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A groundbreaking study of over 750 Nobel Prize and major discoveries reveals that new tools and methods, not just funding or theory, drive most scientific breakthroughs. The findings could help us predict and accelerate future discoveries across all fields of science.
A new benchmark called TRACES evaluates whether AI can make genuine scientific discoveries instead of just recycling existing knowledge. Unlike traditional tests with preset answers, it places AI systems in real-world problem-solving environments where they must adapt, experiment, and navigate uncertainty.
A groundbreaking analysis of over 750 Nobel Prize-winning discoveries reveals that new tools and methods—not theories alone—drive scientific breakthroughs. From microscopes to AI, the research shows how instruments unlock what was previously invisible.
Artificial intelligence is helping scientists collaborate faster and tackle complex research challenges without sacrificing openness. Major institutions are testing whether AI agents can replicate scientific processes to accelerate discoveries that benefit everyone.
NASA is joining a White House initiative to use artificial intelligence to unlock faster scientific breakthroughs and engineering solutions. The Genesis Mission will help the space agency analyze 70 years of data and develop next-generation systems more quickly.
Breakout Ventures just raised $114 million to fund startups using AI to solve problems in biology, chemistry, and materials science. The investment signals growing confidence that AI's biggest breakthroughs will come from laboratories, not social apps.
The US Department of Energy is transforming artificial intelligence into a national scientific tool, backed by federal investments in supercomputing and research labs. Undersecretary Darío Gil will discuss how America is building AI infrastructure to accelerate breakthroughs across all fields of science.
Microsoft just pledged $60 million to help America's national laboratories use AI to double research productivity within a decade. The tech giant created a new program called SPARK to turn computing power into real scientific breakthroughs.
The United States and Japan are joining forces to accelerate scientific breakthroughs with artificial intelligence, committing $1 billion over five years. Japan becomes the first international partner in America's ambitious "Genesis Mission" project.
Scientists created ResearchEVO, an AI that discovers new solutions to real problems and writes complete research papers about its findings. The system already found never-before-seen approaches to quantum computing challenges.
Former OpenAI VP launches Periodic Labs to revolutionize material science using artificial intelligence. The startup builds AI models for atoms that could accelerate breakthroughs in chemistry, physics, and materials engineering.
America just took a major leap forward in AI-powered science. The Department of Energy announced a historic partnership bringing together national labs, universities, and tech companies to accelerate breakthrough discoveries.
Google just released a suite of AI tools that can generate research hypotheses, run thousands of experiments simultaneously, and analyze scientific literature in minutes instead of months. Scientists at over 100 institutions are already using them to tackle diseases and unlock breakthroughs.
An MIT materials scientist believes artificial intelligence is on the verge of transforming how we discover new materials and medicines. His lab has already created breakthrough materials for batteries, screens, and more.
University of Alabama scientists won federal funding to build an AI assistant that will help physicists analyze massive data floods in seconds instead of years. The breakthrough could revolutionize research across multiple scientific fields.
NYU faculty won three major projects in a fiercely competitive federal program that's using AI to supercharge how fast scientists can make breakthroughs. Out of 5,000 applications nationwide, only 278 were chosen.
Two new AI systems can now generate hypotheses, design experiments, and analyze data like human scientists. The tools already recreated years of research in just days, promising to accelerate breakthroughs in medicine and beyond.
Twenty-five years after its creation, America's National Conservation Lands network has grown to 906 protected areas spanning 38 million acres, serving as vital hubs for scientific research. These landscapes are helping scientists understand everything from climate change to Indigenous land management practices.
Two new AI systems are helping scientists generate research ideas and design experiments in hours instead of weeks. Robin and Co-Scientist are already showing promise in finding new uses for existing drugs.
Researchers created a smarter way to identify game-changing scientific discoveries, from evolution to antibiotics. The tool could help funders invest in research that truly transforms our world.
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