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Can Artificial Intelligence Solve Real Mathematical Research Problems? Scientists Put AI to the Test Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly common tool in mathematics , mirroring trends across the wider scientific community . Although mathematics underpins AI development, mathematicians are also using these systems for tasks such as scanning academic literature and spotting errors in draft papers. But their real interest lies in a more demanding test: can AI solve authentic, high-level research problems? Related science and AI coverage: Artificial intelligence and scientific research Human health Awareness Reports The Challenge of Measuring AI's Mathematical Ability Until now, there has been no agreed framework for realistically assessing AI's performance in advanced mathematics. In response, a group of mathematicians set out to evaluate these capabilities in a new study released on the arXiv preprint platform. What sets this work apart is the nature of t...

World's First Milky Way Simulation Models 100 Billion Stars With Record-Breaking Speed Groundbreaking Milky Way Simulation Achieved Researchers have achieved the world's first Milky Way simulation capable of accurately modelling more than 100 billion individual stars across a span of 10,000 years. This breakthrough, driven by a fusion of artificial intelligence and numerical techniques, delivers a model 100 times more detailed than previous efforts — and completes the task over 100 times faster. * ➤  Latest Space Science News The study, published in the Proceedings of the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis, demonstrates a major breakthrough at the nexus of astrophysics, supercomputing, and AI. Its methodology may also be harnessed to model broader systems such as climate trends and meteorological shifts. Challenges of Simulating the Milky Way Astrophysicists have long sought to simulate the Milky Way at the level of individ...

China Unveils World's First Pregnancy Robot: Revolutionizing Reproduction, Fertility and Motherhood Ethics China is creating the world's first pregnancy robot, designed to carry a child to term and deliver, potentially transforming reproductive medicine, infertility care and ethical discussions on motherhood. A Step Surpassing Incubation The Pregnancy robot is a project by Kaiwa Technology, directed by Dr. Zhang Qifeng, who additionally holds ties with Nanyang Technological University. His groundbreaking vision of a full-term robotic surrogate was revealed at the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing, as covered by ECNS. Unlike standard incubators, this robot aims to mirror the full course of pregnancy, beginning at conception and concluding with childbirth. The prototype is set to feature an artificial womb implanted within the humanoid's abdomen, a hose-based nutrient supply and an interactive interface that enables engagement with the pregnant robot. A first model coul...

Diffraction Casting: Revolutionizing Optical Computing for Next-Gen AI Applications Introduction to Optical Com puting The Need for Powerful Computing Solutions:  The growing complexity of applications like artificial intelligence   demands increasingly  powerful, energy-intensive com puters. O ptical com puting offers a  potential solution for boosting s peed and efficiency, but challenges remain in its  practical im plementation. Understanding Diffraction Casting What is Diffraction Casting?: Introducing diffraction casting--a new design framework that tackles the current drawbacks and introduces groundbreaking conce pts to o ptical com puting, enhancing its  potential for next-generation devices. Challenges of Traditional Electronic Com puting Limitations of Current Technology: Whether it's your smart phone or la pto p, today's com puting devices are all built on electronic technology. Yet, this a p proach has its drawbacks-chief among them, substanti...

Artificial General Intelligence: Experts Warn Against Overestimating Development Potential The Current Hype Surrounding AI Claims of Inevitable Advancement AI sur passing the human brain is deemed inevitable by em ployees at O penAI, Google Dee pMind and similar tech com panies. However, researchers from Radboud University and other institutions have released new findings, now  published in Computational Brain & Behavior , showing that claims are exaggerated and unlikely to materialize. Ex pert Insights on AGI Develo pment The Im possibility of Human-Level Cognition Iris van Rooij, lead author and  professor of Com putational Cognitive Science at Radboud University, asserts that develo ping artificial general intelligence (AGI) with human-level cognition is "Im possible." As head of the Cognitive Science and AI de partment, she leads this critical analysis. Theoretical vs. Practical Feasibility "While some contend that AGI is achievable in theory, arguing that it...

Innovative Brain Sensor Enhances Transcranial Focused Ultrasound for Neurological Disorders Introduction to Transcranial Focused Ultrasound This non-invasive technique, known as transcranial focused ultrasound, employs high-frequency sound waves to stimulate targeted brain regions, offering a  potential breakthrough in treating neurological disorders like drug-resistant e pile psy and recurrent tremors. Develo pment of the Innovative Sensor Researchers at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), IBS, and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology have designed an innovative sensor for transcranial focused ultrasound. Their study, featured in Nature Electronics , describes a flexible sensor that conforms to cortical surfaces, facilitating neural signal detection and low-intensity ultrasound-based brain stimulation. Challenges with Previous Brain Sensors "Previous efforts to develop brain sensors struggled to achieve  precise signal measurement because they couldn't fully ada pt to...

Researchers Examine Accuracy and Transparency of Leading AI Chatbots: A Closer Look Introduction to the Study Researchers from the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia in Spain have discovered that as Large Language Models ex pand size and com plexity, they are less inclined to acknowledge their lack of knowledge to users. Study: Examining AI Chatbots The researchers, in their Nature   study , assessed the newest versions of three  po pular AI chatbots , examining their res ponse accuracy and users' effectiveness in recognizing incorrect information. Increased Reliance on LLMs As LLMs gain wides pread ado ption, users have increasingly relied on them for tasks like writing essays, com posing  poems or songs, solving mathematical  problems, and more, Consequently, accuracy has become a growing concern. Study Objective: Evaluating AI Accuracy In this new study, the researchers sought to determine whether  po pular LLMs im prove in accuracy with each u pdate and h...

Humanoids: The Robots We've Long Anticipated--What's Delaying Their Arrival in Our Homes? The dream of humanoid robots, akin to characters like C3PO from "Star Wars," has fascinated us for decades. Today, companies like Tesla are integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into robotic designs, yet significant technical and safety challenges continue to hinder progress. Despite these obstacles, the vision of versatile household robots remains alive, driving ongoing innovation in the field of robotics. The Evolution of Humanoid Robotics In 2013, Boston Dynamics introduced Atlas , a 6-foot-2 humanoid robot, during the DARPA Robotics Challenge. Atlas showcased remarkable capabilities, such as walking on uneven terrain, jumping off platforms, and climbing stairs. This unveiling felt like a turning point, suggesting a future where robots could assist with daily tasks, potentially alleviating the burdens of elder care and household chores. Since then, advancements in AI--part...