We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
Some “clicks” made by sperm whales may actually be “clacks,” but marine biologists debate what, if anything, that means.
From blaming the victim to replying "I have no interest in your life" to suicidal thoughts, AI chatbots can respond unethically when used for therapy.
An AI tool trained on chemical signatures from corpse-eating insects may help determine time and place of death for victims of violent crimes.
The open-source AI model improves transparency in predicting how proteins interact with other molecules, which could speed up drug discovery.
AI promises to speed up scientific analysis and writing. However, AI agents struggled with accuracy and judgment.
Age and gender bias in online images feeds into AI tools, revealing stereotypes shaping digital systems and hiring algorithms, researchers report.
AI edits to the blueprints for known toxins can evade detection. Researchers are improving filters to catch these rare biosecurity threats.
Bacteriophages designed with AI kill E. coli faster than a well-studied strain, but the tech needs regulation before moving beyond lab dishes.
A new AI tool discovers harmful side effects of cannabis products from Reddit posts. Public health workers could use this info to help keep people safe.
