ai in science

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AI In Science Connects the Dots, But Only In Fields That Are Fragmented

An analysis of 80 million papers shows AI boosts originality where knowledge is scattered and connections are weak, but contributes little novelty in...

July 3, 2026

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AI Solves Erdős Math Problem: What's Next for AI in Mathematics?

An AI solved an 80-year-old Erdős math problem by walking a path mathematicians had collectively avoided.

May 23, 2026

AI and computer science

AI Slop Is Flooding Scientific Publishing - and It Shows

New research reveals scientists using AI produce far more papers, but quality screening methods are breaking down.

December 21, 2025

AI Is Flooding Science With Fake Research

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Vegetative Electron Microscopy Shows How AI Slop Threatens Science

A nonsensical phrase in 20+ published papers reveals how AI slop is contaminating scientific literature, from mass-produced research to undetectable fake images.

May 28, 2025