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US Census data vulnerable to attack without enhanced privacy measures

Computer scientists designed a reconstruction attack that proves US Census data can be exposed and stolen with current privacy measures. The study demonstrates risks to individual respondents' privacy, highlighting the need for differential privacy techniques to protect sensitive information.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 21, 2023

Researchers develop machine learning model to improve Amazon carbon storage estimates

Researchers developed a machine learning model using high-resolution satellite imagery to estimate aboveground carbon stocks in the Amazon. The study found that accounting for uncertainties in forest degradation classification led to lower estimates of mean carbon density, suggesting earlier estimates may have been over-optimistic.

SourceOregon State University·JournalCarbon Balance and Management·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 20, 2023

Building a computer with a single atom

A new study by Tulane University demonstrates that even a single atom can act as a reservoir for computing, processing information optically. The researchers proposed a non-linear single-atom computer where input and output are encoded in light, enabling flexible computation with any desired outcome.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal Plus·DateFeb 20, 2023
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.

Machine learning techniques identify thousands of new cosmic objects

Researchers used machine learning to classify hundreds of thousands of X-ray objects, discovering thousands of new cosmic objects including black holes and neutron stars. This breakthrough establishes a state-of-the-art capacity for applying machine learning techniques in fundamental astronomy research.

SourceTata Institute of Fundamental Research·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateFeb 15, 2023

New technique maps large-scale impacts of fire-induced permafrost thaw in Alaska

A new technique maps the effects of fire-induced permafrost thaw in Alaska, revealing widespread topographic change and vegetation shifts. The study used a machine learning-based approach to quantify thaw settlement across 3 million acres of land, with results showing a significant loss of evergreen forest and shrubland encroachment.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 14, 2023

New machine learning model improves prediction of prostate cancer recurrence

A new machine learning model combines fusion gene profiling, serum PSA level, and Gleason score to predict prostate cancer recurrence with improved accuracy. The model outperformed clinical data alone and provided valuable insights into the mechanism of disease progression.

SourceElsevier·JournalAmerican Journal Of Pathology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 14, 2023

Scientific AI’s ‘black box’ is no match for 200-year-old method

A new study uses Fourier analysis to understand how deep neural networks learn complex physics. By analyzing the equation of a fully trained model, researchers were able to identify crucial information about how the network learns and generalizes. This breakthrough could accelerate the use of scientific deep learning in climate science.

SourceRice University·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 13, 2023
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Efficient technique improves machine-learning models’ reliability

Researchers at MIT developed a technique to improve machine-learning models' reliability without requiring additional data or extensive computing resources. The method uses a simpler companion model to estimate uncertainty, enabling more effective uncertainty quantification.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateFeb 13, 2023

AI supports doctors’ hard decisions on cardiac arrest

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed three AI-based decision support systems for cardiac arrest care, which can help doctors identify key factors affecting patient outcomes. The tools are based on large datasets and provide accuracy rates of up to 95% in predicting patient survival or death.

SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalEBioMedicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 13, 2023

Machine learning predicts biodiversity and resilience in the Coral Triangle

Researchers applied machine learning tools to study how climate impacts connectivity and biodiversity in the Pacific Ocean's Coral Triangle. They found that climate dynamics have contributed to biodiversity due to variability introduced by El Niño and La Niña events.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 9, 2023

Bite this! Mosquito feeding chamber uses fake skin, real blood

Rice University researchers have developed an innovative system to study mosquito feeding behavior using fake skin made with a 3D printer, eliminating the need for live volunteers. The system was tested on various mosquito repellents and showed promising results, suggesting it could be scaled up for future studies.

SourceRice University·JournalFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 9, 2023

New synthetic skin may unlock blood-sucking secrets of mosquitoes

Researchers have developed a new synthetic skin, made of hydrogels, to study how mosquitoes transmit deadly diseases. The hydrogel system can mimic different blood vessel patterns, allowing for more consistent testing and analysis. This breakthrough may help identify ways to prevent the spread of disease.

SourceTulane University·JournalFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 9, 2023
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Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

Researchers focus AI on finding exoplanets

New research from the University of Georgia reveals that artificial intelligence can be used to find planets outside our solar system. Machine learning can analyze environments where planets are still forming, helping scientists overcome difficulties such as distance and data thickness.

SourceUniversity of Georgia·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateFeb 7, 2023

Machine learning could help kites and gliders to harvest wind energy

Researchers used Reinforcement Learning to enable kites and gliders to adjust their orientations in real-time, accounting for turbulence. This improvement could significantly enhance the performance of airborne wind energy devices, expanding the reach of wind power to poorer communities.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal E·DateFeb 7, 2023
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Interactive cyber-physical human: generating contact-rich whole-body motions

The iCPH platform combines physical and cyber elements to capture human motions, using musculoskeletal analysis and machine learning. It generates contact motion networks for humanoid robots and simulates human behaviors, enabling smooth interactions with humans.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalFrontiers in Robotics and AI·TypeSystematic review·DateFeb 6, 2023

Robots and A.I. team up to discover highly selective catalysts

Researchers developed a machine learning model using advanced 2D chemical descriptors to predict highly selective asymmetric catalysts without quantum chemical computations. The model demonstrated high accuracy in predicting catalyst structures and selectivity, outperforming existing methods.

SourceHokkaido University·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 2, 2023
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

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New approach to “punishment and reward” method of training artificial intelligence offers potential key to unlock new treatments for aggressive cancers

A new approach to deep reinforcement learning demonstrates ability to stabilize large datasets used in AI models, which may lead to uncovering ways to arrest cancer development. The method has been successful in designing and refining existing therapies, with the next step being to use live cells.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalIEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems·DateFeb 1, 2023

A neuro-chip to manage brain disorders

NeuralTree is a closed-loop neuromodulation system-on-chip that can detect and classify biomarkers from real patient data and animal models of disease in-vivo, leading to high accuracy in symptom prediction. The system boasts 256 input channels, making it highly versatile and scalable.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalIEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 30, 2023

Will machine learning help us find extraterrestrial life?

Researchers applied deep learning techniques to a previously studied dataset of nearby stars, uncovering eight previously unidentified signals of interest. The new approach enabled faster and more accurate results, with the potential to accelerate discovery of extraterrestrial life.

SourceSETI Institute·JournalNature Astronomy·DateJan 30, 2023

Artificial intelligence can help patients interpret home tests for COVID-19

Researchers have developed an AI-based resource to assist individuals in identifying recommended actions based on their clinical profile and COVID at-home test results. The system uses a combination of symptoms and home tests to provide more accurate diagnoses and improve patient care.

SourceGeorge Mason University·JournalQuality Management in Health Care·DateJan 30, 2023
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

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Is brain learning weaker than artificial Intelligence?

Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have developed a new type of artificial neural network that outperforms traditional deep learning architectures. By using tree architecture with single routes to output units, they achieve better classification success rates, paving the way for efficient and biologically-inspired AI hardware.

SourceBar-Ilan University·JournalScientific Reports·DateJan 30, 2023

AI technology generates original proteins from scratch

Scientists developed an AI system, ProGen, that can generate artificial enzymes from scratch, working as well as those found in nature. The AI model learned aspects of evolution and was able to tune its generation for specific effects, creating proteins with unique properties.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalNature Biotechnology·DateJan 26, 2023
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.

Ultrasonic sensors can safeguard residential gas lines

Researchers created a system to monitor underground gas pipelines using high-tech sensors that can detect weaknesses, discrepancies, and diversion in residential natural gas lines. The method uses ultrasonic sensors to transmit signals through the pipe, limiting the likelihood of gas diversions and ensuring public safety.

SourceUniversity of British Columbia Okanagan campus·JournalSensors·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJan 25, 2023
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

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Nature Medicine publishes breakthrough Owkin research on the first ever use of federated learning to train deep learning models on multiple hospitals’ histopathology data

The study, published in Nature Medicine, demonstrates the first-ever use of federated learning to train deep learning models on histopathology data from multiple hospitals without compromising data privacy. This breakthrough has the potential to unlock precision medicine through secure and AI-powered medical research.

SourceOwkin, Inc.·JournalNature Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 19, 2023

A blood test for cancer shows promise thanks to machine learning

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a machine-learning model that detects cancers at an early stage by analyzing fragments of cell-free DNA in plasma. The technique, which uses readily available lab materials, distinguished people with any stage of cancer from healthy individuals 91% of the time.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateJan 19, 2023
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Neural prosthesis uses brain activity to decode speech

Researchers have developed a machine learning model that can predict the word about to be uttered by a subject based on their neural activity. The model achieved 55% accuracy using six channels of data and 70% accuracy using eight channels, comparable to other studies requiring electrodes over the entire cortical surface.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalJournal of Neural Engineering·DateJan 19, 2023

Turning robots into skilled waiters

MIRMI researchers create robotic waiter with precise control using the principles of a spherical pendulum, achieving 'slosh-free movement' and improving safety. The solution has potential applications in healthcare and hazardous materials transport.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·TypeCase study·DateJan 16, 2023

Machine learning method improves cell identity understanding

A research team at Carnegie Mellon University has developed a machine learning method called SPICEMIX to analyze spatial transcriptomics data. The tool helps identify and understand gene expression patterns in cells, revealing new insights into brain cell types.

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalNature Genetics·DateJan 13, 2023

AI discovers new nanostructures

Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have successfully discovered new materials using artificial intelligence and self-assembly. The AI-driven technique led to the discovery of three new nanostructures, expanding the scope of self-assembly's applications in microelectronics and catalysis.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 13, 2023

AI improves detail, estimate of urban air pollution

Researchers developed machine learning models to accurately calculate fine particulate matter in urban air pollution using AI and traffic data. The models provide a high-resolution estimation of city street pollution surface, enabling transportation and epidemiology studies to assess health impacts.

SourceCornell University·JournalTransportation Research Part D Transport and Environment·DateJan 13, 2023
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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Evolution of uniquely human DNA was a balancing act, study concludes

Researchers found that many changes to human DNA had opposing effects, with some variants making enhancers stronger while others made them weaker. This discovery has implications for understanding human evolution and the potential link between human DNA variations and psychiatric diseases.

SourceGladstone Institutes·JournalNeuron·DateJan 13, 2023

University of Toronto scientists use machine learning to fast-track drug formulation development

Researchers designed a new long-acting injectable drug formulation using machine learning algorithms, achieving a slow-release rate in just one iteration. The study demonstrates the potential for machine learning to accelerate the development of innovative drug delivery technologies.

SourceUniversity of Toronto - Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 10, 2023
Meta Quest 3 512GB

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Poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes can be predicted from patient information systems with the help of machine learning

A new study uses machine learning to predict poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, identifying key factors such as prior glucose levels and anti-diabetic medicines. The findings suggest that data routinely collected for diabetes monitoring can reliably identify patients at risk of hyperglycemia.

SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalClinical Epidemiology·DateJan 9, 2023

Social media and aerial mapping of sea floor reveal that tourists love Hawaiian coral reefs just a little too much

A new study reveals that high-quality coral reefs in Hawaii are popular tourist sites, but also at risk from tourism-related development and pollution. The research used social media and aerial mapping to analyze the impact of tourist visitation on live coral cover across hundreds of coastal sites.

SourcePrinceton School of Public and International Affairs·JournalNature Sustainability·TypeObservational study·DateJan 9, 2023

UVA research team detects additive manufacturing defects in real-time

A UVA research team developed a real-time detection method for keyhole pore generation in laser powder bed fusion, achieving a 100% prediction rate. This approach expands additive manufacturing capabilities for aerospace and other industries relying on strong metal parts.

SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 6, 2023
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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

Leveraging machine learning to help predict ship exhaust gas emissions

Researchers develop AI model to predict exhaust gas emissions from ships under different air-to-fuel ratios. The ensemble dataset and double ensemble models produce the most accurate emission predictions for CO2, NOx, and SO2 gases.

SourceNational Korea Maritime and Ocean University·JournalJournal of Cleaner Production·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 4, 2023

Strengthening electron-triggered light emission

Scientists have developed a new method to enhance electron-photon coupling, resulting in a hundredfold increase in light emissions. The approach uses a specially designed photonic crystal to produce stronger interactions between photons and electrons.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateJan 4, 2023

Using machine learning to forecast amine emissions

A group of scientists developed a machine learning approach to predict amine emissions from a carbon capture plant. They analyzed data from a stress test at a German power plant and found that two amines respond in opposite ways, increasing or decreasing emissions. This new method has the potential to change the way chemical plants ope...

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 4, 2023
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Entire color palette of inexpensive fluorescent dyes

ETH Zurich researchers have created a range of affordable fluorescent inks with machine learning algorithms to determine the right molecular subunits. The new dyes can be used for security features and applications like solar power plants and organic light-emitting diodes.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalChem·DateJan 2, 2023

Hawai‘i earthquake swarm caused by magma moving through ‘sills’

Scientists at Caltech used machine-learning algorithm to chart sills, mapping them with precision and linking them to active volcanoes Mauna Loa and Kīlauea. The study provides new insights into magma storage and transport deep beneath Hawai‘i.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalScience·TypeObservational study·DateDec 22, 2022

Rwandan tree carbon stock mapped from above

Researchers at University of Copenhagen developed a method to map individual trees' carbon content using aerial images, improving accuracy and enabling better comparisons between countries. The method supports Rwanda in verifying commitments under schemes like REDD+ and AFR 100.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalNature Climate Change·DateDec 22, 2022
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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Study traces shared and unique cellular hallmarks found in 6 neurodegenerative diseases

A recent study has identified common and unique cellular processes in six neurodegenerative diseases, providing new insights into the underlying causes of these conditions. The research used machine learning analysis to compare RNA markers in whole blood samples from patients with distinct diseases, revealing eight shared themes across...

SourceArizona State University·JournalAlzheimer s & Dementia·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 21, 2022

CHOP and NJIT researchers develop new tool for studying multiple characteristics of a single cell

Scientists from CHOP and NJIT created a software tool to analyze information from a single cell, revealing relationships between different cellular characteristics. The 'single-cell multimodal deep clustering' method can help identify the causes of genetic-based diseases by integrating data on gene expression, mRNA, proteins, and organ...

SourceChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 21, 2022

Words prove their worth as teaching tools for robots

Researchers found that providing language descriptions of tools can accelerate a simulated robotic arm's learning of tool manipulation. The team used GPT-3 to obtain tool descriptions and showed improved performance in tasks such as pushing, lifting, sweeping, and hammering with new tools.

SourcePrinceton University, Engineering School·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 21, 2022