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Comprehensive exploration of living organisms, biological systems, and life processes across all scales from molecules to ecosystems. Encompasses cutting-edge research in biology, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, biochemistry, microbiology, botany, zoology, evolutionary biology, genomics, and biotechnology. Investigates cellular mechanisms, organism development, genetic inheritance, biodiversity conservation, metabolic processes, protein synthesis, DNA sequencing, CRISPR gene editing, stem cell research, and the fundamental principles governing all forms of life on Earth.
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Comprehensive investigation of human society, behavior, relationships, and social structures through systematic research and analysis. Encompasses psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, linguistics, education, demography, communications, and social research methodologies. Examines human cognition, social interactions, cultural phenomena, economic systems, political institutions, language and communication, educational processes, population dynamics, and the complex social, cultural, economic, and political forces shaping human societies, communities, and civilizations throughout history and across the contemporary world.
Fundamental study of the non-living natural world, matter, energy, and physical phenomena governing the universe. Encompasses physics, chemistry, earth sciences, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, materials science, and the investigation of physical laws, chemical reactions, geological processes, climate systems, and planetary dynamics. Explores everything from subatomic particles and quantum mechanics to planetary systems and cosmic phenomena, including energy transformations, molecular interactions, elemental properties, weather patterns, tectonic activity, and the fundamental forces and principles underlying the physical nature of reality.
Practical application of scientific knowledge and engineering principles to solve real-world problems and develop innovative technologies. Encompasses all engineering disciplines, technology development, computer science, artificial intelligence, environmental sciences, agriculture, materials applications, energy systems, and industrial innovation. Bridges theoretical research with tangible solutions for infrastructure, manufacturing, computing, communications, transportation, construction, sustainable development, and emerging technologies that advance human capabilities, improve quality of life, and address societal challenges through scientific innovation and technological progress.
Study of the practice, culture, infrastructure, and social dimensions of science itself. Addresses how science is conducted, organized, communicated, and integrated into society. Encompasses research funding mechanisms, scientific publishing systems, peer review processes, academic ethics, science policy, research institutions, scientific collaboration networks, science education, career development, research programs, scientific methods, science communication, and the sociology of scientific discovery. Examines the human, institutional, and cultural aspects of scientific enterprise, knowledge production, and the translation of research into societal benefit.
Comprehensive study of the universe beyond Earth, encompassing celestial objects, cosmic phenomena, and space exploration. Includes astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, cosmology, space physics, astrobiology, and space technology. Investigates stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, black holes, nebulae, exoplanets, dark matter, dark energy, cosmic microwave background, stellar evolution, planetary formation, space weather, solar system dynamics, the search for extraterrestrial life, and humanity's efforts to explore, understand, and unlock the mysteries of the cosmos through observation, theory, and space missions.
Comprehensive examination of tools, techniques, methodologies, and approaches used across scientific disciplines to conduct research, collect data, and analyze results. Encompasses experimental procedures, analytical methods, measurement techniques, instrumentation, imaging technologies, spectroscopic methods, laboratory protocols, observational studies, statistical analysis, computational methods, data visualization, quality control, and methodological innovations. Addresses the practical techniques and theoretical frameworks enabling scientists to investigate phenomena, test hypotheses, gather evidence, ensure reproducibility, and generate reliable knowledge through systematic, rigorous investigation across all areas of scientific inquiry.
Study of abstract structures, patterns, quantities, relationships, and logical reasoning through pure and applied mathematical disciplines. Encompasses algebra, calculus, geometry, topology, number theory, analysis, discrete mathematics, mathematical logic, set theory, probability, statistics, and computational mathematics. Investigates mathematical structures, theorems, proofs, algorithms, functions, equations, and the rigorous logical frameworks underlying quantitative reasoning. Provides the foundational language and tools for all scientific fields, enabling precise description of natural phenomena, modeling of complex systems, and the development of technologies across physics, engineering, computer science, economics, and all quantitative sciences.
A groundbreaking study found that people can correctly identify others' feelings up to 75% of the time by analyzing subtle changes in blood flow color around the nose, eyebrows, cheeks, or chin. Computer algorithms developed from the research accurately recognize human emotion via face color with up to 90% accuracy.
A new study by UTSA researchers presents a method to stop cyber attacks on GPS-enabled devices, including electrical grids and driverless cars. The algorithm can recognize false GPS signals and counter an attack in real-time, making it crucial for securing GPS signals used in various technologies.
Researchers at Lund University developed a new method to recode neural signals into computer language, enabling simultaneous communication with millions of nerve cells and analysis within milliseconds. This innovation has significant implications for brain research, clinical diagnosis, and treatment.
Researchers at the University of Bradford have developed an AI system that can automatically assign gender based on a smile. The system uses dynamic movement analysis to distinguish between men and women, finding that women's smiles are more expansive than men's.
TU Wien and UC Irvine's chip management method improves GPU performance by slowing down the aging process in more than 95% of cases. The technique distributes tasks among cores to minimize physical stress, increasing overall system speed.
A new study from Abertay University found that women with heavy makeup are viewed less favorably as leaders. Researchers used computer software to manipulate images of a woman's face, revealing that both men and women evaluated her more negatively in leadership roles when she wore more makeup.
The UTSA researchers have created a cloud-based learning platform for artificial intelligence that aims to teach machines to learn like humans. This platform can help AI agents automatically detect threats in network traffic and improve their performance in discovering and thwarting new attacks.
Researchers used deep learning to analyze patterns of taxi demand and predict demand significantly better than current technology. This approach could help lessen idle time for taxis, making cities cleaner and improving safety in congested areas.
Researchers developed machine learning software that allows computers to learn the quantum state of complex systems based on experimental observations. This approach enables faster tomography for quantum states and has implications for testing quantum computers with many qubits.
A new AI platform can diagnose two common retinal diseases and rate their severity with over 95% accuracy, as well as distinguish between viral and bacterial pneumonia. This technology has the potential to improve patient outcomes and increase access to care in remote areas.
Researchers identified a specific brain signal associated with speech understanding, which disappears when listeners don't understand or aren't paying attention. This discovery has potential applications in tracking language development, assessing brain function, and detecting early onset of dementia.
A study published in Computers in Human Behavior found no significant changes in testosterone levels among UNLV's esports players during gameplay. The research suggests that familiar environments and competition may not elicit the same hormonal responses as unfamiliar situations and large audiences.
A new study found that autonomous vehicles can minimize environmental impacts with energy-efficient design and operational benefits outweighing increased energy use from sensors and computers. The study showed a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for electric powertrains versus internal-combustion engines.
Portland State University is part of a research center developing brain-inspired computing to enable computers to perform uniquely human tasks. The Center for Brain-inspired Computing Enabling Autonomous Intelligence aims to improve pattern and image recognition for intelligent autonomous systems.
A new study at D'Or Institute for Research and Education uses Magnetic Resonance machine to read participants' minds and identify the song they're listening to. The computer achieves 85% accuracy in identifying the correct song, paving the way for future research on brain decoding and communication.
Researchers at Penn Engineering have developed an optical switch that can mimic the behavior of electronic transistors, enabling efficient signal processing and computation. The breakthrough, achieved by precisely controlling light waves using tailored electric fields, could lead to significant advances in photonic computing.
A new study found that teams with a wider variety of technological tools, even if their expertise was moderate or common, produced more creatively successful films. In contrast, teams limited to primary animation tools produced less creative work.
Researchers developed a one-step process to enable peak BCI performance within three minutes, allowing users to control computer cursors just by imagining movement. The new approach streamlines calibration and reduces expert intervention, bringing the system closer to clinical availability.
The NYC Health Department has identified 10 outbreaks of foodborne illness through a computer system developed with Columbia University, tracking keywords in Yelp reviews to detect incidents. The system helps identify approximately 1,500 complaints annually, improving outbreak detection and prevention.
Research suggests that anthropomorphic virtual assistants can elicit concern about seeking help, particularly among individuals who believe intelligence is a fixed trait. This can lead to lower performance and incorrect answers in online learning settings.
Researchers have developed an automated bird recognition system using spectrographic analysis of bird calls and songs, improving accuracy by reducing background noise and applying pattern recognition techniques.
Researchers at Osaka University developed a technique called lexical acquisition through implicit confirmation to enable AI to learn words in the flow of dialogue. This method allows computers to acquire knowledge about unknown words during conversations with humans, making them smarter and more responsive.
Researchers from SUTD design a versatile all-electric-controlled valley filter and demonstrate a concrete working design of valleytronic logic gate. They achieve logically-reversible computation by storing information in the electron's valley state, bypassing complex circuitries.
The new app, developed by Intermountain Healthcare researchers, monitors heart failure patients' medical tests and health status to promptly notify clinicians. Using the app led to significantly improved detection of disease advancements, with intervention patients' survival rates increasing.
A University of Michigan team is developing a new cybersecurity approach called MORPHEUS, which aims to create an unhackable computer by turning computer circuits into unsolvable puzzles. The technology could protect both hardware and software from attacks, making it difficult for hackers to identify vulnerabilities.
Researchers have developed an AI application that can detect lymph node metastases in breast cancer patients with high accuracy, similar to human pathologists. This breakthrough could improve the efficiency of surgical pathology work and provide better prognostication.
A study found that most VR users don't perceive a virtual world like the real one without training. When given visual feedback, success rates doubled, highlighting the importance of teaching users to use binocular cues and head movements. The results aim to improve VR uptake by encouraging interactive experiences.
Researchers have successfully interfaced individual bacteria with a computer to build a hybrid bio-digital circuit. This setup allows for the simulation of complex biological systems, enabling the 'debugging' of such systems like complex computer codes.
A James Cook University study found nearly three quarters of office workers believe there is a negative relationship between sitting down all day and their health. The study suggests that education on the benefits of standing and buy-in from management are crucial to implementing effective behavior change strategies.
Researchers at Aalto University developed a new computational method to address the challenge of computing realistic indirect illumination in real-time computer graphics. The novel method accurately computes indirect illumination using sparse radiance probes, enabling fast and accurate lighting simulations.
A team of computer scientists has developed a novel, compact single-shot hyperspectral imaging method that captures images using a conventional DSLR camera equipped with an ordinary refractive prism. The new method achieves quality images without compromising accuracy, making hyperspectral imaging practical for ordinary users.
A new computational framework allows working with infinities and infinitesimals numerically, giving unexpected answers to two long-standing Hilbert problems. The Infinity Computer supercomputer enables numerical computations with infinite and infinitesimal numbers, previously only symbolically represented.
A new paper by physicist Stephen Jordan explores whether the universe holds solutions to difficult computational problems, such as number partitioning. The universe's background energy density is found to be close to zero, implying a stable material universe and potentially offering insights into these problems.
Spanish researchers have confirmed how hot water freezes faster than cold water in granular fluids, a phenomenon known as the Mpemba effect. They also found that the opposite effect can occur: coldest liquids can heat up faster.
A study by Kazan Federal University found that using tablet computers for cross-curricular math tasks improved learning outcomes, increased manual dexterity and reaction skills, and enhanced cognitive development. The research involved 124 students who used tablets versus 135 who used traditional methods.
A study involving Slovenian children found that using tablet computers during math lessons boosted learning outcomes and improved motor skills. The intervention group showed better performance than the control group taught with traditional methods.
Scientists found microcolumns in layer V of the cortex, which are synchronized neural activity units. These units could represent an essential computational unit in the brain, similar to parallel computers.
A nanoscale optical 'abacus' has been developed using pulses of light to perform arithmetic computations. The innovative device can carry out basic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using picosecond light pulses.
A study by Johns Hopkins University found that pictures of junk food are almost twice as distracting as healthy food images, even when people are focused on a task. The researchers tested this theory with participants who ate candy before completing a computer task.
A new study found that patients with advanced cancer prefer face-to-face interaction with their doctors, with better communication skills and professionalism. After watching both videos, 72% of participants favored the face-to-face interaction, highlighting the importance of human connection in healthcare.
Dartmouth College introduces several cutting-edge technology projects, including RetroShape, a smart watch that provides tactile feedback, and Frictio, a smart ring with calendar alerts. Pyro, a thumb-tip recognition technique, also showcases improved finger gesture interaction with computing applications.
Researchers at University of Sussex and Swansea University have created a way to morph liquid metal into physical shapes, opening up new possibilities in soft robotics and shape-changing displays. The invention uses electrical charges to program the liquid metal, allowing it to dynamically change shape and form complex geometries.
Scientists at Osaka University used scanning tunneling microscopy to create images of atomically flat side-surfaces of 3D silicon crystals, a crucial step towards designing smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient computer chips. The achievement paves the way for innovation in semiconductor manufacturing.
Scientists have developed a new machine learning method that can analyze x-ray data to reveal the structures and environments of catalysts during reactions. This allows for real-time analysis and optimization of reaction conditions, potentially leading to improved catalyst performance and faster production of desired products.
Scientists at Tokyo Tech have reported superconductivity in two types of higher titanium oxides grown as ultrathin films. The materials exhibit a high transition temperature of up to 7.1 K, making them promising for fundamental physics and potential applications in faster computers.
Researchers have created a new building material that produces Majorana particles, which could lead to the development of faster quantum computers. The breakthrough enables the mass production of nano wires with Majorana properties, paving the way for more efficient computing.
A team of neuroscientists discovered that our brains reorganize experiences into information clusters to make sense of the world. Over time, these clusters become more organized, but this process can also lead to a decrease in memory fidelity.
A University at Buffalo-led team has developed a non-contact, remote biometric tool using the dimensions of your heart as an identifier. The system, which was three years in the making, continually monitors a user's heart to ensure only authorized individuals can access their computer.
A team of researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington is working with Macnica Americas to evaluate existing deep learning methods for face detection and facial recognition. The collaboration aims to improve performance and reduce computational load to make the technology more available to customers.
A recent study published in Andrologia reveals that obesity is associated with lower semen volume, sperm count, and motility. The findings suggest that weight loss before conception may improve fertility outcomes for couples seeking infertility treatment.
By leveraging Wikipedia's vast language database, researchers created a method to equip artificial intelligence agents with common-sense knowledge about object interactions. The team achieved promising results in text-based adventure games, improving the agent's performance on 12 out of 16 games.
Researchers at the University of Warwick have discovered a way to program cells using genetic engineering, enabling them to control actions such as fighting disease. The technique uses a common molecule called RNA, which can be engineered into sequences similar to computer code to instruct cells to perform specific actions.
Researchers develop a general-purpose technique to analyze neural networks trained for natural-language-processing tasks. The method applies to any black-box text-processing system, revealing idiosyncrasies in human translators' work and identifying gender biases in machine translation systems.
A new study used speed dating data to test if machine learning could predict unique romantic desire. The researchers found that while they could predict overall tendencies for someone to like and be liked by others, they couldn't anticipate which two people were a match.
A computer program analyzed estimates from an agribusiness expert, improving the accuracy of forecasts and leading to a 2-3% increase in profits and a 6-7% decrease in costs. The model quantifies expertise by comparing expert judgments with data collected in the field.
Researchers conducted two experiments with UCLA students to test the impact of multitasking on memory. They found that divided attention impairs memory recall but does not affect focus on critical information.
Researchers at Disney Research developed an algorithm that can automatically recognize soccer formations and defensive strategies from player tracking data. The algorithm outperformed conventional methods in identifying dynamic player roles and coordinated team behavior, with applications beyond sports.
A UBC study found that consumers are more likely to buy hedonic products with touchscreen technology, evoking experiential thinking. The study advises consumers to put away their smartphones when shopping for guilty pleasures to save money.
A new machine learning program developed by researchers at Case Western Reserve University appears to outperform other methods for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease before symptoms begin. The program integrates various indicators of the disease, including mild cognitive impairment, to predict who has Alzheimer's and those with mild cognit...
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a method for computers to mine databases of patents, inventions, and research papers to identify ideas that can be repurposed. This approach uses crowdsourcing and deep learning to analyze product descriptions and find analogous products, leading to innovative solutions.