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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.

New method forecasts computation, energy costs for sustainable AI models

A novel method called RESQUE predicts computational and energy costs for updating deep learning/AI models, allowing users to make informed decisions about when to update models to improve AI sustainability. The researchers conducted extensive experiments to validate the performance of RESQUE.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 13, 2025

New book connects eugenics to Big Tech

A new book by Anita Say Chan connects the eugenics movement to Big Tech's predatory data collection methods, targeting minoritized populations for profit. The book shares lessons from global justice-based data initiatives and earlier feminist and minority movements who resisted eugenic models.

SourceUniversity of Illinois School of Information Sciences·DateJan 9, 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.

Using robots in nursing homes linked to higher employee retention, better patient care

A recent study from the University of Notre Dame found that robot use in nursing homes is associated with increased employment, improved productivity, and a higher quality of care. The research also suggests that robots may reduce physical strain on workers, allowing them to focus on tasks better suited for human beings.

SourceUniversity of Notre Dame·JournalLabour Economics·TypeSurvey·DateJan 8, 2025

AI enhances breast cancer detection in Germany’s mammography screening program: Results from the world’s largest prospective AI study

A recent study published in Nature Medicine found that AI significantly improves breast cancer detection rates, detecting an additional cancer case per 1,000 women screened. The results show improved efficiency without increasing false positives or unnecessary follow-ups.

SourceUniversity of Lübeck·JournalNature Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateJan 8, 2025

Unique Stanford Medicine-designed AI predicts cancer prognoses, responses to treatment

Researchers developed an AI model, MUSK, that incorporates visual and language-based information to predict cancer outcomes and identify patients who benefit from immunotherapy. The model achieved 75% accuracy in predicting disease-specific survival, outperforming standard methods that were correct 64% of the time.

SourceStanford Medicine·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 8, 2025
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.

Predicting the progression of autoimmune disease with AI

A new AI model developed by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine can predict the progression of autoimmune disease among those with preclinical symptoms up to 1,000% more accurately. The GPS model integrates data from large genetic studies and electronic health records to identify individuals at high risk of disease progression.

SourcePenn State·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 7, 2025

Major EU project to investigate societal benefits and risks of AI

The €3 million FORSEE project, led by University College Dublin, aims to broaden the concept of AI success beyond technological efficiency and provide insights on sustainability, labor, and economic impact. The project will offer broadened awareness of AI risks and opportunities through research grounded in social sciences.

SourceUCD Research & Innovation·DateJan 7, 2025

New AI technique generates clear images of thick biological samples without the fancy hardware

Researchers have developed a new AI method that produces sharp microscopy images throughout a thick biological sample, count cells more accurately, and trace vessels in embryos. The technique doesn't require additional equipment beyond a standard microscope and is more accessible than traditional adaptive optics techniques.

SourceHoward Hughes Medical Institute·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 7, 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.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Canceling effect of genetics and environmental changes on bacterial growth

A study investigated gene-chemical interactions on bacterial growth, revealing varying impacts of chemicals depending on sugar presence. Machine learning analysis found a countervailing effect between genetic and environmental changes, suggesting a strategy for bacterial survival in nature.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalCommunications Biology·DateJan 6, 2025

AI slashes cost and time for chip design, but that is not all

Researchers at Princeton University have developed an AI-powered system to design complex wireless chips, reducing time and cost. The AI creates intricate electromagnetic structures that improve performance and efficiency, often in ways that human designers cannot understand.

SourcePrinceton University, Engineering School·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 6, 2025

Liquid-based confined interface materials

These materials integrate liquids within solid frameworks at the mesoscale, driven by competitive interfacial interactions. They demonstrate dynamic responsiveness leveraging force, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and sound, and exhibit practical functionalities including anti-fouling and multiphase flow control.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateJan 5, 2025
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

Northwestern Polytechnical University team: Potential of multimodal large language models for data mining of medical images and free-text reports

A Northwestern Polytechnical University team evaluated the performance of Gemini and GPT-series models across various medical tasks, finding strengths in report generation and lesion detection. The study highlights the potential of multimodal LLMs in alleviating clinician burden and integrating AI into clinical practice.

SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalMeta-Radiology·TypeSystematic review·DateJan 3, 2025

AI system helps doctors identify patients at risk for suicide

A new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center shows that a clinical alerts-driven AI system can effectively prompt doctors to screen patients for suicide risk during regular clinic visits. The study found that interruptive alerts were more effective than passive alerts, leading to a 42% increase in screenings.

SourceVanderbilt University Medical Center·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 3, 2025

AI can improve ovarian cancer diagnoses

A new study published in Nature Medicine shows that AI-based models can accurately identify ovarian cancer in ultrasound images, achieving an accuracy rate of 86.3%. The models also reduce the need for expert referrals and misdiagnosis rates by 63% and 18%, respectively.

SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalNature Medicine·DateJan 2, 2025

Artificial intelligence: Algorithms improve medical image analysis

Researchers from KIT developed AI algorithms that can detect tumors efficiently and precisely. The algorithms are based on deep learning methods and have been shown to excel in the autoPET competition. Further research is needed to improve the algorithms and make them more resistant to external influences.

SourceKarlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateJan 2, 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.

How good are AI doctors at medical conversations?

A new study evaluates AI's performance in real-world medical conversations and finds significant drops in diagnostic accuracy. Researchers designed a more realistic test called CRAFT-MD to assess the fitness of large-language models for use in clinics.

SourceHarvard Medical School·JournalNature Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 2, 2025

Are we ready for the ethical challenges of AI and robots?

The Cambridge Handbook of the Law, Policy, and Regulation for Human-Robot Interaction addresses emerging issues in AI and robots, including privacy, safety, and regulation. The book offers valuable insights into ethical dilemmas and proposes solutions to balance enforceability and flexibility.

SourceKyushu University·DateDec 27, 2024

Observation of splashing drops from an AI perspective

Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology developed an explainable AI model to classify videos of splashing and non-splashing drops. The model achieved a success rate of 92% for low-viscosity liquid and 100% for high-viscosity liquid, revealing key differences in droplet behavior during impact stages.

SourceTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology·JournalFlow·DateDec 26, 2024
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.

Virus that threatened humanity opens the future

Researchers developed AI-driven therapeutic platform mimicking viral structures to deliver therapeutic genes to target cells. The innovative approach achieved precise symmetrical structures and effectively delivered payloads, paving the way for breakthroughs in gene therapies and next-generation vaccines.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature·DateDec 23, 2024

AI may help researchers with medical chart review, Stanford Medicine study finds

A Stanford Medicine study found that AI can help researchers quickly evaluate large amounts of medical data, identifying trends and patterns. The tool was trained on notes from 1,201 children with ADHD, allowing researchers to pinpoint gaps in follow-up care and identify tactics to improve ADHD management.

SourceStanford Medicine·JournalPEDIATRICS·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 20, 2024

Modern AI systems have achieved Turing's vision, but not exactly how he hoped

Current energy-hungry transformer-based systems contrast with Turing's idea of machines that develop intelligence naturally, like human children. AI systems can now perform tasks exclusive to human intellect, such as generating coherent text and discussing abstract ideas, but with limitations on sustainability and societal impact

SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateDec 20, 2024
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.

AI-driven approach reveals hidden hazards of chemical mixtures in rivers

A new AI-driven approach identifies potentially harmful chemical substances in rivers by monitoring their effects on tiny water fleas, providing insights into complex mixtures and aquatic life. The study enables more comprehensive environmental monitoring and supports better-informed regulations for chemical discharge into waterways.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 20, 2024

NCSA Director Bill Gropp on SC24, focus in 2025

NCSA is leading the way in AI research support, partnering with the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Pilot and the NSF-Simons SkAI Institute. The organization is also working on healthcare projects like MarginDX, combining optical imaging technologies with AI screening tools to ensure accurate tumor removal during sur...

SourceNational Center for Supercomputing Applications·DateDec 20, 2024

Need a research hypothesis? Ask AI.

Researchers create SciAgents framework to autonomously generate and evaluate promising research hypotheses in biologically inspired materials. The framework uses graph reasoning methods to organize relationships between scientific concepts, mimicking biological systems.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateDec 19, 2024

Machine psychology – a bridge to general AI

Robert Johansson's Machine Psychology concept combines adaptive artificial intelligence with psychological learning principles to create a more intelligent AI system. The goal is to implement human-like intelligence in machines, enabling them to learn from experiences and apply knowledge across various situations.

SourceLinköping University·DateDec 19, 2024

AI system unveils hidden drug dark jargon unknown even to police officers

A new AI system has been developed to detect compound-type dark jargons on social media, which are used by offenders to evade detection. The system achieves a 7% improvement in accuracy and identifies 93% of newly detected dark jargons as previously unknown, highlighting its potential to reveal emerging terms.

SourceThe University of Electro-Communications·JournalJournal of Information Processing·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 19, 2024
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.

Bias in AI amplifies our own biases

A new study by UCL researchers found that AI systems amplify human biases, leading to a snowball effect where small initial biases increase the risk of human error. The researchers demonstrated real-world consequences, including overestimating white men's likelihood of holding high-status jobs and underestimating women's performance.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalNature Human Behaviour·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 18, 2024
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.

MIT engineers grow “high-rise” 3D chips

Researchers create multilayered chip design that doesn't require silicon wafer substrates, allowing for better communication and computation between layers. This breakthrough enables the construction of fast and powerful AI hardware comparable to supercomputers.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateDec 18, 2024

Q&A: New AI training method lets systems better adjust to users’ values

Researchers at the University of Washington developed a new method called variational preference learning, which predicts users' preferences and tailors its outputs accordingly. This approach overcomes the limitations of traditional RLHF, which can lead to averaging user preferences and resulting in incorrect outputs for all users.

SourceUniversity of Washington·DateDec 18, 2024
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

The collaborative power of AI and citizen science in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

Combining AI and citizen science enhances SDG monitoring and achievement by addressing data gaps and biases. Successful applications have been demonstrated in addressing environmental indicators, good health, sustainable cities, life below water, and life on land. The integration of these approaches can create synergies to address sust...

SourceInternational Institute for Applied Systems Analysis·JournalNature Sustainability·DateDec 16, 2024
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.

Breaking barriers: Study uses AI to interpret American Sign Language in real-time

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University developed an AI system that accurately detects and tracks American Sign Language alphabet gestures using computer vision. The model achieved a detection process with high accuracy, recognizing complex hand gestures with an F1 score of 99% and mAP of 98%.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalFranklin Open·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 16, 2024

AI-powered blood test first to spot earliest sign of breast cancer

A new screening method combining laser analysis with AI identifies patients with breast cancer in its earliest stage, stage 1a. This non-invasive technique reveals subtle changes in the bloodstream that occur during the initial phases of the disease, outperforming existing early detection strategies.

SourceUniversity of Edinburgh·JournalJournal of Biophotonics·DateDec 13, 2024
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.

Researchers demonstrate new technique for stealing AI models

A team of researchers has developed a novel technique to steal artificial intelligence (AI) models by monitoring electromagnetic signals. The method allows attackers to recreate the high-level features of an AI model with 99.91% accuracy, potentially undermining intellectual property rights and exposing sensitive data.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalIACR Transactions on Cryptographic Hardware and Embedded Systems·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 12, 2024

Unlocking the ‘black box’: scientists reveal AI’s hidden thoughts

Researchers developed a new method, k* distribution method, to visualize and assess how well deep neural networks categorize related items together. The model reveals clustered, fractured or overlapping arrangements of data points, indicating accuracy and reliability issues.

SourceKyushu University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 12, 2024
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.

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.