SCIENCE Opinion
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OpinionAI giants are one big mistake away from catastrophe. They could learn a lot from the nuclear industry.AI companies know they are being held hostage by each other, and that they need to take action to self-regulate before they suffer major reputational and legal consequences. There is a blueprint on how they can do it.
By Akhil Bhardwaj Published -
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Poll'Most people can't handle driving in 2 dimensions let alone 3': Readers respond to our poll about flying carsTesla recently demonstrated its Rocket Roadster "flying car." We asked our readers whether they think flying cars will be widely available in the near future.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published -
PollWill Tesla's 'flying car' ever hit the market, or is it a load of compressed air?Tesla just demonstrated a type of hover car. Live Science asks its readers whether they believe this type of technology will be widely available in five years.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 4 Comments -
Poll'I won't trust AI': Readers share mixed reaction to AI tools that calculate people's biological agesScientists have developed AI tools to measure a person's true "biological age." Live Science asked readers whether they would be comfortable using these tools.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 3 Comments -
PollFlu season is kicking off early — are you getting a vaccine?New data reveals that flu season is off to an early start in several Western states. Live Science wants to know if you have already gotten the flu vaccine or plan to do so this year.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 4 Comments
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PollWould you trust AI to calculate your true 'biological age'?Scientists have developed various AI tools to measure people's biological ages. Would you use one?
By Nicoletta Lanese Published 6 Comments -
Poll'We stocked an RV as an emergency bugout vehicle': Readers share how prepared they are for a disasterWith extreme weather conditions becoming more frequent, having a disaster kit and other emergency plans can be beneficial. Live Science readers shared their thoughts about how prepared they are for these events. Do you agree with what they said?
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published -
PollHow prepared are you for a disaster?From emergency kits to evacuation plans, Live Science asks readers how prepared they are for the unexpected.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 4 Comments -
OpinionTrump can't stop America's shift to clean energy. And we can accelerate it.The cost of clean energy just keeps falling as the price of coal ramps up. Politicians promising affordability will follow those savings no matter who is in the White House. And in the meantime, there are ways to speed up the transition.
By Leah Stokes Published -
Poll'It is something we must know before we go where no man has gone before': Readers react to NASA's Roman telescope missionNASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is about to begin scanning our universe as it journeys through space. Live Science readers shared their thoughts about what they're most excited to see from the new space telescope.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published -
OpinionThe hunt for extraterrestrial life is fundamentally flawed. But there's a fix.We search for aliens on exoplanets by looking for the chemical signatures of life. But without understanding the host star better, we may be misled says astrophysicist Alix Freckelton
By Alix Freckelton Published -
PollWhat are you most excited for NASA's Roman Space Telescope to find?NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has taken its first pictures of space as it heads toward its orbital location. From there, it will begin scanning deep space to uncover more about our universe.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 3 Comments -
Poll'Of course I am worried': Live Science readers react to US weapons in spaceAre you worried about an arms race in space? Live Science readers shared their thoughts.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 2 Comments -
OpinionWe're not about to awaken an evil digital god — AI is far more likely to end in a great disappointmentAI is unlikely to launch a Hollywood-style war against us. Rather, the biggest danger of AI is that it will disappoint us, says Andrew Rogoyski.
By Andrew Rogoyski Published 5 Comments
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