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Energy transition: A super-model to guide policy makers

A UNIGE team has developed a super-model to simulate the spread of three green technologies in Swiss municipalities by 2050. The results show that Switzerland is unlikely to achieve zero net carbon emissions by 2050 without significant policy changes, highlighting the need for increased efforts and updated policies.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeNews article

UTSA researchers develop energy-efficient AI with $2 million NSF grant

Researchers are combining biology, physics, computer science, and engineering to design electric circuits that mimic the brain's adaptive behavior. The goal is to create a more efficient AI application that can learn from history and adapt without significant energy consumption.

SourceUniversity of Texas at San Antonio

Human emissions increased mercury in the atmosphere sevenfold

Research from Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences estimates that humans have increased atmospheric mercury levels sevenfold, with a pre-anthropogenic baseline of around 580 megagrams. Human emissions from coal-fired power plants and waste-incineration are responsible for the majority of this increase.

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalGeophysical Research Letters
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.

Smells like learning

A team of scientists discovered two types of neurons in fruit flies and mice that enable them to identify distinct smells. With experience, these animals can learn to differentiate between very similar odors, a process that could improve machine-learning models and AI systems.

SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalPLOS Biology

The brain may learn about the world the same way some computational models do

Researchers found self-supervised models generate activity patterns similar to mammalian brains, suggesting an organizing principle. The models learn representations of the physical world to make accurate predictions, potentially unlocking human-labeled data limitations.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Clear holographic imaging in turbulent environments

A new method called TWC-Swin effectively restores holographic images even under low spatial coherence and arbitrary turbulence, surpassing traditional convolutional network-based methods. The study demonstrates strong generalization capabilities, extending its application to unseen scenes.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

Alpine rock reveals dynamics of plate movements in Earth’s interior

Researchers analyzed whiteschist from the Dora Maira Massif to study rapid upward movements, revealing a sharp decrease in pressure or decompression. This suggests that UHP rocks may not have reached a depth of 120 kilometers before returning to the surface.

SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study

Venus had Earth-like plate tectonics billions of years ago, study suggests

A new study suggests that Venus once had plate tectonics similar to those on early Earth, which could have supported microbial life. The researchers used atmospheric data and computer modeling to show that the planet's current atmosphere and surface pressure would only be possible with an early form of plate tectonics.

SourceBrown University·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

An algorithm predicts the academic performance of distance education students

A University of Córdoba team developed an algorithm that predicts student performance in online education, dividing students into four categories and providing personalized assistance. The algorithm uses ordinal classification and fuzzy logic to make more accurate predictions than previous models.

SourceUniversity of Córdoba·JournalApplied Intelligence
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

To excel at engineering design, generative AI must learn to innovate, study finds

Researchers at MIT found that similarity-focused generative AI models falter when tasked with designing new products, highlighting the need to prioritize innovation in engineering tasks. By adjusting training objectives and metrics, AI can be an effective 'co-pilot' for engineers, enabling faster creation of innovative products.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalComputer-Aided Design

Physical theory improves protein folding prediction

Researchers developed a novel physical theory that can accurately predict protein folding, surpassing existing models like AlphaFold 2. The new model, WSME-L, can elucidate folding processes without limitations, enabling a comprehensive understanding of protein structures and behaviors.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study

Sleep and stress give clues to understanding epileptic seizures - study

A recent study discovered two subgroups of people with idiopathic generalized epilepsy, one experiencing highest incidence during sleep and the other during daytime. The researchers found that either dynamics of cortisol or sleep stage transition explained most of the observed distributions of epileptiform discharges.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeData/statistical analysis
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.

How weather phenomena affect ocean circulation

Research investigates impact of storm fronts, tropical storms, and cyclones on ocean circulation, finding changes in atmospheric synoptic variability (ASV) slow down ocean circulation and decrease primary productivity. ASV variations also affect mixing of ocean's layers and strength of oceanic circulation systems.

SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·Journalnpj Climate and Atmospheric Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

What phytoplankton physiology has to do with global climate

A study reveals that variable C:N:P ratios of phytoplankton are essential for regulating dissolved oceanic nutrient ratios, while also influencing atmospheric CO2 levels on geological time scales. The findings challenge the commonly hypothesized strong link between phytoplankton and seawater nutrient ratios.

SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

Team develops HydroBIM platform for design of hydropower hub buildings

A team has developed a comprehensive platform called HydroBIM for digital design, intelligent construction, and smart operation of hydropower engineering projects. The platform improves efficiency by 1.5 to 2 times compared to conventional methods, enhancing cooperation, work efficiency, and information integration.

SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalJournal of Intelligent Construction
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.

The fuel economy of a microswimmer

A new model describes microswimmer self-propulsion energy requirements, enabling optimized shape designs and applications in microfluidics, biophysics, and material science. The study reveals surprising similarities between artificial and natural shapes.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

NIH provides $1.2 million for ambitious effort to battle antibiotic resistance

Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System are developing computer models to better understand the cellular processes and gene activity of multi-drug resistant bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities in these bacteria and advance the development of new treatments.

SourceUniversity of Virginia Health System

Researchers test large language model that preserves patient privacy

Researchers tested the feasibility of using locally run LLMs like Vicuna-13B to label key findings in chest X-ray reports while preserving patient privacy. The results showed moderate to substantial agreement with non-LLM computer programs, suggesting that these models can be a viable option for AI research.

SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology
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.

Interpreting large-scale medical datasets

A new generative model named scPoli enables multi-scale representations of cells and samples, facilitating the integration of high-quality large-scale datasets for novel biological insights and disease understanding. This model accelerates atlas building and usage, ultimately accelerating disease understanding and therapy development.

SourceHelmholtz Munich (Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH))·JournalNature Methods·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

AI model for age-related disease target discovery

Researchers developed a novel approach to predict therapeutic targets for aging and age-related diseases. They trained a domain-specific BioGPT model on biomedical literature, which improved its performance in identifying prospective targets.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US

Machine learning used to probe the building blocks of shapes

Researchers from Imperial College London and the University of Nottingham used machine learning to identify 'atomic shapes' that form basic pieces of geometry in higher dimensions. The findings reveal unexpected patterns in these shapes and demonstrate the potential for machine learning to accelerate mathematical discoveries.

SourceImperial College London·JournalNature Communications

AI combines chest X-rays with patient data to improve diagnosis

A new AI model integrates imaging and non-imaging patient data for improved diagnostic performance on chest X-rays. The multimodal model outperformed other models for diagnosing up to 25 conditions, showing potential as an aid to clinicians in high-pressure diagnoses.

SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology
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.

Computer model predicts who needs lung cancer screening

A machine learning model developed by researchers can predict lung cancer risk with an 83.9% sensitivity, identifying those who need screening for the disease. The model uses just three predictors: age, smoking duration, and pack-years of smoking, making it a simplified approach to determine high-risk populations.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

A more effective experimental design for engineering a cell into a new state

A new AI method leverages causal relationships in genome regulation to efficiently identify optimal genetic perturbations for cellular reprogramming. The technique reduces experimental costs by prioritizing the most informative interventions, leading to faster convergence and more effective results.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Machine Intelligence

University of Virginia team’s research offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis patients

A University of Virginia team has developed a new analytical tool using hydrogels to cultivate vascular sprouting from mouse lung tissue, providing new insight into idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The research aims to understand the biomechanical and biochemical cues to blood vessels in the lungs during disease progression.

SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalMicrocirculation·TypeExperimental study

Dartmouth study removes human bias from debate over dinosaurs' demise

A new modeling method powered by interconnected processors removed human bias from the debate over dinosaurs' demise. The study suggests that the outpouring of climate-altering gases from the Deccan Traps alone could have been sufficient to trigger global extinction, consistent with volcanic eruptions contributing to the mass extinction.

SourceDartmouth College·JournalScience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling
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 new AI model has been developed to improve accuracy of breast cancer tumor removal

A new clinical and research partnership has created an AI model that can predict whether cancerous tissue has been fully removed from the body during breast cancer surgery. The model performed as well as humans in identifying positive margins, especially in patients with higher breast density.

SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·JournalAnnals of Surgical Oncology

AI helps bring clarity to LASIK patients facing cataract surgery

Scientists developed computational eye models to help patients and surgeons select ideal intraocular lenses and predict visual outcomes. The technology uses anatomical information of the patient's eye to provide guidance on expected optical quality post-operatively.

SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalJournal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery·TypeMeta-analysis

Dopamine regulates how quickly and accurately decisions are made

A recent study found that dopamine release makes decisions faster but tends to be less accurate. Researchers analyzed response times to understand the role of dopamine in decision-making processes, revealing a speed-accuracy trade-off.

SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study

Modernizing the Navy’s microgrids

The project aims to assess the operational resilience of microgrids on DoD installations and ships, using new operational resilience indexes developed by Lehigh University researcher Javad Khazaei. The team will develop a dashboard to monitor resilience indexes in real-time, providing recommendations for improving the systems.

SourceLehigh University

Joining the dots: Mathematicians solve hot coloring problem

Researchers have successfully solved a problem in graph theory that has attracted attention from within the field. The team's research involves packing coloring, which deals with labelling parts of a graph to comply with certain rules and avoid specific conflicts.

SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalJournal of Graph Theory·TypeMeta-analysis
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.

Building the first-ever digital twin of the bladder

A digital twin of the bladder has been developed to simulate normal and bladder outlet obstruction (BOO)-affected function. The model will help researchers better understand the connection between changes in BOO bladder wall structure and functionality, enabling them to develop new treatments and predict treatment success rates.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh

Atmospheric scientists reveal much of Houston’s ozone exceedance due to air flows from the north

A University of Houston study found that most of Houston's ozone exceedance is due to transported pollutants from the central and northern US, while local photochemistry contributes to elevated ozone production. The research highlights the importance of reducing emissions at the Houston Ship Channel to mitigate future ozone pollution.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalScience of The Total Environment

CityU’s novel AI system enhances the predictive accuracy of autonomous driving

A novel AI system developed by City University of Hong Kong improves predictive accuracy in dense traffic, reducing latency and increasing efficiency. QCNet achieves speed and accuracy in predicting road users' movements, even with long-term predictions, making autonomous driving safer and more human-like.

SourceCity University of Hong Kong
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.

Researchers use AI to find new magnetic materials without critical elements

A team of scientists from Ames National Laboratory developed a new machine learning model that predicts Curie temperatures of new material combinations. This breakthrough discovery is crucial for designing high-performance magnets with reduced critical materials.

SourceDOE/Ames National Laboratory·JournalChemistry of Materials

Combining AI models improves breast cancer risk assessment

A study published in Radiology found that combining short- and long-term breast cancer risk models using artificial intelligence can improve cancer risk assessment. The combined model showed an overall improved risk assessment for both interval and long-term cancer detection, identifying women at high risk for breast cancer.

SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology

High-fidelity transmission of information via novel electronic-optical system

A hybrid system of electronic encoding and diffractive optical decoding transmits optical information with high fidelity through random, unknown diffusers. The system outperforms traditional approaches that only utilize a diffractive optical network or an electronic neural network for optical information transfer.

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

WVU researchers weigh pros and cons of Code Interpreter, await upgrades

The WVU team evaluated Code Interpreter's features, finding it accessible to students but limited for scientists working with biological data. The plugin breaks down barriers for coding, but lacks internet access and parallel processing capabilities.

SourceWest Virginia University·JournalAnnals of Biomedical Engineering
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.

Planning algorithm enables high-performance flight

MIT researchers developed a new algorithm that can execute complex maneuvers like loops and rolls for tailsitter aircraft, enabling agile trajectories with fast-changing accelerations. The algorithm uses differential flatness to ensure feasibility and planning in real-time.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalIEEE Transactions on Robotics

New modeling method helps to understand extreme heat waves

A new climate modeling method called ensemble boosting can simulate a large set of extreme but plausible heat waves, providing a worst-case scenario for planning and preparation. This method helps prepare for the potential loss of tens of thousands of lives in extreme heat waves.

SourceCornell University·JournalNature Communications

UTEP to boost training of next-gen engineers with $5.3M grant

The University of Texas at El Paso has been awarded a $5.3M grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory to enhance digital engineering training programs. The project will provide pre-professional experiences to 200 students and offer courses in digital engineering.

SourceUniversity of Texas at El Paso

Study observes sudden acceleration of flow, generates new boundary layer

Aerodynamic researchers at University of Illinois create wind tunnel experiment to study internal boundary layers and their impact on flow behavior. They identify a new internal boundary layer that changes the flow's behavior, providing insights into aerodynamics physics and improving turbulence models for complex designs.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalJournal of Fluid Mechanics
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.

Scientists find ‘concerning’ flaw in malaria diagnostics

A study by Cornell University researchers found that current methods for measuring malaria parasite multiplication rates vastly overestimate the actual rates, which has significant implications for vaccine efficacy and understanding of drug resistance.

SourceCornell University·JournalTrends in Parasitology

Studying the theoretical limit of learned source coding

A team led by Dr. Zixiang Xiong at Texas A&M University aims to understand the fundamental limits of learned source coding, a machine learning-based data compression method. They hope to develop more powerful compression methods for efficient use of wireless communication and less energy consumption by mobile devices.

SourceTexas A&M University

Bear-human coexistence rethought

A new study by Paula Mayer proposes a practical tool for identifying areas of high human-bear conflict in the Abruzzo region. The model considers factors such as habitat suitability, migration corridors, and human-made food resources to inform local measures promoting coexistence.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalJournal for Nature Conservation·TypeComputational simulation/modeling
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.

CAREER Award: Fixing AI’s blind spot in image analysis

Researchers aim to create machine learning tools that can analyze and quantify shape information from images, enabling more accurate diagnoses and improving patient care. A new family of deep neural networks, called DSNNs, will be developed to tackle AI's blind spot in image analysis.

SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science

New model reduces bias and enhances trust in AI decision-making and knowledge organization

Researchers have developed a new explainable AI model to reduce bias and enhance trust in machine learning-generated decisions. The Pattern Discovery and Disentanglement (PDD) model can predict medical results with rigorous statistics and explainable patterns, leading to more reliable diagnoses and better treatment recommendations.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalDigital Medicine

AI model can help determine where a patient’s cancer arose

Researchers developed an AI model called OncoNPC that can analyze genetic data to predict cancer type and origin. The model accurately classified at least 40% of tumors with unknown origin, leading to a 2.2-fold increase in eligible patients for targeted treatments.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Medicine
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.

How the hospital pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii quickly adapts to new environmental conditions

Researchers find that Acinetobacter baumannii can achieve significant functional modifications in protein complexes over short evolutionary time spans, particularly in hair-like cell appendages. This diversity may affect the pathogen's interaction with its environment and inform personalized therapies.

SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·JournalPLOS Genetics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

An open-source Python toolbox of nomogram generator made available

A new open-source Python toolbox called simpleNomo has been made available, enabling the creation of nomograms directly from logistic regression coefficients. This facilitates the translation of research findings into practical use, particularly in resource-poor settings or areas without internet access.

SourceHealth Data Science·JournalHealth Data Science
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.

New method simplifies the construction process for complex materials

Researchers developed a computational technique to quickly design and evaluate cellular metamaterial structures with unique properties. The new interface enables users to explore the entire space of potential shapes, allowing for faster development of complex materials.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalACM Transactions on Graphics

Links between attention and conscious perception highlighted in frontoparietal networks

A recent study revealed that attention plays a crucial role in shaping our conscious experience of the world. Researchers found that manipulating attention can modify an individual's ability to consciously perceive visual stimuli, highlighting the intricate relationship between attention and conscious perception. By using advanced neur...

SourceInstitut du Cerveau (Paris Brain Institute)·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeImaging analysis

GPT-3 can reason about as well as a college student, UCLA psychologists report

Researchers at UCLA found that GPT-3 performs well on analogy problems, similar to human undergraduates, but struggles with understanding physical space. The AI model's ability to mimic human reasoning is unclear, raising questions about its underlying cognitive processes.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalNature Human Behaviour
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.