An AI can invent entirely new languages. But is it creative?
Researchers debate whether tool produces genuinely novel tongues, or simply spits out a remix
Researchers debate whether tool produces genuinely novel tongues, or simply spits out a remix
Lack of federal funds may have forced Oregon university to drop idea of converting national primate center into science-free refuge
Scientists point to changes that jeopardize the marine mammals’ critical feeding grounds
Spanish National Research Council, established under Francisco Franco’s dictatorship, has published the stories of some 500 researchers and support staff purged after civil war
Agency drops attempt to mitigate risk in favor of outright prohibition on working with most Chinese research institutions
Malaria, not poisoning, killed a prominent 16th century duke
Shrunken version of Archimedes screw could allow researchers to move molecules around at tiny scales
New X-Labs initiative aims to develop breakthrough technologies—but academics aren’t sure they are welcome
Scientists crack the secrets of Andean leaf-eared mice living near the top of the world
In a massive experiment, biologists are shooting thousands of aggressive barred owls—hoping to create a spotted owl “safe zone”