A new research paper reframes the simulation hypothesis, asking whether reality could be simulated and what science can test.

Computer science is the study and development of the protocols required for automated processing and manipulation of data. This includes, for example, creating ...

Last week, two of the biggest and oldest companies in the burgeoning AI drug discovery space announced a surprise merger. In a roughly 75-25 deal, Recursion Bio and Exscientia will (if the merger goes ...

January 2, 2026 • Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can responsibly use these bits of gray matter.

In one of the biggest M&A deals involving artificial intelligence-focused drug developers to date, Recursion Pharma has agreed to join with Exscientia in an all-stock transaction valued at $688 ...

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Materials science is an interdisciplinary field concerned with the understanding and application of the properties of matter. Materials scientists study the connections between the underlying ...

Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder seem to work on brain areas involved with wakefulness and reward ...