Archived Intelligence
Scientists have mapped the DNA of Anopheles stephensi, an invasive urban mosquito spreading malaria across Africa. By sequencing 645 genomes, researchers tracked its spread from South Asia and identified the specific genes helping it resist insecticides. This genetic map could help cities track and control the pest.
Researchers have developed Biomni, a general-purpose AI agent capable of autonomously planning and executing complex scientific workflows. By mining data across 25 different domains, it can identify disease-causing genes, suggest new uses for existing drugs, and design lab protocols.
An analysis of 84 years of European plant data reveals that warming and drying are forcing forest floor plants to reorganise at an accelerating rate. While grasslands remained relatively stable, temperate forests saw a significant spike in community shifts over the past decade.
Scientists used chilli-induced pain to map how some brains naturally amplify discomfort. They discovered that pain catastrophizing is linked to specific neural pathways that alter how you process threat and control your movements.