Artificial Intelligence

AI Can Predict Potential Nutrient Deficiencies from Space

New work maps a region’s nutrient landscape

Rachel Berkowitz

Public Health

Better Face Masks Are Possible: Here Are Some Winning Designs

A two-part competition aims to spark innovation and connect the groups trying to redesign high-quality masks that protect against COVID

Sophie Bushwick

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial General Intelligence Is Not as Imminent as You Might Think

A close look reveals that the newest systems, including DeepMind’s much-hyped Gato, are still stymied by the same old problems

Gary Marcus | Opinion

Weather

The ‘Wall of Wind’ Can Blow Away Buildings at Category 5 Hurricane Strength

The test facility is helping engineers design safer homes—but it’s not powerful enough to mimic the stronger hurricanes fueled by climate change

The Conversation US, Richard Olson, Ameyu B. Tolera, Arindam Chowdhury and Ioannis Zisis

Privacy

Political Affiliation Influences Our Fear of Data Collection

It’s not government Americans don’t trust with their data; it’s the opposite political party

Samuel Dooley, Angelica Goetzen and Elissa M. Redmiles | Opinion