Intelligence

In a striking development, OpenAI’s latest model, known as “o3,” has scored on par with humans in a general intelligence benchmark. But before we declare the arrival of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a closer look reveals how benchmarks both...

From feathered couriers to engineered creatures, the world of espionage has long tapped the unexpected. Homing pigeons, eavesdropping cats, naval whales, and even robotic catfish have all taken part in operations both daring and surreal. These stories reveal how...

In the shimmering shallows of a laboratory tank, a tiny drama unfolds. Male mosquitofish, barely the length of a human finger, are faced with miniature puzzles—mazes, color cues, and obstacles that demand sharp thinking. But this is no idle...

Amidst the rise of AI that can outperform humans in many tasks, humanities education endures—rooted not in technical output, but in deep personal and civic growth. Philosophical insights from the Enlightenment and today’s challenges alike reveal why cultivating the...

The concept of transferring human consciousness into a digital system has long lived in the realm of science fiction. Today, neuroscience acknowledges the idea’s theoretical possibility while stressing its monumental challenges. The journey from brain biology to machine-based mind...

For decades, scientists have decoded how the brain navigates the physical world, but a new discovery reveals its hidden ability to chart the world of ideas and actions. Researchers at the University of Oxford have identified specific brain cells...

It began quietly—barely perceptible shifts in temperature, a calm sea mirroring a burning sky. But beneath the surface of Australia’s treasured coastlines, a different kind of fire was spreading. Ningaloo Reef, the lesser-known twin of the Great Barrier Reef,...

Loribelle Spirovski didn’t just paint with color—she painted with resilience. Overcoming a nerve injury that once made holding a brush unbearable, the Filipina-Australian artist dipped her fingers directly into paint and created a portrait so powerful it captured the...

With jubilation still in the air from their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, Nigeria’s Super Falcons returned home to a hero’s welcome. But beyond the drums, medals, and presidential promises, this moment resonates far deeper—it is...

From luminous underwater scenes in the Red Sea to cowboy hats twirling in Nairobi, this week’s most striking images from across Africa tell stories both quiet and resounding. Through sacred rituals, competitive sport, nostalgic pageantry, and tender moments at...