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Team behind AI program AlphaFold win Lasker science prize
Award for work on shapes of proteins raises prospect of AI research earning a Nobel for first time
Ian Sample Science editor
21, Sep, 2023 @1:00 PM
‘Oldest wooden structure’ discovered on border of Zambia and Tanzania
Logs shaped with sharp tools on border of river predate rise of modern humans and may have formed walkway or platform
Ian Sample Science editor
20, Sep, 2023 @3:00 PM
Google DeepMind AI tool assesses DNA mutations for harm potential
AlphaMissense’s predictions could help speed up research and diagnosis of rare disorders
Ian Sample Science editor
19, Sep, 2023 @2:30 PM
What does rejoining EU’s Horizon scheme mean for UK research and innovation?
Scientists relieved they can once again apply for funding from world’s largest such programme after three-year hiatus
Ian Sample and Lisa O'Carroll
07, Sep, 2023 @1:59 PM
UK to return to EU’s flagship Horizon science research programme
Post-Brexit return to £85bn scheme discussed this week, say sources, and is set to be announced on Thursday
Lisa O'Carroll, Kiran Stacey and Ian Sample
06, Sep, 2023 @4:54 PM
‘Complete’ models of human embryos created from stem cells in lab
Tiny structures are not identical to human embryos, but could have various uses in medical research
Ian Sample Science editor
06, Sep, 2023 @3:00 PM
Opposites don’t attract: couples more likely to be similar than different, study shows
Scientists find that most partners have shared traits including political views, education levels and drinking habits
Ian Sample Science editor
04, Sep, 2023 @6:33 PM
Big effort needed on UK diet to fight ultra-processed food, say health experts
Concern over public health fuelled by studies linking UPF to raised blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes
Ian Sample and Andrew Gregory
02, Sep, 2023 @5:00 AM
UK health officials bring forward autumn flu and Covid vaccinations
Move in England comes after detection of highly-mutated coronavirus variant that is spreading around the world
Ian Sample
30, Aug, 2023 @7:23 PM
AI-powered drone beats human champion pilots
Swift AI used technique called deep reinforcement learning to win 15 out of 25 races against world champions
Ian Sample Science editor
30, Aug, 2023 @3:08 PM
Patients have better outcomes with female surgeons, studies find
Differences in technique, speed and risk-taking suggested as reasons for surgery by men leading to more problems
Ian Sample Science editor
30, Aug, 2023 @3:00 PM
UK facing ‘brain drain’ of cancer researchers after failure to join EU scheme
Delay joining the Horizon Europe programme making it more difficult to attract and retain the brightest scientists
Ian Sample Science editor
25, Aug, 2023 @4:00 AM
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