Tag: Penn State
For AI to Be Creative, Here’s What It Would Take
AI can appear smart when it generates a surprising result. But surprise does not equate to creativity.
Sorry, Origin-of-Life Researchers, But Bubbles Are Not Cells
Oparin is back. Some origin-of-life researchers are using his coacervate theory without giving him credit or realizing they are retreading dead-end ideas.
For Your Post-Holiday Enjoyment, Healthy ID Snacks
Among other design inspirations, the “ultimate non-stick coating” developed at McMaster University is based on the lotus leaf.
Small Wonders: Design in Tiny Creatures
Miniature designs often require more foresight and delicate engineering than large designs. Examples are abundant in the living world.
When Biologists Speak to Biology Teachers
Why should the reality be hidden from young people? Or from teachers?