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Study examines potential use of machine learning for sustainable development of biomass

A new study led by Yale School of the Environment researchers examines the application of machine learning in the sustainable development of biomass. The study found that machine learning has not been applied across the entire life cycle of biomass-derived materials (BDM), limiting its ability to advance research and development.

SourceYale University·JournalResources Conservation and Recycling·DateMar 7, 2023

News you can use—to better predict food crisis outbreaks

A new machine learning model developed by NYU researchers can predict food crises up to 12 months in advance by analyzing news articles and their frequency. The model shows a high correlation between news coverage and on-the-ground occurrences of risk factors, indicating its potential as an early-warning system.

SourceNew York University·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 3, 2023

Machine learning to identify cancer type-specific driver mutations for the development of new drug targets and treatment strategies

A POSTECH research team developed a machine learning model that accurately predicts cancer type-specific driver mutations, shedding light on distinct pathological mechanisms across various tumors. The model's performance outperformed current leading methods of detection, with better accuracy and sensitivity.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalBriefings in Bioinformatics·DateMar 2, 2023

New study shows how machine learning can improve care for people with Rett syndrome

A new study published in PLOS One demonstrates the potential of machine learning and artificial intelligence to aid in the development of new treatments for Rett syndrome. The researchers used a wearable electronic chest patch to monitor cardiac activity and movement, and developed an algorithm that identified patterns specific to seve...

SourceEmory Health Sciences·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateMar 1, 2023

How to predict city traffic

A new machine learning model can predict city traffic activity in different zones of cities, enabling targeted responses from policymakers. Understanding people's mobility patterns is crucial for improving urban traffic flow, and the model provides insights into urban interactions.

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 28, 2023

Predicting outbreak of ALS disease with AI methods

Bielefeld University researchers developed an AI method using Capsule Networks to analyze genotype profiles of 3,000 ALS patients, achieving 87% accuracy in predicting whether or not people will develop ALS. The study reveals over 900 genes that play a role in identifying the disease.

SourceBielefeld University·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 28, 2023

Mystical and insightful psychedelic experience may improve mental health

Researchers found that individuals who scored high on questionnaires assessing mystical and insightful nature of their psychedelic experiences reported improvements in anxiety and depression symptoms. A challenging experience while on these substances was also beneficial, especially in the context of mystical and insightful experiences.

SourceOhio State University·JournalJournal of Affective Disorders·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 23, 2023

How digital twins could protect manufacturers from cyberattacks

A new cybersecurity framework uses digital twin technology, machine learning, and human expertise to detect cyberattacks in manufacturing processes. The framework analyzes continuous data streams from physical machines and their digital twins to identify irregularities and flag potential threats.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalIEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering·DateFeb 23, 2023

Artificial intelligence conjures proteins that speed up chemical reactions

Researchers used machine-learning algorithms to design new light-emitting enzymes called luciferases that can efficiently recognize specific chemicals and emit light. This breakthrough could lead to custom enzymes for a wide range of applications in biotechnology, medicine, environmental remediation, and manufacturing.

SourceUniversity of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 22, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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