AI can be more comforting than a person – our research shows why

By Belen Lopez-Perez, Lecturer in Psychology, University of ManchesterSeptember 16, 2026

We increasingly turn to chatbots when we are upset. But what they cannot do may be what matters most.

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Unis and schools are moving away from AI-detection software. They should stop using it altogether

Artificial Intelligence detection tools can sometimes create more problems for teachers and students than they fix.

Mark A. Bassett, Associate Professor and Director, Academic Quality, Standards, and Integrity, Charles Sturt UniversitySep 23, 2026

The Conversation

An AI model has found a new ‘CRISPR-like’ biological system. Here’s what it means for science

After coding, mathematics and chatbots, AI companies are setting their sights on the messy world of biology.

Dimitri Perrin, Head of School (Computer Science) and Co-Director (Centre for Data Science), Queensland University of TechnologySep 24, 2026

Nautilus

Isaac Asimov Showed Us How to Avoid the AI Apocalypse

But the famed sci-fi author’s 80-year-old rules of robotics may need some updating The post Isaac Asimov Showed Us How to Avoid the AI Apocalypse appeared first on Nautilus.

Kristen FrenchSep 24, 2026

Persuasion

The Anti-Social Media

Some survey results on the uses of AI.

Sam KahnSep 25, 2026

Anthropocene Magazine

Engineers just mapped a narrow path to greener flying

Flying behind commercial jets, a team pinpointed the exact combination of fuel and engine technology that cuts both soot and the contrails warming the planet.

Anthropocene TeamSep 24, 2026

Aeon

Britain’s last great airship

The remarkable engineering and tragic demise of the vessel that would end Britain’s dream to dominate the skies- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Aeon VideoSep 24, 2026