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WVU study explores AI’s role in training tomorrow’s psychiatrists

A WVU study found that ChatGPT-5 Pro can generate realistic psychiatry vignettes with strong diagnostic details but emphasizes the need for human-centered approach to ensure patient safety. The researchers recommend incorporating these vignettes into digital psychiatry curricula with faculty moderation and safeguards.

SourceWest Virginia University·Journalnpj Digital Medicine·DateAug 4, 2026

Romantic relationships with AI evolve in a similar way to human ones

Research reveals that digital romances can mimic human stages, including exploration, emotional connection, break-ups, and even simulated weddings and pregnancies. Participants shared intimate details and attributed autonomy to their AI partners, raising concerns about privacy and data protection.

SourceUniversitat Politècnica de València·TypeCase study·DateJul 8, 2026

NTU Singapore and Waseda University scientists develop a diving suit for cyborg cockroaches

Scientists from NTU Singapore and Waseda University have developed a flexible 'diving suit' for cyborg cockroaches, allowing them to survive and move underwater for up to three hours. The suit generates oxygen and delivers it directly to the insect's breathing holes, enabling them to thrive in low-oxygen environments.

SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 29, 2026
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.

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.

SourceUniversité libre de Bruxelles·JournalScience Robotics·DateJun 2, 2026
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

NTU Singapore scientists use AI-powered robot to assemble cyborg insects for use in search and rescue efforts

Researchers at NTU Singapore have developed an AI-powered robotic system to assemble cyborg insects for search and rescue efforts, significantly reducing preparation time and human error. The automated system can attach electronic backpacks to Madagascar hissing cockroaches in under 8 minutes, about 30 times quicker than manual methods.

SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 28, 2025

Listening to life: Speech technology transforms clinical research

Dr. Deanna Kaplan's innovative voice-capture app, Fabla, captures unstructured voice narratives to study how clinical interventions influence daily life. The platform has found applications across diverse health domains, including veteran experiences and healthcare provider burnout.

SourceGenomic Press·JournalPsychedelics·TypeNews article·DateJun 3, 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
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.

Researchers develop a novel vote-based model for more accurate hand-held object pose estimation

Researchers developed a novel vote-based model for accurate hand-held object pose estimation, addressing issues with existing approaches. The new framework achieves significant improvements in accuracy and robustness, enabling robots to handle complex objects and advancing AR technologies.

SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalAlexandria Engineering Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 1, 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.

Morphing facial technology sheds light on the boundaries of self-recognition

A study by Dr. Shunichi Kasahara found that levels of identification with one's face remain consistent regardless of agency or control over facial movements. The results suggest that a sense of agency does not significantly impact our ability to judge our facial identity, even in scenarios like deepfakes.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 29, 2024

Adaptive 3D printing system to pick and place bugs and other organisms

A first-of-its-kind adaptive 3D printing system developed by the University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers can identify organism positions and safely move them to specific locations for assembly. This technology saves time and money in bioimaging, cybernetics, and cryopreservation.

SourceUniversity of Minnesota·JournalAdvanced Science·DateAug 20, 2024

A swarm to save the day

Researchers propose using coordinated multi-swarm drones to quell forest fires, leveraging AI-enabled fire detection and autonomous decision-making. The approach could lead to more efficient fire suppression and reduced response times.

SourceIndian Institute of Science (IISc)·JournalIEEE Transactions on Systems Man and Cybernetics Systems·DateMar 21, 2024
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

Can AI push the boundaries of privacy and reach the subconscious mind?

The European Union's AI act could enable AI to access our subconscious minds, potentially leading to manipulation. According to Ignasi Beltran de Heredia, only 5% of brain activity is conscious, and the remaining 95% operates subconsciously, making it difficult for us to control or even be aware of.

SourceUniversitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)·JournalRevista de la Facultad de Derecho de México·TypeLiterature review·DateNov 24, 2023

AI should be better understood and managed – new research warns

A Lancaster University academic argues that AI and algorithms contribute to polarization, radicalism, and political violence, posing a threat to national security. The paper examines how AI has been securitized throughout its history, highlighting the need for better understanding and management of its risks.

SourceLancaster University·JournalTechnology in Society·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateNov 2, 2023

Robot centipedes go for a walk

Researchers from Osaka University developed a biomimetic robot that uses dynamic instability to navigate uneven terrain. The robot can switch between straight and curved walking motions, making it suitable for search and rescue operations or planetary exploration.

SourceOsaka University·JournalSoft Robotics·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2023

New UCF project seeks to advance human understanding of AI reasoning

Researchers seek to develop algorithms providing meaningful explanations for AI decision-making, enabling higher human trust and adoption in fields like science. The project focuses on symbolic reasoning and estimating explanation accuracy, addressing the need for transparent AI systems.

SourceUniversity of Central Florida·DateMar 1, 2023
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.

Fingertip sensitivity for robots

A team of scientists developed a soft haptic sensor that can accurately estimate contact points and forces using computer vision and deep neural networks. The sensor is sensitive enough to detect even tiny forces and detailed object shapes.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateFeb 24, 2022

COgITOR, the liquid cybernetic system inspired by cells

The COgITOR project aims to develop an initial prototype for an autonomous liquid cybernetic system that can be used as an intelligent, active probe in extreme areas. The system will be composed of concentric spheres containing solvents enriched with nanoparticles and a silicon chip in the centre.

SourceIstituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 2, 2021

What can maritime shipping learn from brain network science?

Researchers studied maritime networks to understand how their organization impacts international trade and economy. They applied methods from brain network analysis to reveal new insights into modular connectivity and structural core organization in complex networks.

SourceTechnische Universität Dresden·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 10, 2020

Job insecurity negatively affects your personality: Study

Chronic job insecurity has been shown to alter a person's personality over time, particularly in regards to emotional stability and agreeableness. Researchers found that those exposed to job insecurity for over four years became less conscientious as well.

SourceRMIT University·JournalJournal of Applied Psychology·DateFeb 26, 2020

Creativity and collaboration between arts and sciences

Researchers explore how arts and sciences collaboration can lead to increased discovery and innovation. A study found that patent production is correlated with metal- and wood-working practices among STEM professionals.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 4, 2019
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.

Rats have a double view of the world

Researchers at Max Planck Institute found that rats move their eyes in opposite directions, allowing them to maintain a constant binocular field and detect potential threats. This adaptation is thought to increase their chances of survival against birds and other predators.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateMay 27, 2013

New insights into how the brain reconstructs the third dimension

Researchers created visual illusions to stimulate nerve cells in the visual cortex, revealing their role in estimating 3D shape. The study found that the brain uses complex cells to measure local orientation of patterns in the retinal image.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 7, 2011

How do consumers revise their unreachable goals?

A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research introduces a model capturing the process of goal revision. Consumers tend to set and revise goals, with adjustments influenced by factors such as motivation, external pressures, and previous achievements.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·DateAug 10, 2011
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.

With nothing to guide their way, people really do walk in circles

Researchers found that people tend to walk in circles when lost due to lack of directional references, leading to accumulation of sensorimotor system noise. In controlled tests, blindfolded participants walked small circles, highlighting the role of internal navigation errors.

SourceCell Press·JournalCurrent Biology·DateAug 20, 2009

New procedure reveals the secrets of the brain

Researchers developed a technique to record brain activity using BOLD signal while applying electrical microstimulation to the primate brain. The study found that activity patterns are larger than expected, reflecting functional spread via horizontal connections.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNeuron·DateDec 22, 2005

CyberWalk - unconstrained walking in virtual worlds

The CyberWalk project aims to create a fully immersive virtual environment that allows people to walk freely without restrictions. This will enable researchers to study human behavior patterns under controlled conditions. The platform, called the CyberCarpet, features thousands of pivoted spheres propelled by a treadmill.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·DateApr 27, 2005

Perception is stored in single neurones

Researchers found that single neurons in a brain region reacted to specific features, conveying detailed information about the diagnostic features of categories. The monkeys' brains used these learned features to recognize matching faces, demonstrating how neural training sharpens perception and enables the brain to encode and interpre...

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateJan 18, 2002
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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