De-extinct dire wolves spark debate among UK conservationists
A US biotech firm has reignited ethical concerns after unveiling what it claims are “de-extinct” dire wolves—genetically engineered animals created from ancient DNA and...
Unmasking AI: why machines are not (and should not be) human
Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as eerily human. It speaks in well-crafted sentences, mimics emotion, expresses curiosity, even claims to feel empathy and create....
Early combination therapy could prevent thousands of heart attacks, study finds
Giving patients a combination of cholesterol-lowering drugs earlier in their treatment could prevent thousands of heart attacks and save lives, according to new research...
New blood test could revolutionise early Parkinson’s diagnosis
Researchers have developed a “cost-effective” blood test that could detect Parkinson’s disease well before symptoms begin, according to a new study. With approximately 153,000...
Think tank warns UK AI industry lacks purposeful innovation
The majority of artificial intelligence firms in the UK are developing generic technologies rather than targeted solutions to address specific challenges, a new report...