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Could AI understand emotions better than we do?

A team of researchers from UNIGE and UniBE used generative AI to assess emotional intelligence, finding that AIs achieved significantly higher scores than humans. The results also showed that AIs can generate new emotional intelligence tests in record time.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalCommunications Psychology·TypeNews article·DateMay 22, 2025

Breakthrough AI model could transform how we prepare for natural disasters

Aurora, a state-of-the-art machine learning model, delivers high-quality forecasts for key environmental systems like air quality, weather, and tropical cyclones. The model's flexibility enables it to be used for various future scenarios, including flood risks, wildfire spread, and renewable energy output.

SourceUniversiteit van Amsterdam·JournalNature·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 22, 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.

UT-Battelle, industry partners energize Oak Ridge High School STEM program with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment

UT-Battelle has donated $225,000 to purchase advanced manufacturing equipment for Oak Ridge High School's Wildcat Manufacturing iSchool program. The equipment includes AI- and robotics-assisted manufacturing systems, enabling students to earn college credit while gaining experience with the latest innovations in intelligent manufacturing.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·DateMay 22, 2025

An artificial protein that moves like something found in nature

Researchers at UCSF have successfully engineered a shapeshifting protein that can change shape in response to signals, potentially leading to breakthroughs in medicine, agriculture, and environmental applications. This achievement marks the first step towards creating stable yet dynamic proteins using AI-augmented protein engineering.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalScience·DateMay 22, 2025

Study explores how to use AI to listen to the ‘heartbeat’ of a city

University of Missouri researchers create digital sentiment map using AI to analyze public Instagram posts, linking emotional tone to real-life features. The tool aims to improve city services, identify areas of concern, and inform emergency response decisions.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalFrontiers in Computer Science·DateMay 21, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Digital and artificial intelligence-based pathology: not for every laboratory

While digital and artificial intelligence-based pathology (DAIP) offers improved diagnostic accuracy and equity, its implementation is hindered by financial constraints, technical challenges, and legal/ethical concerns. A balanced assessment of the benefits and pitfalls must be conducted before adopting DAIP.

SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalJournal of Clinical and Translational Pathology·DateMay 21, 2025

Nanogenerators for intelligent and autonomous robotics

Triboelectric and piezoelectric nanogenerators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, enhancing robotic autonomy and efficiency. The technology has the potential to reshape future robotic capabilities, particularly in industrial automation, healthcare, and smart home applications.

SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateMay 21, 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.

DeepSeek-R1 offers promising potential to accelerate healthcare transformation

DeepSeek-R1 has been shown to enhance clinical workflows, supporting diagnostic reasoning, treatment planning, and risk assessment. The model has also demonstrated promise in patient engagement and medical education, improving patient adherence and creating interactive educational cases.

SourceSichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion Association·JournalMedComm – Future Medicine·DateMay 20, 2025

WVU researchers test AI’s limits in emergency room diagnoses

Researchers found that artificial intelligence tools can accurately predict disease for patients with typical symptoms but struggle with those exhibiting atypical symptoms. Human oversight is necessary for high-quality patient-centered care when using AI as an assistive tool.

SourceWest Virginia University·JournalScientific Reports·DateMay 20, 2025

Fine-tuned LLMs boost error detection in radiology reports

A new study reveals that fine-tuned large language models (LLMs) greatly improve error detection in radiology reports, outperforming other NLP tools. The LLMs successfully identify various types of errors, including transcription and directional mistakes, providing a promising solution for medical proofreading.

SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology·DateMay 20, 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.

Radiologists share tips to prevent AI bias

The article highlights key pitfalls in evaluating AI algorithmic biases in radiology, such as the lack of representation in medical imaging datasets and inconsistent demographic definitions. To address these issues, radiologists recommend collecting and reporting more demographic variables and establishing standard notions of bias eval...

SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology·DateMay 20, 2025

“For the first time, we shared a meaningful exchange”: KAIST develops an AI app for parents and minimally verbal autistic children connect​

Researchers at KAIST have developed an AI-powered app called AACessTalk that enables meaningful communication between children with autism and their parents. The app uses personalized vocabulary cards and customized prompts to foster mutual engagement in dialogue.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 20, 2025

Neurosymbolic AI could be leaner and smarter

Neurosymbolic AI proposes an alternative model that requires less computing power, allowing smaller players to enter the field. This approach enables efficient and trustworthy AI systems without unsustainable energy use or gatekeeping.

SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateMay 20, 2025
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.

Public opinion on who should do content moderation

A survey of 3,000 US residents found that Americans prefer domain experts over non-experts or algorithms for content moderation. Small juries of independent experts were viewed as the most legitimate, while large, diverse juries with minimal qualifications were also seen as acceptable.

SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateMay 20, 2025

New research warns AI alone won’t fix bias in workplace recruitment

A new study by the University of South Australia found that using AI alone in hiring decisions does not necessarily lead to more diverse and inclusive outcomes. The research highlights the importance of organizations having clear diversity guidelines, qualitative goals, and human oversight to support the use of AI tools effectively.

SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalThe International Journal of Human Resource Management·TypeSurvey·DateMay 20, 2025

With evolutionary AI, scientists find hidden keys for better land use

The AI system uses evolutionary computing to find optimal policy solutions that balance trade-offs between carbon storage, economic disruptions, and environmental benefits. It recommends nuanced approaches to land-use strategies, such as replacing crop land with forest, rather than simply converting all land into forests.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalEnvironmental Data Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 19, 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.

How to swim without a brain

A team of scientists simulated the movement of microorganisms in liquids without a central control system. They found that simple rules and decentralized control can lead to efficient swimming behavior, potentially enabling nanobots to transport drugs or perform other complex tasks.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 19, 2025

Empowering robots with human-like perception to navigate unwieldy terrain

Researchers at Duke University developed a novel framework called WildFusion that fuses vision, vibration and touch to enable robots to sense complex outdoor environments like humans do. The system was tested in real-world settings and showed remarkable ability to accurately predict traversability and improve robot decision-making.

SourceDuke University·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 19, 2025

Wearable sensor could be used to monitor OSA treatment response

A new wearable sensor has been shown to effectively monitor obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment response, offering a bridge between consumer wearables and medical devices. The device provides continuous data collection and connects to an app for patients and healthcare providers to share information and make informed decisions.

SourceAmerican Thoracic Society·DateMay 18, 2025

San Diego researchers to study and improve new AI learning tool

A team of San Diego researchers is developing an innovative AI tutor system to provide personalized support to students. The system, based on large language models, will be deployed in eight foundational courses at higher education institutions in San Diego County and assessed for its impact on learning.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·DateMay 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.

Thousands of cardiac ‘digital twins’ offer new insights into the heart

Researchers created over 3,800 anatomically accurate digital hearts to investigate how age, sex, and lifestyle affect heart disease. They found that age and obesity cause changes in the heart's electrical properties, which could explain why these factors are linked to a higher risk of heart disease.

SourceKing's College London·JournalNature Cardiovascular Research·DateMay 16, 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.

Energy and memory: A new neural network paradigm

Researchers propose Input-Driven Plasticity model, which integrates past and new information to guide memory retrieval. The model is robust to noise and uses it as a means to filter out less stable memories.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 14, 2025

Groups of AI agents spontaneously form their own social norms without human help, suggests study

A study suggests that groups of artificial intelligence language models can self-organise into societies, reaching consensus on linguistic norms, and are prone to tipping points in social convention. Collective biases emerge between agents through interactions, a blind spot in most current AI safety work.

SourceCity St George’s, University of London·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 14, 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.

New study shows AI can predict child malnutrition, support prevention efforts

A new AI-driven tool can forecast acute child malnutrition in Kenya up to six months in advance with high accuracy, enabling timely interventions. The model integrates clinical data and satellite information to identify emerging risk areas, providing a game-changing solution to address public health emergency in the country.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalPLOS One·DateMay 14, 2025

Special report highlights LLM cybersecurity threats in radiology

A new special report warns of LLM cybersecurity threats in radiology, highlighting the importance of implementing security measures to prevent malicious use. The report recommends robust security measures and best practices for safe integration of LLMs into healthcare.

SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology Artificial Intelligence·DateMay 14, 2025

UCF students’ AI system assists Orlando Health robotic surgeries

UCF students created an AI system, AIMS, to track surgical staples during robotic surgeries, reducing waste and improving sustainability. The technology was developed as part of the college's Senior Design capstone course and has been successfully tested in operating rooms at Orlando Health.

SourceUniversity of Central Florida·DateMay 14, 2025

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·DateMay 13, 2025
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.

AI analysis of labor, delivery notes finds racial disparities in biased language

A study analyzing clinical notes found stigmatizing language was more common in Black patients' charts, with 54.9% experiencing bias. Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander patients also showed disparities in documentation, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive practices in perinatal care.

SourceColumbia University Irving Medical Center·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateMay 13, 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.

AI tool accurately sorts cancer patients by their likely outcomes

A new AI-based method accurately sorts cancer patients into groups with similar characteristics before treatment and similar outcomes after treatment. The approach showed better performance than standard statistical and machine learning methods in predicting treatment outcomes from health record data.

SourceWeill Cornell Medicine·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 12, 2025

Like humans, ChatGPT favours examples and ‘memories’ – not rules – to generate language

A study found that large language models generalize language patterns in a surprisingly human-like way through analogy, relying on stored examples and drawing analogies when dealing with unfamiliar words. The models behave as if they have formed a memory trace from every individual example of every word encountered during training.

SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 12, 2025

Exposome Moonshot launching in Washington D.C.

The Human Exposome is a global scientific effort to understand the environmental factors that underpin disease and health. The Exposome Moonshot Forum aims to chart this exposome, providing usable metrics and data points for targeted public health interventions.

SourceExposome Moonshot·DateMay 12, 2025

Using AI to identify genetic perturbations from cell images

Researchers developed an AI system called Image2Reg that can identify genetic perturbations in cell images, potentially leading to new drugs. The system uses machine learning and molecular networks to analyze patterns in chromatin structure, revealing links between genes and their functions.

SourcePaul Scherrer Institute·JournalCell Systems·TypeImaging analysis·DateMay 12, 2025
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.

Generative AI on track to shape the future of drug design

A new generative AI model, DiffSMol, has been developed to generate realistic 3D structures of small molecules with promising drug properties. The study achieved a 61.4% success rate in creating novel molecules, outperforming prior research attempts.

SourceOhio State University·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateMay 11, 2025

Building vaccines for future versions of a virus

A new AI model, EVE-Vax, uses evolutionary data to predict viral proteins and design future-proof vaccines against rapidly mutating viruses like SARS-CoV-2. By analyzing millions of years of genetic information, the model can create brand-new proteins with the same immune response as real viruses.

SourceHarvard Medical School·JournalImmunity·DateMay 8, 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.

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

AI-designed DNA controls genes in healthy mammalian cells for first time

A study published in Cell describes a powerful AI tool that can design synthetic molecules to control gene expression in specific types of cells. The model creates DNA regulatory sequences not seen before in nature, allowing for ultra-selective switches to be turned on or off in healthy mammalian cells.

SourceCenter for Genomic Regulation·JournalCell·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 8, 2025

Is AI truly creative? Turns out creativity is in the eye of the beholder

A study by Aalto University researchers found that people's perception of AI creativity increases with the amount of process and producer information revealed. This discovery has implications for designing creative AI systems, as well as understanding human biases towards creativity in others.

SourceAalto University·JournalACM Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction·DateMay 8, 2025

AI tool uses face photos to estimate biological age and predict cancer outcomes

A new AI tool, FaceAge, estimates a person's biological age from their facial characteristics, which is associated with cancer survival outcomes. The tool outperforms clinicians in predicting short-term life expectancies for patients receiving palliative radiotherapy.

SourceMass General Brigham·JournalThe Lancet Digital Health·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 8, 2025
Meta Quest 3 512GB

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