Archive for September 2023
UK net zero policies revised: Rishi Sunak announces delays to EV transition
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced revisions to the country’s net-zero policies, including a five-year delay in the ban on new petrol and diesel cars, shifting it from 2030 to 2035. The rationale behind the changes is to establish a pragmatic, proportionate, and realistic path to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 while reducing costs…
Read MoreEcology and artificial intelligence: Stronger together
A new study suggests that the field of ecology could inspire a new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems that are more powerful, resilient, and socially responsible. Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research advocates for a symbiotic relationship between AI and ecology, aiming to strengthen AI while addressing complex global…
Read MoreEvolution wired human brains to act like supercomputers
Now, scientists have a mathematical model that closely matches how the human brain processes visual information Scientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery confirming that the human brain possesses an innate capacity for complex calculations, akin to a high-powered computer. This remarkable capability, termed Bayesian inference, is integral to how humans comprehend the world around…
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