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Using AI to predict bone fractures in cancer patients

A new study uses artificial intelligence to predict bone fractures in cancer patients by creating a digital twin of the vertebra. The AI-assisted framework, ReconGAN, simulates how tumors affect the spine and predicts fracture risks, offering medical experts better treatment strategies and patient decisions.

SourceOhio State University·JournalInternational Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 5, 2022

Researchers now able to predict battery lifetimes with machine learning

Scientists have developed a machine learning algorithm that can accurately predict the lifetimes of different battery chemistries using as little as a single cycle of experimental data. The technique could reduce costs and accelerate the development of new battery materials, enabling researchers to quickly evaluate and test multiple ma...

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalJournal of Power Sources·DateMay 5, 2022

Can computers write product reviews with a human touch?

Researchers from Dartmouth College used artificial intelligence to draft wine and beer reviews, finding agreement between human and machine-generated reviews. The team also developed a system to write review syntheses, aggregating elements from existing reviews to provide limited but relevant information about products.

SourceDartmouth College·JournalInternational Journal of Research in Marketing·DateApr 29, 2022

New study could help reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions

Agricultural nitrous oxide emissions are estimated to be 300 times more powerful than carbon dioxide in trapping heat. The new knowledge-guided machine learning model, KGML-ag, is 1,000 times faster and more accurate than current systems, providing a promising solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.

SourceUniversity of Minnesota·JournalGeoscientific Model Development·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 28, 2022

Lighting up artificial neural networks

Scientists at the University of Oxford have developed an 'optomemristor' device that facilitates three-factor learning and emulation of biological computations, making it possible to perform complex machine learning tasks. The device uses both light and electrical signals to interact and consume very little energy.

SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 26, 2022

Rational neural network advances machine-human discovery

A novel 'rational' neural network reveals underlying mathematical equations through Green's functions, enabling humans to understand machine-generated findings. This breakthrough in partial differential equation learning holds promise for advancing scientific exploration of weather systems, climate change, and more.

SourceCornell University·JournalScientific Reports·DateApr 5, 2022

With a whiff ‘e-nose’ can sense fine whisky

A new e-nose prototype, NOS.E, can distinguish between six whiskies by brand names, regions, and styles in under four minutes, with 100% accuracy for region detection and 96.15% for brand name identification. The technology has applications beyond whisky, including counterfeiting detection in perfume and wine.

SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalIEEE Sensors Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 5, 2022

Doctors diagnosing fetal heart disease benefit from explanatory AI

Researchers found that AI-enhanced diagnosis helps doctors accurately detect fetal congenital heart disease, with fellows making the most accurate diagnoses. The new system uses graphical charts to represent the AI's analysis of ultrasound videos, improving accuracy and trust among medical professionals.

SourceRIKEN·JournalBiomedicines·DateApr 4, 2022

Physiological signals could be the key to “Emotionally Intelligent” AI, scientists say

Researchers integrated biological signals with gold-standard machine learning methods to create emotionally intelligent speech dialog systems. The study found that combining language information with biological signal information improved the AI's performance, making it comparable to human-like emotional recognition.

SourceJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·JournalIEEE Transactions on Affective Computing·DateMar 31, 2022

Metaphotonics gains intelligence

Recent advances in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionized the field of metaphotonics. The integration of ML with photonics enables the creation of intelligent systems that can adapt to changing environmental conditions. Self-adapting systems, such as cloaks that adjust themselves to changes in freque...

SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·DateMar 28, 2022

Innovative AI technology aids personalized care for diabetes patients needing complex drug treatment

Researchers developed an AI method to analyze electronic health record data and predict optimal drug regimens for type 2 diabetes patients with similar characteristics. The algorithm successfully supported medication selection for over 83% of patients, leading to better management of the disease and improved patient engagement.

SourceRegenstrief Institute·JournalJournal of Biomedical Informatics·DateMar 25, 2022

Robotic exoskeleton uses machine learning to help users stand up

Researchers developed a lightweight exoskeleton that uses machine learning to predict user intentions and provide assistance. The system successfully helped participants stand up, demonstrating potential for supporting individuals with mobility impairments.

SourceRIKEN·JournalIEEE Robotics and Automation Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 22, 2022

Thomas Senftle wins NSF CAREER Award

Engineer Thomas Senftle at Rice University has won a prestigious NSF CAREER Award to improve catalysts through machine learning. He will develop open-source models to speed up the development of catalysts with optimized particle/support combinations, aiming to reduce unwanted molecules in water.

Artificial intelligence paves the way to discovering new rare-earth compounds

Researchers developed an AI-powered model to assess rare-earth compound stability, leveraging machine learning and high-throughput density-functional theory. This framework has far-reaching applications in materials science, including designing new compounds for clean energy technologies and optimizing magnetic properties.

SourceDOE/Ames National Laboratory·JournalActa Materialia·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 18, 2022

‘Self-driving’ lab speeds up research, synthesis of energy materials

Researchers at NC State University have developed a 'self-driving lab' that uses artificial intelligence and fluidic systems to advance our understanding of metal halide perovskite nanocrystals. The technology can autonomously dope MHP nanocrystals, adding manganese atoms on demand, allowing for faster control over properties.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalAdvanced Intelligent Systems·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 16, 2022

Largest ever psychedelics study maps changes of conscious awareness to neurotransmitter systems

A team of researchers from McGill University and other institutions analyzed 6,850 testimonials from psychedelic users, creating a 3D map of brain receptors linked to subjective experiences. The study found associations between serotonin receptors and ego-dissolution, suggesting potential new treatments for psychiatric conditions.

SourceMcGill University·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 16, 2022

Duke scientists find brain network that makes mice mingle

Researchers at Duke University found a collection of coordinated brain regions that predict and direct social behavior in mice. By analyzing the electrical activity of these regions, they identified how social or solitary an individual mouse is and were able to prompt them to be more gregarious. This study may lead to better diagnostic...

SourceDuke University·JournalNeuron·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 15, 2022

Drug-resistant bacteria flaunt their curves

A study published in Frontiers in Microbiology has found that machine learning analysis of microscopy images can be used to identify bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Researchers discovered that shape changes in bacterial cells can predict drug resistance, suggesting a new approach for detecting and predicting drug resistance.

SourceOsaka University·JournalFrontiers in Microbiology·TypeImaging analysis·DateMar 15, 2022

Machine learning to predict if you'll leave your partner

A Bocconi University study used machine learning to analyze data on 2038 couples in Germany, finding that life satisfaction and housework are key predictors of union dissolution. The analysis also revealed complex interactions between variables, including the impact of personal traits like openness and extraversion.

SourceBocconi University·JournalDemography·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 10, 2022

A cautionary tale of machine learning uncertainty

Researchers using machine learning methods risk underestimating uncertainties in their final results due to decorrelation with imperfections in simulations. This could weaken or bias classifier algorithms' ability to identify fundamental particles.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal C·DateMar 10, 2022

Mapping of exposed water tanks and swimming pools based on aerial images can help control dengue

Researchers in Brazil developed a computer program that locates swimming pools and rooftop water tanks in aerial photographs, using artificial intelligence to identify socio-economically deprived urban areas at risk for diseases transmitted by Aedes aegypti. The innovation can be used as a public policy tool for dynamic socio-economic ...

UCI researchers develop hybrid human-machine framework for building smarter AI

A new mathematical model developed by UCI researchers combines human and algorithmic predictions and confidence scores to improve AI accuracy. The hybrid model outperforms individual human or machine predictions, demonstrating the potential of human-AI collaboration in building smarter AI systems.

SourceUniversity of California - Irvine·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 7, 2022