A team of engineers has unveiled ScaFi, a robot that swims like a fish, with a flexible tail made of fiberglass rods and a rigid front section. The robot's design allows it to scale up or down, making it suitable for studying shallow creeks to open water, while preserving fish-like gait and motion.
A new study explains how ants synchronize their movements using a mathematical model, revealing that a single active ant can trigger a rapid chain reaction through the colony. The research suggests that individual workers play a crucial role in coordinating collective behavior, operating at high speeds to transmit information efficiently.
A NYU Tandon School of Engineering study found that 97.5% of US data centers are located within metropolitan statistical areas, with many clustered near cities due to high electricity demand and existing IT infrastructure. The concentration of data centers raises questions about the future of urban development.
Researchers analyzed phone data from Marshall Fire evacuees, finding they chose destinations based on social connections and community resemblance. Those with stronger social networks were more likely to return home over time.
Researchers found that the frontal cortex dynamically shifts attention between auditory and visual inputs to make sense of multilingual film scenes. The study suggests that the brain has an organized map for handling different types of information during real-world experiences.
A new study found that protected bike lanes in NYC causally increase Citi Bike ridership, with a statistically significant effect of approximately 379 additional rides per station per month. However, painted bike lanes and sharrows showed no detectable causal effect, highlighting the importance of design details in cycling infrastructure.
Researchers found that robots trained on consistent demonstrations achieved higher success rates than those trained on complex data. Consistent approaches emphasized steady progress toward a goal and reused predefined motions to reduce variability.
Researchers at NYU developed a 3-D printed stent, called the Lily stent, which can drain faster and cut costs for treating gastric leaks after weight-loss surgery. The stent's unique shape creates more effective routes for fluid to move around it, improving drainage performance.
Tiny bubbles in water electrolysis can account for significant efficiency losses, ranging from 5-25% of total energy input. Researchers are exploring ways to design electrode surfaces and optimize operating conditions to manage bubble buildup and improve performance.
A recent study explores how response timing affects people's use and evaluation of AI systems, challenging the assumption that faster is always better. Participants rated slower responses as more thoughtful and useful, highlighting a subtle but powerful feature of human psychology.
A new NYU study analyzes hourly ridership at 10 major NYC subway stations between 2023 and 2025. Heavy rain affects peak hour travel, while extreme cold has a smaller impact, especially off-peak. The research highlights the importance of considering infrastructure, station design, and surrounding land use in transit planning.
The study analyzed 785,881 total posts from 513 members of the 117th Congress, identifying 12,274 gun-related posts using keyword-based filtering. Democrats respond directly to shooting events within 48 hours, while Republicans show no such response.
A new framework uses weather indicators to estimate how quickly a travel ban may start to lose effectiveness. The approach could inform targeted interventions before storms hit and preserve emergency measures' legitimacy while keeping people safer. It was developed after analyzing two Buffalo storms in late 2022.
Researchers at NYU Tandon have developed a new algorithm that dramatically speeds up the reconstruction of microwave images, allowing for real-time diagnostic capabilities. This breakthrough could enable portable tools for stroke detection and breast cancer screening in low-resource settings.
Researchers developed an AI system called SeeUnsafe that can automatically identify collisions and near-misses in traffic videos by combining language reasoning and visual intelligence. The system has achieved high accuracy rates and can provide detailed reports on road safety issues.
Researchers at NYU Tandon developed a method to measure cognitive arousal using skin conductance, revealing patterns of physiological responses to different stimuli. The analysis showed that haptic sensations and auditory stimuli elicit strong immediate activations, while visual cues respond more gradually.
A new study reveals China's surge in remote sensing research, producing nearly half of all peer-reviewed journal publications, while the US produces just 9%., The research attributes this shift to decreased equipment costs, global participation, digital publishing, and AI techniques like machine learning and deep learning.
A new study warns that the shift to electric freight could intensify the burden on NYC's infrastructure, with heavier batteries increasing annual repair costs by nearly 12%. The study recommends flexible, weight-based fees and expanded weight monitoring to mitigate the risks.
A study by NYU Tandon and Brookhaven National Laboratory shows that crystalline hafnium oxide substrates can provide guidelines for stabilizing the superconducting phase in vanadium silicide films. The researchers found that hafnium oxide offered greater chemical stability and suppressed unwanted secondary phases.
Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering have created a solution to the environmental regulations banning toxic heavy metals in infrared detectors. They use colloidal quantum dots to detect infrared light without relying on mercury or other restricted materials. The resulting devices show remarkable performance, responding to in...
A new study challenges conventional assumptions about urban healthcare advantages by revealing that larger cities have proportionally fewer specialists per resident than smaller ones. Smaller cities often serve more patients per specialist, with some specialties like addiction medicine showing significant disparities in availability.
A new AI system developed by NYU Tandon researchers can detect fires in real-time using standard security cameras, providing crucial minutes for evacuation and emergency response. The system achieves notable accuracy rates, with the best-performing model combination reaching 80.6% detection accuracy.
Researchers develop coral-inspired capsule that captures bacteria from small intestine, providing a more comprehensive picture of the gut's bacterial landscape. The device promises to revolutionize microbiome science and enable early disease detection and targeted therapeutic interventions.
A new fabrication approach enables the exploration of a broader range of superconducting materials for quantum hardware. The study validates this approach using niobium and demonstrates comparable performance to state-of-the-art devices made with conventional chemistry-based methods.
Scientists have developed ingestible devices that deliver targeted light stimulation directly to the gut, allowing researchers to precisely illuminate specific nerve cells. This technology could reveal new targets for treating conditions like gastroparesis and metabolic diseases.
A new study from NYU Tandon reveals how remote work arrangements enabled New Yorkers to participate in community environmental action. Flexible schedules and digital tools empowered volunteers to engage in hands-on labor during the workday, driven by a desire to counter isolation and screen fatigue.
Research shows that warming temperatures and thawing permafrost are altering the chemistry of Arctic rivers, leading to declines in inorganic nitrogen and increases in dissolved organic nitrogen. The study highlights the importance of understanding these interconnections to protect both human health and ecosystem integrity.
The EnIGMA framework demonstrates superior performance across multiple benchmarks, solving more than three times as many cybersecurity challenges as previous AI agents. The research also identifies a previously unknown phenomenon called 'soliloquizing,' where the AI model generates hallucinated observations.
A new study published in Nature's Humanities and Social Sciences Communications found that at least 78,000 Ukrainian students were directly affected by the war, with 16% of graduating high school seniors displaced. Rural male students experienced the greatest decrease in exam participation, indicating an intersectional disadvantage.
Researchers create microscopic drug delivery capsules with precise control over particle sizes, ideal for inhalation delivery applications. The Sequential NanoPrecipitation (SNaP) process tackles the challenge of producing uniform therapeutic particles at industrial scales.
A new study from NYU Tandon School of Engineering found that users of Adblock Plus's Acceptable Ads feature encounter 13.6% more problematic advertisements compared to those without ad blockers, highlighting systematic failures in preventing inappropriate advertising from reaching children.
Researchers developed a miniature 'leukemia-on-a-chip' device that recreates human bone marrow and immune system to predict cancer immunotherapy success. The device enables real-time observation of how immunotherapy drugs interact with cancer cells in an environment closely mimicking the human body.
A study published in Nature Communications Psychology reveals that the brain sequences and manages words differently depending on sentence structure. The prefrontal cortex sustains words throughout complex sentences, suggesting a need for additional working memory resources.
A NYU study found that 92% of residents preferred dynamic 3D flood visualizations over traditional maps in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The innovative method uses LiDAR scans to create immersive simulations, providing a more intuitive and realistic understanding of flood risks.
A study using complex systems analysis found that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) contributes to obesity indirectly by reducing physical activity. Researchers identified potential intervention points in cities, including access to mental health services and food insecurity, which can be targeted through urban planning.
Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering identified a crucial role for the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in mapping sounds to meaning, shedding light on the neural dynamics underlying word retrieval. The study's findings have significant implications for both neuroscience and clinical interventions.
Researchers have developed a new therapy called liver-targeted immunotherapy (LIT) that exploits the liver's natural ability to promote immune tolerance. LIT uses synthetic mannosylation to deliver allergens directly to the liver, where specialized immune cells reprogram the response from inflammation to tolerance.
A research team led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering has discovered unprecedented genetic adaptations in Gowanus Canal organisms, which could lead to cheaper and more sustainable methods for cleaning contaminated waterways. The study found that these microbes can break down pollutants and heavy metals using 64 different biochemical ...
Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering developed a method to directly predict visible content in immersive 3D environments, reducing bandwidth requirements by up to 7-fold while maintaining visual quality. The technology has the potential to make AR/VR experiences more responsive and accessible.
The study tracked over 1,800 cameras across school zones from 2019 to 2021 and found that most cameras achieve their safety purpose within six months. Effectiveness patterns vary geographically across the city, with some areas experiencing a significant reduction in speeding behaviors, while others show marginal impact.
Researchers have introduced Orion, a novel framework that brings fully homomorphic encryption to deep learning, enabling computations on encrypted data without decrypting it. The framework achieves a 2.38x speedup over existing state-of-the-art methods and enables high-resolution FHE object detection using large neural networks.
A new AI system developed by NYU Tandon researchers can analyze food images to calculate nutritional content, including calories, protein, carbohydrates, and fat. The technology uses advanced deep-learning algorithms to recognize food items in images and correlate them with density and macronutrient data.
Researchers develop system for self-driving vehicles to share AI models, allowing them to learn from each other's experiences even when they don't meet directly. The Cached Decentralized Federated Learning approach enables vehicles to train locally and share models with others, improving learning efficiency and adaptability.
A new AI system uses satellite imagery to track urban green spaces with high accuracy, revealing stark disparities in green space distribution across neighborhoods. The system's effectiveness is demonstrated through a study in Karachi, where it exposed areas with limited vegetation facing higher temperatures and air pollution.
The project, called NanoDT, will create a detailed virtual replica of Downtown Brooklyn to help emergency responders better navigate accident scenes and manage traffic disruptions. By integrating 3D visualization with real-time traffic data, the system aims to enhance situational awareness and response strategies.
The SALSA project aims to create advanced wireless systems operating in the upper mid-band spectrum, providing an optimal balance of coverage and data capacity. The project will develop an advanced radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) designed for the Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) framework.
The NYU Tandon School of Engineering has launched the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub 2025 call for innovators to identify and support entrepreneurial companies driving technological growth in the offshore wind industry. The program provides a six-month mentoring and business development residency with major offshore wind developers.
A new system combines vibrational and sound feedback to help users navigate complex environments safely and effectively. The research, tested in a virtual reality setting, shows promise in reducing collisions and improving mobility for individuals with visual impairments.
Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering create microchips that can detect multiple diseases from a single air sample, offering faster results and testing for multiple diseases simultaneously. The microchips use field-effect transistors to directly detect biological markers and convert them into digital signals.
The new Dual Degree Program enables students to earn degrees from both institutions, with an immersive academic journey spanning two years. Graduates will receive a Master's in Management of Technology (MOT) from NYU Tandon, along with the management degree from Nova SBE.