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Machine learning takes materials modeling into new era

A new machine learning-based simulation method called Materials Learning Algorithms (MALA) has been developed, enabling accurate electronic structure calculations at large scales. MALA achieves this by utilizing a hybrid approach that combines physics-based approaches with machine learning to predict the electronic structure of materials.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·Journalnpj Computational Materials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 7, 2023

How computers and artificial intelligence evolve together

Researchers summarize existing compiler technologies in deep learning co-design and propose a new framework, the Buddy Compiler, to address performance bottlenecks in current AI applications. The study highlights the importance of hardware-software co-design in achieving optimal efficiency and effectiveness in deep learning systems.

SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·TypeLiterature review·DateJun 30, 2023

Open-source software to speed up quantum research

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed open-source software, SuperConga, to explore new superconducting properties and advance quantum computing. The program operates at the mesoscopic level, enabling simulations that can 'pick up' the strange properties of quantum particles.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalApplied Physics Reviews·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 20, 2023

A program that looks for the most effective drugs for each patient’s cancer helps to personalise cancer treatments

The PanDrugs2 programme analyzes alterations in tumour genes, relates them to existing available drugs, and reports on the most suitable ones. It handles data on over 4,600 genes and 14,600 chemical compounds, generating information on around 74,000 associations between drugs and genes.

ChatGPT as ‘Educative Artificial Intelligence’: Highlights from ECNU Review of Education

Researchers propose a four-step process for guiding the use of ChatGPT in education, identifying desired outcomes, determining automation levels, ensuring ethical considerations, and evaluating effectiveness. The study finds that ChatGPT can improve teaching models, assessment systems, and student learning experiences.

SourceCactus Communications·JournalECNU Review of Education·TypeSystematic review·DateMay 17, 2023

A new model predicts the flexibility of DNA movement at the molecular scale

A new model of DNA flexibility has been developed, providing results of unprecedented quality and characterizing precision and efficiency at the computational level. The study presents a systematic and comprehensive analysis of DNA movement correlations and introduces a new method to capture them.

SourceInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)·JournalNucleic Acids Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 31, 2023

Development of technologies for automatic measurement and non-destructive observation of stomata in Arabidopsis thaliana

Researchers developed an image analysis algorithm that can automatically measure Arabidopsis thaliana stomatal aperture with high accuracy and speed. The technology also includes a portable imaging device for non-destructive observation using intact plants, allowing for rapid measurement of subtle changes in stomatal aperture.

SourceInstitute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), Nagoya University·JournalPlant and Cell Physiology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 20, 2023

Gigapixel 3D microscope captures life in unprecedented detail

Researchers have developed a high-speed, 3D gigapixel microscope that stitches together dozens of cameras to capture life in unprecedented detail. The device enables the recording of differences in pitch and depth, allowing scientists to study zebrafish behavior and developmental biology without harming the animals.

SourceDuke University·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 20, 2023

Earth Map works in tandem with its users to achieve a more conscious, climate-aware and environmental-friendly world

Earth Map provides users with intuitive remote sensing data and enables a broader range of actors to take an active role in monitoring lands impacted by human activities. The tool aims to inform decision-makers about the current state of climate and resource management, driving meaningful policy changes and sustainable livelihoods.

SourceJournal of Remote Sensing·JournalNational Remote Sensing Bulletin·TypeCase study·DateMar 10, 2023

A breakthrough in big data processing helps trace chemicals in complex mixtures

A new generation of software, MZmine 3, enables scientists to analyze large volumes of data from mass spectrometry, tracing hundreds of thousands of chemical compounds. This breakthrough accelerates data processing and opens up opportunities for researchers to investigate disease causes and mechanisms.

A faster, more accurate 3D modelling tool recreates a landscape’s digital twin down to the pixel level

The new automated method, called HybridFlow, uses large-scale aerial images to produce precise 3D models of cityscapes and landscapes. This technology has potential applications in natural disaster risk assessment and mitigation, enabling informed decision-making and evaluation of risk-mitigating factors.

SourceConcordia University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 7, 2023

Despite benefits, use of clinical decision support systems is curbed by workload challenges

French researchers found that human and organizational factors negatively impact clinical decision support system use, whereas technological factors have a neutral effect. Despite benefits, PCPs report decreased efficiency due to increased workload, highlighting the need for developers to address these issues.

SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateJan 23, 2023

Lots to learn from the Norwegian Public Sector's IT success

The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration's shift to second-generation agile methods resulted in a successful project completion within budget and deadline. This approach prioritizes user friendliness, flexibility, and continuous interaction, reducing administration and coordination time while increasing productivity.

SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalEmpirical Software Engineering·TypeCase study·DateJan 10, 2023

Designing with DNA

A new software program developed by Duke Ph.D. student Dan Fu lets users create 3D structures made of DNA, including tiny vases, bowls, and hollow spheres. The software relies on a way to build with DNA described in 2011 by Hao Yan, which works by coiling a long DNA double helix into concentric rings to form the contours of the object.

SourceDuke University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 23, 2022

Everybody needs somebody

Researchers at Nara Institute of Science and Technology have developed a method to measure the congruence between contributor networks and library dependencies in open-source software ecosystems. By analyzing over 5.3 million change commits across 107,242 libraries, they found that libraries with high levels of matching contributions a...

SourceNara Institute of Science and Technology·JournalIEEE Transactions on Software Engineering·DateDec 20, 2022

Making “transport” robots smarter

University of Missouri engineers are working on a collaborative human-robot order picking system to speed up the online delivery process. The proposed model aims to optimize key decisions in warehouse operations, allowing robots to navigate efficiently and collaborate with humans to increase efficiency.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalInternational Journal of Production Economics·DateNov 29, 2022

Automatic text simplification: efficacy in the foreign language classroom

A study by Professor Dennis Murphy Odo found that automatic text simplification (ATS) software makes authentic materials more comprehensible for L2 learners with high reading proficiency. However, the tool's effectiveness is limited for learners with lower reading proficiencies. The researcher suggests that ATS tools need to be further...

SourcePusan National University·JournalApplied Linguistics·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 26, 2022

3D flora and fauna at your fingertips

Researchers at Kyushu University developed a new method to create highly detailed 3D models of plants and animals. Over 1,400 models are now publicly available for use in education, research, and virtual exploration.

SourceKyushu University·JournalResearch Ideas and Outcomes·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 25, 2022

From analog to digital

A University of Missouri researcher and his team are using artificial intelligence to study anatomical research, creating detailed 3D computer models of muscles. This technology is advancing the field by enabling researchers to analyze muscle fiber orientation and develop a better understanding of motor control in animals.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalThe Anatomical Record·DateSep 16, 2022