Articles about Biotechnology & Bioethics in Technology & AI
Ever wonder what makes AI models like GPT-3 tick? We're breaking down "parameters" in simple terms. Plus, a look at the wild science of mimicking pregnancy in a lab.
An Italian neurosurgeon, once called the "P.T. Barnum of transplantation," is back with an idea even wilder than head transplants: growing brainless clones for spare parts. Let's look at the bizarre, controversial quest for immortality.
In a stunning development, researchers are successfully mimicking the first moments of pregnancy on a chip. They're getting human embryos to implant into lab-grown organoids, opening a brand-new window into why IVF fails and how we might fix it.
From Disney's surprising partnership with OpenAI to Southeast Asia's burgeoning space race, a lot is happening. Let's break down the biggest stories in tech and what they actually mean for you.
Ever feel older or younger than your actual age? Scientists are now using AI-powered "aging clocks" to measure our true biological age, and the results could change how we think about getting older.
What if a simple, non-invasive eye exam could spot Alzheimer's disease before symptoms even start? We're exploring the groundbreaking idea that AI can analyze your retina to predict dementia, a concept championed by Dr. Eric Topol.
Five years ago, Google DeepMind's AlphaFold solved a 50-year-old biological puzzle and won a Nobel Prize. We talked to its co-creator, John Jumper, to find out what's happened since the hype died down and what's next for the AI that changed science.
AI is no longer science fiction. We're exploring its chilling potential on the battlefield and its life-affirming role in IVF labs, showing how one technology can shape our world in profoundly different ways.
From the controversial return of gene-edited babies to a startup cleaning up the copper industry, a lot is happening. Let's break down the tech news that actually matters, in a way that makes sense.