AI Articles

Does AI illuminate the problem of consciousness?
With the advancements of AI and its arguably human-like capabilities, the question of understanding human intelligence and the intricate mechanisms of the brain is once again at the centre of scientific debate

Greater Manchester Physiology Symposium 2025
I attended the Greater Manchester Physiology Symposium, an event that celebrates cutting-edge physiological research from various levels of study — here’s what I learnt

AI interception: is it really ‘You’Tube anymore?
As YouTube capitalises on AI technologies, it seems to be leaving us behind

AI vs the empty fridge: Can technology solve student food waste?
Using AI to meal plan and use up leftovers may save you money and help reduce food waste

AI learns its first words (and helps explain how humans acquire language)
How do we learn to associate specific objects with specific words? A team from New York University have developed an AI ‘baby’ to help us answer this question.

Science in the news: Sleepy penguins, record-breaking icebergs and the end of wine fraud
An AI sommelier, a remarkable sleeping habit and a giant iceberg are all covered in these stories of science in the news

Science in the news 3: Brain implants, rediscovered mammals and mentally time-travelling rats
From long-lost animals to rodent imagination, here’s a collection of the most exciting stories of science in the news

Science in the news: AI biodiversity, bed bug chaos, and puffy planets
Here’s a rundown of the science stories you need to know about from the last few weeks











