Intelligence Revolution5 days ago'Fatbergs' are a modern menace. Can we stop them?Reeking coagulations of grease and debris are clotting city sewers on a colossal scale. New technologies are being used to control this modern menace.5 days ago30 Apr 2026Finding 'hidden sperm' in men deemed infertileA new AI-powered technology is locating sperm cells in men who were told they had none – and giving couples who have been trying for years another chance at having children.30 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Can we predict the next global crisis?Spotting the events that might lead to a major period of upheaval is notoriously difficult. Could artificial intelligence be the crystal ball we need?23 Apr 202624 Mar 2026When the Earth moves, AI can spot itSudden and unexpected, landslides and avalanches claim thousands of lives each year and cause billions of dollars in damage. What if we could see them coming?24 Mar 202610 Mar 2026The new treatments for 'incurable' diseasesArtificial intelligence is rapidly inventing new drugs for diseases from Parkinson's disease and antibiotic-resistant superbugs to rare lung conditions.10 Mar 202627 Feb 2026How AI can read your thoughtsThe crackle of electricity inside your brain has long been too complex to decode. Artificial intelligence is changing that.27 Feb 20269 Jan 2026A pixel in the snow: How AI found a lost climberScouring remote areas for missing walkers and climbers can take rescuers weeks and sometimes months. AI can do the job in a matter of hours in some cases – and potentially save lives.9 Jan 202611 Nov 2025Nasa's breakthrough in tsunami early warningsTsunamis are notoriously difficult to spot on the open ocean as they race towards shore. But in the summer of 2025, scientists watched one unfold as it happened.11 Nov 2025
