AI That Can Argue and Instruct
New algorithms will enable personal devices to learn any topic well enough to debate it
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AI for Molecular Design
Machine-learning algorithms are speeding up the search for novel drugs and materials
Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2018
Disruptive solutions that are poised to change the world - a special report produced by Scientific American in collaboration with the World Economic Forum
Advanced Diagnostics for Personalized Medicine
A new generation of tools could help end one-size-fits-all therapeutics
Augmented Reality Everywhere
Coming soon: the world overlaid with data
Don't Condemn People Who Don't Evacuate for Hurricane Florence
Many simply can't; packing up and leaving assumes a level of privilege many people probably don't think about
Space Station Commander: It's "Absolutely a Shame" to Suggest Astronauts Caused Leak
The lead astronaut on the station defends the integrity of his team
North Carolina's Natural Hurricane Defenses Are Disappearing
Development and sea level rise are chipping away at the barrier islands that help shield the mainland
7 Ways to Let Go of Guilt
Guilt makes us feel lower than a worm’s belly but it is also a sign of empathy and a signal that we care about not hurting others
Health Officials Rush to Protect Seniors, the Most Vulnerable Group, from Hurricane Florence
Evacuations may prove particularly challenging for nursing homes and people who receive care at home
