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Games, computing, and the mind: How search algorithms reflect game playing

Scientists at JAIST explored the connection between game-playing search tree algorithms and human decision-making, proposing two indicators - PPN and SCN - to analyze potential future states. These findings have applications in AI, optimization problems, and entertainment analysis.

SourceJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·JournalIEEE Access·DateMay 24, 2021
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Finding control in hard-to-predict systems

A research team from Iowa State University has developed a way to control hard-to-predict systems. The technique uses quotienting to identify the least fixed-point operator, which can result in a new model that acts as a supervisor of the system.

SourceChinese Association of Automation·JournalIEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica·DateMay 13, 2021
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

Computer designs magnonic devices

A new computational method enables researchers to design functional magnonic devices in a shorter time, overcoming traditional limitations. The approach uses inverse design and intelligent algorithms to create devices with multiple functionalities.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 12, 2021

Composing thoughts: Mental handwriting produces brain activity turned into text

A new brain-computer interface (BCI) system has been developed to restore communication in people with spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders. The system uses mental handwriting to record brain activity, allowing participants to compose sentences and communicate at a speed comparable to typing on a smartphone.

SourceNIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke·JournalNature·DateMay 12, 2021

A scientist from HSE University has developed an image recognition algorithm

A scientist from HSE University has developed an image recognition algorithm that speeds up real-time processing of video-based image recognition systems by up to 40%. The algorithm uses a sequence of convolutional layers and fine-tuning to achieve accurate results while controlling loss in accuracy.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalInformation Sciences·DateMay 11, 2021
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

The effects of eliminating race-based adjustments in estimates of kidney function

Eliminating race-based adjustments in equations to estimate kidney function may lead to significant changes in medication prescribing practices for Black adults, according to a new study. The findings suggest that this change could result in lower eGFR values and potentially impact treatment outcomes for diabetic patients.

SourceAmerican Society of Nephrology·JournalJournal of the American Society of Nephrology·DateMay 6, 2021
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

3D motion tracking system could streamline vision for autonomous tech

A new real-time 3D motion tracking system combines transparent light detectors with advanced neural network methods to enable fast tracking speed, compact hardware, and lower cost compared to existing solutions. The technology has promising applications in automated manufacturing, biomedical imaging, and autonomous driving.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 23, 2021

Taking down human traffickers through online ads

Researchers adapted an algorithm to identify similarities in escort ads, highlighting common parts and indicating potential human trafficking activity. The InfoShield algorithm outperformed other algorithms at identifying trafficking ads with 85% precision, flagging them without false positives.

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·DateApr 22, 2021

People may trust computers more than humans

A recent study by University of Georgia researchers found that people are more likely to rely on algorithms for decision-making, even when faced with complex challenges. As the task becomes harder, people prefer algorithm-generated suggestions over human advice or 'wisdom of the crowd', according to the study.

SourceUniversity of Georgia·JournalScientific Reports·DateApr 13, 2021
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

Using ships themselves to monitor and predict waves

Researchers used ship movement data to estimate wave conditions in real time, without extra costs for measurement instruments. The approach combines cause-and-effect calculations with ship geometry and dynamic motions.

SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalMarine Structures·DateMar 18, 2021
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

A new satellite-measured "Solar-induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence" (SIF) product aims to improve carbon neutrality research

A new satellite-measured Solar-induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence (SIF) product is introduced to enhance carbon neutrality research. The SIF product, developed using a physical-based algorithm named IAPCAS/SIF, retrieves emission data from two micro-windows within the O2 A-band.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateMar 17, 2021

Artificial intelligence calculates suicide attempt risk

A machine learning algorithm has been shown to accurately predict adult patients at risk of attempting or experiencing suicidal thoughts. The Vanderbilt Suicide Attempt and Ideation Likelihood (VSAIL) model uses routine health records to identify those who should receive further screening, potentially directing limited resources where ...

SourceVanderbilt University Medical Center·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateMar 12, 2021
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

After cracking the "sum of cubes" puzzle for 42, researchers discover a new solution for 3

After solving the sum of cubes puzzle for 42, researchers found a new solution for 3 using an optimized algorithm that utilized mathematical 'sieving' techniques. The discovery suggests there may be infinitely many more solutions for other values of k, with the next solution involving gigantic 21-digit numbers.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 11, 2021

A call to action to address racial inequities in medical tests

Clinical algorithms that adjust for race can cause harm to patients by delaying access to additional tests and treatments, according to a new article. The authors argue that the medical community must step up to achieve consensus on paths forward to address racial inequities in health care.

SourceAmerican Society of Nephrology·JournalClinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology·DateMar 5, 2021

Reading the physics hiding in data

A multidisciplinary team of scientists has developed a new way to detect phase transitions in raw data by analyzing its intrinsic dimension, a statistical property that reveals collective properties of partition functions. This method is agnostic and does not require prior knowledge of the system's parameters.

SourceScuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati·JournalPhysical Review X·DateMar 3, 2021
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

Pushing computing to the edge by rethinking microchips' design

Researchers at Princeton University have created a new microchip design that enables AI systems to process data closer to the edge of computing infrastructure. The innovative design reduces power consumption and latency, making AI more accessible and efficient.

SourcePrinceton University, Engineering School·DateFeb 24, 2021

Artificial pancreas system upgraded with AI algorithm

A new AI algorithm enabled a fully automated artificial pancreas system to achieve improved glucose control without manual input of meal or exercise information. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient and hassle-free diabetes management.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalIEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics·DateFeb 22, 2021
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

Rice's Yingyan Lin receives NSF CAREER Award

Yingyan Lin, an assistant professor at Rice University, has received a $400,000 NSF CAREER Award to develop more efficient deep learning hardware accelerators. Her goal is to push forward ubiquitous intelligent devices and green artificial intelligence, addressing the gap between complex algorithms and limited resources.

SourceRice University·DateFeb 22, 2021

Brain activity can reveal the severity of autistic traits

Scientists used fNIRS to analyze brain activity and develop an algorithm to predict autistic traits severity with over 90% accuracy. The new technology is more accessible than fMRI for diagnosing autism spectrum disorders.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders·DateFeb 11, 2021

Google Scholar renders documents not in English invisible

A recent study found that Google Scholar systematically relegates non-English language documents to invisible positions, even among quality articles with hundreds of citations. This bias can have detrimental effects on researchers from non-English speaking countries, leading them to believe there is no literature in their native language.

SourceUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona·JournalFuture Internet·DateFeb 10, 2021

Geisinger researchers find AI can predict death risk

Researchers at Geisinger Health System developed an AI algorithm using echocardiogram videos to predict mortality within a year. The model outperformed other clinically used predictors and improved cardiologists' prediction accuracy by 13 percent.

SourceGeisinger Health System·JournalNature Biomedical Engineering·DateFeb 8, 2021
GoPro HERO13 Black

GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.

COVID-19 infections in the U.S. nearly three times greater than reported, model estimates

A machine-learning algorithm developed at UT Southwestern estimates that the number of COVID-19 cases in the US is nearly three times that of confirmed cases, with over 71 million people estimated to have contracted the virus. The algorithm provides daily updated estimates of total infections and the number of people currently infected...

SourceUT Southwestern Medical Center·JournalPLOS ONE·DateFeb 8, 2021

The Ramanujan Machine

The Ramanujan Machine generates mathematical conjectures without proof, imitating Ramanujan's intuition using AI and computer automation. It has already produced known formulas for pi, Euler's number, and other constants, as well as several unknown conjectures.

SourceTechnion-Israel Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateFeb 5, 2021
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

Machine-learning to predict the performance of organic solar cells

Machine-learning algorithms are trained on large datasets to predict the performance of organic solar cells, identifying key parameters such as electronic gap and charge transport balance. This study demonstrates a new approach to predicting material efficiency, paving the way for further analytical models and more complex system under...

SourceSpanish National Research Council (CSIC)·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·DateJan 28, 2021

Machine-learning to predict the performance of organic solar cells

Researchers from Universitat Rovira i Virgili and Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona have combined experimental data with algorithms to enable an unprecedented predicting capability of the performance of organic solar cells. The study uses a new experimental method to generate large datasets, which are then used to train machi...

SourceUniversitat Rovira i Virgili·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·DateJan 28, 2021

Smart algorithm cleans up images by searching for clues buried in noise

Researchers at Texas A&M University developed a deep-learning algorithm that can denoise images to reveal otherwise invisible details. The algorithm, called global voxel transformer networks (GVTNets), uses adaptive receptive fields to capture information in the overall image structure.

SourceTexas A&M University·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateJan 26, 2021

New advances in the detection of bias in face recognition algorithms

Researchers have detected bias in face recognition algorithms, with higher false positive rates for females with dark skin tone and males with light skin tone. Top winning solutions exceeded 99.9% accuracy, but the analysis of top 10 teams showed that overall accuracy is not enough when building fair face recognition methods.

SourceUniversity of Barcelona·DateJan 25, 2021

Meta-Apo supports cheaper, quicker microbiome functional assessment

A new algorithm called Meta-Apo reduces the need for expensive whole-genome sequencing to understand microbial function, improving consistency with 16S rRNA gene amplicon results. This approach enables accurate diagnoses like gingivitis improvement from 65% to 95% using low-cost 16S-amplicon sequencing.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalBMC Genomics·DateJan 22, 2021
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

New algorithm mimics electrosensing in fish

Researchers develop an innovative algorithm inspired by weakly electric fish to detect and locate objects via electrosensing. The multi-scale approach combines information gathered at different distances from the object, providing a more accurate understanding of its features.

SourceSociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics·JournalSIAM Journal on Imaging Sciences·DateJan 14, 2021

Robotic swarm swims like a school of fish

Researchers developed fish-inspired robots that synchronize movements in 3D space, exhibiting complex collective behaviors such as aggregation and circle formation. The system uses blue LED lights for vision-based coordination and demonstrates autonomy in underwater environments.

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalScience Robotics·DateJan 13, 2021
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

NSF funds a robot teleoperation system that could transform the manufacturing workforce

Researchers at Columbia University are developing a novel platform to enable factory workers to work remotely using a robot teleoperation system. The system will allow workers to specify high-level task goals without expert knowledge of the robot hardware and configuration, enabling greater job access for workers regardless of geograph...

SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateJan 5, 2021

Advanced materials in a snap

A Sandia Labs research team used machine learning to complete materials science calculations 42,000 times faster than normal, accelerating the creation of new technologies for optics, aerospace, and energy storage.

SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·Journalnpj Computational Materials·DateJan 5, 2021

The ever-elusive riddle: What's the best way to cut Christmas cookies?

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen find that computer algorithms cannot optimize packing of objects in two dimensions without overlap beyond four or five items. The study's findings have significant implications for industries such as clothing manufacturing and metal processing, where efficient material cutting is crucial.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen·DateDec 7, 2020
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

A tricky kidney puzzle

Researchers use single-cell RNA sequencing to analyze kidney cells' gene expression, enabling the reconstruction of their spatial arrangement and functional information. The algorithm succeeds in completing a 3D puzzle, providing new insights into kidney disease.

SourceMax Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association·JournalJournal of the American Society of Nephrology·DateNov 27, 2020
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

NIST AI system discovers new material

Researchers developed an AI algorithm called CAMEO that discovered a new compound by operating in a closed loop, maximizing productivity and efficiency. The AI is designed to contain knowledge of key principles, including past simulations and lab experiments, to identify the best material for specific applications.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 24, 2020

Flow physics could help forecasters predict extreme events

Scientists are studying the infrasound signatures of tornadoes to develop more accurate prediction and warning systems. Researchers have found that these vibrations can travel long distances quickly and through different media, potentially allowing for early detection of tornadoes from far away.

SourceAmerican Physical Society·DateNov 23, 2020
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.