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From mRNA technology to T cell engagers, there were a number of advancements in cancer research in 2023.

The use of artificial intelligence by the general population in developed countries such as the US to a “significant” degree will start to take place in the next 18 to 24 months, according to Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates in his year-end letter released last week.

The impact on things such as productivity and innovation could be unprecedented, says Gates.

“Artificial intelligence is about to accelerate the rate of new discoveries at a pace we’ve never seen before,” wrote Gates on his blog.

Scientists introduce Zman-seq, a method revolutionizing our understanding of dynamic cellular changes in the human body over time. Read more about this groundbreaking study.

In a recent study published in Cell, scientists led by Prof. Ido Amit at the Weizmann Institute of Science have introduced Zman-seq. This revolutionary method breaks through the temporal barriers of cellular analysis.

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Teleportation of quantum states promises to play a central role in securing the information superhighway of tomorrow.

In spite of the headway that’s been made, the process remains slow and kind of clunky. That could change, with scientists using a new process that could efficiently teleport states of light to form an image using a single pair of entangled photons.

The team, from South Africa, Germany, and Spain, is hopeful that the innovation may help build the secure networks of the future: if the key data isn’t transmitted, then it can’t be stolen.

How do we solve the problem of job displacement? “The best way out is always through,” as Robert Frost said.

In the face of AI advancements, it’s time to double down on our uniquely human capabilities: imagination, anticipation, emotions and judgment—traits that machines cannot replicate.

AI has proven itself capable of tackling routine tasks within closed management systems but struggles when faced with open-ended problems requiring creativity and adaptability—a realm where humans reign supreme. Remember, there is more to work than simply executing tasks; there’s also vision-setting, team-building and innovation-driving. These areas are immune from automation because they require “the human touch.”

These new wind turbine replacements could soon become Instagram celebrities, just like those Dyson fans.

Glasgow’s Katrick Technologies introduces Wind Panel, their bladeless gadget designed to replace wind turbines with efficiency and innovation.

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Cultural and technological innovations appear to be the main drivers of adaptation. But have they replaced biological adaptation?

This interview is an episode from @The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation.

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Researchers have had an unprecedented and exceptional encounter with a humpback whale, allowing them to learn more about humpback whale communication systems. The encounter happened earlier this year when a group of researchers known as Whale-SETI held a 20-minute “conversation” with a humpback named Twain.

The conversation is heavily detailed in a paper published in the journal Peer J and it showcases the first conversation between humans and humpback whales using “humpback language.” To pull off such a wonderful breakthrough, researchers used a recorded humpback contact call to get Twain’s attention. From there, the whale responded with a greeting signal and began to circle their boat.

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