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New research suggests: To get patients to accept medical AI, remind them of human biases

A study from Lehigh University and Seattle University found that making patients aware of biases in human healthcare decisions increases receptiveness to AI recommendations. By highlighting the limitations of human judgment, healthcare providers can create a more balanced relationship between patients and emerging technologies.

SourceLehigh University·JournalComputers in Human Behavior·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 15, 2024

Preoperative prediction of mesenteric lymph node metastasis in colorectal cancer using machine learning with CT-based data

Researchers developed a machine learning model to predict mesenteric lymph node metastasis preoperatively in colorectal cancer patients. The XGB-based model achieved high accuracy, identifying key predictors such as perineural invasion and hematocrit levels.

Cutting-edge LSTM technology strengthens cybersecurity in SWaT industrial control systems

Researchers used LSTM networks to detect cyber threats in SWaT plant industrial control systems, capturing complex time-dependent patterns missed by traditional methods. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of LSTM technology in safeguarding industrial control systems from cyberattacks.

SourceELSP·JournalArtificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 9, 2024

Logic with light

Researchers at the University of Tokyo introduce a new optical computing scheme called diffraction casting, which improves upon existing methods. The system uses light waves to perform logic operations and has shown promise in running complex calculations, including those used in machine learning.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalAdvanced Photonics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 3, 2024

Replacing hype about artificial intelligence with accurate measurements of success

A systematic review by PPPL researchers found that most journal articles on machine learning for solving fluid-related PDEs are biased towards machine learning, with negative results underreported. The authors propose rules to make fair comparisons and argue that cultural changes are needed to address systemic problems.

SourceDOE/Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateSep 25, 2024

Finding the sweet spot: Machine learning reveals factors for successful crowdfunding

Researchers from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management found that campaign size, social capital, and reward options are top factors in success. Machine learning identified a sweet spot for campaign duration and reward options, with success plateauing after 50 options.

SourceUniversity of Toronto, Rotman School of Management·JournalJournal of Business Venturing Design·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 24, 2024

New insights into anisotropic dynamics at the Pt(211)/water interface revealed by machine learning molecular dynamics

Researchers from the University of Xiamen developed a machine learning potential to study Pt-water interfaces, revealing distinct types of water molecules and their anisotropic behavior. This understanding is crucial for elucidating interfacial processes in electrochemical reactions.

SourceSongshan Lake Materials Laboratory·JournalMaterials Futures·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 23, 2024

Versatile knee exo for safer lifting

A new knee exoskeleton has been developed to support the quadriceps muscles during lifting tasks, helping workers maintain better posture even when fatigued. The device, which uses a complex algorithm to predict assistance needs, enabled participants to lift faster and with improved posture.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalScience Robotics·DateSep 18, 2024

Navigating space: Dual maps discovered in the brain

Researchers have found two distinct maps in the brain's secondary motor cortex that enable spatial planning and navigation, with implications for understanding neurological conditions such as stroke. The study discovered a self-centred map used for planning actions and a world-centred map used to determine body position in the world.

SourceSainsbury Wellcome Centre·JournalJNeurosci·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 16, 2024

Machine learning could help reduce hospitalizations by nearly 30% during a pandemic, study finds

A new study published in JAMA Health Forum found that machine learning can be more effective than traditional methods for distributing scarce treatments to patients most vulnerable during a public health crisis. The model reduces expected hospitalizations by about 27 percent compared to actual and observed care.

E-cigarette brands are skirting the rules about health warning labels on Instagram

A new study by Boston University researchers found that the majority of social media posts from e-cigarette brands left out health warnings, despite a federal requirement to include them. The study used AI to analyze over 2,000 Instagram posts and discovered that only 13% complied with FDA health warning requirements.

SourceBoston University·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 13, 2024

Retinal disorder diagnosis improved by new AI-powered medical imaging, study shows

Researchers have introduced DSFN to improve the speed and accuracy of diagnoses of retinal disorders. This AI-powered medical imaging technique combines retina images with vascular distribution information to accurately locate the fovea in complex clinical scenarios, enabling doctors to detect early signs of ocular diseases.

SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalIEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 12, 2024

Exploring ternary metal sulfides as electrocatalyst for carbon dioxide reduction reactions

Researchers from Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a novel screening methodology using machine learning to identify key design guidelines for ternary metal sulfide electrocatalysts. Focusing on crystal structure leads to better results, overcoming challenges in material properties and electrochemical performance analysis.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 12, 2024

Think simpler, flow faster

Researchers have developed a novel approach using deep learning to accelerate the solution of Navier-Stokes equations, a set of classical equations that describe fluid dynamics. The team's method achieved inference latencies of just 7 milliseconds per input, outperforming traditional finite difference methods.

SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·DateSep 3, 2024

Optimizing electrical stimulation therapies with machine learning

Researchers at Duke University have developed a computer model that simulates nerve responses to electrical stimulation, enabling the efficient design of more effective and targeted neuromodulation therapies. The new tool, called S-MF, runs thousands of times faster than current industry standards without sacrificing accuracy or detail.

SourceDuke University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 1, 2024

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

Texas A&M teams up to advance robotic dexterity

The Human AugmentatioN via Dexterity (HAND) center aims to develop robots capable of enhancing human labor through engineered systems of dexterous robotic hands, AI-powered fine motor skills, and human interface. The center's goal is to make robotic assistance accessible and applicable to a wide range of physical actions.

Breaking open the AI black box, team finds key chemistry for solar energy and beyond

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a method to understand and improve light-harvesting molecules for solar energy applications. By combining AI with automated chemical synthesis and experimental validation, they were able to produce molecules four times more stable than traditional ones.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 28, 2024

Protein mutant stability can be inferred from AI-predicted structures

Researchers used AlphaFold2 to predict structural effects of mutations on protein stability, finding correlations between small structural changes and stability changes. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for protein engineering, enabling scientists to design proteins with specific functions more effectively.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 28, 2024