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Breakthrough in materials science: AI reveals secrets of dendritic growth in thin films

A new AI model developed by Tokyo University of Science's researchers predicts dendritic growth in thin films, offering a powerful pathway for optimizing thin-film fabrication. The model analyzes morphology using persistent homology and machine learning with energy analysis, revealing conditions that drive branching behavior.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalScience and Technology of Advanced Materials Methods·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 19, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

AI ring tracks spelled words in American Sign Language

Researchers at Cornell University have developed an AI-powered ring that can track fingerspelling in American Sign Language (ASL) with high accuracy. The device, called SpellRing, uses micro-sonar technology to capture finger movements and predict ASL letters in real-time.

SourceCornell University·DateMar 18, 2025
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.

New artificial intelligence tool accelerates disease treatments

Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System have developed a computational tool called LogiRx that can predict how drugs will affect biological processes in the body. The tool has demonstrated its potential by identifying a promising candidate to prevent heart failure, a leading cause of death worldwide.

SourceUniversity of Virginia Health System·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 18, 2025

Whose air quality are we monitoring?

Researchers found systemic monitoring disparities for six major pollutants across US Census groups, with Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders facing the largest gaps. The study highlights the need to consider biases in datasets beyond algorithmic bias.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalJAMA·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 18, 2025

Coffee-making robot breaks new ground for AI machines

A new coffee-making robot, developed by the University of Edinburgh, demonstrates cutting-edge AI and motor skills that enable it to adapt to challenging kitchen environments. The robot can interact with objects and people seamlessly, solving complex problems like accessing drawers and measuring ingredients.

SourceUniversity of Edinburgh·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateMar 18, 2025
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.

Deep dive into space turns up new Spitzer bubbles

Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University used a deep learning model to discover new bubble-like structures in the Milky Way galaxy, providing insights into star formation and galaxy evolution. The study also revealed shell-like structures formed by supernova explosions.

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalPublications of the Astronomical Society of Japan·TypeObservational study·DateMar 17, 2025

AI emotion detection may fall short: real-life intense fear is shaped by context, not faces

A new study challenges the long-held belief that fear is primarily communicated through facial expressions, suggesting instead that situational context plays a critical role in fear recognition. The research involved analyzing real-life fear reactions in videos and found that facial expressions alone fail to reliably signal fear.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 13, 2025

Most AI struggles to read clocks and calendars, study finds

State-of-the-art AI models struggle to interpret clock-hand positions and answer questions about dates on calendars, requiring spatial awareness, context, and basic maths. Researchers tested various clock designs with different fonts and styles and found that AI systems got clock-hand positions right less than a quarter of the time.

SourceUniversity of Edinburgh·DateMar 13, 2025

Stanford Medicine research explores the promise and perils of AI in citizen science

A new study investigates how AI can empower communities to actively participate in scientific research, addressing critical ethical considerations. The research aims to advance health equity and public health outcomes by enhancing citizen science with AI technologies such as conversational AI, generative AI, and predictive analytics.

SourceJMIR Publications·JournalJMIR Public Health and Surveillance·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateMar 13, 2025

Monocular visual estimation for autonomous aircraft landing guidance in unknown structured scenes

A research team has proposed a new monocular vision-based measurement method for autonomous aircraft landing guidance in unknown structured environments. The system uses an onboard monocular camera to detect suitable landing regions and accurately measure the relative 6D pose between the aircraft and the landing region, ensuring reliab...

SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalChinese Journal of Aeronautics·DateMar 12, 2025
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.

INRS Professor Tiago H. Falk elected IEEE Fellow

Professor Tiago H. Falk has been elected as an IEEE Fellow for his groundbreaking research in secure and adaptive human-machine systems, contributing significantly to the advancement of engineering and technology. He is also a co-director of the INRS-UQO Joint Research Unit on Cybersecurity and Digital Trust.

SourceInstitut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS·DateMar 11, 2025

Advances in regional-scale crop growth and associated process models

The study categorizes CROP-AP models into four key types, highlighting five major applications in agricultural productivity simulation. Future research priorities focus on strengthening model validation and simulating multi-scale interactions to support sustainable global food production.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Earth Sciences·TypeLiterature review·DateMar 11, 2025
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

AI in engineering

The article explores the role of AI in engineering, highlighting benefits such as improved transportation and manufacturing, but also raises concerns about safety, privacy, bias, and governance. The authors discuss weaknesses in data-driven models and call for research into regulatory frameworks to address these issues.

SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateMar 11, 2025

New study reveals why students reject ChatGPT feedback in academic writing

A recent study found that 45.9% of ChatGPT-generated feedback was rejected by second-language learners, with content-focused feedback facing higher rejection rates. The researchers identified four key factors driving rejection: misalignment with goals or external standards, and the subjective nature of content-related suggestions.

SourceECNU Review of Education·JournalECNU Review of Education·TypeSurvey·DateMar 10, 2025

New technique overcomes spurious correlations problem in AI

Researchers have developed a novel technique to overcome the spurious correlations problem in AI by eliminating a small portion of the training data that contains hard-to-understand features. This approach improves performance even when conventional techniques are ineffective.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 10, 2025
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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

Machine learning for high-performance photovoltaics

Researchers used deep learning to predict perovskite solar cell material characteristics and efficiency levels. Machine learning helped identify process errors before finishing, improving data analysis speed and effectiveness.

SourceKarlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 9, 2025
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.

Security veins: Advanced biometric authentication through AI and infrared

A new method of biometric authentication has been developed using hyperspectral imaging and AI to identify individuals through the unique patterns in their blood vessels on the palm of their hand. The technology shows great promise for secure personal identification and could potentially be used as a key to unlock homes.

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·TypeImaging analysis·DateMar 7, 2025
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.

Paralyzed man moves robotic arm with his thoughts

Researchers at UC San Francisco have enabled a paralyzed man to control a robotic arm through a device that relays signals from his brain to a computer. The device, known as a brain-computer interface (BCI), worked for a record 7 months without needing to be adjusted.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalCell·DateMar 6, 2025

New method significantly reduces AI energy consumption

Researchers at Technical University of Munich developed a new AI training method that significantly reduces energy consumption. The approach uses probabilities to determine parameters, making the training process 100 times faster while maintaining accuracy comparable to existing procedures.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·DateMar 6, 2025
Meta Quest 3 512GB

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

LehighU professors to host symposium seeking to enhance the reliability, inclusivity, and ethical impact of artificial intelligence in healthcare

A symposium at Lehigh University aims to explore challenges and solutions for improving AI's reliability, inclusivity and ethical impact in healthcare. The event will bring together researchers, clinicians and industry experts to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and promote people-centered AI-enabled healthcare systems.

SourceLehigh University·DateMar 5, 2025

Neural network deciphers gravitational waves from merging neutron stars in a second

A new machine learning algorithm can fully characterize systems of merging neutron stars in under a second, compared to traditional methods which take around an hour. This allows for rapid localization of the source and pointing of telescopes towards the merging neutron stars.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 5, 2025

AI can open up beds in the ICU

Researchers developed an AI model that predicts ICU length of stay with high accuracy, while providing comprehensive explanations for patient outcomes. The model's predictions were found to be just as accurate as other XAI models, but its explanations were more detailed and useful for hospital staff.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalInformation Systems Research·DateMar 5, 2025
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.

Texas A&M Researcher compares AI, human evaluators in swine medicine

A Texas A&M research team led by Dr. Robert Valeris-Chacin is investigating the use of artificial intelligence to detect lesions in pig lungs, a sign of pneumonia-causing bacteria. The study found that while AI is not yet as accurate as human evaluators, it exhibits similar behaviors and has perfect consistency in its scoring.

SourceTexas A&M University·JournalVeterinary Research·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 4, 2025

Study provides novel insights into GenAI feedback

Researchers found that GenAI feedback offers timely and personalized feedback, educational benefits as an essay editor and tutor, and social benefits as a supportive environment. However, challenges include limited AI skills, dependency risk, and emotional understanding limitations.

SourceECNU Review of Education·JournalECNU Review of Education·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 4, 2025

First-of-its-kind AI tool can predict water quality across the U.S.

Researchers have developed a new AI tool that uses sensors and real-time data to predict water quality across the US. This tool can be applied nationwide, benefiting communities by providing water quality forecasts, streamlining operations, and informing strategies for managing turbidity in basins worldwide.

SourceUniversity of Vermont·JournalJAWRA Journal of the American Water Resources Association·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 4, 2025
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.

E. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., named Senior Member, National Academy of Inventors

Dr. Sarah Du, an associate professor at Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been selected as a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors for her significant contributions to advancing medical technology. Her research focuses on developing point-of-care diagnostic tools and monitoring ...

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·DateMar 4, 2025

Scientists use AI to better understand nanoparticles

Researchers have developed an AI method to illuminate nanoparticle behavior, revealing key dynamics and instabilities. The technique combines electron microscopy with AI to capture atomic-level structural changes at unprecedented time resolution.

SourceNew York University·JournalScience·DateMar 3, 2025

It’s not just what you say – it’s also how you say it

A Northwestern University study discovered a region of the brain processes subtle changes in voice pitch, transforming them into meaningful linguistic information that guides human understanding. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about speech perception and have implications for speech rehabilitation, AI-powered voice assist...

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 3, 2025
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.

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.

Next top model: Competition-based AI study aims to lower data center costs

A study developed by the US Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility aims to lower data center costs using machine learning. The Digital Data Center Twin (DIDACT) system detects anomalies and diagnoses their source using AI continual learning, reducing downtime for scientists processing data from experiments.

SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·DateFeb 28, 2025

Need a business plan? Ask AI

A new study from the University of Texas at Austin finds that AI can create high-quality business plans and even critique existing strategies. The research suggests that AI can enhance the speed, quality, and scale of strategic decision-making, potentially giving companies a competitive edge and enhancing performance.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalStrategy Science·DateFeb 28, 2025

Professional artists viewed as more creative than AI programs

A recent study by the American Psychological Association suggests that professional artists are more creative than AI-generated artwork. The research found that artwork created with prompts by experienced artists was rated as significantly more creative than AI-generated work. Additionally, analysis revealed that professional artists u...

SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalPsychology of Aesthetics Creativity and the Arts·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2025
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

New AI-powered tool could enhance traumatic brain injury investigations in forensics and law enforcement

A new AI-powered tool helps predict traumatic brain injury outcomes based on documented assault scenarios, providing an evidence-based approach to improve investigation accuracy. The model achieved remarkable prediction accuracy for TBI-related injuries, integrating mechanical biophysical data with forensic details.

SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalCommunications Engineering·DateFeb 26, 2025

AI accelerates discovery of neurodevelopmental disorder-associated genes

Researchers developed an AI approach to identify genes contributing to neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, and developmental delay. The tool enhances gene discovery by predicting additional genes involved in these conditions.

SourceBaylor College of Medicine·JournalAmerican Journal of Human Genetics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 26, 2025
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.

Investigating human interaction: When we are in sync

A team from the University of Trento combined AI techniques with neuroimaging measurements to analyze how emotions and language structure influence brain activity during interactions. The results show that neural synchrony is associated with emotional content and semantic structure, with implications for understanding human relationships.

SourceUniversità di Trento·JournalNeuroImage·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 26, 2025

Preserved ratio impaired spirometry: clinical, imaging and artificial intelligence perspective

PRISm is a form of Pre-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Pre-COPD) characterized by respiratory symptoms and reduced lung function. Imaging assessments, such as computed tomography scans and magnetic resonance imaging, play a crucial role in diagnosing and predicting the prognosis of PRISm.

SourceNational Center for Respiratory Medicine·JournalJournal of Thoracic Disease·TypeLiterature review·DateFeb 26, 2025

Staying one step ahead of cyberattackers

Researchers at Mizzou have developed a proactive approach using artificial intelligence to address evolving threats against smart grids. The CIBR-Fort system can predict cyberattacks with 91.88% accuracy and defend against them in real-time, enabling scalable security for power grids of the future.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·DateFeb 26, 2025
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 AI Tool Mimics Radiologist Gaze to Read Chest X-Rays

Researchers developed ItpCtrl-AI, a transparent AI framework that reads chest X-rays like a radiologist, providing accurate diagnoses and increasing trust in medical technology. The framework uses a gaze heat map to show the computer where to search for abnormalities and what section of the image requires less attention.

SourceUniversity of Arkansas·JournalArtificial Intelligence in Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 25, 2025