Ferns’ ability to evolve ‘backward’ offers insights into the meandering path of evolution
Evolution is often depicted as a steady forward march from simple to complex forms. But new research shows that certain ferns can evolve ‘backward.’
Dec. 13, 2024 • ~9 min
Teaching a robot its limits, to complete open-ended tasks safely
The “PRoC3S” method helps an LLM create a viable action plan by testing each step in a simulation. This strategy could eventually aid in-home robots to complete more ambiguous chore requests.
Dec. 12, 2024 • ~6 min
15% of global population lives within a few miles of a coast − and the number is growing rapidly
Nearly 10% of the planet’s human inhabitants live within 3.1 miles of the coast − where the risk of climate disasters is often highest.
Dec. 12, 2024 • ~6 min
Extraterrestrial life may look nothing like life on Earth − so astrobiologists are coming up with a framework to study how complex systems evolve
A specific set of chemical conditions led to the emergence of life on Earth. But can life emerge from other chemistries?
Dec. 6, 2024 • ~10 min
Peatlands urgently need to be restored for UK to meet emissions targets
Peat restoration is an important nature-based solution that can mitigate climate change and will be an essential part of reaching the UK’s legally binding emissions targets.
Dec. 2, 2024 • ~8 min
Companies won’t survive in a nature-depleted world – I’ve met the business owners who are taking action
Small business owners with a passion for nature are bringing this to their company values.
Nov. 21, 2024 • ~7 min
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