Science

A Look into Alan Turing’s Revolutionary Test for AI — Alan Turing (1912–1954) is one of the most influential and groundbreaking figures in the history of computing and artificial intelligence. He, being a mathematician, logician, computer scientist, and cryptanalyst, is known for his notable achievements across various disciplines within his relatively brief lifespan. …

It turns out carbon emissions are far more damaging than we thought. — You might think that climate change is causing temperatures to rise. However, a recent study has shown this isn’t the case. You see, the increased levels of carbon dioxide generated by humanity's rampant use of fossil fuels, is causing the upper layers of our atmosphere to rapidly cool. This might…

In case you can’t solve it, the solution is provided. — Background In a previous article of mine, I presented a somewhat controversial question from China’s Math University Entrance Exam (known as Gaokao) from 2019. …

The tokamak strikes back. — A recent study found that the ST40, a spherical tokamak fusion reactor, reached the astronomical temperatures of 100 million degrees Kelvin. That is 6.7 times hotter than the core of the Sun! This insane temperature is enough to create fusion ignition, which can potentially create commercially viable fusion power! But…

Understanding the Global Climate System isn’t as hard as you think. We have most of the pieces to “SEE” it clearly now. — The Earth’s Climate System — A Short Users Guide. Our planet is tilted in its orientation with the Sun. This drives EVERYTHING about our Climate. It’s what gives us Seasons.

Debate & Conquer — What if… Marvin Minsky was right? In his 1986 book The Society of Mind, Minksy, the founder of MIT’s AI laboratory, presented his theory of how the mind works. He proposed that it is not a single entity but rather a complex system composed of many smaller, simpler processes that…

If the superhero world taught us anything, it's that sometimes help comes from the most unexpected places. So buckle up for this science-fueled ride, where our new ally in the fight against cancer is none other than... an octopus! Yes, you read that right. A common marine creature could hold the key to revolutionize cancer treatments. A team led by Martín Samuel Hernández-Zazueta at the University of…

The 1965 Report on CO2 and Climate Change — “Through his worldwide industrial civilization, Man is unwittingly conducting a vast geophysical experiment. Within a few generations he is burning the fossil fuels that slowly accumulated in the earth over the past 500 million years … The climatic changes that may be produced by the increased CO2 content could be…

Does the brain render our perceptions accurately, in real time, like our own personal Matrix? Many people believe something along these lines, but are they right? Today, we’ll answer these questions, and see what this teaches us about the brain and mind. The Matrix view The Matrix view assumes that our brain perceives…