A team of scientists has developed an AI model that can accurately predict ocean wave sizes, reducing the need for expensive and time-consuming numerical methods. The ConvLSTM model outperforms existing methods in terms of accuracy and efficiency, paving the way for real-time ocean forecasting.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAtmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters·DateApr 1, 2023
A large typhoid outbreak on a Dutch ship was traced to contaminated drinking water, with 72 cases confirmed. The investigation found that sewage containing Salmonella typhi leaked into freshwater tanks, highlighting the importance of regular water quality inspections.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 1, 2023
A recent study from the National Eye Institute has discovered rare genetic variants that may be driving age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a chronic inflammatory response in the retina. The variants affect the stability of the membrane attack complex (MAC), which could lead to destructive inflammation and AMD progression.
SourceNIH/National Eye Institute·JournaliScience·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 1, 2023