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AI overestimates how smart people are, according to HSE economists

HSE economists found that AI models like ChatGPT and Claude tend to play 'too smart' and lose in strategic thinking games by assuming a higher level of logic in people than is actually present. The study replicated results from previous human participant experiments, showing LLMs adapt to opponents with varying levels of sophistication.

AI tracks nearly 100 years of aging research, revealing key trends and gaps

A new study analyzed over 460,000 scientific abstracts to identify key themes, trends, and research gaps in aging research. The study found a growing separation between basic biological studies and clinical research, highlighting the need for integration to translate laboratory discoveries into medical applications.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

New software sheds light on cancer’s hidden genetic networks

Researchers developed RNACOREX, a new open-source software tool that identifies gene regulation networks in cancer. The tool analyzes thousands of molecules simultaneously to detect key interactions, providing an interpretable molecular map that improves understanding of tumors.

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.

AI learns to build simple equations for complex systems

A new AI framework uncovers simple, understandable rules governing complex dynamics in nature and technology. The AI generates equations that accurately describe complex systems, revealing hidden variables that govern their behavior. This approach offers scientists a new way to leverage AI for understanding complex systems.

AI video translation shows promise but humans still hold the edge

A new study from the University of East Anglia finds that AI tools excel at speed and clarity, but human translators remain crucial for tone, cultural nuance, and natural sound. Generative AI can handle parts of video translation, but consumers still notice when something feels off.

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.

Can an electronic nose detect indoor mold?

Researchers developed an electronic nose that can detect and identify two common indoor mold species using nanowires. The e-nose measures changes in electrical resistance to gas molecules interacting with a sensing material, proving its potential for fast and objective monitoring of indoor air quality.

New video dataset to advance AI for health care

Researchers have launched a new multimodal medical dataset, Observer, capturing anonymized, real-time interactions between patients and clinicians. The dataset links video, audio, transcripts, and electronic health records to study subtleties like body language and environmental factors affecting care.

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.

AI model helps diagnose often undetected heart disease from simple EKG

Researchers developed an AI model that can detect coronary microvascular dysfunction using a common electrocardiogram, outperforming previous models in diagnostic tasks. The model can accurately identify a condition often missed in emergency department visits, providing a cost-effective and non-invasive way to diagnose serious heart co...

“Robot, make me a chair”

An AI-driven robotic assembly system allows people to build physical objects by simply describing them in words. The system uses generative AI models to build a 3D representation of an object's geometry based on the user's prompt, and then iterates on the design based on feedback from the user.

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.

Tapping into whale talk

A Harvard-designed bio-logger captures high-fidelity audio of sperm whale codas, which are later analyzed by machine learning models to uncover structured communication. Recent results show that sperm whales have their own alphabet and use vowels and diphthongs in their language.

Deep-learning model predicts how fruit flies form, cell by cell

A team of MIT engineers developed a deep-learning model that predicts how individual cells will fold, divide, and rearrange during a fruit fly's earliest stage of growth. The model achieved 90% accuracy in predicting the movement of 5,000 cells over the first hour of development.

New method improves the reliability of statistical estimations

A new method has been developed to generate valid confidence intervals for problems involving data that vary across space, helping researchers trust the results of certain experiments. This work can be applied to fields like environmental science and epidemiology.

New model makes machine learning potentials more accurate and more accessible

A new dataset and model improve the efficiency of machine-learning interatomic potentials and their applicability to different chemical elements and material classes. The PET-MAD model uses a compact and denser dataset of 95,595 structures and an original neural network architecture, achieving robust simulations with minimal fine-tuning.

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.

FAU engineers decode dementia type using AI and EEG brainwave analysis

Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have developed a deep learning model that detects and evaluates Alzheimer's disease (AD) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) using EEG brainwave analysis. The model achieved over 90% accuracy in distinguishing individuals with dementia from cognitively normal participants.

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.

UT Dallas partners with Tech Mahindra on AI innovation

The University of Texas at Dallas has partnered with Tech Mahindra to facilitate collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, skill development, and research. The partnership will provide opportunities for students and faculty to advance AI technologies, data science, and cybersecurity.

New gene-mapping method unlocks hidden drivers of cancer

Researchers have developed an AI-driven method to uncover genetic interactions driving cancer progression. The approach highlights complex interplay between genes allowing malignant cells to gain momentum and reveals previously hidden cancer drivers.

Unified EEG imaging improves mapping for epilepsy surgery

A new advance in EEG imaging technology has improved mapping for epilepsy surgery, providing an accurate and non-invasive method. Pathological HFOs were found to be the most accurate biomarker for identifying epileptogenic brain regions, allowing for precise localization of seizure onset.

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Can AI read humans’ minds? A new model shows it’s shockingly good at it

A breakthrough AI system called OmniPredict can predict human pedestrian behaviors with unprecedented accuracy, revolutionizing self-driving cars and urban mobility. The model combines visual cues with contextual information to anticipate pedestrians' next moves, reducing the risk of accidents and improving traffic safety.

A smarter way for large language models to think about hard problems

Researchers developed instance-adaptive scaling framework that uses process reward model to estimate difficulty of question, enabling LLMs to spend more compute on promising solution paths. This approach achieves comparable accuracy with existing methods while reducing computational cost by up to one-half.

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

Making simulations more accurate than ever with deep learning

A Kobe University team has introduced a new method using deep learning for creating tailored simulations that respect physical laws while being computationally efficient. The approach shows superior accuracy in simulating diverse physical systems, including those with chaotic behavior.

MD Anderson shares latest research breakthroughs

Researchers at MD Anderson have made significant discoveries in the treatment of rare bile duct cancers, with zanidatamab showing promising results. Additionally, a study identified RASH3D19 as a target to overcome treatment resistance in KRAS-mutant cancers.

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.

EBRAINS Summit brings world-leading neuroscientists to Brussels

The EBRAINS Summit 2025 will bring together experts to assess how neuroscience can drive medical progress, digital innovation, and responsible data use. Preliminary results from the EPINOV clinical trial, integrating virtual brain technology for epilepsy surgery planning, will be presented.

Engineering smarter care for ALS patients

University of Missouri researchers are combining in-home sensor technology with artificial intelligence to monitor daily changes in ALS patients' health. The system uses machine learning to estimate a patient's score on the ALS Functional Rating Scale Revised, predicting potential problems before they occur.

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.

Study provides comprehensive insights into DNA language models

A study compares five DNA foundation language models across 57 diverse datasets to identify their strengths and weaknesses in predicting gene expression, identifying genomic components, and detecting harmful mutations. The findings highlight the importance of selecting appropriate models based on specific genomic tasks.

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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

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.

A step toward practical photonic quantum neural networks

Researchers introduced a method to make photonic circuits more adaptable without sacrificing compatibility, enabling the creation of practical photonic quantum neural networks. The approach achieved a classification accuracy above 92 percent in experimental tests, demonstrating its potential.

Researchers discover a shortcoming that makes LLMs less reliable

Large language models can learn to mistakenly link certain sentence patterns to specific topics, causing unexpected failures on new tasks. This shortcoming could reduce the reliability of LLMs used in safety-critical domains like handling customer inquiries and generating financial reports.

NCSA receives honors in 2025 HPCwire Readers’ and Editors’ Choice Awards

The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) has received the 2025 HPCwire Readers' and Editors' Choice Awards for its outstanding research in artificial intelligence and energy systems. NCSA's premier supercomputing systems Delta and DeltaAI were utilized in two different domains, including a novel AI-based approach to m...

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.

New AI framework boosts renewable syngas production efficiency

A new interpretable machine learning framework predicts syngas composition in biomass-plastic co-gasification, identifying key factors controlling product distribution. The model supports improved syngas quality, reduced experimental workload, and more efficient process optimization.

Improving snowfall forecasts in the Mountain West

Researchers at the University of Utah have developed a new model to predict the snow-to-liquid ratio, which varies widely in the Western United States. By training a random forest model on high-quality data from 14 mountain sites, they were able to explain nearly half of the variability in snow density compared to existing methods.

AI helps cancer patients better understand CT reports

A study at Technical University of Munich found that AI-simplified CT reports reduced reading time to two minutes and improved patient comprehension. Patients rated the simplified texts as more helpful and informative, with 82% finding them easier to read and understand.

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.

AI tool spots blood cell abnormalities missed by doctors

Researchers have developed a system called CytoDiffusion that uses generative AI to study the shape and structure of blood cells. The system can accurately identify normal blood cell appearances and spot unusual or rare cells that may indicate disease, outperforming existing systems in tests.

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.

AI and extended reality help to preserve built cultural heritage

Researchers at ETH Zurich developed an immersive digital co-pilot to support conservators in restoring historic buildings. The tool uses spatial computing technologies and augmented reality to provide structural analysis insights, enhancing decision-making and disseminating heritage knowledge.

Teaching large language models how to absorb new knowledge

Researchers developed a new approach called SEAL that enables large language models (LLMs) to update themselves permanently. This allows LLMs to learn from user input and improve their performance on tasks like question-answering and pattern-recognition. The technique improves accuracy and enables smaller models to outperform larger ones.

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.