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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.

New study allows brain and artificial neurons to link up over the web

A novel nanoelectronics device has enabled brain neurons and artificial neurons to communicate with each other over the internet. This breakthrough study shows how three key emerging technologies can work together: brain-computer interfaces, artificial neural networks and advanced memory technologies.

SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalScientific Reports·DateFeb 26, 2020

New artificial neural network model bests MaxEnt in inverse problem example

A new artificial neural network model has been developed to solve inverse problems, demonstrating accuracy comparable to the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) approach. The model's versatility and robustness against noisy data have been showcased in various tests, including recovering electron single-particle spectral densities.

SourceNational Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) MARVEL·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 17, 2020

Neuroscience opens the black box of artificial intelligence

Researchers at Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg are using brain research methods to analyze artificial neural networks and improve explainable AI. The Cognitive neuroscience inspired techniques project aims to understand the internal processes of ANNs and identify malfunctions.

SourceOtto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg·DateFeb 17, 2020
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Artificial intelligence is becoming sustainable!

Researchers at Politecnico di Milano developed a novel circuit that can execute advanced AI operations in one operation, reducing energy consumption and paving the way for more sustainable AI computing accelerators. This breakthrough enables faster and more efficient training of neural networks, crucial for applications like facial rec...

SourcePolitecnico di Milano·JournalScience Advances·DateFeb 13, 2020

Finally, machine learning interprets gene regulation clearly

Researchers have developed a custom artificial neural network that can analyze molecular signals controlling gene function, enabling biologists to understand complex mechanisms of gene regulation. This breakthrough enables the creation of machine learning algorithms that reflect common concepts in biology.

SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·DateDec 26, 2019

Synthesizing an artificial synapse for artificial intelligence

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed an artificial synapse that mimics the human brain's ability to create neuronal connections. This breakthrough technology could revolutionize AI and cognitive computing, enabling faster and more efficient processing of complex tasks.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·DateDec 6, 2019

Deep neural networks uncover what the brain likes to see

Researchers developed a novel computational approach using deep artificial neural networks to predict neural responses to images. The study found that certain stimuli, such as checkerboards or sharp corners, elicit strong responses from neurons, contradicting current dogma in the field.

SourceBaylor College of Medicine·JournalNature Neuroscience·DateNov 4, 2019
Meta Quest 3 512GB

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

Agriculture of the future: Neural networks have learned to predict plant growth

Researchers trained neural networks to predict plant growth patterns using computer vision algorithms and efficient graphics processing units. The system uses Raspberry Pi with Intel Movidius graphics card to calculate and predict the optimal ratio of nutrients, enabling continuous monitoring and prediction in artificial growing systems.

SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalIEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement·DateOct 31, 2019

Artificial networks shed light on human face recognition

A new study reveals that human brains process faces in a similar way to artificial intelligence systems, with unique activation patterns playing a key role in recognition. The researchers found parallels between the human visual system and deep neural networks, which can improve face recognition capabilities.

SourceWeizmann Institute of Science·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 30, 2019

Expanding the use of AI through the Internet of Things

Researchers at the University of Delaware are developing new memory devices that can support neural networks in low-power embedded systems. These advancements aim to improve the lifetime and reliability of IoT devices, which currently struggle with battery power and memory constraints.

SourceUniversity of Delaware·DateOct 11, 2019
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.

From years to days: Artificial Intelligence speeds up photodynamics simulations

Researchers use deep neural networks to simulate light-induced molecular reactions on long time scales, accelerating computation by up to 19 years. This method enables better understanding of biological processes like carcinogenesis and ageing, with potential applications in material ageing and photosensitive drugs.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalChemical Science·DateSep 11, 2019

Understanding the animal brain could help robots wash your dishes

Researchers believe that studying animal brains can improve AI's ability to tackle complex tasks like dish-washing. By understanding how biological neural networks work, AI systems may be able to overcome barriers and achieve superhuman performance.

SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 21, 2019

Neural networks will help manufacture carbon nanotubes

Researchers have developed an effective method to monitor carbon nanotube films using artificial neural networks (ANN). The technique can help predict the efficiency of single-walled carbon nanotubes synthesis and improve the overall production framework, leading to new horizons for real-life applications.

SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalCarbon·DateAug 8, 2019
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.

Which is the perfect quantum theory?

Researchers employed machine learning to analyze images of quantum systems and identify the most predictive theory. The study used artificial neural networks to distinguish between competing theories, selecting the one that best described observed phenomena in high-temperature superconductors.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalNature Physics·DateJul 12, 2019

Machine learning reveals how strongly interacting electrons behave at atomic level

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding the behavior of strongly interacting electrons using machine learning techniques, discovering a new state called Vestigial Nematic State. The technique uses artificial neural networks to recognize different forms of electronic matter and reveals symmetries of complex image-arrays fro...

SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 25, 2019

Controlling primate neural activity using artwork from artificial neural networks

Researchers controlled specific neurons in macaques' brains with images generated by artificial neural networks, demonstrating a new tool for neuroscientists to design experiments. This breakthrough uses current computer vision applications to predict and control visually evoked neural responses in primate brains.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMay 2, 2019
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.

Can science writing be automated?

A team of scientists at MIT developed a neural network that can read scientific papers and generate a plain-English summary. The system, called RUM, uses vectors rotating in multidimensional space to represent words and improve memory and recall capabilities.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalTransactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics·DateApr 18, 2019

Deep learning merges advantages of holography and bright-field microscopy for 3D imaging

Researchers developed Bright-field Holography to overcome limitations of holographic 3D imaging. The method combines the image contrast advantage of bright-field microscopy with the snapshot volumetric imaging capability of holography, allowing for rapid creation of images equivalent to those from a bright-field microscope.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateMar 6, 2019

Researchers use artificial neural networks to streamline materials testing

A team at NYU Tandon School of Engineering has designed an artificial neural network approach that can predict the elastic modulus of graphene-enhanced composites from just one sample, streamlining materials testing. This reduces the need for extensive experimentation, lowering costs and accelerating product development.

SourceNYU Tandon School of Engineering·JournalAdvanced Theory and Simulations·DateFeb 5, 2019

Hardware-software co-design approach could make neural networks less power hungry

A team of researchers developed a neuroinspired hardware-software co-design approach that can make neural network training more energy-efficient and faster. The approach uses a type of energy-efficient neural network called spiking neural networks, combined with the soft-pruning algorithm to minimize computing power and time.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 19, 2018
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.

NYU researchers pioneer machine learning to speed chemical discoveries, reduce waste

Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering have developed a machine learning system that pairs artificial neural networks with infrared imaging to control and interpret small-scale chemical reactions. This technique can reduce the decision-making process from one year to weeks, saving tons of chemical waste and energy.

SourceNYU Tandon School of Engineering·JournalComputers & Chemical Engineering·DateDec 13, 2018

Artificial intelligence helps reveal how people process abstract thought

A study by Cameron Buckner using deep neural networks suggests that human knowledge stems from sensory experience, a school of thought known as empiricism. The networks demonstrate how abstract knowledge is acquired and can be used to understand complex tasks in neuroscience and psychology.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalSynthese·DateOct 8, 2018

Helping computers fill in the gaps between video frames

Researchers at MIT develop Temporal Relation Network (TRN) module to help CNNs recognize activities by observing key frames. The module achieves top accuracy of 95% in activity recognition on Jester dataset, outperforming existing models.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateSep 13, 2018
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.

Attacking aftershocks

Using deep learning algorithms, researchers have developed a system that forecasts aftershocks significantly better than random assignment. By analyzing earthquake data and physics-based models, they identified the second invariant of the deviatoric stress tensor as an important factor in predicting aftershock locations.

SourceHarvard University·JournalNature·DateAug 29, 2018

Machine learning technique reconstructs images passing through a multimode fiber

Researchers use deep neural networks to recognize images transmitted over optical fibers, achieving high accuracy despite distortions caused by environmental factors. The technique has potential for improving endoscopic imaging in medical diagnosis and increasing the information-carrying capacity of fiber-optic telecommunication networks.

SourceOptica·JournalOptica·DateAug 9, 2018

The ultimate combination: A 3D-printed optical deep learning network

A new 3D-printed optical deep learning network called Diffractive Deep Neural Network (D2NN) has been developed by Xing Lin and colleagues. This system processes information through layers of optically diffractive surfaces that work together to recognize handwritten digits with high accuracy.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateJul 26, 2018
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.

If only A.I. had a brain

Researchers developed an artificial synapse inspired by the human brain, which efficiently processes information and demonstrates excellent energy efficiency. This breakthrough could lead to the development of energy-efficient neuromorphic computing, revolutionizing AI devices and transforming industries.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateJul 23, 2018

Training artificial intelligence with artificial X-rays

A new approach uses machine learning to generate computer-generated X-rays to supplement real images, increasing the size of training sets for AI systems. This method improves classification accuracy for common and rare conditions by up to 40%, overcoming a challenge in applying artificial intelligence to medicine.

SourceUniversity of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering·DateJul 6, 2018

Test tube artificial neural network recognizes 'molecular handwriting'

Researchers at Caltech developed an artificial neural network made of DNA that can accurately identify handwritten numbers. The network, designed by Kevin Cherry, uses a 'winner take all' competitive strategy and undergoes complex reactions to classify molecular information.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateJul 4, 2018
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.

Engineers design artificial synapse for 'brain-on-a-chip' hardware

Researchers at MIT have designed an artificial synapse that can precisely control the strength of an electric current flowing across it, similar to the way ions flow between neurons. The team found that their chip and its synapses could recognize samples of handwriting with 95% accuracy.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Materials·DateJan 22, 2018
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.

Memristors power quick-learning neural network

Researchers at the University of Michigan have created a new type of neural network made with memristors that can dramatically improve the efficiency of teaching machines to think like humans. The system, called reservoir computing, uses fewer nodes and requires less training time than traditional neural networks.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 21, 2017

Beyond wind speed: A new measure for predicting hurricane impacts

Researchers developed a neural network-based model to assess coastal communities' resiliency to hurricanes. The model forecasts storms in terms of impacts, rather than just wind speed, and has been tested during real-time storms, including Hurricane Harvey.

SourceColorado State University·JournalPalgrave Communications·DateDec 5, 2017
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 helps to fight against lung cancer

Researchers developed an AI-based approach to extract lung nodules from chest CTs, improving diagnosis accuracy and reducing false positives. The method can be integrated into existing CADe systems and accommodate new data streams, potentially increasing the five-year survival rate for lung cancer patients.

SourceScience China Press·DateJun 29, 2017

Artificial synapse for neural networks

Scientists at Stanford University and Sandia National Laboratories have developed an artificial synapse that mimics the human brain's efficient processing. This innovation could lead to the creation of more brain-like computers that can interpret visual and auditory signals with improved accuracy.

SourceStanford University·JournalNature Materials·DateFeb 21, 2017
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.

Researchers have a better way to predict flight delays

Researchers at Binghamton University developed a new multilevel input layer artificial neural network to predict flight delays. The model outperformed traditional networks in terms of accuracy and training time, predicting delay lengths with about 20% more accuracy than traditional models.

SourceBinghamton University·JournalProcedia Computer Science·DateNov 14, 2016

First demonstration of brain-inspired device to power artificial systems

Researchers at the University of Southampton have demonstrated a nanoscale device called a memristor to power artificial neural networks, enabling efficient learning and pattern recognition. The study showcases the potential of memristive synapses in compact volumes and low energy costs.

SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 7, 2016

Neural networks to obtain synthetic petroleum

A research group has made progress in obtaining bio-oils and raw materials from biomass using its patented reactor. Artificial neural networks are being used to calculate the gross calorific value of biomass, which is essential for designing and improving biomass pyrolysis, gasification, and combustion systems.

SourceUniversity of the Basque Country·JournalFuel·DateJul 6, 2016

How water gets its exceptional properties

Researchers used a new artificial neural network method to simulate the atomic interactions of water molecules, explaining its melting temperature and density maximum. The study provides insights into the unusual properties of water, which cannot be understood solely on the basis of its chemical composition.

SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 5, 2016
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

Artificial synapse rivals biological ones in energy consumption

POSTECH researchers developed an organic nanofiber-based artificial synapse that emulates both important functions and energy consumption of biological synapses. The device enables high memory density and low energy consumption, potentially leading to advancements in AI computing and neuromorphic electronics.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalScience Advances·DateJun 19, 2016

Drones learn to search forest trails for lost people

Researchers developed AI software to teach a quadrocopter to autonomously recognize and follow forest trails. The drone was able to find the correct direction in 85% of cases, outperforming humans who guessed correctly 82% of the time. This breakthrough enables drones to complement rescue teams and accelerate searches for missing people.

SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalIEEE Robotics and Automation Letters·DateFeb 10, 2016
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.

Artificial intelligence finds messy galaxies

PhD student Elise Hampton uses AI to analyze thousands of galaxy spectra, identifying the most turbulent and messy galaxies. Her goal is to understand how galaxies form, live, and die, and how different processes compete in these galactic systems.

SourceAustralian National University·DateOct 27, 2015