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May 28
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AI linked to boom in biomedical papers, ...

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00:33 Was a boom in papers driven by AI?

A spike in papers formulaically analysing a public data set has sparked worries that AI is being used to generate low quality and potentially misleading analyses.


Nature: AI linked to explosion of low-quality biomedical research papers


08:07 Lenses that give humans infrared vision

Researchers in China have created contact lenses that can allow humans to see infrared light, which could help with search and rescue missions, sending secret messages and even surgery.


Nature: These contact lenses give people infrared vision — even with their eyes shut


14:17 Does the Earth's core have a leak?

Geologists have uncovered the strongest evidence yet that Earth's core is leaking. Rocks from Hawaii were found to contain isotopes of a rare element, which suggests the material originally came from the core. More work will need to be done to rule out other explanations.


Nature: Is Earth’s core leaking? Volcanic rocks provide strongest evidence yet


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