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AI chatbots fail to diagnose patients by talking with them

Although popular AI models score highly on medical exams, their accuracy drops significantly when making a diagnosis based on a conversation with a simulated patient

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Ozempic and Wegovy have heart health benefits beyond just weight loss

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B6DT04 Alzheimers disease. Series of computed tomography (CT) scans of an axial section through the head of a 74-year-old patient.

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We'll learn about Ozempic's potential for Alzheimer's disease in 2025

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Should chatbots have rights – and should we care?

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Should chatbots have rights – and should we care?

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Swarms of tiny robots coordinate to achieve ant-like feats of strength

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Swarms of tiny robots coordinate to achieve ant-like feats of strength

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Abracadabra: An exclusive sci-fi short story for 51��

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From enshittocene to virome, science and technology's words of 2024

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From enshittocene to virome, science and technology's words of 2024

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Temporary scalp tattoo can be used to record brain activity

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Don’t be fooled by Elon Musk’s chatty Optimus robots

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Don’t be fooled by Elon Musk’s chatty Optimus robots

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Abstract image of the AI brain's nerve network connected and synchronized with the circuit board.

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Banning scary-sounding ideas can comfort but does more harm than good

Recent developments in AI and neurological research may prompt concern. However, placing outright bans on such research is unlikely to be the best solution - and may hold us back

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Could brain freezing cure all disease – indirectly?

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Heart-shaped mollusc has windows that work like fibre optics

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Weight-loss medications may also ease chronic pain

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We must use genetic technologies now to avert the coming food crisis

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