2024 brings exciting science events, such as measuring neutrino mass and the neural basis of consciousness. Advancements in AI include GPT-5 and Gemini AI. Dark matter and axiones, as well as supercomputer advancements, are discussed. Climate change updates and the court ruling on legal obligations are also highlighted.
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2024 will witness advancements in AI, including the release of GPT-5 and a new version of Alpha Fold for predicting protein structures.
The World Mosquito Program aims to combat dengue and Zika by releasing disease-fighting mosquitoes, protecting up to 70 million people.
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AI Advancements and Regulations
The year 2024 is set to witness significant advancements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). OpenAI plans to release its next generative AI model, GPT-5, while Google's Gemini AI model will continue to evolve. Additionally, Alpha Fold, an AI tool used to predict protein structures, will release a new version that models interactions between proteins and other molecules. One important development to watch out for is the international regulation of generative AI, with the United Nations High-Level Advisory Board expected to share its final report on this matter.
Weaponized Mosquitoes for Disease Control
A non-profit organization called the World Mosquito Program aims to combat diseases like dengue and Zika by releasing tens of billions of disease-fighting mosquitoes annually. These mosquitoes are infected with a bacterial strain that prevents the transmission of these viruses. The initiative, which will begin in Brazil, seeks to protect up to 70 million people from these debilitating diseases.
Moon Missions and Exploring Other Moons
In 2024, NASA plans to embark on its Artemis 2 mission, which will carry a team around the moon for 10 days, laying the groundwork for future lunar missions. China's Chang'e 6 mission aims to collect samples from the far side of the moon, while NASA and Japan have missions planned to explore the moons of Jupiter and Mars, respectively. These missions hold the potential to provide crucial insights into our neighboring celestial bodies.
In this episode, reporter Miryam Naddaf joins us to talk about the big science events to look out for in 2024. We'll hear about the mass of the neutrino, the neural basis of consciousness and the climate lawsuits at the Hague, to name but a few.