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To discover new physics, AI may need to “unlearn” the old one

A new study explores how transfer learning reduces computational costs in cosmological simulations while revealing risks of negative transfer, which can hinder learning new physics. Transfer learning can accelerate inference but may also push AI systems toward incorrect interpretations of new effects.

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.

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.

Human limits when catching AI errors

Teachers tend to accept overly harsh AI grades more than human grades, resulting in a 22% larger gap between their score and the fair score. Teachers are more likely to accept strict AI grades if they view the system as competent and accountable.

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.

Machine learning to predict wind shear

A machine learning model, trained on 19 key parameters, can predict wind shear events with a minimum of 15 seconds warning. The model's outputs showed deviations from real outcomes within 5% across all forecast horizons, suggesting improved aviation safety.

AI could provide ‘early alert’ for breast cancer 6 years in advance

A study published in Radiology found that three commercially available AI-based computer-assisted detection (AI-CAD) systems can identify early mammographic signs of breast cancer up to 6 years before diagnosis. This could help radiologists spot potential future cancers and allow for earlier intervention.

Finding hidden catalytic knowledge from literature data

Researchers at Tohoku University's Advanced Institute for Materials Research have developed a method to summarize decades of scattered literature data into actionable information for catalyst design. By combining human intelligence, regression models, and AI agents, they can uncover new discoveries hidden in the literature data.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

Testing AI against public health’s existing tools

A new study found that AI-powered chatbots can make vaccine-hesitant parents more likely to say they will immunize their children against HPV, but no more than standard written public health materials. Additionally, the effects of the chatbots did not last longer than those of government health materials.

Users trust AI and human fact-checkers equally, but for different reasons

Participants trusted AI more for large-scale scanning tasks like identifying red flags in social media posts, while trusting humans for nuanced fact-checking requiring piecing together evidence. The findings suggest that effective fact-checking tools should provide accurate results and explain how they're reached.

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

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.

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.

Physics-trained digital ‘super-brain’ speeds up technology development

A digital 'super-brain' with physics-based knowledge significantly speeds up the design and development of optical components, such as those for quantum computers and camera lenses. By integrating physical principles into machine learning algorithms, researchers reduce simulation time from months to days.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

MIT researchers teach AI models to interpret charts

Researchers from MIT and IBM create a state-of-the-art dataset called ChartNet, which includes over a million varied charts. The dataset is designed to teach vision-language models how to effectively interpret charts, enabling them to outperform commercial models on tasks like data extraction and chart summarization.

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.

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.

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

Smartwatch detects anxiety and stress in real time

Researchers at Viva Bem have developed an AI method that identifies states of anxiety with high accuracy using smartwatch data. The technology aims to provide a layer of proactive monitoring for users, alerting them to recurring anxiety episodes and recommending specialist consultation.

Getting an exercise form coaching assist from AI

Researchers from Drexel University developed BioCoach, a program using AI and computer vision to analyze video and provide form coaching in real time. The system analyzes visual appearance and motion patterns, as well as 3D skeletal movements and body shape, to deliver detailed biomechanics-based feedback.

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 fails classic attention test

AI models struggled to maintain focus on a task, degrading in accuracy as the word list length grew longer. Human performance, however, remained stable even with long lists, suggesting fundamental limitations in AI decision-making abilities.

Science and AI-enabled research platforms

The development of AI-enabled research platforms poses a risk of unequal access, potentially excluding scientists without resources or connections. As decisions about platform accessibility are made in the next five years, it will shape the geography of global discovery for generations.

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

The African Engineering and Technology Network signs tenth university partner

The African Engineering and Technology Network (Afretec) has signed its tenth university partner, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU), to drive digital transformation in Africa. The network, led by Carnegie Mellon University Africa, aims to create long-term sustained change across the continent through research, educa...

Spintronics p-computer ready for scale-up

A Japan-US collaborative team has developed the world's first integrated spintronic probabilistic bit on a silicon chip, paving the way for large-scale spintronic p-computers. The innovation addresses computational problems requiring parallel processing of enormous numbers of possible states.

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

How foundation models will revolutionize robot swarms

Researchers propose embedding AI foundation models into control software to enable robot swarms to achieve new levels of autonomy and adaptability. This enables robots to switch between tasks in real-time and interact more naturally with humans.

AI helps accelerate breast cancer diagnosis for high-risk women

Researchers used an open-source AI model called Mirai to quickly identify high-risk patients and expedite their diagnostic process. This led to a significant reduction in wait times, with some women receiving biopsy results within days of having their mammograms done.

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.

A virtual tomato training arena for harvesting robots

A team of researchers developed a method for creating realistic virtual tomato farms that automatically generate data for training agricultural AI systems. The approach uses advanced reconstruction methods and Unreal Engine 5 software to reproduce lighting, textures, and geometry, resulting in highly accurate object detection models.

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.