The ability of humans to create and disseminate culture is often credited as the single most
important factor of our success as a species. In this Perspective, we explore the notion of …

Automation transformed various aspects of our human civilization, revolutionizing industries
and streamlining processes. In the domain of scientific inquiry, automated approaches …

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape almost every line of
work. Despite enormous efforts devoted to understanding AI's economic impacts, we lack a …

The integration of chatbots in oncology underscores the pressing need for human-centered
artificial intelligence (AI) that addresses patient and family concerns with empathy and …

To foster self-driving experimentation and address the reproducibility crisis in bioprocess
development in a collaborative environment, a modular Workflow Management System …

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and the increased reliance on renewable energy
sources necessitate significant advancements in electrochemical energy storage systems …

This paper proposes a new conceptual framework called Collective Predictive Coding as a
Model of Science (CPC-MS) to formalize and understand scientific activities. Building on the …

The rapid development and adoption of Generative AI (GAI) technology in the form of
chatbots such as ChatGPT and Claude has greatly increased interest in agentic machines …

Large Language Models (LLMs) can be used as repositories of biological and chemical
information to generate pharmacological lead compounds. However, for LLMs to focus on …

This paper engages in a speculative exploration of the concept of an artificial agent capable
of conducting research. Initially, it examines how the act of research can be conceptually …