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Cyber risk brainwaves? Light up CFRI’s inbox!

This special issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research on assessing, pricing, and managing cyber risks in AI-driven environments. Scholars worldwide are encouraged to submit and join the conversation on cyber risks in the AI era.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalChina Finance Review International·DateSep 23, 2025

Large language models enable multi-modality integration for brain tumor diagnosis and prognosis

A research team developed a pipeline using pre-trained large language models to unify radiology and pathology reports, achieving high accuracy in tumor presence and stability. The system also predicted survival outcomes without additional training, distinguishing high-risk from low-risk groups.

SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalMeta-Radiology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 22, 2025
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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

The self-taught seismologist: Monitoring earthquakes from optic fibers with AI

A team of scientists developed a novel model, DASFormer, that learns to monitor earthquakes from continuous DAS data on its own, effectively serving as an 'artificial seismologist'. The model achieved the highest performance across all evaluation metrics, with a peak ROC-AUC of 0.906 and an F1 score of 0.565.

SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalVisual Intelligence·DateSep 19, 2025

Federal grants support research on AI-driven protein design

Two projects funded by federal grants use AI to design proteins for industrial applications, such as producing acrylates in paints. UC Davis will also expand its student training program in protein design to bring hands-on research opportunities to thousands of students nationwide.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·DateSep 19, 2025

MoBluRF: A framework for creating sharp 4D reconstructions from blurry videos

Researchers developed MoBluRF, a two-stage motion deblurring method for NeRFs, achieving high-quality 3D reconstructions from ordinary blurry videos. The framework outperforms state-of-the-art methods and is robust against varying degrees of blur, enabling smartphones to produce sharper and more immersive content.

SourceChung Ang University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 19, 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.

Experts explore AI’s future in health care at UTA

The University of Texas at Arlington is hosting its fifth annual Texas Health Informatics Alliance Conference, which will delve into the ethical and effective applications of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Keynote speakers and panel discussions will explore topics such as AI security, cybersecurity, and legislative outcomes.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·DateSep 19, 2025

Improving question answering over building codes by evaluating retrievers and fine-tuning LLMs

Researchers developed a robust QA system using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to answer queries on building codes. They found that Elasticsearch was the most effective retriever and fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs) significantly enhanced generational accuracy, achieving a 6.83% relative improvement in BERT F1-score.

SourceELSP·JournalSmart Construction·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 19, 2025

Frasky, a new robot for vineyard applications

Frasky, developed by IIT, combines robotics and AI to address environmental sustainability and labor shortages in agriculture. The robot can navigate autonomously, map its surroundings, and apply selective treatments to grape clusters with precision.

SourceIstituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 18, 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.

Landmark genetic study sheds new light on how the eye develops its sharpest vision

Researchers have identified over 120 genetic signals shaping foveal development, including pathways involved in vitamin A metabolism and retinal cell fate. The study provides the first comprehensive genetic dissection of human foveal pit architecture, revealing new insights into childhood visual disorders.

SourceUniversity of Leicester·JournalInvestigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 18, 2025

PolyU scholars pioneer smart and sustainable personal cooling technologies to address global extreme heat

Researchers at PolyU are pioneering next-generation personal cooling solutions using advanced textiles and intelligent wearables. Their innovations include spectrum-selective textiles, thermal insulation, ventilative and evaporative cooling, and AI-driven frameworks that deliver personalized, energy-efficient cooling.

SourceThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University·JournalScience·DateSep 18, 2025

AI model offers accurate and explainable insights to support autism assessment

A deep learning model achieved up to 98% accuracy in distinguishing autistic from neurotypical participants, providing clear insights into brain regions most influential to its decisions. The model could benefit autistic people and clinicians by offering accurate and explainable results to inform assessment and support.

SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalEClinicalMedicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 18, 2025

How to develop trans people-inclusive medical AI: the objective of a study by UPF, the BSC, the URV and PRISMA

A recent study from Spain aims to develop inclusive medical AI applications by overcoming binary logics and including the needs of trans people. The research team, led by Nataly Buslon Valdez, collaborated with PRISMA association to design AI apps that promote personalized treatments tailored to individual needs.

SourceUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona·JournalJournal of Medical Internet Research·TypeObservational study·DateSep 18, 2025

Three-sensor overeating detection could reshape obesity treatment

A new study uses three wearable sensors to track eating behavior and identifies five distinct patterns, including late-night snacking and stress binging. The findings lay the groundwork for personalized interventions to help individuals overcome unconscious habits that drive overeating.

SourceNorthwestern University·Journalnpj Digital Medicine·DateSep 17, 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.

AI brings perovskite solar cells closer to sustainable commercialization

A team of researchers developed a new manufacturing process using bio-based solvents to reduce the production cost of perovskite solar cells by half and decrease climate impact by over 80%. AI-based reverse engineering technology was used to identify optimal conditions for efficiency and sustainability.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalGreen Chemistry·DateSep 17, 2025

FAU/Baptist Health AI spine model could transform lower back pain treatment

Researchers developed a fully automated finite element analysis pipeline to transform spine diagnostics and personalized treatment planning. The new approach enables rapid, patient-specific simulations that support preoperative planning, spinal implant optimization, and early detection of degenerative spine conditions.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalWorld Neurosurgery·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 17, 2025

AI model forecasts disease risk decades in advance

A new AI model can estimate the long-term risk of over 1,000 diseases and forecast human health changes over a decade. The model was trained on anonymised patient data from 400,000 participants and tested on data from 1.9 million patients in the Danish National Patient Registry.

SourceEuropean Molecular Biology Laboratory·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 17, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

AI model from Lund University indicates four out of ten breast cancer patients could avoid axillary surgery

A Lund University AI model analyzed mammograms to identify breast cancer patients at high risk of armpit metastasis, suggesting that 41.7% of axillary surgeries could be avoided. The study's findings have the potential to revolutionize breast cancer treatment by enabling more personalized care and reducing unnecessary surgeries.

SourceLund University·Journalnpj Digital Medicine·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 17, 2025

ChatGPT “thought on the fly” when put through Ancient Greek maths puzzle

A study by University of Cambridge researchers found that ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, improvised solutions to a 2,400-year-old mathematical challenge. The bot made mistakes and adapted its approach based on user input, demonstrating a 'learner-like' behavior.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalInternational Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology·DateSep 17, 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.

AI for ecology and conservation: New tools track ecosystem health

Researchers developed computational tools to analyze ecological data, identifying functionally equivalent species across different ecosystems. These tools use optimal transport distances to compare network structures, allowing for large-scale monitoring of ecosystem health and guiding conservation efforts.

SourceRice University·JournalMethods in Ecology and Evolution·DateSep 17, 2025

AI-powered CRISPR could lead to faster gene therapies, Stanford Medicine study finds

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have created an AI-powered CRISPR tool called CRISPR-GPT, which helps scientists design and analyze gene-editing experiments. The technology aims to produce lifesaving drugs faster and expand access to gene editing for a wider range of scientists, including those with limited experience.

SourceStanford Medicine·JournalNature Biomedical Engineering·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 16, 2025

Better understanding of bitter taste receptors: An AlphaFold3-based structure study

Researchers used AlphaFold3 to predict the structure of human bitter taste receptors, achieving higher accuracy than previous models. The study found similarities and differences in the structures of T2Rs, shedding light on their function and potential role in health and pharmaceutical research.

SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalCurrent Research in Food Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 16, 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.

AI boosts National Weather Model flood prediction accuracy sixfold

A new study developed a flood-forecasting AI that can be tuned for any country, reducing errors in national flood prediction programming. The hybrid model combining the AI with the National Water Model was four to six times more accurate, improving forecast accuracy and potential economic impacts of floods.

SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalAGU Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 16, 2025

Brain organoids could unlock energy-efficient AI

The team will study neurons within a brain organoid, a millimeter-sized, three-dimensional structure grown in the lab from adult stem cells, to design smarter and more sustainable artificial intelligence. They aim to replicate complex computations that occur in the human brain to improve AI efficiency.

SourceLehigh University·DateSep 16, 2025

AI hardware reimagined for lower energy use

A new chip architecture called Double Duty has been developed to make AI-powered computing more efficient and less energy-intensive. This innovation allows for reduced space needed for specific AI tasks by over 20% and improved overall performance on a large suite of circuits by nearly 10%.

SourceCornell University·DateSep 16, 2025
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.

Kennesaw State secures grant to build community of AI educators

Kennesaw State University has received two National Science Foundation grants to unite educators from across the country in defining how students should learn to use artificial intelligence responsibly. The project aims to create a shared resource network, foster collaboration and lay the groundwork for common guidelines in AI education.

SourceKennesaw State University·DateSep 16, 2025

Justice is being lost in translation – Surrey researchers build AI to fix this problem

Researchers developed a custom speech recognition system trained on Supreme Court hearings, reducing transcription errors by up to 9% compared to leading commercial tools. The AI tool semantically matches paragraphs with timestamps, allowing users to scroll through judgements and instantly watch relevant exchanges from the hearing.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalApplied Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateSep 16, 2025

Groundbreaking AI aims to speed lifesaving therapies

A new open-source AI tool, ProRNA3D-single, has significantly increased accuracy in predicting and visualizing protein-RNA complex structures. This method can generate finely detailed images of molecules in 3D, enabling drug developers to design treatments by analyzing where viruses attach to human proteins.

SourceVirginia Tech·JournalCell Systems·DateSep 16, 2025

Deep learning model estimates cancer risk of lung nodules

A new AI-powered deep learning model has been shown to accurately estimate the malignancy risk of lung nodules, achieving high detection rates while reducing false-positive results. The model outperformed existing probability-based tools in a retrospective study, with a relative reduction of 39.4% in false positives.

SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology·DateSep 16, 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.

AI risks overwriting history and the skills of historians have never been more important, leading academic outlines in new paper

A new paper highlights the importance of human historians in capturing emotional complexity behind world events as AI struggles to accurately represent Holocaust survivors' experiences. Historians possess skills that AI lacks, including the ability to capture human suffering and preserve fracture and silence.

SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalRethinking History·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 15, 2025

When the wireless data runs dry

Researchers developed a novel framework to qualitatively evaluate the quality of synthetic wireless data, improving AI model training with 4.3% performance gain. The framework assesses affinity and diversity in wireless signals, essential qualities for effective training.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 15, 2025

Using ChatGPT to support Chinese and English writing for students with dyslexia: Opportunities, challenges, and insights

A study found that a ChatGPT-assisted writing system improved emotional engagement and intrinsic motivation for students with dyslexia, but negatively impacted writing performance. The system's effectiveness depends on teacher-guided integration to avoid undermining writing skills.

SourceECNU Review of Education·JournalECNU Review of Education·TypeObservational study·DateSep 15, 2025
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

Humans and machines learn differently

Researchers from Bielefeld University explore how humans and machines learn differently, highlighting the importance of bridging cognitive science and AI research. The study shows that machines generalize differently than humans, making it crucial for successful human-AI collaboration.

SourceBielefeld University·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 15, 2025

Why AI is never going to run the world

Researcher Angus Fletcher argues that AI excels at logic but fails to replicate human creativity and problem-solving skills. He advocates for developing 'primal intelligence,' which involves intuition, imagination, emotion, and commonsense, and has developed a program to help people tap into this ability.

SourceOhio State University·DateSep 15, 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.

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.

OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Google vary widely in identifying hate speech

A recent study found dramatic differences in how large language models classify hate speech, with significant variations for specific demographic groups. The analysis of seven models revealed that content moderation systems have inconsistent detection accuracy, which can erode trust and create perceptions of bias.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 12, 2025

New College of AI, Cyber and Computing launched at UT San Antonio

The University of Texas at San Antonio has launched the College of AI, Cyber and Computing, which will serve over 5,000 students pursuing degrees in rapidly growing career fields. The college is positioned to advance technological education and research, with faculty securing major grants and launching industry partnerships.

SourceUniversity of Texas at San Antonio·DateSep 12, 2025

Using deep learning for precision cancer therapy

A new tool called Flexynesis uses deep neural networks to evaluate multi-modal data, enabling doctors to make better diagnoses and develop more precise treatment strategies for patients. The tool is designed to be flexible and accessible to non-experts, bridging the gap in precision cancer therapy.

SourceMax Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 12, 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 tools fall short in predicting suicide, study finds

A systematic review of 53 studies found that machine learning algorithms for predicting suicidal behavior have low accuracy. The algorithms were poor at identifying individuals who would later self-harm or die by suicide, while exceling in detecting those who would not.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Medicine·TypeSystematic review·DateSep 11, 2025

AI uncovers hidden rules of some of nature’s toughest protein bonds

Researchers used AI to analyze protein complexes, discovering catch-bonds 'switch on' almost immediately after force is applied. This finding has implications for understanding bacterial attachment, tissue resilience and developing new biomaterials.

SourceAuburn University Department of Physics·JournalJournal of Chemical Theory and Computation·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 11, 2025

Artificial intelligence‑assisted conductive hydrogel dressings for refractory wounds monitoring

Researchers developed AI-assisted conductive hydrogel dressings for intelligent wound monitoring, combining real-time physiological signal detection with artificial intelligence. The smart dressings offer personalized wound care and have the potential to bring hope to millions suffering from chronic wounds.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 11, 2025

Built to learn: how early brain structure primes the brain to learn efficiently

Scientists have discovered key circuit changes that lead to the maturation of reliable brain activity patterns in response to visual experience. The findings suggest that the brain develops a modular organization, with patches of neurons activating together in response to specific features, allowing for efficient learning and adaptation.

SourceMax Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience·JournalNeuron·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 10, 2025

USF study reveals how menopause impacts women’s voices – and why it matters

A new University of South Florida study highlights the impact of menopause on women's voices, particularly those who rely on their voices professionally. The research outlines a range of treatment options, including AI-powered voice biomarkers, to detect subtle vocal changes linked to menopause.

SourceUniversity of South Florida·JournalMenopause·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 10, 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.

Kennesaw State researcher aiming to move AI beyond the cloud

Bobin Deng's research focuses on developing AI tools that can run directly on mobile phones, drones, and other smaller systems without relying on costly supercomputers. His technique uses activation sparsity to predict which data will be activated, reducing memory usage and energy demands.

SourceKennesaw State University·DateSep 10, 2025

Risk theory: From perception to cognition

A new study proposes a unified framework for understanding risk as a result of human cognition, connecting perception and analysis. The model highlights the disparity between target value expectations and realistic ones, emphasizing the role of self-aware stakeholders in transforming perception into rational response decisions.

SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalRisk Sciences·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 9, 2025