IBM's debating robot argues it out with human for first time
19 June 2018
IBM's AI has taken on humans in a public debate. Though it made some very robot-like errors, the AI won one debate and lost the other, based on a crowd vote
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Trump has directed the US military to establish a Space Force
18 June 2018
President Trump has announced the creation of a Space Force, the first new US military branch since 1947, but it’s not yet clear what this new corps will do
HIV prevention drugs could delay diagnosis if you get infected
18 June 2018
HIV tests may be giving incorrect results for people taking PrEP to avoid getting the virus, meaning they may be HIV positive for months without knowing
A robot has performed eye surgery on humans for the first time
18 June 2018
For the first time, six people have had eye surgery performed by a robot that was able to filter out the tremors from a surgeon's hand
Male peacocks can make females' heads vibrate at a distance
18 June 2018
Peahens have fan-shaped crests on their heads, and it seems males can make these crests resonate by making a specific noise with their tails
Colony ship to nearest star only needs crew of 100 to survive
18 June 2018
A mission to Proxima Centauri b, the closest Earth-like exoplanet, would take over 6000 years – but you only need a small crew to get started
The first Americans had pet dogs 1000 years earlier than thought
18 June 2018
There were domestic dogs in North America 10,200 years ago, according to a re-examination of an ancient dog skeleton that looks like a small English setter
Knowing your DNA can help you stick to a healthier lifestyle
15 June 2018
When people are advised to live more healthily, they usually give up quickly. Now a study suggests that genetic data can persuade people to make lasting changes
Nano-infused black goo is incredibly stretchy and self-repairs
15 June 2018
An accordion-shaped nanomaterial is the key ingredient in a sticky, self-healing gel that might one day help people with paralysis to communicate
Mediterranean diet is still good for you but only if you’re rich
15 June 2018
A landmark study that touted the benefits of the Mediterranean diet has been retracted, but eating more fresh fish and veg is still good for you, if you can afford it
