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New infrastructure model prioritizes disaster spending for vulnerable cities

A University of Houston engineering professor developed a mathematical model to help decision-makers decide where to spend limited dollars on infrastructure resilience. The model accounts for real-world uncertainty and identifies critical assets to invest in, providing the greatest benefit before disaster strikes.

Deep learning model predicts South Indian Ocean Dipole seven months in advance

A Chinese research team has developed a deep learning model that can predict the South Indian Ocean Dipole (SIOD) seven months in advance, outperforming traditional dynamical forecasting systems. The model uses sea surface temperature and ocean heat content anomalies as inputs and automatically learns key features of ocean temperature ...

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Move a mouse, create a video: New technology from the Technion

A groundbreaking technology called Time to Move (TTM) offers unprecedented control over object and character movement in AI-generated videos. TTM eliminates the need for complex infrastructure or training on millions of videos, making AI video creation more accessible.

Meta Quest 3 512GB

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

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.

Understanding neutron star mergers with artificial intelligence

Researchers used deep learning to model energy release during r-process nucleosynthesis in hydrodynamic simulations, gaining new insights into element formation. The results suggest that r-process heating is an important effect that should be better accounted for in future modeling.

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.

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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

Audits help change a chatbot’s bad behavior

A new framework, SUVA, enables organizations to measure and adjust AI chatbots' social preferences, improving their performance in customer complaints and other human-AI interactions. By understanding an LLM's existing tendencies, organizations can decide whether an available model already fits its values and usage scenarios.

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.

AI system automates coding for scientific research

A new AI system, Empirical Research Assistance (ERA), can automatically write scientific software programs that outperform human-written ones. ERA combines a large language model with search strategies to explore and refine thousands of pieces of code, reducing the time required for exploration from months to hours or days.

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.

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.

Deep learning helps engineer stronger continuous fiber composites

Researchers developed a deep learning method that optimizes both material layout and fiber direction for continuous fiber composite structures, reducing design time by up to 99.7% while maintaining strong accuracy. The ResUNet-GAN framework produces high-performance structural layouts directly from design parameters.

Tiny gestures, big signals: AI learns to read hidden emotion

Micro-gesture recognition is emerging as a key area of research in affective computing, focused on analyzing subtle, involuntary body movements that may reflect hidden emotional states. The field has expanded from RGB video to skeleton, audio, text, and privacy-preserving multimodal settings.

Deep learning extends global nighttime light history

Researchers have developed a deep-learning framework to reconstruct a global, high-resolution nighttime light dataset from 1992 to 2024. The new product improves upon existing datasets by reducing saturation-related bias and better capturing temporal changes in urbanization, economic activity, and human development.

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.

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.

Study reveals hidden damage in stony corals using 3D imaging and AI

Researchers used 3D imaging and artificial intelligence to analyze the microscopic structure of coral skeletons, revealing subtle changes caused by Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease. The study found that Attention U-Net performed best in detecting differences between healthy and diseased corals.

New technique improves accuracy of graph neural networks

Researchers developed a new training technique, HarmonyGNN, to improve the accuracy of graph neural networks in heterophilic graphs. The framework achieved state-of-the-art performance on four heterophilic graphs with accuracy improvements ranging from 1.27% to 9.6%.

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.

New AI technology to speed drug development

Scientists at the University of Virginia Health System have developed a suite of AI-powered tools, called YuelDesign, YuelPocket and YuelBond, to transform how new drugs are created. These tools can design drug molecules tailored to fit their protein targets exactly, even accounting for protein flexibility.

How transformers are rewiring graph-based recommendation

Researchers surveyed how transformers are integrated into graph-based recommender systems, improving handling of long-range patterns, sparse interactions, and complex heterogeneous data. The study proposes a taxonomy and design strategies for transformer-based recommender systems across various tasks.

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.

How drones can find their way without seeing

Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence framework called CLAK that enables drones to localize themselves in GPS-denied environments using non-visual sensors such as LiDAR, barometric altitude, and inertial measurements. The model improves localization accuracy while remaining lightweight enough for practical deployment.

Eureka! Scientists develop new way to detect breakthroughs in science

A team of researchers at Binghamton University has developed a method to pinpoint discoveries that reshaped the course of science. The new metric uses neural embedding to analyze approximately 55 million scientific papers and patents, identifying major breakthroughs and simultaneous discoveries with greater accuracy.

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.

Can AI learn to read ancient pottery the way an archaeologist does?

A new deep learning model classifies Japanese Sue ware from 3D scans with high accuracy, using three-dimensional point clouds directly. The model achieved an overall accuracy of 93.2%, performing almost perfectly on visually distinct categories, while focusing on regions that may correspond to expert archaeologists' considerations.

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.

Using AI to improve standard-of-care cardiac imaging

Researchers developed a new multiview DNN structure to capture complex 3D anatomy and physiology from multiple imaging views, improving diagnostic accuracy for cardiovascular conditions. The approach demonstrated better performance than single-view DNNs and provided a viable alternative for other medical imaging modalities.

MSU study demonstrates faster discovery of therapeutic drugs through AI

A team of researchers at MSU used machine learning to predict how chemicals will influence gene expression, leading to the discovery of promising compounds for the treatment of liver cancer and a chronic lung disease. The study results from years of interdisciplinary work across multiple disciplines and institutes.

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

New deep learning framework solves the cold-start problem

A new framework, DUPGT-CDR, uses gating networks to effectively incorporate both positive and negative feedback in cross-domain recommendation systems, achieving lower prediction errors and improved convergence speed. The framework offers more precise product recommendations and personalized learning resources across various domains.

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.

Ateneo machine learning lab opens doors to industry partners, collaborators

The Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (ALIVE) is developing machine learning solutions with industry partners to improve public health, traffic systems, and more. By bridging the gap between messy reality and mathematical models, ALIVE is creating intelligent visual systems that can handle real-world conditions.

AI accurately spots medical disorder from privacy-conscious hand images

Researchers at Kobe University developed an AI model that can diagnose acromegaly with high sensitivity and specificity using only pictures of the back of the hand and clenched fist. This approach holds promise for disease screening, particularly in rural or resource-constrained areas where access to specialists may be limited.

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.

Don’t Panic: ‘Humanity’s Last Exam’ has begun

A global consortium created an exam with 2,500 questions spanning multiple subjects to assess AI capabilities. Current AI models consistently fail the exam, highlighting gaps in their understanding. The project aims to provide a long-term benchmark for evaluating advanced AI systems and demonstrate the importance of human expertise

DEGU debuts with better AI predictions and explanations

Researchers have developed DEGU, a tool that improves the accuracy and efficiency of deep neural networks in predicting genomic experiment results. DEGU reduces the size of models while maintaining predictive capabilities, making it easier to understand uncertainty and drive reliable discoveries.

With the right prompts, AI chatbots analyze big data accurately

Researchers at UCSF and Wayne State University found that generative AI tools can perform orders of magnitude faster than human teams in analyzing health data. Junior researchers paired with AI generated viable prediction models in minutes, outperforming experienced programmers in hours or days.

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.