AI could turn scientific papers into research assistants ScienceNews By: Kathryn Hulick 21 October 2026 at 18:00 An AI βvirtual authorβ can help scientists use a paperβs methods on new data. But itβs not going to match a human authorβs expertise.
Can math stay human in the age of AI? ScienceNews By: Kathryn Hulick 14 October 2026 at 18:00 As AI churns out mathematical proofs, a DeepMind study raises a bigger question: What do we lose when we focus only on the answers?
AI βghostsβ can comfort mourners β even when the bots get the facts wrong ScienceNews By: Kathryn Hulick 20 July 2026 at 16:00 A small study suggests emotional fit, not perfect accuracy, may make chatbot versions of dead loved ones feel real.
The truth about brain rot, according to science ScienceNews By: Kathryn Hulick 18 June 2026 at 14:00 Emerging research suggests overusing digital devices can be harmful, especially to mental health. But does being overly online truly rot our brains?
AI cracked an ErdΕs math problem. Now experts want guardrails ScienceNews By: Kathryn Hulick 8 June 2026 at 14:00 The result is correct but challenges core norms of mathematics: checking proofs, crediting ideas and keeping research open to everyone.
AI bots ignore evidence. Can we trust them with science? ScienceNews By: Kathryn Hulick 27 May 2026 at 14:00 Scientists rethink their ideas after experiments. AI agents struggle to learn from evidence and recognize when an idea is obviously incorrect.