OpenAI’s latest experimental chatbot model, o3, has achieved a high score on the Abstraction and Reasoning Corpus for Artificial General Intelligence (ARC-AGI) test, marking progress towards artificial general intelligence (AGI). The test, created by AI researcher François Chollet, assesses a system’s ability to reason and generalize. While the achievement is significant, experts caution that it’s…
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A team of researchers at Newcastle University in the UK has developed a novel MRI technique that can quantify lung function, providing a more accurate and sensitive assessment of respiratory diseases. The technique uses inhaled perfluoropropane to visualize lung ventilation and has shown promising results in detecting early changes in lung function, even in patients…
A group of 58 researchers has proposed a revised definition of obesity, shifting the focus from body mass index (BMI) to excess body fat and its impact on the body. This new approach aims to improve clinical care, public-health policies, and societal attitudes toward obesity, which affects over 1 billion people worldwide and is linked…
Facebook’s parent company Meta has announced plans to scrap its fact-checking program, which was set up in 2016 to verify selected articles and posts. The move has sparked concerns about the spread of misinformation online, with experts warning that it could have serious consequences for public discourse and democracy. Despite Meta’s claims of bias among…
Physicists at ETH Zurich and the University of Grenoble have developed a new theoretical framework that helps understand how quantum processes are limited by classical space-time. The researchers have created no-go theorems that limit quantum processes such as quantum indefinite causal order (ICO) in space-time causality. These theorems demonstrate that ICO processes can be embedded…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved 50 new molecular entities in 2024, with 24 designated as first-in-class therapies. This trend is expected to continue in 2025, with several first-in-class drugs set to be approved. These innovative treatments offer new approaches to challenging diseases, including schizophrenia, metabolic-associated steatohepatitis, and rare genetic disorders. Forecast…
Mathematicians have revisited an ancient puzzle known as the “kissing problem,” which was first contemplated by Isaac Newton and astronomer David Gregory in 1694. The problem involves arranging identical spheres around a central sphere without overlapping. After centuries of research, mathematicians have finally proven that the maximum number of spheres that can be arranged in…
A groundbreaking study has revealed the existence of ‘lipocartilage’ cells, also known as ‘bubble wrap’ cells, which provide extra cushioning and structural support to various body parts. These cells have been found in many mammals, including humans, and have been grown from human stem cells. The discovery of these cells is expected to have significant…
Physicists at the University of Nottingham have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of magnetism by imaging altermagnets in detail for the first time. The team used a technique developed at the MAX IV international synchrotron facility in Sweden to map the magnetic domains in manganese telluride (MnTe) down to the nanoscale level. This…
Mira Network, a decentralized AI infrastructure provider, has launched its testnet alongside a next-generation suite of APIs, marking a significant milestone in securing the safety and efficiency of on-chain autonomous AI-driven transactions. The launch enables developers and enterprises to experience Mira’s cutting-edge APIs, designed to deliver increased reliability and affordability in artificial intelligence outputs. Mira’s…
