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Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

Reducing bias in radiology with topological data analysis

A new approach using topological data analysis (TDA) enhances the reliability and reduces bias in AI systems used for medical diagnosis in radiology. TDA captures intricate features and provides a holistic view of medical images, leading to more accurate diagnoses and equitable patient care.

AI finds undiagnosed liver disease in early stages

A new study reveals that an AI algorithm can accurately detect early-stage metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in patients who meet the criteria, leaving 83% undiagnosed. This highlights the need for improved screening and diagnosis methods to prevent progression to advanced liver disease.

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.

Experts urge complex systems approach to assess A.I. risks

The study emphasizes the need for a coherent approach to understanding A.I. threats, recognizing the intricate interplay between technology and society. Experts propose involving laypeople and experts in risk assessment processes, as well as promoting social resilience to ensure better decision-making.

Improving crisis response and public transit through mobility modeling

Researchers at Lehigh University are using advanced algorithms and cross-domain data to help cities predict human movement patterns, enabling better planning and preparedness for events and emergencies. The model will account for variations in data streams from different sources, such as cell towers, GPS, and financial transactions.

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.

A review of advanced field weakening control strategies of PMSMs

Researchers have summarized advanced field weakening (FW) control strategies for permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs), including offline calculation methods, online computational methods, and model predictive control (MPC)-related methods. The studies highlight the importance of balancing computational difficulty with control ro...

Revealing causal links in complex systems

A team of MIT engineers developed an algorithm to identify causal links in complex systems, taking data from various sources and analyzing interactions between variables. The method generates a causality map linking variables with likely cause-and-effect relationships, including synergistic and redundant links.

Engineers determine optimal placement strategy for EV charging stations

A Cornell University research team found that strategically placing a mix of medium-speed and fast-charging stations in urban areas increases driver usage and improves investor profitability by 50-100%. The team used Bayesian optimization to analyze data from Atlanta, taking into account factors like traffic and road characteristics.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Towards implementing neural networks on edge IoT devices

A new training algorithm called ternarized gradient BNN (TGBNN) enables learning capabilities for binarized neural networks (BNNs) on IoT edge devices. The proposed MRAM-based CiM architecture achieves faster convergence and matching accuracy with regular BNNs.

New tool helps scientists spot patterns in mountains of data

Researchers have developed Rastermap, a visualization tool that enables scientists to uncover activity patterns in thousands of neurons. The tool sorts neuronal activity into clusters based on similarity and maps them onto a graphical representation, allowing for the identification of patterns that can be further tested in the lab.

UVA professor tackles graph mining challenges with new algorithm

A UVA professor has developed a new computational algorithm to find tightly connected clusters, or triangle-dense subgraphs, within large networks. This breakthrough can help uncover suspicious activity in fraud detection and identify community dynamics on social media with greater precision.

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.

Quantum researchers come up with a recipe that could accelerate drug development

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen's Quantum for Life Centre have developed a new mathematical recipe to make quantum simulators more scalable and efficient. This breakthrough could speed up the development of new medicines from years to months by predicting how molecules behave in the human body before laboratory trials.

Helping robots zero in on the objects that matter

A new method called Clio allows robots to make task-relevant decisions by identifying the parts of a scene that matter. In real experiments, Clio successfully mapped scenes at different levels of granularity based on natural-language prompts and enabled robots to grasp objects of interest.

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Meta Quest 3 512GB

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

ERC Starting Grants for Maria Eichlseder and Fariba Karimi

Researchers Maria Eichlseder and Fariba Karimi will study keyless encryption and AI's impact on online social networks to promote fair algorithms. Their projects aim to address open problems in cryptographic systems and quantify intersectional inequality.

The nervous system’s matchmaker

A new algorithm, inspired by the nervous system's matchmaker, pairs drivers with riders in a way that maximizes everyone's happiness. The algorithm creates near-optimal pairings while preserving privacy, making it suitable for everyday applications.

Algorithm raises new questions about Cascadia earthquake record

Researchers questioned the Cascadia subduction zone's earthquake record, finding that turbidite layers showed no better correlation than random chance. The study suggests a need for further research on turbidite layers and their connection to past earthquakes.

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

Artificial intelligence improves lung cancer diagnosis

A new AI-based digital platform has been developed to analyze tissue sections from lung cancer patients, making diagnosis faster and more accurate. The platform uses algorithms that enable fully automated analysis of digitized tissue samples, allowing for personalized therapy based on molecularly specific genetic changes.

Self-improving AI method increases 3D-printing efficiency

Researchers at Washington State University developed an AI algorithm that optimizes 3D printing settings, reducing time and cost for engineers. The algorithm improved the accuracy and quality of printed models, particularly for complex biomedical devices like kidneys and prostates.

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

Robot planning tool accounts for human carelessness

A new algorithm developed at Washington State University improves safety and efficiency in robots working with humans by accounting for human carelessness. The tool has shown a maximum improvement of 80% in safety and 38% in efficiency compared to existing methods, and the researchers plan to test it in real-world settings.

A new mechanism for animal food caching behavior discovered

Researchers have discovered a non-memory-based mechanism for animals to cache and retrieve food, challenging long-held beliefs about animal cognition. The proposed mechanism uses neural networks similar to hash functions, allowing for efficient storage and retrieval of cache locations.

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.

Method prevents an AI model from being overconfident about wrong answers

Researchers have introduced a new AI calibration method called Thermometer, which enables efficient calibration of large language models for various tasks. This technique leverages temperature scaling to adjust a model's confidence and can generalize to new tasks without requiring additional labeled data.

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.

USC scientists use AI to predict a wildfire’s next move

Researchers at USC developed a new method to accurately predict wildfire spread using satellite data and artificial intelligence. The model offers a potential breakthrough in wildfire management and emergency response, providing more precise and timely data for firefighters and evacuation teams battling wildfires.

Are AI-chatbots suitable for hospitals?

A study found that large language models, despite accuracy in medical exams, fail to consistently request necessary examinations and often deviate from treatment guidelines. In comparison to human doctors, AI diagnoses achieved lower accuracy rates, highlighting concerns about their suitability for everyday clinical practice.

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.

Social media: How algorithms influence election campaigns

A new study reveals significant discrepancies in the effectiveness of political ads on Facebook and Instagram, favoring more extremist groups. Over 70% of parties used user profiling in their ads, and the far-right AfD proved to be the most effective, with ads almost six times more efficient than competitors.

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.

New AI approach optimizes antibody drugs

A new machine learning-based method uses 3D structure of protein backbone with large language models to predict molecular changes that lead to better antibody drugs. The approach resulted in a 25-fold improvement against a virus, outperforming traditional methods that rely on generating huge amounts of data about protein sequences.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

New research shows why you don’t need to be perfect to get the job done

A new study found that animals use a wide range of strategies to accomplish tasks, many of which are just as effective as the optimal solution but require less brain power. The research provides a theoretical framework for understanding these 'good enough' strategies and their potential applications in animal behavior.