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Mathematics

AI could be about to completely change the way we do mathematics

Computers can help ensure that mathematical proofs are correct, but translating traditional maths into a machine-readable format is an arduous task. Now, the latest generation of artificial intelligence models is taking on the job, and could change the face of maths research

Humans

‘Hybrid’ skull may have been a child of Neanderthal and Homo sapiens

Environment

Fig trees may benefit climate by turning carbon dioxide into stone

Environment

Ancient mass extinction shows how Earth turned into a super-greenhouse

Technology

Cyberattacks could exploit home solar panels to disrupt power grids

Chemistry

We finally understand why quasicrystals can exist

Technology

Quantum-enhanced supercomputers are starting to do chemistry

Space

Meteorite causes rethink of how and when our solar system formed

Environment

Carbon-offset schemes aren’t prepared for forests to burn

Health

Energy drinks could cause less dental damage with a simple addition

The acidity of drinks like Red Bull can erode dental enamel, but a lab experiment suggests this could be avoided via calcium fortification

Health

3D printing could enable a long-term treatment for type 1 diabetes

Technology

Quantum computers are surprisingly random 鈥� but that’s a good thing

Mind

Do we grow new brain cells as adults? The answer seems to be yes

Health

How vaccine recommendations have changed in the US