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The socially savvy AIs that seem to possess theory of mind | New Scientist
With the recent news that the ChatGPT AI can pass a theory of mind test, how far away are we from an artificial intelligence that fully understands the goals and beliefs of others? By Edd Gent, 14 February 2023 , updated 22 February 2023 SUPERHUMAN artificial intelligence is already among us. Well, sort of. When…
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What is time? The mysterious essence of the fourth dimension | New Scientist
The true nature of time continues to elude us. But whether it is a fundamental part of the cosmos or an illusion made in our minds has profound implications for our understanding of the universe Physics 15 June 2022, By Richard Webb WE ARE BORN; we live; at some point, we die. The notion that…
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Origin review: A genetic history of the Americas | New Scientist
By Michael Marshall, 26 January 2022 WHO were the first people to reach the Americas? When did they get there, and how? These are among the most mysterious questions in prehistory, and have long been studied using traditional archaeology: bones, artefacts and so on. In recent years, however, the field has been revolutionised by genetic…
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What is consciousness like for other animals and when did it evolve? | New Scientist
The conscious experiences of non-human animals, from whales and birds to octopuses and bees, are revealing fresh clues about when consciousness evolved and what it’s for Life 7 July 2021 By David Robson Children know the fun of throwing a ball into the sea, only to watch the waves fling it back. Jennifer Mather and…
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Climate emergency: The new science showing it’s make-or-break time | New Scientist
As climate talks ramp up ahead of the crucial COP26 meeting in Glasgow, new research on what our carbon emissions are doing to the planet paints a disturbing picture Environment, 21 April 2021, By Michael Le Page SHALL we start with the good news or the bad news? The good news is that the world…
