It is known as the loneliest plant, one of the most endangered species in the world with only male specimens remaining. Now, a team from the University of Southampton is determined to find a mate for the endangered ‘Encephalartos woodii’( E. woodii). With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), scientists have embarked on a quest to find a companion. “A classic tale of unrequited lovey.” That’s how Dr. Laura Cinti, research fellow at the University of Southampton’s Winchester School of Art, described it. The researchers are combing through thousands of hectares of forest in South Africa, the only place where … Continue reading Scientists Use AI in Race Against Extinction to Find ‘Loneliest Plant’s’ Last Mate: Discover How Much of the Forest They’ve Covered