A new genome imaging technique captures the structure of the human genome at unprecedented resolution, revealing how individual genes fold and work. This technique, called Modeling immuno-OligoSTORM (MiOS), combines high-resolution microscopy and advanced computational modeling to provide a detailed picture of gene shape and function.
SourceCenter for Genomic Regulation·JournalNature Structural & Molecular Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 13, 2022
A breakthrough computer model from Chalmers University of Technology reveals the properties of an atomic nucleus, providing insights into the strong force that governs neutron star behavior. The model predicts a surprisingly thin neutron skin, which could lead to increased understanding of heavy element creation in neutron stars.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalNature Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 12, 2022
Researchers created living brain cells in a dish that can perform goal-directed tasks and adapt to changes, opening doors for new understanding of brain function. The study also raises possibilities for alternative animal testing and biomimetic research.
SourceCortical Labs·JournalNeuron·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 12, 2022
Researchers developed computational models to identify massage businesses at risk of violating laws related to sex and labor trafficking. The models provide probability scores on the likelihood that a business is engaged in illegal activity, allowing law enforcement and organizations to prioritize investigations.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalIISE Transactions·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 12, 2022
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A new study led by PSU researchers finds that climate models can accurately simulate large-scale weather patterns over the Pacific Northwest. The study uses data from the state-of-the-art CMIP6 model and machine learning techniques to compare model outputs with historical observed data, finding a strong match between the two.
SourcePortland State University·JournalClimate Dynamics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 11, 2022
Researchers from the University of Tokyo simulated fracture in amorphous solids to better understand material fatigue. They found that the critical strain for irreversible deformation is the same for both fatigue and monotonic fractures.
SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalCommunications Materials·DateOct 11, 2022
Researchers from McGill University and MIT developed an AI system that can learn the rules and patterns of human languages on its own. The model automatically generates higher-level language patterns that can be applied to different languages, achieving better results.
SourceMcGill University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 11, 2022
Researchers at North Carolina State University developed a blueprint for incorporating ethical guidelines into AI decision-making programs. The new mathematical formula, based on the Agent, Deed, and Consequence (ADC) Model, considers intent, character, and consequences of actions to make more informed decisions.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalAI and Ethics·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 10, 2022
New research highlights the dangers of AI-powered recruitment tools that claim to remove discrimination from hiring. The tools reduce race and gender to trivial data points and often rely on personality analysis that is
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalPhilosophy & Technology·DateOct 9, 2022
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Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh create microcapsules that exhibit life-like autonomy through self-generated motion and chemical signals. The system mimics protocell behavior, showcasing the potential for simple mechanisms to produce complex biological functions.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalMatter·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 5, 2022
A new study proposes a powerful computer-modeling approach to cell simulations, reaching unprecedented simulation timescales at all-atom resolution. The technique combines advantages of protein docking and molecular simulations, enabling faster and more precise treatment of human disease.
SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 4, 2022
Researchers developed a new technique that enables on-device training using less than a quarter of a megabyte of memory, reducing the need for powerful computers and central servers. This approach preserves privacy by keeping data on the device, making deep learning more accessible for low-power edge devices.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateOct 4, 2022
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SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.
Researchers mapped the spread of pathogens in wild macaque populations near human settlements, finding that monkeys with high human interactions cause larger outbreaks. The study used computer simulations to predict disease transmission and identified key factors influencing outbreak size.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 3, 2022
Researchers used advanced imaging techniques to understand the structure of bacterial propellers, which are made of a single protein. The study reveals that bacteria push themselves forward by coiling these appendages into corkscrew shapes, and that similar structures have evolved independently in archaea.
SourceUniversity of Virginia Health System·JournalCell·DateSep 27, 2022
Researchers suggest special blood vessels called 'retia mirabilia' reduce brain pressure pulses, preventing damage. Computer modeling supports theory, which could be applied to other animals and humans.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalScience·DateSep 22, 2022
A new study reveals that just five US universities have trained 1-in-8 tenure-track faculty members, highlighting the dominance of academic pedigree in academia. The research also shows that academics from less prestigious schools are more likely to leave the field and face limited job opportunities at elite institutions.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalNature·DateSep 21, 2022
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Researchers developed a machine learning algorithm that can generate a continuous 3D model of cells from a partial set of 2D images. The neural field network learns a mapping from spatial coordinates to physical quantities, allowing for smooth zooming and no pixelation.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 19, 2022
University of Rochester researchers have quantified the energy of ocean currents larger than 1,000 kilometers using a coarse-graining technique. The most energetic current is the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, spanning 9,000 kilometers.
SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 16, 2022
A new study developed an analytical model that can predict Lyme disease bacteria distribution and abundance on the landscape. The research found that climate and habitat disturbance were key factors in determining infectivity rates.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalJournal of Applied Ecology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 15, 2022
Researchers developed a unified machine learning model that analyzes data from patients with and without treatment, predicting depression outcomes better than separate models. The approach enables personalized medicine by designing treatment plans specific to each patient's needs.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalProceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateSep 13, 2022
The AI model, trained with end-to-end and multi-task manners, achieves best drivability in a standard simulation environment, outperforming recent models. It extracts useful information from a single RGBD camera and uses sensor fusion techniques to enhance performance.
SourceToyohashi University of Technology (TUT)·JournalIEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 12, 2022
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Researchers at Drexel University have developed a computer model that uses machine learning algorithms to analyze the genetic sequence of the COVID-19 virus and predict the severity of new variants. The model provides an early warning system for public health officials, allowing them to prepare accordingly.
SourceDrexel University·JournalComputers in Biology and Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 1, 2022
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology developed a computer model to predict enzyme efficiency. This helps find efficient cell factories for producing biotech products like biofuels and medicines, and studies difficult diseases.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalNature Catalysis·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 31, 2022
Scientists modeled how different coronavirus shapes affect rotational diffusivity, impacting transmission and infective success. The study found that more elongated shapes result in slower rotation rates, potentially improving attachment to cells.
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalPhysics of Fluids·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 31, 2022
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A researcher will combine ARM data and fine-scale modeling datasets to understand marine boundary layer aerosol-cloud-precipitation interactions. The goal is to improve climate models' portrayal of cloud-processing of aerosols and address uncertainty in global climate models.
Researchers at the University of Oldenburg and Fraunhofer IWES collaborate on a new project to develop more accurate wind flow simulations using artificial intelligence. The goal is to reduce computing times and enhance precision, ultimately accelerating innovation in wind turbine design.
Researchers at MIT developed an AI model that can detect Parkinson's disease from breathing patterns, using a neural network to assess the presence and severity of the condition. The device is non-invasive and can be used in patients' homes without any bodily contact.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Medicine·DateAug 25, 2022
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AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.
Researchers found that non-growing season nitrous oxide emissions in the Midwest can account for up to 60% of annual emissions. Environmental factors such as precipitation and temperature drive these emissions, with more intensive freezing causing increased emissions in the southeastern Midwest.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·DateAug 23, 2022
The Psi-k conference is a premier event for researchers in computational materials science, attracting experts from 50 countries. The conference features 38 symposia, 115 invited talks, and 250 contributed talks on topics ranging from materials discovery to emerging computing.
SourceNational Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) MARVEL·DateAug 22, 2022
Researchers at Hokkaido University propose two novel hypotheses to address the 'two-fold cost of sex' in sexual reproduction. The first hypothesis suggests that meiosis eliminates harmful mutations through a process known as the 'seesaw effect.' The second hypothesis proposes that anisogamy evolved through 'inflated isogamy,' where lar...
SourceHokkaido University·JournalJournal of Ethology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 18, 2022
NTU Singapore has launched the Algorand Centre of Excellence at NTU (ACE@NTU), a new research and education centre focused on developing and advancing blockchain technologies. The centre aims to become the nexus for blockchain education and research in Singapore and the region.
Scientists at Giessen University used high-performance computing to understand the optical response of cluster glass, a material that generates bright, clear white light. The study verified the experiment through simulation and showed the link between the observed properties and molecular structure.
SourceGauss Centre for Supercomputing·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 16, 2022
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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.
Undergraduate students at Ohio University applied kinetic techniques learned in physical chemistry to analyze the COVID-19 spread data from the CDC. They developed a model that considers the effect of vaccination and made predictions for the following months, correctly predicting the surge in cases in Ohio.
SourceOhio University·JournalJournal of Chemical Education·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 11, 2022
Scientists have developed a new model incorporating the day/night cycle into a global ocean biogeochemistry model to investigate its effects on phytoplankton. The study found that diel light cycles significantly impact phytoplankton competition, particularly at lower latitudes.
SourceMarine Biological Laboratory·JournalGlobal Ecology and Biogeography·DateAug 9, 2022
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai created complex computer models of individual brain cells using artificial intelligence. These models capture the electrical signals that neurons fire to communicate with each other, allowing researchers to replicate brain activity at the single-cell level.
SourceCedars-Sinai Medical Center·JournalCell Reports·DateAug 9, 2022
Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, found that preordering significantly influences crystal growth and nucleation. Their study proposes modifications to address shortcomings in classical nucleation theory.
SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 8, 2022
Researchers at Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics found that our brain is a prediction machine continuously making predictions on multiple levels. They analyzed brain activity while people listened to Hemingway or Sherlock Holmes stories and text, finding the brain response was stronger when words were unexpected in context.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 4, 2022
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DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
Researchers at Stanford University have developed Unified Many-Worlds Browsing, a new approach to refine the search process for physics-based animations. By allowing animators to create queries to narrow down options, this framework can potentially reduce thousands of possible outcomes to a handful that are interesting to the user.
SourceStanford University·JournalACM Transactions on Graphics·DateAug 4, 2022
A computational modeling study explores the relationship between desire for more and happiness, finding a potential bias in our pursuit of pleasure. The research suggests that this bias can lead to unhappiness, highlighting the importance of balance and moderation.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 4, 2022
A team of researchers from Boston University and EcoHealth Alliance will develop models to predict disease emergence and spread. They aim to identify location hotspots for pathogen emergence and determine the most effective pandemic mitigation strategies using data from COVID-19, H1N1 flu, and Ebola Virus Disease.
SourceBoston University Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering·DateAug 3, 2022
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A team of scientists developed a computational model that explains Italy's town distribution using only a small set of mathematical equations and a map of the landscape. The model simulates how population and road networks interact, demonstrating that landscape alone is insufficient to explain population distribution.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 3, 2022
A UBC research team created a computer modelling program to predict coral reef impact and restoration plans. They found that more diverse communities are most resilient, with species having unique traits contributing to habitat quality.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia Okanagan campus·JournalFrontiers in Ecology and Evolution·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 2, 2022
KAUST researchers have developed a new method to simulate viscous liquids up to 15 times faster than the current state of the art. This breakthrough enables faster simulations for industrial processes, medical devices, computer graphics, and visual simulations.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalACM Transactions on Graphics·DateJul 28, 2022
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Using the Stampede2 supercomputer, researchers have developed a deep learning model that predicts the properties of over 370,000 high-entropy alloy compositions. The study also applied association rule mining to discover design rules for high-entropy alloy development and proposed several compositions for experimentalists to synthesize.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin, Texas Advanced Computing Center·Journalnpj Computational Materials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 20, 2022
Researchers have discovered that resistivity can cause instabilities in plasma edge, making it more stable when included in models. The study aims to design systems for future fusion facilities with improved plasma stability.
SourceDOE/Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory·JournalNuclear Fusion·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 19, 2022
Researchers developed a methodology to attribute coastal glacier retreat to human-caused climate change, revealing that even modest global warming causes most glaciers to melt or retreat. The approach simulates the behavior of real ice sheets like Greenland's, helping predict major ice loss and informing decision-making for policymakers.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalThe Cryosphere·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 14, 2022
A team of experts is working on new software tools and industrial guides to improve concrete mixes, structural designs, and construction processes. The project aims to mitigate the risk of construction defects related to fresh concrete, reducing costs and delays.
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new approach to federated learning that allows them to develop accurate AI models more quickly and accurately. By reformating updates sent to the centralized server, they can resolve the heterogeneity problem in data, improving model performance.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 11, 2022
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Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.
Researchers at Boston University developed an AI-powered computational model that can detect cognitive impairment from audio recordings of neuropsychological tests. The model was trained on over 1,000 individuals and accurately distinguished between healthy individuals and those with dementia.
SourceBoston University·JournalAlzheimers Disease & Dementia·DateJul 11, 2022
A novel quantum simulation method clarifies the correlated properties of complex material 1T-TaS2. The study reveals that the insulating behavior stems from a complex interplay between bonding-antibonding splittings and electronic correlation.
SourceNational Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) MARVEL·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 6, 2022
Researchers analyzed the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano's eruption to understand its effects on atmospheric waves. The blast provided an unprecedented view of atmospheric waves, allowing scientists to better predict the weather and climate.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell·JournalNature·DateJul 6, 2022
Researchers developed a novel convolutional neural network for facial expression recognition, outperforming conventional models while being computationally less expensive. The new model achieved an accuracy of 72.4% using only 58,000 parameters.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Electronic Imaging·DateJul 6, 2022
A UTSA professor will use a five-year $550,000 grant to study natural language processing and develop NLP models tailored to specific population groups. The goal is to improve the accuracy and relevance of these models in everyday applications.
SourceUniversity of Texas at San Antonio·DateJul 5, 2022
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Researchers created an atomic-level computational model of the COVID-19 spike protein, finding that human cell modifications increase its flexibility and mobility. The study suggests that these modifications can enhance virus infectivity and immune avoidance.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 5, 2022
Pitt and Princeton engineers develop a system that converts chemical energy into mechanical action, allowing two-dimensional polymer sheets to rise and rotate in spiral helices without external power. The self-assembly process creates a complex, three-dimensional structure resembling twisted yarn being formed by a rotating spindle.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 23, 2022
A new approach based on deep learning AI detects weak gravitational signals, or PEGS, generated by large-mass motion in megaquakes. This allows for real-time tracking of earthquake growth after a magnitude 8 event.
SourceKyoto University·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 20, 2022
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Researchers developed a mathematical model that brings together physics and chemistry involved in dendrite formation, suggesting swapping new electrolytes with certain properties could slow or stop dendrite growth. The study aims to guide the design of lithium-metal batteries with longer life span.
SourceStanford University·JournalJournal of The Electrochemical Society·DateJun 20, 2022
A new computer model has been developed to rapidly scan cancer genomes and identify harmful driver mutations that contribute to tumor growth. The model, trained on genomic data from various types of cancer, found additional mutations in 5-10% of patients that could help doctors identify more effective treatment options.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Biotechnology·DateJun 20, 2022
Researchers found that wetter pre-growing seasons reduced soil nitrogen through leaching, but applying more fertilizer can mitigate this effect. The model also showed that cold pre-growing season temperatures limited early growth in ways that affected yield potential, making extra fertilizer less effective.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalField Crops Research·DateJun 13, 2022
A team from KAUST has developed a low-cost system for imaging plant growth dynamics noninvasively and at high throughput. The Mutiple XL ab system combines computer vision and pattern recognition technologies with machine learning to analyze and quantify root growth dynamics.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalPlant Methods·DateJun 12, 2022