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Young people want adults to be involved in their digital lives

A recent study published in Journal of Adolescent Health found that young people from diverse cultures worldwide perceive digital environments as affecting their mental health. They highlight the need for more support and involvement from adults in their digital lives, including reflection on one's own digital habits.

SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalJournal of Adolescent Health·DateSep 3, 2025

A new attack reshapes the rules of Bitcoin mining

A new attack, Infiltrated Selfish Mining (ISM), could reshape the rules of Bitcoin mining by allowing attackers to profit simultaneously. ISM avoids the miner's dilemma and yields up to 1.52 times more rewards than previous attacks.

SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·DateAug 31, 2025

New project to improve information retrieval for lifelong learning

The project aims to develop personalized technologies that promote lifelong learning in various educational settings. It will guide the creation of IR systems that can effectively support users with complex information needs and foster information literacy.

SourceUniversity of Illinois School of Information Sciences·DateAug 25, 2025
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.

Fibre computer enables more accurate recognition of human activity

Researchers developed a single-fibre computer integrating sensing, communication, and computation for accurate human activity recognition. This technology enables significant improvements in wearable electronics, paving the way for next-generation intelligent textiles.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 13, 2025
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

Mizzou researchers shine UV light on the future of computer chips

Researchers at the University of Missouri have created a more efficient method for manufacturing computer chips using ultraviolet-enabled atomic layer deposition (UV-ALD). This approach reduces the number of manufacturing steps, saving time and materials, while also minimizing the use of harmful chemicals.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalChemistry of Materials·DateJul 29, 2025

Bagged: Skyrmions

A team of researchers developed a reliable method to create donut-like, topologically rich spin textures called skyrmion bags in thin ferromagnetic films. The success rate of generating such textures using single laser pulses is significantly higher than magnetic-field-driven approaches.

SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 28, 2025

A brain-inspired approach for resilient AI processing

The team aims to deliver AI power directly to devices, improving resilience and speed in constrained environments. By processing data step-by-step across a network of devices, they can create a safe and adaptable system that can withstand attacks and extreme conditions.

SourceTexas A&M University·DateJul 24, 2025

Accelerating science with AI

Researchers use AI to solve differential equations, such as Schrodinger's equation, for large-scale systems, improving efficiency and accuracy in fields like drug discovery and material design.

SourceTexas A&M University·DateJul 24, 2025
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

Study finds news releases written by humans more credible than AI content

A University of Kansas study found that people rate corporate crises messages written by humans as more credible and trustworthy, regardless of the approach taken. However, the approach itself didn't vary between participants who read human or AI-written content.

SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalCorporate Communications An International Journal·TypeSurvey·DateJul 22, 2025

Decoding quantum advantage

Researchers at Kyoto University have characterized quantum advantage by proving an equivalence between its existence and the security of certain cryptographic primitives. This breakthrough implies that when quantum advantage does not exist, many conventional cryptographic primitives are broken, including post-quantum ones.

SourceKyoto University·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 13, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

New partnership explores frontiers of AI in higher education

The College of Engineering at Texas A&M is developing a suite of university-wide resources to integrate generative AI into course material, research, and outreach. The initiative aims to make generative AI a core part of the academic toolkit accessible to faculty across disciplines.

SourceTexas A&M University·DateJul 3, 2025

Virtual reality could help stroke survivors regain movement

A Cochrane review found that virtual reality (VR) can help stroke survivors regain arm movement and increase therapy time. VR may also improve balance and reduce activity limitations, but effects on mobility and quality of life are uncertain.

SourceCochrane·JournalCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews·TypeSystematic review·DateJun 19, 2025
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.

Websites are tracking you via browser fingerprinting

Researchers at Texas A&M University found that websites use browser fingerprinting to track people across browser sessions and sites. Even users who opt out of tracking under privacy laws may still be silently tracked through fingerprinting.

SourceTexas A&M University·DateJun 18, 2025

World’s first non-silicon 2D computer developed

Researchers at Penn State have successfully developed a computer capable of simple operations using two-dimensional (2D) materials, bypassing the need for silicon. The 2D CMOS computer operates at low-supply voltages with minimal power consumption and can perform simple logic operations.

SourcePenn State·JournalNature·DateJun 11, 2025

Texas A&M launches innovative AI And Business Minor

The new minor will equip students with cutting-edge AI and machine learning skills essential for modern business leadership. It combines hands-on experience with practical applications of artificial intelligence in business settings.

SourceTexas A&M University·DateJun 4, 2025

Skia: Shedding light on shadow branches

Skia identifies and decodes shadow branches, storing them in a memory area to alleviate bottlenecks and improve throughput. The technique can lead to quicker performance and less power consumption for data centers.

SourceTexas A&M University·DateMay 9, 2025
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.

One glass, full color: sub-millimeter waveguide shrinks AR glasses

Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) have developed an achromatic metagrating that handles all colors in a single glass layer, eliminating the need for multiple layers. This breakthrough enables vivid full-color images using a 500-µm-thick single-layer waveguide.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateMay 8, 2025

ChatGPT vs students

A study by University of East Anglia compared 145 real student essays with 145 ChatGPT-generated ones, finding that AI essays were coherent but lacked engagement markers like questions and personal commentary. This reflects the limitations of AI in replicating human writing's conversational nuance.

SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalWritten Communication·TypeObservational study·DateApr 30, 2025
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Dual scalable annealing processors: overcoming capacity and precision limits

DSAPS achieves dual scalability by manipulating ∆ E blocks using two structures: a high-capacity structure for increasing spins and a high-precision structure for increasing interaction bit width. The system has shown promising results in solving complex COPs, with validation tests achieving over 99% accuracy.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalIEEE Access·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 28, 2025

Making AI-generated code more accurate in any language

Researchers develop a new approach to automatically guide large language models (LLMs) towards generating accurate, properly structured outputs for various programming languages and formats. This probabilistic approach boosts computational efficiency, enabling small LLMs to outperform larger models in generating accurate code.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateApr 23, 2025
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.

Busted! Researchers revolutionize fraud detection with machine learning

A novel method generates binary class labels in highly imbalanced datasets, addressing the challenge of labeling severely imbalanced data. The approach outperformed traditional methods, providing a more efficient way to identify fraud while minimizing false positives.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalJournal Of Big Data·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 15, 2025

High-performance probabilistic computing based on strongly correlated oxides

The team fabricated a probabilistic bit device based on manganite nanowires, achieving full control of its probabilistic characteristics with nanoampere-level currents. This p-bit exhibited exceptional computational potential in Bayesian inference tasks, outperforming existing similar probabilistic bits.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 14, 2025
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.

AI-powered smart clothing logs posture, exercises

SeamFit's innovative use of flexible conductive threads and machine-learning algorithms accurately detects movements and counts reps during various exercises. This wearable technology promotes practicality in exercise tracking, potentially enhancing human-AI interaction by monitoring daily activities.

SourceCornell University·DateApr 9, 2025

Social media’s fake news problem is the target of a new tool developed at Concordia

Researchers at Concordia University have developed a new approach to identifying fake news on social media using the SmoothDetector model. The model integrates probabilistic algorithms with deep neural networks to capture uncertainties and patterns in multimodal data, providing more nuanced judgments of authenticity.

SourceConcordia University·JournalIEEE Access·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 8, 2025

Researchers demonstrate quantum computing's abilities in chemistry

Cleveland Clinic researchers successfully tested quantum computing's ability to simulate proton affinity, a fundamental chemical process critical to life. The study used machine learning applications on quantum hardware, achieving higher accuracy than classical computing in predicting proton affinity.

SourceCleveland Clinic·JournalJournal of Chemical Theory and Computation·DateApr 2, 2025
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.

An app can change how you see yourself at work

A study from the University of California, Riverside, found that a smartphone app can subtly reshape a person's self-image at work. The app, called MindTAPP, uses associative conditioning to pair users with positive affirmations, leading to more favorable views of their workplace abilities and a heightened sense of self-efficacy.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalComputers in Human Behavior Reports·DateApr 2, 2025

Electronic Screen Use and Sleep Duration and Timing in Adults

Daily electronic screen use is associated with approximately 50 minutes less sleep per week and later bedtimes in adults. The findings suggest that these disruptions are not limited to children and adolescents, particularly among those with evening chronotypes.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateMar 27, 2025
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.

Paralyzed man moves robotic arm with his thoughts

Researchers at UC San Francisco have enabled a paralyzed man to control a robotic arm through a device that relays signals from his brain to a computer. The device, known as a brain-computer interface (BCI), worked for a record 7 months without needing to be adjusted.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalCell·DateMar 6, 2025

Next generation computers modelled on the human brain

Researchers at Lancaster University are developing high-performance memory devices using self-assembled molecular technology to overcome the von Neumann bottleneck in computing. The Memristive Organometallic Devices (MemOD) project aims to deliver faster, more stable, and energy-efficient AI hardware.

SourceLancaster University·DateMar 5, 2025

New AI Tool Mimics Radiologist Gaze to Read Chest X-Rays

Researchers developed ItpCtrl-AI, a transparent AI framework that reads chest X-rays like a radiologist, providing accurate diagnoses and increasing trust in medical technology. The framework uses a gaze heat map to show the computer where to search for abnormalities and what section of the image requires less attention.

SourceUniversity of Arkansas·JournalArtificial Intelligence in Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 25, 2025
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.

Microcomb chips help pave the way for thousand times more accurate GPS systems

Researchers have developed microcomb technology to miniaturize optical atomic clock systems, offering significant benefits for navigation, autonomous vehicles, and geo-data monitoring. The new system uses integrated photonics to integrate optical components on tiny photonic chips, reducing size and weight.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 21, 2025

AI unlocks genetic clues to personalize cancer treatment

A groundbreaking study analyzed data from over 78,000 cancer patients to identify nearly 800 genetic changes impacting survival outcomes. The research also discovered genes significantly associated with survival in various cancers, such as breast, ovarian, skin, and gastrointestinal cancers.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 11, 2025

New study finds students' attitudes towards computer science impacts final grades

Researchers found that students' beliefs in their ability to succeed, view of the course's importance, and perception of its emotional cost predict final course grades. Instructors can improve student motivation by emphasizing course importance, reducing frustration, and making content more interesting.

SourceUniversity of Delaware·JournalComputer Science Education·TypeSurvey·DateFeb 5, 2025
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

Magnetic whirl simulation in real time

A team of researchers from Mainz University successfully simulated skyrmion dynamics on real-time experimental scales using a novel collaborative approach. By combining theoretical and experimental methods, the researchers were able to accelerate the development of skyrmion-based applications for energy-saving computer architectures.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 30, 2025

Smarter memory paves the way for EU independence in computer manufacturing

Chalmers University researchers develop new ways to make cache memory work smarter, enabling faster data retrieval and improving computer performance. The innovation is part of the European Processor Initiative aimed at securing European independence in high-performance computing chips.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 30, 2025
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

The Frontiers of Knowledge Award goes to Anil Jain and Michael I. Jordan for core contributions in machine learning that have powered the development of biometrics and artificial intelligence

Anil Jain and Michael I. Jordan received the BBVA Foundation Award in Information and Communication Technologies for their pioneering work on machine learning, enabling transformative technologies like biometrics and artificial intelligence. Their research has unlocked applications of far-reaching impact on society.

SourceBBVA Foundation·DateJan 21, 2025

A new optical memory platform for super fast calculations

Researchers developed a groundbreaking photonic platform to overcome limitations in in-memory computing, enabling faster calculations and greater efficiency. The innovative magneto-optical memories consume about one-tenth the power of traditional electronics and can be rewritten billions of times.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalNature Photonics·DateJan 15, 2025

Novel ‘quantum refrigerator’ is great at erasing quantum computer’s chalkboard

A team of scientists has developed a novel quantum refrigerator method that cools superconducting qubits to 22 millikelvins, erasing quantum computer's chalkboard and reducing errors. This approach uses heat flowing between two parts of the refrigerator to power the eraser.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 9, 2025
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.

Record cold quantum refrigerator paves way for reliable quantum computers

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology and University of Maryland have engineered a new type of refrigerator that can autonomously cool superconducting qubits to record-low temperatures. This breakthrough paves the way for more reliable and error-free quantum computations.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 9, 2025

How everyday activities inside your home can generate energy

Researchers are developing new ways to harvest and adapt energy from everyday home activities, such as turning a doorknob or opening a fridge door. This technology aims to create smart interfaces that can power appliances and assist people with disabilities, increasing energy efficiency and accessibility.

SourceTexas A&M University·DateDec 20, 2024