Google has unveiled an experimental artificial intelligence system that “uses advanced reasoning to help scientists synthesize vast amounts of literature, generate novel hypotheses, and suggest ...

Many of the most exciting discoveries in science involve highly specialized knowledge and making connections between far-flung facts. Scientists must combine deep analysis with broad reasoning ...

AI scientists propose to automate the scientific method and accelerate drug discovery, where traditional timelines can span a ...

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That changed in late 2025 when cutting-edge “frontier” AI models became capable of reasoning and planning reliably by themselves. A key feature of these models is “tool calling” – the ability to ...

Scientists who focus only on generating data risk missing their role in shaping strategy and driving innovation.

This article explores how autonomous science could speed up breakthroughs in medicine & materials, while raising urgent questions about safety, ethics and human oversight ...

When ET phoned home, was he using the Great Pyramid? Aliens might not have built the pyramids, but they may have communicated ...

Google has introduced an advanced AI system known as the “AI Co-Scientist,” designed to reshape the way researchers approach scientific challenges. Acting as a virtual collaborator, this system uses ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I continue my ongoing analysis of the ...