You are what you eat. Your body contains the same bacteria and fungi found in fermented foods. However, the state of your microbiome depends not only on your diet, but also on the people you interact with and the environment you live in

The epic study of economic expansion, which has always gone hand in hand with the seizure of new lands, has been conducted by the distinguished historian, PhD, and Yale professor Sunil Amrith. In his book, he demonstrates that the exploitation of the planet’s natural resources leads to severe conflicts that destroy the diversity of cultural worlds and ecosystems

How much of artificial intelligence is genuinely «intelligence»? How does its «reasoning» differ from what we observe in humans and animals? These are the questions that British philosopher Jonathan Birch, a leading figure in the field, has been grappling with, and his insights are crucial for our understanding of AI and its implications

How did it happen that the Nobel Prize was awarded to people whose discovery had been ignored by the scientific community for nearly 30 years?! Why are some countries rich while others are poor, and why do technologies not constantly improve the quality of life? The stories of the 2024 Nobel laureates are not only fascinating and paradoxical but also highly instructive

This year, the Nobel Prizes come with quite a few «oddities». The discoveries for which the Chemistry Prize was awarded would seem more fitting in the category of scientific achievements in physiology and medicine. The 2024 Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry are a testament to the interdisciplinary nature of modern science. The breakthroughs that enabled machine learning are related more to mathematics and computer science than to physics. However, as is well known, there is no Nobel Prize for mathematics

If you haven’t yet read the novels of South Korean writer Han Kang, they are worth exploring. Not only because in 2024, she became a Nobel Prize laureate in literature but also because her novel Dear Son, My Beloved was selected as one of the 100 books chosen for the art project «The Library of the Future»

Interacting with large language models can lead to a «shift in thinking», introducing people to facts and well-reasoned evidence. Thus, in the age of post-truth, AI has become a valuable tool for debunking false information and various conspiracy theories

It’s well known that motherhood has biological limitations, and after a certain age, it becomes pretty challenging for a woman to have a child. Much less is known about the fact that «mature» fatherhood carries its risks, which are increasingly concerning researchers

The profound influence on public opinion is increasingly monopolized by a vast number of propagandists, guided by the principle: «If you make it a trend, you make it the truth»

We live in a society of microorganisms, and there is no way to change that. It would be strange if they weren’t present in our wardrobe, oven, or bed. However, scientists have discovered that even inside household and laboratory electrical devices, microbes form stable ecosystems — their own unique, incomparable world

Psychologists have long noted that individuals with traits from the «dark triad» — Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy — often rise to top positions in the corporate world. However, as technology progresses, psychopaths are venturing into new social and business niches. One such emerging area is the cryptocurrency market

We are born, grow, mature, and reproduce. With each passing year, we suffer more from chronic diseases. Eventually, we weaken and die. These are the facts of life. No matter how much we wish otherwise, they are unlikely to change. But perhaps one day, everything will be different for us