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while computers might eventually be able to do most tasks, humans would continue to hold the comparative advantage in three key domains: creativity, complex social interactions, and interaction with unstructured environments (such as your home).

Expert Comment: Jobs will be automated, but not because of the latest Generative AI

Artificial Intelligence
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Social Sciences
A wastewater pipe in a river bank dishcharges a stream of dirty water into a river.

New study finds that sewage release is worse for rivers than agriculture

Biology
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Research
Science
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Researchers issue urgent call to save the world’s largest flower -Rafflesia - from extinction

Biology
Conservation
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Policy
Research
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Major boost for Oxford University's battery research

Funding
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Replanting logged forests with diverse seedlings accelerates restoration, says Oxford study

Biology
Climate
Environment
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Professor John Cardy awarded Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Awards
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Lions on the brink – New analysis reveals the differing threats to African lion populations

Biology
Conservation
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A flying insect sits on the rim of a large cup shaped plant.

Contours that kill: New study shows geometry influences prey capture in carnivorous pitcher plants

Biology
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
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Science
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Four Oxford academics awarded European Research Council Starting Grants to launch their ideas

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New ‘droplet battery’ could pave the way for miniature bio-integrated devices

Innovation
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