Opportunity cost and the future for computational scientists
Ramón Nartallo-Kaluarachchi reflects on advancements in the computational sciences, such as the development of AI, and potential pitfalls.
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New sorting algorithm is the fastest yet
Milda Folkmanaite reports on DeepMind’s new sorting algorithm, which integrates neural networks to significantly speed up data processing.
Sincere new world—A conversation about AI and human thought
Ester Paolocci discusses the new developments and future applications of AI highlighting potential pitfalls in AI adoption.
Optimal transport theory from sandcastles to artificial intelligence
Duncan W. Martinson describes the progression of optimal transport theory through various applications from economics to AI.
ChatGPT: A milestone in natural language processing
OpenAI’s language model ChatGPT describes itself, how it was created, and its significance in the field of natural language processing and AI.
AI Fossil Hunters
Sophie Berdugo outlines the advancements in technology enabling AI fossil detection.
A new age of structural biology?
By Rhian Gruar This article was originally published in The Oxford Scientist Michaelmas Term 2021 edition, Change. On the 26 June 2000, President Bill Clinton announced the completion of the first draft of the Human Genome Project (HGP) to the world, ushering in a new age of scientific understanding. The HGP was a decade-long endeavour…
AI in conservation: A modern-day solution to the biodiversity crisis?
Does the technology behind predictive texts, facial recognition, and our social media feeds offer the solution to struggling global wildlife conservation efforts? Katie Jones investigates.
Using Artificial Intelligence to create the Shazam of Ocean Sounds
In recent years, the use of underwater microphones called hydrophones has allowed scientists to listen in on the underwater world in a non-invasive way. Passive acoustic monitoring has already been used in various biological studies, such as documenting the distribution and migration of whales and characterising the responses of fish to environmental changes.
Archangel Imaging—Our guardians at the gates
As our world is re-shaped by the global pandemic, the demand for creative and ethical business ventures is greater than ever. Indeed, the consequences of the virus have placed a spotlight on key gaps and inequalities in our world and in turn mobilized organizations to develop strategies to alleviate the current impact and safeguard our…