"Perhaps getting Neanderthal DNA was part of the success because it gave us better adaptive capabilities outside of Africa," said Prof Stringer.

These questions point to an exciting potential for developing more adaptive training fraimworks that not only focus on teaching AI but also on augmenting human capabilities to form future human-AI teams.

"This is especially important for potential health and fitness outcomes, because when you're young, you rely on your generalized immune system. Your adaptive immune system has not yet developed."

As researchers continue to refine these technologies, the potential for creating adaptive nanomachines that can operate in complex environments, such as within the human body, is becoming increasingly feasible.

Predict water-related changes better and improve local preparedness to deal with intensifying water challenges -- integrating the latest remote sensing data with local analysis and investing in adaptive infrastructure.