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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.

Major gaps in online info for patients about AI and cancer

A new study by Penn Medicine reveals significant gaps in online information about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on cancer research and treatment. The study found that only 33% of relevant webpages and 23% of videos were considered high-quality, with many omitting risks of AI use.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Columbia-led team develops open-source framework to accelerate health AI research

A new open-source framework called MEDS has been developed by a Columbia-led team to streamline and accelerate artificial intelligence research using health data. The framework standardizes data format and provides interoperable tools to support machine learning model development, reducing technical barriers and promoting reproducibility.

SourceColumbia University Irving Medical Center·JournalNEJM AI·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

Photon-driven synapse advances low-power neuromorphic systems

Researchers developed an all-optical artificial synapse that uses light to mimic neural learning and perform in-sensor image processing. The device shows paired-pulse facilitation and depression, allowing it to both enhance and suppress signals, a requirement for realistic neural behavior.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics
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.

Rovers, regolith, robots: The blueprint for the moon

Researchers at Texas A&M University are designing how humans will build and survive on the moon, focusing on sustainable construction using lunar regolith. The institution's efforts aim to reduce costs associated with shipping materials to the moon, making it possible to produce rocket propellant locally.

SourceTexas A&M University

Data explosion in AI era: PolyU leads breakthroughs in protein-based data storage, delivering high storage capacity, strong stability and encryption capabilities 15 May 2026 Research and Innovation

Researchers at PolyU have pioneered a method to store digital data using engineered proteins, achieving high storage efficiency and capacity. They overcame challenges of variable amino acid sequences and degraded proteins by designing a protein template, successfully expressing and retrieving data.

SourceThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University·JournalNature Communications
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.

Researchers use AI to discover new catalyst beyond material boundaries

A deep learning model combines knowledge from different catalyst families to identify a top-performing green hydrogen catalyst. The AI correctly predicted the activity ranking of 12 tested catalysts within a previously unexplored material family.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study

A new AI model enables more efficient analysis of colorectal cancer samples

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have developed an AI model that can analyze colorectal cancer samples more efficiently and accurately predict the functioning of the cells' DNA repair mechanism. This could lead to shorter diagnosis times, reduced costs, and improved analysis accuracy.

SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·JournalComputer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine

Calling Doctor GPT: AI responses to healthcare queries are nearly 76% accurate

A recent study found that AI-powered chatbots can provide accurate information in 76.2% of healthcare-related questions, with specialties like obstetrics and gynecology performing best. However, internal medicine, neurology, and dermatology saw lower accuracy rates, with risks of harm associated with incorrect responses.

SourcePenn State
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

AI can mass-produce finance research papers indistinguishable from human work

A new study shows AI can generate hundreds of convincing finance research papers efficiently, but also raises concerns about the potential impact on academic community and meaning of scientific discovery. The study demonstrates how AI can accelerate research paper production while highlighting areas for improvement in peer-review systems.

SourcePenn State·JournalJournal of Economic Literature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

AI suggests simple food swaps to make meals healthier and cheaper

A new study published in PLOS Digital Health identifies simple food substitutions that can improve meal nutritional quality and lower costs. By analyzing 135,491 meal records, researchers trained an AI model to suggest one to three ingredient swaps, resulting in a 10% improvement in nutritional quality and a 22-34% reduction in costs.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Digital Health·TypeExperimental study

Audits help change a chatbot’s bad behavior

A new framework, SUVA, enables organizations to measure and adjust AI chatbots' social preferences, improving their performance in customer complaints and other human-AI interactions. By understanding an LLM's existing tendencies, organizations can decide whether an available model already fits its values and usage scenarios.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalInformation Systems Research
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.

A stair-climbing robot that catches itself when it falls

A robot that catches itself when it falls has been developed using reinforcement learning and artificial intelligence. The system achieved an average success rate of 69.4 percent in arresting the robot's fall and returning it to a stable position.

SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalResults in Engineering
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.

Can AI help design better biomedical materials?

Researchers summarize how AI is accelerating inorganic biomaterial development for various biomedical applications. AI-powered property prediction and inverse design tools are being used to discover effective materials with unique properties.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeSystematic review
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.

AI reveals how the brain clears harmful waste

A new approach combines MRI scans and AI tools to measure fluid flow in the brain, shedding light on the glymphatic system’s mechanics. The study reveals two main ways the system washes away particles, with one way moving faster than the other.

SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalScience Advances

Omnidirectional, sea-urchin-like robot defies traditional designs

Researchers at Duke University introduce Argus, a 20-eyed robot with no front or back, demonstrating dynamic symmetry and improving performance across various measures. The design surpasses the theoretical maximum of 0.6, enabling robustness, energy efficiency, and resilience to damage.

SourceDuke University·JournalScience Robotics·TypeExperimental study

AI generates entire chemical formulations for battery electrolytes

A team from UChicago PME used AI to generate entire chemical formulations for battery electrolytes, balancing complicated tradeoffs and interactions. The research was published in JACS Au and explores a vast chemical space, generating novel candidates satisfying desired properties simultaneously.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalJACS Au

Computer scientists earn technical excellence awards for outstanding work

The Association for Computing Machinery announced three technical awards for innovations in global wireless standards, machine learning, and 3D generative AI. Erdal Arikan received the Paris Kanellakis Theory and Practice Award for his discovery of channel polarization and polar codes.

SourceAssociation for Computing Machinery
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.

AI listens to insect body signals to guide cyborg cockroaches

Researchers developed an Insect Synergy Circuit that integrates body movement and internal physiological information to guide insect navigation. The system achieved high accuracy in classifying environmental conditions, enabling gentle control over the insect's movements.

SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalROBOMECH Journal·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

AI model links tumor mutations to treatment response

A new AI model, MutationProjector, analyzes tumor DNA to predict immunotherapy and chemotherapy outcomes in various cancers. The model identifies biomarkers associated with treatment responses and provides insights into why predictions are made.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalCancer Discovery
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.

Insect wing identifying app to tackle tropical disease threat

A mobile app is being developed to identify disease-carrying insects from their wing patterns using machine learning, aiming to reduce the risk of disease transmission in low-income communities. The technology will enable rapid and accurate identification of vectors, tracing disease clusters and responding effectively to outbreaks.

SourceAberystwyth

Study: AI may help identify cancer survivors at risk for emergency visits, worsening symptoms

A new study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests that machine learning models using patient-reported outcomes and clinical data can forecast unplanned health care use and elevated symptom burden in cancer survivors. The research offers a potential pathway toward more proactive, personalized survivorship care.

SourceUniversity of Miami Miller School of Medicine·JournalJCO Clinical Cancer Informatics

AI powered multi scale data integration paves the way for precision exercise biomedicine

Artificial intelligence can bridge the gap between rich multi-scale data generated by modern exercise biomedicine and urgent clinical need for tailored exercise prescriptions. Four key AI modeling paradigms, including time series learning, multimodal fusion, causal inference, and reinforcement learning, are examined.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalTranslational Exercise Biomedicine·TypeNews article

Mixture-of-experts framework improves cross-subject EEG emotion recognition

A new DGMoE framework enhances EEG-based emotion recognition by modeling individual differences, achieving high accuracy rates on public datasets. The framework's two-stage selection mechanism and graph-convolution-based expert modules improve robustness and generalization to unseen subjects.

SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalIntelligent Sports and Health·TypeComputational simulation/modeling
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.

Improved omnidirectional small moving object detection with an enhanced YOLO model

A new framework combines a custom-built training dataset with transfer learning to improve the detection accuracy of small and distant objects in omnidirectional videos. The proposed model achieved an overall accuracy of 90%, significantly higher than conventional models for small moving objects.

SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalIEEE Open Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

Rediscovering science: new knowledge hidden in old data

Researchers from Tohoku University's Advanced Institute for Materials Research use AI and data science to extract valuable insights from decades-old experiments and scientific literature. This approach accelerates materials design and screening in catalysis, solid-state electrolytes, and hydrogen storage research.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalChemical Communications

AI learns which market signals to trust

Researchers developed a neural network approach that learns to clean co-movement patterns in markets before building portfolios. The method achieved lower volatility and higher Sharpe ratios compared to traditional methods.

SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalThe Journal of Finance and Data Science
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

When AI imagines cities, smaller communities can disappear

A Virginia Tech study found that AI image generators consistently produce more realistic and recognizable images of larger metropolitan areas than smaller towns. The research raises questions about how generative artificial intelligence tools portray places and whose communities are most visible online.

SourceVirginia Tech·JournalTechnology in Society

Megalibraries in pole position for autonomous discovery over self-driving labs

Scientists have demonstrated that megalibraries can design materials with specific properties, accelerating the traditional trial-and-error approach to rapidly designing and testing materials. The platform generates vast datasets needed to train AI systems to discover next-generation materials.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalScience Advances

How AI can help soil scientists secure a vital global resource

New AI tools can accelerate soil science by speeding up early-stage work, improving predictions to support decisions on land-use, carbon, and climate adaptation. The system successfully mimicked key parts of the scientific process, with outputs beyond what's currently being used that strongly align with expert research.

SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalFrontiers in Science·TypeMeta-analysis

Soil science: How AI could help scientists secure a vital global resource

A new study highlights the potential of AI tools in soil science, enabling researchers to better understand soil ecosystems and adapt to climate change. The system successfully generated hypotheses on how soils store carbon and what controls their storage limits, with outputs aligning with expert research.

SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling
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.

AI helps create miniprotein switches for drug targets

Researchers at UW Medicine Institute for Protein Design and Skape Bio used AI methods to create on-demand molecules that can toggle GPCRs. The approach enables precise control of GPCR signaling in cells, offering new insights into bodily functions and potential medicines for diseases.

SourceUniversity of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study

Researchers develop AI model that maps how genes work together in human cells

Researchers created an AI model that maps how genes work together inside human cells, helping to understand biology and disease. The Gene Set Foundation Model (GSFM) learns patterns in gene groupings and interactions across thousands of biological contexts.

SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalPatterns

Widespread AI misuse by college students signals need to rethink assessment

A recent study found that one-third of college students use generative AI to complete assignments, with 9% using it to cheat. The use of AI in higher education has sparked concerns about the validity of assessments and the credibility of university credentials. Researchers are urging assessment reform to address these issues.

SourceCornell University·JournalScience
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.

Guide to ECOG-ACRIN cancer research at ASCO 2026

Researchers from ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group will present updated outcomes from the STAMP study on Merkel cell carcinoma, primary results from studies in glioblastoma and non-small cell lung cancer, and emerging approaches in precision oncology. AI-driven insights from the TAILORx breast cancer trial will also be showcased.

SourceECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group

Researchers develop AI-powered stretchable computing patch

A new skin-like computing patch can analyze health data using artificial intelligence in mere milliseconds, directly on the body. It overcomes limitations of wearable devices by running AI computations within the body, improving response time for critical medical applications.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalNature Electronics
Meta Quest 3 512GB

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

AI not yet good enough to grade university essays, rewarding ‘style over substance’

Researchers used top Generative AI models to grade hundreds of undergraduate essays, finding that AI only matched human-awarded degree classification around half the time. The AI systems were overly sensitive to linguistic features, giving out higher marks based on essay length and vocabulary range rather than academic quality.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge

Scientists uncover hidden rules behind high performance fuel cell catalysts

Scientists at Tohoku University uncovered a hidden rule behind dual-atom catalysts, which follow a previously unknown 'dual-Sabatier optima' pattern. This discovery could accelerate the development of cheaper and more efficient fuel cells.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition
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.

AI system automates coding for scientific research

A new AI system, Empirical Research Assistance (ERA), can automatically write scientific software programs that outperform human-written ones. ERA combines a large language model with search strategies to explore and refine thousands of pieces of code, reducing the time required for exploration from months to hours or days.

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

AI atlas reveals hidden whole-body-damage caused by obesity

Researchers developed an AI framework, MouseMapper, to map disease-related changes in the entire mouse body. They found widespread inflammation and previously unrecognized damage to facial sensory nerves caused by obesity, which was also observed in human tissue.

SourceHelmholtz Munich (Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH))·JournalNature

New AI system improves detection of fake online reviews

A new AI-powered detection system developed by University of East London researchers combines language analysis with behavioural clues to identify genuine reviews. The hybrid fusion model achieved 93% accuracy on Amazon review data and 91% accuracy on Yelp reviews, outperforming traditional methods.

SourceUniversity of East London·TypeExperimental study

Shandong University researchers develop multi‑scale feature fusion and weighted ensemble learning method for accurate promoter identification across cell lines

Shandong University researchers have developed MuSE-Promoter, a deep learning framework that integrates multiple complementary ways of looking at DNA sequences. The method consistently outperforms state-of-the-art tools in challenging cross-cell-line transfer and promoter-enhancer discrimination tasks.

SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

New report: U.S. Government is using AI more, but still has a long way to go

A new report from Brookings Institution highlights the federal government's growing use of AI, but also notes significant disparities and bottlenecks to widespread adoption. Large agencies lead the way, while smaller agencies struggle with workforce capacity and trust issues.

SourceBrookings Institution·TypeSurvey
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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