Guest Thinkers — August 16, 2010

Nature on the Future of Science Journalism

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

Timed with the World Federation of Science Journalists meeting in London, Nature magazine has put together a selection of recent articles focusing on journalism and science communication. The selection includes our recent article at Nature Biotechnology (PDF, news release).

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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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.

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The Future

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

Behind America’s hunt for a superior semiconductor.

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Thinking

Everyday Philosophy: “Are scientists involved in a Satanic plot to undermine religion?”

How many scientists does it take to ruin a good conspiracy?

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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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