Machine Learning
Science in the age of AI
An illustrated feature on proofs, proteins, scientific discovery and the tests that turn an AI output into knowledge.
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Science articles
Browse articles on biology, physics, space, technology and the environment.
Computational Biology
Helen Berman and the work behind scientific discovery
Helen Berman, Rosalind Franklin and the work of building the data and methods behind scientific discoveries.
Biology
Why the Human Genome Project Missed the Nobel Prize While AlphaFold Did Not
An essay on scientific prizes and collaborative research, comparing the Human Genome Project with AlphaFold.
From the archive
Outbreak of Dengue Fever in the Eastern Region of Ghana
The National Surveillance System has recently identified unusual cases of malaria-like illness in several districts of the Eastern Region. These cases were notably…
Bioengineering
Spatial Tissue Profiling in Biomedical Research
How spatial tissue profiling combines imaging and molecular data to study the organization of cells and tissues.
People
Abubakari Zarouk Imoro’s sewage-treatment research
A profile of Abubakari Zarouk Imoro and the sewage-treatment research behind his Africa Prize nomination in 2024.
Physics
The Disappearance of Ettore Majorana and the Ambitious Majorana Project
The history of science is replete with intriguing mysteries, but few are as captivating and perplexing as the disappearance of Ettore Majorana. A…
Physics
Why Achieving a Grand Unified Theory in Physics Remains a Daunting Challenge
The pursuit of a Grand Unified Theory (GUT) is one of the most ambitious and intellectually stimulating endeavours in modern physics. This elusive…
Biology
Older blue tits dominate over younger ones in reproduction
A new study published by a team at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence has interesting findings about blue tit reproduction. The…
Neuroscience
Strong Teams, Synced Brains: How Bonding Boosts Communication
Have you ever noticed how close friends or colleagues seem to finish each other's sentences, or laugh at the same time? A recent…
Health
Ghana’s February 2024 heatwave
Our February 2024 report on high temperatures in Ghana and their effects on daily life.
Biology
Music: A Window to Your Moral Compass?
Music is a powerful force, but can it reveal your deepest values? A recent study suggests it might. Researchers analysed the music choices…