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
In early 2024, a striking illustration in a published article sparked a lively debate on social media. The image showed a rat with a penis and testicles larger than the rest of the animal’s body. The authors noted that the illustration was generated by an artificial intelligence model called Midjourney, but was obviously inaccurate, as
International students at American academic institutions will have a maximum of four years to complete their studies unless they are granted an extension.Credit: Cheney Orr/Bloomberg/Getty Reversing a decades-old policy, the U.S. government will soon limit international students to no more than four years in the United States unless they can obtain an extension from the
Michael Kratsios, US President Donald Trump’s chief science adviser, released a report this week that reinvents how science is funded in the country. Credit: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Washington D.C. It was a big week for science in US President Donald Trump’s administration. On Tuesday, the president’s chief scientific adviser, Michael Kratsios, released a report
As artificial intelligence tools accelerate and advance further in science, Nature Opinions were sought on assignments that readers would prefer to keep for themselves. Here’s a snapshot of the responses. Keep asking questions As a student involved in AI and consciousness research, the most exciting part is being curious, noticing unexpected connections, and challenging existing
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