Surprising Science — November 30, 2010

A Timeline of the AIDS Epidemic

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the epidemic. Here is a look back at the successes and disappointments of the past couple decades.

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A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

A smartphone with a red case displays a world map on the screen, set against a vibrant orange background.

Health

Dr. AI will see you now

The integration of artificial intelligence into public health could have revolutionary implications for the global south—if only it can get online.

Close-up of a semiconductor wafer with intricate microchip patterns and a reflective surface, illuminated by pink and blue lights.

The Future

Silicon chips are no longer sustainable. Here’s what’s next.

Behind America’s hunt for a superior semiconductor.

Close-up of a weathered wooden utility pole, marked with the number "2," standing resolute against cloudy skies—a testament to the enduring habits of nature and time.

Business

How the “two-day rule” can make your daily work-life much easier

This supremely simple hack can help you establish good habits, break bad ones, and guard against failure.

Digital illustration of a DNA double helix in red and blue, set against a black background.

The Future

Can we automate science? Sam Rodriques is already doing it.

“We can build AI scientists that are better than we are… these systems can be superhuman,” says the FutureHouse co-founder.

Starts With A Bang

The Steady-State Universe: A viable alternative to the Big Bang?

For nearly 60 years, the hot Big Bang has been accepted as the best story of our cosmic origin. Could the Steady-State theory be possible?

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