19/10/2026

Why the ugly history of IQ testing matters for AI and education

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has recently been discussing "artificial general intelligence" that matches or surpasses human capabilities. This is from the same person who has said children born today (including his own) will "never ...

Ancient technique can improve the bland taste of beans

Faba beans are rich in protein and can easily be grown in Denmark—yet they are more often used as animal feed than as food for people. One of the main reasons is that their flavor does not meet consumer expectations compared ...

Context is key in how people understand language

When describing someone running, most people would say exactly that: "The person is running." They probably wouldn't say the person is moving, even though both descriptions are technically correct. But what if that person ...

X-rays reveal surprisingly long-lived spin waves in copper oxide

Today's computer technology, based on silicon chips, is slowly reaching its physical limits. Components cannot be miniaturized indefinitely, and clock speeds cannot be increased indefinitely. At the same time, huge AI data ...

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