In late 2024, artificial intelligence reached PhD-level performance on scientific-reasoning benchmarks, and in 2025 it approached the measurement ceiling for one such test. In response, I developed an AI module and taught it to incoming biomedical PhD students at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where I direct AI initiatives for the interdisciplinary graduate pathway. As
The rising use of artificial-intelligence tools by scientists could increase their productivity, but this might come at the cost of quality.Credit: Getty Scientists who use large language models (LLMs) to help them with their research will spend less time refining their work and instead jump quickly to fresh projects, according to a modelling study1. Adoption
Artificial intelligence is rapidly being integrated into hospitals and healthcare clinics. However, the benefits of AI tools come with new risks to patient safety and questions about who is responsible when things go wrong. Conventionally, health care responsibilities are clearly delineated. Doctors must provide an established standard of treatment. Institutions must organize safe treatment processes.
Credit: CN-STR/AFP via Getty The latest large language model (LLM) built in China is impressing scientists with its size and capabilities. Last week, Beijing-based Moonshot AI introduced ‘Kimi K3’, a powerful reasoning LLM that can handle large expanses of text. The company’s own tests found that the K3 can match or outperform rival American models
You have full access to this article through your institution. Iconic Nature covers the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. Covers of Nature can be found hanging on home and office walls; They are regularly mentioned in conferences and are even topics of academic study.1. Likewise, they are an opportunity for scientists, science writers, and editors
Artificial intelligence tools, when given well-written prompts, can generate attractive and clear graphical summaries for research papers.Credit: Juj Winn/Getty A graphical summary in an article is one of the most useful tools for communicating hard-won research results. It makes findings more memorable, accessible, and engaging for everyone, from experts in the field and policymakers to