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AI gets a cerebellum

A new brain-like electronic device consumes very little energy and detects novelties almost instantly, with over 98% accuracy. The device requires roughly 10,000 times fewer computer operations than conventional AI approaches, paving the way for more energy-efficient AI systems.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Communications
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Penn engineers develop AI tool to design peptides that turn signals on or off

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Chinese University of Hong Kong created TD3B, an AI framework guiding peptide generation toward candidates predicted to have a desired effect. The tool predicts binding likelihood and determines activation or deactivation of associated cellular machinery.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

Virtual patients, real-world training

Researchers from Penn, NYU, and the Linguistic Data Consortium create virtual patients with adjustable psychiatric symptoms to simulate real-world conversations. The STELLAR platform aims to augment clinician training practices with essential conversation scenarios.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science

New infrastructure model prioritizes disaster spending for vulnerable cities

A University of Houston engineering professor developed a mathematical model to help decision-makers decide where to spend limited dollars on infrastructure resilience. The model accounts for real-world uncertainty and identifies critical assets to invest in, providing the greatest benefit before disaster strikes.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalComputers & Industrial Engineering
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.

FireANTs brings AI speed and geometric precision to medical imaging

FireANTs, an open-source algorithm, combines AI optimization and geometry to quickly match complex medical images. The new method can accomplish what took weeks in minutes, detecting subtle changes that signal disease or cognitive decline, making it practical for clinical practice.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis

UC San Diego team pairs AI with tiny optical device to correct distorted light for sharper imaging

Researchers created a way to spot and correct distortions in light using artificial intelligence and a tiny optical element. The approach can improve the quality of images in fields like biology, astronomy, and precision manufacturing by making advanced optical systems faster, smaller, and easier to use.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature Communications·TypeImaging analysis

AI can mass-produce finance research papers indistinguishable from human work

A new study shows AI can generate hundreds of convincing finance research papers efficiently, but also raises concerns about the potential impact on academic community and meaning of scientific discovery. The study demonstrates how AI can accelerate research paper production while highlighting areas for improvement in peer-review systems.

SourcePenn State·JournalJournal of Economic Literature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling
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.

A new simulation- and AI-based approach reduces the time and data needed for brain MRI scans

A new simulation- and AI-based approach reduces the time and data needed for brain MRI scans, achieving a high level of accuracy with only 10% of the data required. This breakthrough could translate to a significant reduction in scan time, enabling more patients to be treated in the same amount of time.

SourceUniversidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche·JournalCommunications Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

New report: U.S. Government is using AI more, but still has a long way to go

A new report from Brookings Institution highlights the federal government's growing use of AI, but also notes significant disparities and bottlenecks to widespread adoption. Large agencies lead the way, while smaller agencies struggle with workforce capacity and trust issues.

SourceBrookings Institution·TypeSurvey

AI system automates coding for scientific research

A new AI system, Empirical Research Assistance (ERA), can automatically write scientific software programs that outperform human-written ones. ERA combines a large language model with search strategies to explore and refine thousands of pieces of code, reducing the time required for exploration from months to hours or days.

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling
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.

New AI tool developed by Stowers Institute and Helmholtz Munich scientists predicts how cells choose their future — helping uncover hidden drivers of development

Researchers developed RegVelo, an AI framework that models cellular dynamics and gene regulation to predict cellular fate decisions. The model traces developmental trajectories and simulates regulatory interactions, providing insights into hidden drivers of development and potential therapeutic targets.

SourceStowers Institute for Medical Research·JournalCell

WVU legal expert finds judges cautiously adopting AI while guarding human authority

New research from West Virginia University finds that judges are adopting generative artificial intelligence in courtrooms, but remain committed to human control over judicial decision-making. Judges use AI for administrative tasks like document summarization and case organization, but prioritize legal reasoning and final judgment.

SourceWest Virginia University

New report looks at how AI is impacting software development

The report examines how generative AI tools are transforming software development, offering benefits such as increased productivity but also raising security vulnerabilities and technical debt. Strong software engineering practices are still required to ensure systems are secure, reliable, and maintainable.

SourceAssociation for Computing Machinery
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.

Terrence Sejnowski wins inaugural World Digital Technology Academy Award

Terrence Sejnowski receives Scientific Breakthrough Award for his foundational development of Boltzmann machines, providing the architectural bedrock for deep learning and generative AI. His work has had a profound impact on modern artificial intelligence and tools like ChatGPT.

SourceSalk Institute

Beyond silicon: the soft, dissolvable brain chips engineered to learn and vanish

Artificial synapses are built from soft, bio-friendly materials that operate like human brain synapses, merging data storage and computing into a single unit. Laboratory prototypes demonstrate immense capabilities, consuming energy on the scale of femtojoules.

SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing

New technique improves accuracy of graph neural networks

Researchers developed a new training technique, HarmonyGNN, to improve the accuracy of graph neural networks in heterophilic graphs. The framework achieved state-of-the-art performance on four heterophilic graphs with accuracy improvements ranging from 1.27% to 9.6%.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·TypeExperimental study
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.

ACM AI Letters journal publishes first issue

The Association for Computing Machinery has published its inaugural issue of ACM AI Letters, a premier venue for rapid and timely AI research. The journal aims to bridge the gap between traditional conferences and journals, featuring short, peer-reviewed contributions that accelerate knowledge dissemination across academia and industry.

SourceAssociation for Computing Machinery

AI set to transform personality testing, new research finds

New research from the University of East London suggests that machine learning can improve the accuracy and nuance of personality tests like DISC assessment. Using over 1,000 participants, researchers achieved accuracy rates of over 93% in predicting personality types and identified four clear clusters with subtle overlaps.

SourceUniversity of East London·JournalJournal of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics·TypeData/statistical analysis
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.

Researchers pioneer new technique to stop LLMs from giving users unsafe responses

Researchers at North Carolina State University have identified key components in large language models that ensure safe responses to user queries. They've developed a new technique to improve LLM safety while minimizing the alignment tax, which allows AI systems to provide safe responses without affecting performance.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

A comprehensive review charts how psychiatry could finally diagnose what it actually treats

Emerging research across conceptual frameworks, biomarker science, digital phenotyping, and artificial intelligence synthesizes a translational pathway toward a more biologically grounded and clinically useful approach to psychiatric diagnosis. The current system falls short due to standardized clinical language and lack of biological ...

SourceGenomic Press·JournalBrain Medicine·TypeLiterature review

How the brain charts emotion in a map-like way

A new study reveals that the hippocampus represents emotion concepts in a structured hierarchy of pleasantness and bodily reaction, while the ventromedial prefrontal cortex tracks relationships between these nodes. This map-like representation may help in the treatment of mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety.

SourceEmory University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

AI, monkey brains, and the virtue of small thinking

Researchers have developed a smaller and simpler AI model that accurately predicts neural responses to visual stimuli in macaque brains. The compact model reveals unique neuron preferences for features like edges and colors, shedding light on how the brain processes information.

SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalNature
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.

Robots that can see around corners using radio signals and AI

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed HoloRadar, a system that enables robots to reconstruct hidden 3D spaces beyond their line of sight using radio waves processed by AI. This capability can improve safety and performance in driverless cars and cluttered indoor settings.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·TypeExperimental study

Powering AI from space, at scale

Researchers have developed a passive, solar-powered orbital data center that can scale AI computing and reduce environmental impact. The system leverages decades of research on 'tethers' and could host thousands of computing nodes to replicate terrestrial data centers.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling
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.

AI-based system for real-time detection of whip sounds in horse racing

Researchers developed an AI-based system that accurately detects whip sounds in horse racing, achieving detection rates of up to 70% in audio data. The system's ability to process audio in real-time and its reliance on high-frequency components make it a promising tool for improving animal welfare and fair competition.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalEngineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI enters nephrology: Towards an augmented medicine

The conference explores how generative AI is reshaping kidney medicine through AI-driven diagnostics, data integration, and omics analysis. Key findings include the use of LLMs to transform diagnostic precision, patient management, and research design.

SourceMitochondria-Microbiota Task Force
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.

Exploring a novel approach for improving generative AI models

Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo developed a new framework for generative diffusion models by reinterpreting Schrödinger bridge models as variational autoencoders. This approach reduces computational costs and prevents overfitting, enabling more efficient generative AI models with broad applicability.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

New light-based chip boosts power efficiency of AI tasks 100 fold

Researchers have developed a new light-based chip that cuts power consumption for image recognition tasks by up to 100 times, using lasers and microscopic lenses fabricated onto circuit boards. This breakthrough enables faster performance and potentially strain-free AI systems.

SourceUniversity of Florida·JournalAdvanced Photonics·TypeExperimental study

Smart packaging reveals product condition through color changes – precise automated color recognition opens doors to new types of indicators

Researchers at the University of Vaasa developed smart packaging that can detect subtle color changes in printed packages, enabling cost-effective solutions for industries like food and beverage, healthcare, and logistics. This technology provides a human-eye accurate and environmentally friendly alternative to electronic sensors, pavi...

SourceUniversity of Vaasa

AI reveals unexpected new physics in dusty plasma

Physicists used a machine-learning method to identify surprising new twists on the non-reciprocal forces governing a many-body system. The AI approach provides precise approximations for these forces, correcting common theoretical assumptions with an accuracy of over 99%.

SourceEmory University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

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

Researchers found a better way to teach large language models new skills

A new technique called WeGeFT improves large language model performance in tasks such as commonsense reasoning and code generation. By fine-tuning key parameters, researchers reduce the need for significant computational power, advancing the field of artificial intelligence.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·TypeExperimental study

TU Wien makes uncertainty in artificial intelligence quantifiable

An interdisciplinary team at TU Wien has developed a method that allows for the exact calculation of how reliably a neural network operates within a defined input domain. This enables mathematical guarantees for the safe use of AI in sensitive applications.

SourceVienna University of Technology
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

AI shortens the development time of new materials

An AI model developed by Ehsan Ghane at the University of Gothenburg can predict the durability and strength of woven composite materials, reducing development time. The model integrates material laws to make extrapolations outside training data, enabling better understanding of material behavior.

SourceUniversity of Gothenburg

Teaching theory of mind to robots to enhance collaboration

Researchers at Duke University have developed a new framework called HUMAC that enables robots to collaborate like humans by teaching them Theory of Mind. After just 40 minutes of guidance, robot teams exhibited strong collaborative behaviors and achieved high success rates in simulations and physical tests.

SourceDuke University·TypeExperimental study

New AI model dramatically improves subgraph matching accuracy by eliminating noise

A new deep learning model, ENDNet, significantly enhances subgraph matching accuracy by identifying and neutralizing extra nodes that interfere with the matching process. This improves performance in pattern recognition tasks across various fields, including drug discovery and natural language processing.

SourceKumamoto University·JournalIEEE Access·TypeComputational simulation/modeling
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

Building trust in artificial intelligence for healthcare: Lessons from clinical oncology

A new review advocates for building confidence in AI applications by implementing robust data governance frameworks, enhancing transparency, and involving stakeholders. The authors emphasize the importance of addressing ethical implications and ensuring equitable access to AI-driven innovations in clinical oncology.

SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalAI in Precision Oncology·TypeCommentary/editorial

New AI models possible game-changers within protein science and healthcare

Researchers developed new AI models, InstaNovo and InstaNovo+, to vastly improve accuracy and discovery in protein science. These models excel in tasks such as de novo peptide sequencing, identifying microorganisms, and discovering novel peptides, with implications for personalized medicine, cancer immunology, and beyond.

SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalNature Machine Intelligence

Neural network deciphers gravitational waves from merging neutron stars in a second

A new machine learning algorithm can fully characterize systems of merging neutron stars in under a second, compared to traditional methods which take around an hour. This allows for rapid localization of the source and pointing of telescopes towards the merging neutron stars.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling

A new mathematical model improves prediction of human mobility between cities

A new mathematical model developed by URV's SeesLab research group improves prediction of human mobility between cities. The model combines machine learning techniques, statistical physics and Bayesian statistics to efficiently balance complexity and accuracy.

SourceUniversitat Rovira i Virgili·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling
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.

Development of a high-performance AI device utilizing ion-controlled spin wave interference in magnetic materials

Researchers at NIMS developed a next-generation AI device leveraging ion-controlled spin wave interference in magnetic materials, outperforming conventional devices by up to 10 times. The technology enables energy-efficient computations with minimal degradation when miniaturized, opening doors for various industrial applications.

SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study

Reading signs: New method improves AI translation of sign language

A new method has improved AI translation of sign language by adding data on hand and facial expressions, as well as skeletal information. This has led to a significant increase in accuracy, making it easier for people with hearing impairments to communicate.

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalIEEE Access·TypeExperimental study

New book explores promise and perils of AI for scientific community

The book examines AI's current advances, hurdles, and potential, emphasizing the need for science to maintain core norms and values. Experts advocate for human accountability and responsibility when using AI in research, highlighting the importance of transparent disclosure and attribution.

SourceAnnenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
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.

NeuroMechFly v2: Simulating how fruit flies see, smell, and navigate

NeuroMechFly v2 simulates how a fruit fly navigates through its environment while reacting to sights, smells, and obstacles. The model can track moving objects visually or navigate towards an odor source, while avoiding obstacles in its path, enabling researchers to study brain-body coordination and animal intelligence.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Methods

AI helps distinguish dark matter from cosmic noise

A deep-learning algorithm developed by astronomer David Harvey can untangle the complex signals of self-interacting dark matter and AGN feedback in galaxy cluster images. The Inception model achieved an accuracy of 80% under ideal conditions, showcasing its potential for analyzing vast amounts of space data.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Astronomy