed to be the first US spacecraft to land on the lunar surface since the Apollo era, experienced a crucial loss of fuel. Astrobotic’s