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Chung-Ang University researchers study real-time electricity pricing model to enhance power grid balance

A new study proposes a predictive home energy management system with a customizable bidirectional real-time pricing mechanism to promote residential demand response and reduce peak loads. The system enhances user comfort and accuracy of forecasting, while also providing cost savings.

SourceChung Ang University·JournalIEEE Internet of Things Journal·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 24, 2024

New video test for Parkinson’s uses AI to track how the disease is progressing

A new video-processing technique developed at the University of Florida uses artificial intelligence to track Parkinson's disease progression in patients, allowing neurologists to better monitor their condition and quality of life. The system analyzes video recordings of patients performing the finger-tapping test, a standard test for ...

SourceUniversity of Florida·JournalIEEE Transactions on Neural Networks·DateJul 23, 2024

USC scientists use AI to predict a wildfire’s next move

Researchers at USC developed a new method to accurately predict wildfire spread using satellite data and artificial intelligence. The model offers a potential breakthrough in wildfire management and emergency response, providing more precise and timely data for firefighters and evacuation teams battling wildfires.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalArtificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 22, 2024

Are AI-chatbots suitable for hospitals?

A study found that large language models, despite accuracy in medical exams, fail to consistently request necessary examinations and often deviate from treatment guidelines. In comparison to human doctors, AI diagnoses achieved lower accuracy rates, highlighting concerns about their suitability for everyday clinical practice.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalNature Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 22, 2024

Unprecedented warming threatens earth’s lakes and their ecosystems

A recent study predicts that lakes worldwide will experience unprecedented surface and subsurface warming, leading to severe disruptions in ecosystems. Tropical lakes are expected to be the first to emerge from natural temperature bounds, while high-latitude lakes may shield their subsurface layers from surface warming.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 12, 2024

Artificial intelligence speeds up heart scans, saving doctors’ time, and could lead to better treatment for heart conditions

Researchers developed an AI model to analyze heart MRI scans, which can save NHS time and resources. The model provides a complete analysis of the entire heart using a view that shows all four chambers, leading to faster and more accurate diagnosis of heart failure and other cardiac conditions.

SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalEuropean Radiology Experimental·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJul 11, 2024

With spin centers, quantum computing takes a step forward

Researchers at the University of California - Riverside have proposed a chain of quantum magnetic objects called spin centers that can simulate exotic magnetic phases of matter. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient ways of storing and transferring information, as well as the development of room temperature quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPhysical Review B·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 10, 2024

Fresh wind blows from historical supernova

Researchers recreated the structure of supernova remnant SN 1181 using a new computer model, explaining its double shock formation. The study also found that high-speed stellar winds may have started blowing from its surface within the past 20-30 years.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 5, 2024

Climate change and sea level rise pose an acute challenge for cities with combined sewer systems

Researchers at Drexel University model the potential extent of flooding and combined sewer overflows in Camden, New Jersey, as climate change exacerbates the problem. The team's 'all-pipes' model simulates stormwater flows through every surface and pipe in the area, providing a unique solution to mitigate environmental and health risks.

SourceDrexel University·JournalJournal of Water Management Modeling·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 27, 2024

AI successfully helps detecting more breast cancers around Danish capital

A new study from the University of Copenhagen reveals that AI has helped detect significantly more cases of breast cancer and reduce radiologist workloads. The AI system has been used to analyze tens of thousands of X-rays every year, resulting in a 12% increase in detected cases, including more small tumours of one centimetre or less.

Simulating blood flow dynamics for improved nanoparticle drug delivery

A team of engineers has created a new mathematical model to accurately simulate the effects of blood flow on the adhesion and retention of nanoparticle drug carriers. The model, developed by University of Illinois professors Arif Masud and Hyunjoon Kong, was tested in vitro and demonstrated promising results.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 27, 2024

Towards error-free quantum computing: A symbolic model checking approach to verify quantum circuits

Researchers developed a symbolic model checking approach to verify quantum circuits, addressing the gap between model-checking quantum programs and quantum circuits. They used Maude programming language to formally specify and verify quantum circuits, confirming their correctness and paving the way for error-free quantum computing.

SourceJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·JournalPeerJ Computer Science·DateJun 21, 2024

Innovative system enhances biological-artificial interactions in neurological research

A new tool, BioemuS, enables real-time emulation and hybridization of biological systems using biomimetic Spiking Neural Networks, addressing limitations of current pharmacological treatments. The system, developed through international collaboration, prioritizes cost efficiency and accessibility for closed-loop applications.

Model combines physical parameters and machine learning to predict storm tides

A new model developed by researchers at the University of São Paulo combines physical parameters and machine learning to predict storm tides. The model uses physics-informed machine learning, which harmonizes physical models with measured data to produce more precise forecasts.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalProceedings of the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence·DateJun 20, 2024

Illinois-led study reveals stable soil moisture variability within fields and opens the door for satellite remote sensing for future measurements

A recent Illinois-led study found that soil moisture variability remains consistent across growing and non-growing seasons in fields across the Midwest. The research team used sensor measurements and remote sensing data to reveal a stable pattern of dry and wet areas, which can be used to estimate high-resolution soil moisture products.

Geothermal model gives key insights into extracting renewable energy from superhot, super deep rock

Researchers have developed a computer model that sheds light on extracting renewable energy from superhot, super deep rock. The model shows the formation of microscopic cracks creating a dense 'cloud of permeability' throughout the affected rock, which can lead to higher power delivery and efficiency.

SourceScience Communications·JournalGeothermal Energy·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 13, 2024

Brain regions that bias the brain’s response to pleasure in bipolar disorder identified

Researchers discovered that brain regions, including anterior insula and striatum, are involved in the biased response to pleasure in people with bipolar disorder. In those with bipolar disorder, these brain regions show reduced communication, leading to a 'vicious cycle' of escalating mood and risk-taking behavior.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalBiological Psychiatry Global Open Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 12, 2024

The solar system may have passed through dense interstellar clouds 2 million years ago, altering Earth’s climate

Astrophysicists calculate that two million years ago, the solar system encountered a cold, harsh interstellar cloud, which may have interfered with the sun's solar wind and affected Earth's climate. The heliosphere, a protective plasma shield, was compressed in such a way that it briefly placed Earth outside its influence.

SourceBoston University·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 10, 2024

How do you know where a fish goes?

A new method developed by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center improves the accuracy of acoustic tracking in marine animals. The method uses a movement model to reconstruct animal tracks, even in regions with uneven receiver coverage.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalMethods in Ecology and Evolution·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 6, 2024

Seeking social proximity improves flight routes among pigeons

A study by Dr. Edwin Dalmaijer found that pigeons' desire for social proximity leads to improved flight paths as younger birds learn from older ones. This generational improvement in route efficiency is similar to those seen in real-life data, suggesting a key role for social factors in navigation.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 6, 2024

Researchers developed a model that allows a computer to understand human emotions

A new AI model developed by researchers at the University of Jyvåskilö can predict and respond to human emotions, improving user experience. The model simulates cognitive evaluation processes to assess emotional responses to events, enabling computers to preemptively predict and mitigate negative emotions.

SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 4, 2024

AI helps medical professionals read confusing EEGs to save lives

Researchers at Duke University developed an assistive machine learning model that greatly improves the ability of medical professionals to read EEG charts. The model, which provides visual explanations and decision support, has been shown to almost double medical professionals' accuracy in identifying seizure-like events, potentially s...

SourceDuke University·JournalNEJM AI·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2024

JPMorgan Chase, Argonne and Quantinuum show theoretical quantum speedup with the quantum approximate optimization algorithm

Researchers at JPMorgan Chase, Argonne National Laboratory and Quantinuum show a quantum algorithmic speedup for the QAOA algorithm on the Low Autocorrelation Binary Sequences problem. The team demonstrates a significant step towards reaching quantum advantage, laying the foundation for future impact in production.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 29, 2024

A new spiking neuron narrows the gap between biological and artificial neurons

Researchers at the University of Liège created a new type of spiking neuron, the Spiking Recurrent Cell (SRC), which combines simplicity with the ability to reproduce biological neuron dynamics. This innovation offers exciting prospects for neuro-inspired artificial intelligence, particularly in energy-efficient applications.

SourceUniversity of Liège·JournalNeuromorphic Computing and Engineering·DateMay 27, 2024

Finding the beat of collective animal motion

Researchers found that zebrafish synchronize movements by taking turns to move and responding to neighbors' timing, a two-way process known as reciprocity. Virtual reality experiments confirmed the principle, enabling the recreation of natural schooling behavior in fish and virtual conspecifics.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 23, 2024

Combatting invasive species globally with new algorithm - new study

A new computer algorithm has been developed to enhance the management of invasive species globally, optimizing resource allocation and reducing costs. The innovative tool is adaptable to various population dynamical models and treatment methods, improving the effectiveness of environmental conservation efforts.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 23, 2024

Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn

Warm seawater is pumping underneath Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, causing ice to melt intensely and leading to devastating sea level rise. Researchers predict the glacier may retreat into the deeper part of the basin within 10-20 years, accelerating glacier melt and impacting coastal communities worldwide.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateMay 20, 2024

Green concrete recycling twice the coal ash is built to last

RMIT's low-carbon concrete has been shown to recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, reducing cement requirements by half. The new mixture also performs exceptionally well over time, with large concrete beam prototypes meeting Australian Standards for engineering performance and environmental requirements.

SourceRMIT University·JournalCement and Concrete Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 15, 2024

AI can tell if a patient battling cancer needs mental health support

A new AI model developed by researchers at the University of British Columbia can accurately predict if a patient receiving cancer care will require mental health services. The AI analyzes oncologist's notes and identifies subtle clues that suggest a patient may benefit from early psychiatric or counselling interventions.

SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalCommunications Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 2, 2024

New computer algorithm supercharges climate models and could lead to better predictions of future climate change

A new computer algorithm developed by University of Oxford scientist Samar Khatiwala can drastically reduce the spin-up time of Earth System Models, enabling researchers to investigate subtle changes in model parameters and define uncertainty more accurately. This breakthrough could lead to better predictions of future climate change a...

SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 1, 2024