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Race Science

Why it is reasonable to label Nathan Cofnas’ race realism as pseudoscientific

Pieter Beck -
"Race realist" Nathan Cofnas claims his "hereditarianist" viewpoint is scientifically accurate - by citing pseudoscientific research and misleading rhetoric.
Science

The longevity protocol of dasatinib and quercetin has shown some promise… but so far, only in mice

Brian Goncus -
While some early mouse studies show promise for a dasatinib and quercetin longevity cocktail, evidence doesn't yet suggest humans can benefit
Technology

The Turing test is no longer fit for purpose – we need a new benchmark for machine intelligence

Richard Glover -
When the Turing Test was first proposed, it was never designed to be a definitive test for genuine artificial intelligence.
Technology

Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Hype: Monorail, Monorail, Monorail…

Mark Honeychurch -
Elon Musk's multiple failed attempts to build his proposed "Hyperloop" transport system have more than a little in common with the conman from The Simpsons.
Philosophy

How can we tell authentic writing, when even the Pope is suspected of using AI?

Aaron Rabinowitz -
In this age of ubiquitous AI usage, we are all left with a reflexive suspicion, constantly asking ourselves, "but did a human even write this?"
Psychology

The problem with Myers-Briggs: personality can’t be put into such neat little boxes

Elissar Gerges -
Myers-Briggs tests give us the illusion of personal insight, but they're not scientific, and they certainly shouldn't drive hiring decisions.
Climate Change

Leaving aside the wonder and the doom, we should appreciate the real-world arithmetic cost of AI

Kevin Escoda -
AI has its evangelists and its doom-mongers but to really understand its impact, we need to set aside the hype and look at the numbers.
Climate Change

Even amid extreme heatwaves, well-funded climate change deniers continue to spread doubt

Michael Marshall -
Climate change deniers like the Daily Sceptic are working overtime to downplay the UK's unprecedented series of heatwaves.
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