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Hip or shoulder? Location matters in bone marrow for joint repair

Lehigh University researchers used machine learning to compare bone marrow extracted from the hip and shoulder, finding six proteins that distinguish between the two extraction sites. This study may lead to standardized BMAC extraction protocols and personalized treatments based on protein concentrations.

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

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How to make ‘smart city’ technologies behave ethically

Researchers propose using the Agent Deed Consequence (ADC) model to program ethical values into smart city technologies. The model captures human moral judgments by considering agent intent, deed, and consequence, enabling AI systems to distinguish between legitimate and illegitimate orders.

Safer quantum-secured data networks for the AI era

A new quantum-secured data transmission architecture has been proposed to address the challenges of AI-driven data centers. The system achieves terabit-per-second capacity while defending against future quantum threats through self-homodyne coherent transmission and integrated quantum key distribution.

Large language models prioritize helpfulness over accuracy in medical contexts

Researchers used five advanced LLMs to assess their logical reasoning capabilities and found that they consistently complied with requests for false medical information. Targeted training and fine-tuning improved LLMs' abilities to respond to illogical prompts accurately, but challenges remain in aligning models to every type of user.

Most users cannot identify AI bias, even in training data

A recent study found that most users cannot identify AI bias in training data, unless it affects their own group. Researchers created 12 versions of a prototype AI system to detect facial expressions and tested how users might detect bias in different scenarios.

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Why ChatGPT is bad at imitating people

Recent research found that large language models are not yet able to consistently fool humans in conversations. They struggle with using discourse markers, opening and closing features, and subtle imitations. Despite rapid development, key differences between human and artificial conversations will likely remain.

Learning the language of lasso peptides to improve peptide engineering

A new large language model, LassoESM, has been developed to predict lasso peptide properties, enabling the acceleration of rational design for biomedical applications. The model was trained on thousands of lasso peptide sequences and demonstrated accurate prediction of various properties.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Training AI to identify ancient artists

Researchers built a digital archaeology framework to learn about ancient humans creating finger flutings, which are marks drawn on cave walls. The study used tactile and VR setups to explore AI image recognition methods, finding promising insights but also limitations.

Method teaches generative AI models to locate personalized objects

Researchers from MIT and the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab have introduced a new training method that enables vision-language models to localize personalized objects in a scene. By using carefully prepared video-tracking data with contextual clues, the model is better able to identify the location of a specific object in a new image.

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AI-based method for optimizing photovoltaic-battery storage systems

A new AI-based method optimizes the operation of solar power generation and battery storage systems, reducing imbalance penalties by approximately 47% compared to conventional control methods. The method maintains stable profits throughout the four seasons and can handle real-world uncertainties such as sudden weather changes and compl...

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Training the grid to spot cyberattacks without seeing your data

Researchers developed a cyberattack detection system that uses federated learning and cloud coordination to detect DDoS attacks in 6G-ready smart grids without exposing user energy-use data. The system achieved high accuracy and precision, but trade-offs were observed in terms of resources consumption.

New AI tool helps match enzymes to substrates

A new AI-powered tool, EZSpecificity, can predict the best enzyme-substrate combination for various applications. The tool outperformed existing models in accuracy, especially for halogenase enzymes.

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.

Physics-based machine learning could unlock better 3D-printed materials

A new project aims to develop a computationally efficient model that accurately predicts how additive manufacturing process parameters influence the solidification microstructure of binary alloy solidification. This will enable optimization of additively manufactured parts with confidence in critical industries.

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 tool makes medical imaging process 90% more efficient

MetaSeg achieves the same segmentation performance as U-Nets but requires 90% fewer parameters, making medical image segmentation more cost-effective. The new approach leverages implicit neural representations to quickly adjust to new images and decode accurate labels.

Checking the quality of materials just got easier with a new AI tool

A new AI tool, SpectroGen, uses generative AI to quickly assess material quality by generating spectra in less than one minute. It can replace traditional methods that take several hours or days, improving productivity and efficiency in industries such as manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.

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This stapler knows when you need it

CMU researchers use AI and robotic mobility to give everyday objects foresight, predicting interventions and moving across horizontal surfaces to help humans. The system uses computer vision and LLMs to reason about a person's goals, translating what the camera sees into a text-based description of the scene.

Illinois Chat is launched for campus community

The platform allows users to create personalized LLM-based chatbots, serving as a 24/7 teaching assistant or scraping campus websites to find needed resources. Illinois Chat has already been utilized in various departments and research groups, providing valuable feedback to make it more practical.

AI models predict sepsis in children, allow preemptive care

Researchers developed AI models to identify high-risk children for sepsis within 48 hours, enabling early preemptive care. The study used electronic health record data from the Emergency Department and showed robust balance in identifying at-risk children without overidentifying those who are not at risk.

ESMO 2025: A glimpse into the congress program

The ESMO Congress 2025 will cover key topics including precision oncology, antibody-drug conjugates in breast cancer, dose optimisation strategies, new treatment modalities for melanoma, and immunotherapy-based approaches across various cancer settings. Promising Phase-3 studies on ADCs in bladder and lung cancer are also expected.

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Smartphone-powered AI predicts avocado ripeness

A new smartphone-based AI system accurately predicts avocado firmness and internal quality with high accuracy, enabling consumers to avoid overripe avocados. The technology has the potential to assess the ripeness and quality of other foods, reducing global food waste by 50% by 2030.

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Materials scientist Hautier named fellow of American Physical Society

Geoffroy Hautier, a materials scientist at Rice University, has been elected a fellow of the American Physical Society for his groundbreaking research in high-throughput computational materials design and discovery. His work bridges quantum mechanics, computation, and artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery of new materials...

AI-supported cervical cancer screening tested in Kenya and Tanzania

Researchers tested an AI-supported diagnostic method at rural hospitals in Kenya and Tanzania, analyzing cervical cell samples and human papilloma virus (HPV) samples using digital tools. The study found that the AI method worked well technically but faced challenges with inconsistent images and follow-up care.

Advanced design for high‑performance and AI chips

Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Hong Kong universities develop a comprehensive review on advanced AI chip design, focusing on energy efficiency, processing speed, and hardware scalability. The work provides a strategic roadmap for the development of high-performance AI chips through interdisciplinary collaboration.

New framework could defend factories from cyber-attacks

Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a new framework to protect industrial processing facilities from cyber threats. The framework identifies vulnerabilities, detects abnormal activity in real-time, and provides safeguards and mitigation strategies to maintain safe operations.

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

Study: Plant functional diversity varies greatly

Plant functional diversity varies greatly depending on seasonal cycles and wet-dry periods, according to a new study that analyzed 4,000 satellite images. The researchers used AI algorithms to derive plant traits from the images and calculated quantitative measures of functional diversity.

Collaborative AI passes U.S. medical exams

A council of five AI models trained to deliberate together achieved higher accuracy on medical licensing exams than any single chatbot alone. This collaborative approach showed promise for improving the reliability and trustworthiness of AI tools in healthcare.

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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AI tool offers deep insight into the immune system

Researchers at the University of Tokyo developed an AI-based framework, scHDeepInsight, to rapidly and consistently identify immune cells from gene data. The system uses hierarchical learning and image-based representation to distinguish broad and fine subtypes with improved accuracy and consistency.

An AI system with detailed diagnostic reasoning makes its case

Researchers at Harvard Medical School developed Dr. CaBot, an AI system that can generate a differential diagnosis and explain its nuanced reasoning like an expert diagnostician. The system reached a comparable final diagnosis to a human expert in a published case presentation, demonstrating its potential for medical educators and phys...

AI-based method accurately segments and quantifies overlapping cell membranes

Researchers developed DeMemSeg, an AI-driven pipeline that accurately segments overlapping membrane structures with accuracy comparable to expert manual analysis. The approach enables large-scale, objective, and quantitative analysis of morphological data, providing a foundational technology for advancing disease mechanisms.

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

Hardware vulnerability allows attackers to hack AI training data

Researchers at NC State University identified a hardware vulnerability that allows attackers to compromise AI privacy by exploiting ML accelerator behavior. The GATEBLEED vulnerability exploits power gating in AI accelerators, creating an observable timing channel for attackers.

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

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