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Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Machine learning models predict hepatocellular carcinoma treatment response

A proof-of-concept study developed three machine learning models to predict posttreatment recurrence in early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma patients. The models achieved high accuracy using imaging data alone, while combining clinical data did not significantly improve performance.

SourceAmerican Roentgen Ray Society·JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology·TypeObservational study·DateAug 17, 2022

Big data in the ER

A team of researchers from Osaka University developed an AI algorithm to predict the risk of mortality for trauma patients. They analyzed a large dataset of patient information and blood markers to identify critical factors that guide treatment strategies more precisely.

SourceOsaka University·JournalCritical Care·TypeObservational study·DateAug 17, 2022
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.

New project to use AI to improve educational outcomes

A new University of Illinois project aims to improve undergraduate students' ability to estimate their knowledge using artificial intelligence methods. The researchers will utilize machine learning to anticipate student performance and provide personalized feedback to enhance studying strategies.

SourceUniversity of Illinois School of Information Sciences·DateAug 16, 2022

SUTD researchers unravel cell biology through artificial intelligence

Researchers used artificial intelligence to demonstrate the correlation between cytoskeleton organisation and nuclear position in eukaryotic cells. The study successfully predicted the presence and location of nuclei in over 8,000 cells with high accuracy, transforming the way scientists approach complex biological systems.

SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalPLOS ONE·DateAug 16, 2022

Uncovering nature’s patterns at the atomic scale in living color

A new method, XTEC, uses machine learning to analyze large volumes of X-ray data, revealing previously hidden structural changes in materials. This accelerates materials discoveries and unlocks new properties of temperature-sensitive devices.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 16, 2022
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.

AI may come to the rescue of future firefighters

Researchers developed a Flashover Prediction Neural Network (FlashNet) model to forecast deadly fire events, beating other AI-based tools with up to 92.1% accuracy across various building floorplans. The model's performance improved when given real-world data, highlighting its potential for saving firefighter lives.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalEngineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence·DateAug 10, 2022

New programmable materials can sense their own movements

MIT researchers developed a method to create 3D-printed materials with tunable mechanical properties and embedded sensors, enabling real-time feedback on movement and interaction. The sensing structures use air-filled channels that deform when moved or squeezed, providing accurate feedback for robotics and wearable devices.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateAug 10, 2022
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.

UCLA researchers use artificial intelligence tools to speed critical information on drug overdose deaths

Researchers used natural language processing and machine learning to analyze nearly 35,500 death records, identifying the most common substances involved in overdose deaths. The system reduced data processing time by months, allowing for more rapid public health responses and interventions.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 8, 2022

Smart microrobots learn how to swim and navigate with artificial intelligence

Researchers successfully taught microrobots to swim via deep reinforcement learning, allowing them to adapt to changing conditions and perform complex maneuvers. The AI-powered swimmers can navigate toward any target location on their own, showcasing their robust performance in fluid flows and uncontrolled environments.

SourceNew Jersey Institute of Technology·JournalCommunications Physics·DateAug 4, 2022

New research project marks paradigm shift in turbulent flow modelling

Researchers from Aarhus University are developing a new approach to turbulence modelling using physics-constrained machine learning to accurately simulate complex turbulent systems. The goal is to reduce computational costs while maintaining accuracy, enabling more efficient designs and predictions in various fields.

SourceAarhus University·DateAug 4, 2022
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.

Neural networks and ‘ghost’ electrons accurately reconstruct behavior of quantum systems

Physicists have created a way to simulate quantum entanglement between interacting particles using neural networks and fictitious 'ghost' electrons. This approach enables accurate predictions of molecule behavior, which could lead to breakthroughs in pharmaceutical development and material design.

SourceSimons Foundation·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 3, 2022

Using artificial intelligence to control digital manufacturing

Researchers at MIT have developed a machine-learning system that uses computer vision to monitor the 3D printing process and correct errors in real-time. The system successfully printed objects more accurately than other 3D printing controllers, enabling engineers to incorporate novel materials into their prints with ease.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateAug 2, 2022
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.

First global map of cargo ship pollution reveals effects of fuel regulations

A new study used satellite data to determine the effect of fuel regulations on sulfur pollution from cargo ships. The research team found significant changes in pollution after regulations went into effect, and their data can contribute to understanding how pollutants interact with clouds and affect global temperatures.

SourceUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 2, 2022

3D Tetris: Researchers are teaching computers to predict efficient catalysis

Researchers from Aarhus and Berlin have developed an algorithm that can predict how complex molecules will bind to the surface of catalysts. This is achieved through a machine-learning approach inspired by 3D Tetris, allowing computers to quickly identify promising catalysts.

SourceAarhus University·JournalNature Computational Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 28, 2022
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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

AI tackles the challenge of materials structure prediction

Researchers developed a machine learning method to predict material structure, overcoming a key bottleneck in materials science. The approach accurately predicts the structure of materials with five times the efficiency of current methods, paving the way for advances in battery technology and photovoltaics.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 28, 2022

Streaming from the future

A team of researchers at Osaka University has created a machine learning system that can virtually remove buildings from a live view, streaming in real-time on a mobile device. This technology can help accelerate the process of urban renewal based on community agreement, reducing conflicts and delays.

SourceOsaka University·JournalJournal of Computational Design and Engineering·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 26, 2022
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.

A good media reputation can save your job, reveals new study from Renmin University of China

A recent study by Renmin University of China found that a good media reputation consistently reduces the risk of termination for administrative agencies. The research analyzed over 4.95 million articles published between 1949 and 2019 in the People's Daily, an official newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee.

SourceCactus Communications·JournalJournal of Public Administration Research and Theory·TypeContent analysis·DateJul 26, 2022

Dynamic mental illness indicators caught by advanced AI in brain imaging

Researchers from Georgia State University developed an AI model that can analyze large amounts of brain imaging data to identify novel patterns linked to mental health conditions. The model was trained on datasets of over 10,000 individuals and showed promise in predicting Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and autism risk.

SourceGeorgia State University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 22, 2022

AI speeds sepsis detection to prevent hundreds of deaths

A new AI system developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University has been shown to detect sepsis more accurately and quickly than current methods, potentially saving thousands of lives. The system uses computational simulation and modeling to analyze patient data and identify early warning signs of sepsis.

SourceJohns Hopkins University·JournalNature Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 21, 2022
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

Learning to fight infection

Researchers developed a new machine learning method called MotifBoost that can predict infections based on limited T-cell receptor data. By focusing on short sequences of amino acids in the receptors, the approach achieved more accurate results with smaller datasets, shedding light on the human immune system's recognition of germs.

SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalFrontiers in Immunology·DateJul 20, 2022

Oncotarget | Predicting cancer immunotherapy response from gut microbiomes using machine learning models

A new study uses machine learning models to predict cancer patients' responses to immunotherapy based on their gut microbiome features. The research identifies common gut bacterial taxa associated with responders versus non-responders, providing a potential tool for distinguishing and predicting immunotherapy responders.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalOncotarget·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 19, 2022

New score shows better prediction of mortality after acute kidney injury

A new clinical model predicts hospital mortality and major adverse kidney events in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury. The proposed model exhibits good performance for outcome prediction, enabling timely interventions to promote kidney recovery.

SourceNational Kidney Foundation·JournalAmerican Journal of Kidney Diseases·DateJul 19, 2022
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.

Robot dog learns to walk in one hour

Researchers at Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems created a robot dog named Morti that can walk smoothly within an hour. The robot uses a Bayesian optimization algorithm to learn from sensor data and adapts its virtual spinal cord, allowing it to optimize its walking pattern and minimize stumbling.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 18, 2022

Firm managers may benefit from transparency in machine-learning algorithms

A study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that algorithmic transparency can have positive effects for firms, allowing them to motivate agents to improve valuable features. However, transparency may not always be beneficial for agents, as it can lead to a loss of predictive power and disadvantage high-type agents.

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalManagement Science·DateJul 15, 2022

Stem cells and AI team up to predict cardiac arrhythmias in patients

Researchers used human heart muscle cells and machine learning to predict arrhythmias in patients, achieving over 90% accuracy. The study lays the foundation for safer and more effective medicines by generating patient risk profiles and drug toxicity testing.

SourceInternational Society for Stem Cell Research·JournalStem Cell Reports·DateJul 14, 2022

Teaching AI to ask clinical questions

Developed a dataset of over 2,000 clinically relevant questions written by medical experts to train AI models. The model asked high-quality and authentic questions over 60% of the time, compared to real questions from medical experts.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJul 14, 2022

Machine learning identifies gun purchasers at risk of suicide

A new study from the University of California - Davis Health suggests machine learning can identify handgun purchasers at high risk of firearm suicide. The algorithm used predictive factors such as handgun categories, caliber size, and previous gun purchases to forecast the likelihood of firearm suicide.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis Health·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 13, 2022
Meta Quest 3 512GB

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

Could a computer diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?

Researchers at Boston University developed an AI-powered computational model that can detect cognitive impairment from audio recordings of neuropsychological tests. The model was trained on over 1,000 individuals and accurately distinguished between healthy individuals and those with dementia.

SourceBoston University·JournalAlzheimers Disease & Dementia·DateJul 11, 2022

A 'wise counsel' for synthetic biology

A team of researchers at Max-Planck-Gesellschaft developed METIS, a modular software system for optimizing biological systems using machine learning. The tool allows users to optimize their already discovered or synthesized biological systems and can be used with different lab equipment.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 8, 2022
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.

A good simulation of heatwave frequency variation by a machine-learning model

A machine-learning model improved the simulation of European heatwave frequency by analyzing climate factors, with sea surface temperature contributing most to predictions. The model found that previous winter climate factors provided the best simulation results.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAtmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters·DateJul 4, 2022
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

AI system that mimics human gaze could be used to detect cancer

A cutting-edge AI system that mimics human gaze has been created by Cardiff University researchers. The system accurately predicts where humans are most likely to look in an image, with potential applications in robotics, multimedia communication, video surveillance, automated image editing, and medical diagnostics.

SourceCardiff University·JournalNeurocomputing·DateJun 30, 2022

Breaking AIs to make them better

A team of researchers led by Danilo Vasconcellos Vargas has developed a new method called 'Raw Zero-Shot' to evaluate the robustness of artificial neural networks in image recognition. The study found that Capsule Networks produced the densest clusters, indicating improved transferability and potential solutions for improving AI robust...

SourceKyushu University·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 30, 2022
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.

Robot overcomes uncertainty to retrieve buried objects

A new robotic system, FuseBot, has been developed to efficiently retrieve buried objects in piles. The system uses radio frequency signals and computer vision to reason about the probable location and orientation of objects under the pile, enabling it to find more hidden items than a state-of-the-art robotics system in half the time.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJun 28, 2022

Topology and machine learning reveal hidden relationship in amorphous silicon

Researchers used topological mathematics and machine learning to identify a hidden relationship between nano-scale structures and thermal conductivity in amorphous silicon. They found that the persistent homology diagram can be used as a descriptor for machine learning, achieving accurate predictions about thermal conductivities.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalThe Journal of Chemical Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 24, 2022

Are babies the key to the next generation of artificial intelligence?

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have proposed three guiding principles for improving AI, inspired by infant learning. The new approach aims to enhance machine learning with in-built preferences and developmental trajectories, using richer datasets that capture multiple senses.

SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 23, 2022

Extra “eye” movements are the key to better self-driving cars

A new AI system uses artificial neural networks to recognize objects more accurately and stably, despite changing visual inputs. The system mimics human eye movements to improve machine vision capabilities, reducing errors in self-driving cars and other applications.

SourceRIKEN·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·DateJun 22, 2022
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.

KyotoU PEGS away at catching quakes at light speed

A new approach based on deep learning AI detects weak gravitational signals, or PEGS, generated by large-mass motion in megaquakes. This allows for real-time tracking of earthquake growth after a magnitude 8 event.

SourceKyoto University·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 20, 2022

Can computers understand complex words and concepts?

Researchers at UCLA, MIT and NIH found that AI systems can mimic human understanding of words by relating their meanings through co-occurrence. The study developed a technique called 'semantic projection' to analyze the system's knowledge and found it to be more intuitive than expected.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalNature Human Behaviour·DateJun 16, 2022
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.

Let machines do the work: Automating semiconductor research with machine learning

Researchers use machine learning to automatically analyze Reflection High-Energy Electron Diffraction (RHEED) data, enabling faster and more efficient discovery of new materials. The study focused on surface superstructures in thin-film silicon surfaces and identified optimal synthesis conditions using non-negative matrix factorization.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalScience and Technology of Advanced Materials Methods·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 16, 2022

Drawing a better picture of global cognition in older adults

A study published in JMIR Formative Research reveals that automated analysis of a common clinical drawing task can be used to estimate cognition in older adults from Japan and the USA. Researchers found that people with lower cognitive scores had more variability in their drawing speed, angle, and time spent paused during the task.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalJMIR Formative Research·DateJun 16, 2022

Researchers model accelerator magnets' history using machine learning approach

A team of researchers from SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory developed a mathematical technique using machine learning concepts to model a magnet's previous states. This approach eliminates the need to reset magnets and results in immediate improvements in accelerator performance.

SourceDOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 15, 2022
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.

Calculating the "fingerprints" of molecules with artificial intelligence

Researchers have developed an AI-powered approach to calculate molecular spectra using Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), significantly reducing computation time and improving accuracy. The SchNet model achieved a 20% increase in accuracy while reducing computational time, enabling the analysis of complex molecules like quantum dots.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalJournal of Chemical Theory and Computation·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 14, 2022