Fermat’s last theorem formalised by AI agents in just 11 days
Converting the proof of Fermat's last theorem into code that computers can check was expected to take years. Anthropic's Claude AI managed it in less than tw...
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How worried should we be about the invasive mosquitoes in the UK?
Invasive mosquitoes that can carry viruses like dengue, chikungunya and Zika have been found breeding in east London
Super El Niño could have unexpected effect on UK winter
An El Niño is usually expected to herald a cold end to winter in the UK – but this year could be different
Lucid dreams induced via multisensory stimulation
Lucid dreams, when a person is aware they're dreaming and can often control them, could be induced in people who rarely experience them
Nations and big tech to train AI using ‘gold dust’ data from Ukraine
Foreign states and technology firms are scrambling for data from the Ukraine war so they can train the next-generation of AI models that might be used in def...
Pig kidney kept a man off dialysis for nine months in world first
A pig kidney transplant worked for a record nine months. This enabled the recipient to stay off dialysis for longer while waiting for a suitable human donor'...
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Psilocybin could prevent common and debilitating chemotherapy side effect
Many people who have chemotherapy develop numbness, tingling and pain in their hands and feet, which can disrupt their treatment. But research suggests that ...
Rapid climate change brings wildfire threat to new corners of Europe
Scorching conditions this year have triggered wildfires in European countries that are normally considered to be damp and cool
Pygmy raccoons teach each other to make toys out of paper and sand
Critically endangered pygmy raccoons on Cozumel Island in Mexico have shown remarkable creativity by making balls out of rubbish at beach clubs
‘Not-quite primordial’ black holes may explain baffling JWST discovery
The James Webb Space Telescope seems to have discovered more ancient black holes than theory had predicted, and now we have a new way to explain why
