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Leonardo da Vinci, eclectic and self-taught intelligence, in science and technology

Leonardo da Vinci, eclectic and self-taught intelligence, in science and technology

Leonardo da Vinci is undisputed as a painter and inventor, from the Mona Lisa to his flying machines. What is less well known is that he also made numerous contributions to science and, in a consistently eclectic manner, touched on the physics, geology, and botany of his time. These contributions demonstrate how the Tuscan artist was able […] … learn more→

Will the day really come when we are served by real robot waiters?

Will the day really come when we are served by real robot waiters?

We are witnessing a progressive growth of artificial intelligence (AI). Actually, what has grown and been massively deployed since November 2022 is one of its branches: generative AI (GenAI) . This artificial intelligence is capable of generating text, images, and videos, adapted to the format and purpose we desire. For example, texts to promote products on social […] … learn more→

Does a collective mind exist? The science behind neural synchronization

Does a collective mind exist? The science behind neural synchronization

Science fiction has already flirted with an idea as disturbing as it is fascinating: the possibility of sharing thoughts and emotions. For example, in X-Men , Professor Charles Xavier uses his ” Cerebro ” machine to detect mutants all over the planet and speak to them telepathically. And in Avatar , the Na’vi connect with Eywa (something similar to a collective consciousness) through […] … learn more→

'Olo': the color never before seen by humanity

‘Olo’: the color never before seen by humanity

A team of researchers has just generated the perception of a new color they’ve dubbed “olo,” which apparently has never been seen before. The lucky winners were five people whose photoreceptors were stimulated with a laser. First of all, it’s important to clarify that colors don’t “exist” as such, since what we perceive in the retina, at […] … learn more→

Zodiac, MBTI, and tarot: Why some young people believe in pseudoscience

Zodiac, MBTI, and tarot: Why some young people believe in pseudoscience

● Many young people believe in zodiac signs and other forms of pseudoscience. ● Although not scientific, pseudoscience offers a comfortable and easy-to-understand personal narrative. ● If not balanced with critical thinking, belief in pseudoscience can have serious consequences. Olivia (27 years old) has long been familiar with the world of zodiac. She even uses […] … learn more→

The evolutionary history of Dire Wolves revealed through Genomics

The evolutionary history of Dire Wolves revealed through Genomics

Colossal Biosciences’ groundbreaking de-extinction of the dire wolf has accomplished more than just bringing an Ice Age predator back to life—it has also significantly advanced our understanding of dire wolf evolution. Through unprecedented genomic analysis, the company’s researchers have resolved longstanding scientific questions about this iconic species, revealing surprising details about its origins and relationship […] … learn more→

Beyond the stroke: robotics reveals new secrets of writing

Beyond the stroke: robotics reveals new secrets of writing

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” said Aristotle. Understanding a phenomenon requires multiple perspectives. The more sources of information we consider, the more precise our interpretation will be and the greater our ability to detect hidden patterns and relationships. This is precisely what happens in electronic handwriting analysis applied to fields such as […] … learn more→

Who controls digital discourse in the era of Big Tech?

Who controls digital discourse in the era of Big Tech?

In the 21st century, information circulates at unimaginable speeds, and with it, the power to influence public opinion has become concentrated in the hands of a few. Big tech companies and their billionaire owners have assumed the role of puppeteers on the digital stage, orchestrating the global narrative and often deciding who has a voice […] … learn more→

The giant wolf and the problem of de-extinction

The giant wolf and the problem of de-extinction

Few realities of scientific advancement have excited our novelistic minds as much as the possibility of de-extinctating species . The option of bringing back to our present-day world the grandeur and spectacle of animals whose impressive fossils in museums give us goosebumps has been a dream many of us have had since childhood. So much so that writers have […] … learn more→