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Giving AI penalties to get better diagnoses

A new study improves AI diagnoses by penalizing algorithms for false negatives, which can be more urgent than accuracy. Researchers achieved significant improvements in precision and recall for chronic kidney disease and other conditions using cost sensitivity techniques.

SourceUniversity of Johannesburg·JournalInformatics in Medicine Unlocked·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 1, 2021
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.

Solving complex learning tasks in brain-inspired computers

A new algorithm has been developed to train spiking neural networks, mimicking the human brain's structure and function. This approach enables these powerful, fast, and energy-efficient systems to solve complex tasks like image classification with high precision.

SourceHeidelberg University·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateOct 29, 2021

Making machine learning more useful to high-stakes decision makers

A new visual analytics tool, Sibyl, was developed to help child welfare specialists understand machine learning predictions. The tool uses bar graphs to show how specific factors of a case contribute to the predicted risk that a child will be removed from their home within two years.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateOct 28, 2021

Pasqal announces new machine learning protocol for comparing complex graph-based data on quantum systems

Pasqal has published a paper in the APS Physics journal presenting a new machine learning protocol called Quantum Evolution Kernel (QEK) for measuring similarity between graph-structured data on quantum computers. QEK is stable against detection error and comparable to state-of-the-art graph kernels on classical systems.

SourceHKA Marketing Communications·JournalPhysical Review A·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 28, 2021
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.

Multi-algorithm approach helps deliver personalized medicine for cancer patients

A team of researchers has developed an ensemble-based machine learning model that can predict how cancer patients will respond to certain drugs with high accuracy. The model was trained on data from 499 independent cell lines and validated against a clinical dataset containing seven chemotherapeutic drugs.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Oncology Research·TypeObservational study·DateOct 27, 2021

A new approach to treating leukemia

Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have developed a novel treatment method that destroys cancer cells by targeting the cytoskeletal protein WASp, which is unique in active hematologic cancer cells. The approach uses small molecule compounds identified through AI and machine learning to inhibit proliferation and destroy malignant cells.

SourceBar-Ilan University·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 24, 2021

Worth a thousand words: Automated diagnosis of COVID-19 from Chest CTs

Researchers developed an automated and accurate interpretation of chest CT scans using Machine Learning technique Multiple Instance Learning (MIL). The new framework, DA-CMIL, differentiates between COVID-19 and bacterial pneumonia with performance on par to state-of-the-art methods.

SourceDGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalMedical Image Analysis·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 22, 2021

Neuroscientists see how practice really does make perfect

Researchers at Duke University used new tools to monitor neurons and analyze machine learning data to see how zebra finches practice their courtship calls. They found that a neurotransmitter called noradrenaline shuts down variability in the song, making it more precise when performed under pressure.

SourceDuke University·JournalNature·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 21, 2021

Machine learning can be fair and accurate

A recent study published in Nature Machine Intelligence challenges the long-held assumption that accuracy and fairness are mutually exclusive in machine learning. Researchers found that optimizing models for accuracy does not necessarily compromise fairness, particularly when adjustments are made to data, labels, and scoring systems.

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateOct 20, 2021
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How just 10 news photos can predict global daily stock market returns

Research at RMIT University uses Getty's top lists of editorial pictures to analyze daily investor sentiment, predicting stock market returns based on global mood. The algorithm produces a daily score from 10 popular photos, providing a quick snapshot of investment mood across developed and emerging economies.

SourceRMIT University·JournalFinance Research Letters·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 19, 2021
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Using AI for mental health assessment

Researchers used machine learning on UK Biobank data to create proxy measures for brain age, intelligence, and neuroticism traits. These indirect measurements strongly correlate with specific diseases or outcomes, offering a potential solution for mental health diagnoses.

SourceGigaScience·JournalGigaScience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 15, 2021

Accelerating the discovery of new materials for 3D printing

Researchers at MIT develop a data-driven process using machine learning to optimize new 3D printing materials with multiple characteristics. The system lowers costs and lessens environmental impact by reducing chemical waste and suggesting unique chemical formulations that human intuition might miss.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 15, 2021

Intelligent optical chip to improve telecommunications

The INRS team has developed an intelligent optical chip that uses autonomous learning approaches to generate optical waveforms, paving the way for further advances in telecommunications. The device can autonomously adjust to a user-defined target waveform with strikingly low technical and computational requirements.

SourceInstitut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS·JournalOptica·DateOct 15, 2021

Johns Hopkins pioneers method to examine how immunotherapy changes tumors

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a non-invasive optical probe to understand the complex changes in tumors after immunotherapy. Using Raman spectroscopy and machine learning, they identified key features that indicate how tumors respond to treatment, showing promising results for predicting patient response.

SourceJohns Hopkins University·JournalCancer Research·DateOct 13, 2021
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

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Making data visualizations more accessible

A new study by MIT researchers has found that blind and sighted readers have sharply different takes on what content is most useful to include in a chart caption. The study created a four-level framework for evaluating charts, which could help develop more effective tools for automatically generating captions and alternative text.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalIEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics·DateOct 13, 2021

Discovery of universal adversarial attacks for quantum classifiers

Researchers have proved the existence of universal adversarial examples that can deceive multiple quantum classifiers. The study also reveals the universality aspect of adversarial attacks for quantum machine learning systems, providing valuable insights for future applications.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateOct 12, 2021
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

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New computational approach uses diagnostic codes and previous doctor’s visits to predict diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in children

Researchers developed an algorithm that leverages medical informatics to predict autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses in young children. The new approach uses diagnostic codes from past doctor's visits to calculate a risk score, identifying which patients are at risk of receiving a confirmed ASD diagnosis.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Medical Center·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 11, 2021
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.

Pass the salt: machine learning accelerates molten salt simulations for nuclear power applications

A team of researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign used advanced machine learning to model the physico-chemical properties of a molten salt compound called FLiNaK, enabling accurate atomic-scale reproduction and prediction of behavior under specific reactor conditions. This computational framework can help character...

SourceBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry B·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 11, 2021

A novel neural network to understand symmetry, speed materials research

A novel machine learning approach has been developed to understand symmetry and trends in materials, enabling researchers to group similar classes of material together. The technique uses a large, unstructured dataset gleaned from 25,000 images to identify structural similarities and trends.

SourceLehigh University·Journalnpj Computational Materials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 8, 2021

Deep-learning algorithm aims to accelerate protein engineering

A new deep-learning algorithm, ECNet, has been developed to accelerate protein engineering by predicting the fitness of all possible sequences. By incorporating evolutionary history, ECNet outperforms current methods on several datasets and identifies novel mutants with improved fitness.

SourceCarl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 7, 2021

Childhood asthma study uncovers risky air pollutant mixtures

Researchers developed a novel machine learning algorithm to identify previously unknown air pollutant mixtures linked to poor asthma outcomes in children. The study found that early exposure to individual and mixed pollutants can lead to longer-term problems with asthma, affecting about seven percent of US children.

SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 7, 2021
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.

Machine learning helps reveal cells’ inner structures in new detail

A new machine learning algorithm has enabled researchers to automatically identify and map the inner structures of cells, including organelles, with unprecedented precision. By processing tens of thousands of high-resolution images, scientists have gained insights into how these structures interact and are arranged within the cell.

SourceHoward Hughes Medical Institute·JournalNature·DateOct 6, 2021

A robot that finds lost items

Researchers at MIT develop RFusion, a robotic system that uses data from a camera and radio frequency antenna to locate and retrieve lost items. The system relies on RFID tags and machine learning algorithms to optimize the robot's trajectory and grasp the object.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateOct 5, 2021

Is your ML training set biased? How to develop new drugs based on merged datasets

Researchers at GlaxoSmithKline and CCDC combined proprietary and published datasets to train machine learning models for predicting stable polymorphs in new drug candidates. The approach leverages the large volume and variety of data in the Cambridge Structural Database, resulting in more confident predictions and improved model accuracy.

SourceCCDC - Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre·JournalCrystEngComm·DateOct 1, 2021

AI-driven dynamic face mask adapts to exercise, pollution levels

Researchers developed a dynamic respirator that modulates pore size in response to changing conditions like exercise and air pollution. The device features an AI-powered system that adjusts filtration characteristics wirelessly, providing improved breathability and comfort.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Nano·DateSep 29, 2021
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

AI may predict the next virus to jump from animals to humans

A study published in PLOS Biology suggests that machine learning models using viral genomes can predict the likelihood of an animal-infecting virus infecting humans. The researchers identified generalizable features in viral genomes that are independent of taxonomic relationships and developed models to identify candidate zoonoses.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 28, 2021

New technique speeds measurement of ultrafast pulses

Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a time-domain single-pixel imaging technique that detects ultrafast light pulses with high accuracy and speed. The new method can capture 5 femtojoule pulses with temporal sampling sizes as low as 16 femtoseconds, outperforming existing methods.

SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalOptica·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 24, 2021
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Deep learning enhances cancer diagnostic tools

Researchers developed a method to apply deep learning to polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography, enhancing cancer diagnosis. The technique enables OCT systems to detect abnormalities on a deeper level, differentiating microstructural features such as collagen fiber orientations.

SourceBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology·Journalnpj Digital Medicine·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 22, 2021

Walking patterns of movement disorders shared among worms, mice, and humans

Researchers at Osaka University used machine learning to analyze locomotion data from diverse species, revealing common features associated with dopamine deficiency. The study found that worms, mice, and humans exhibit similar movement disorders when lacking dopamine, despite their evolutionary differences.

SourceOsaka University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 17, 2021
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Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

AI standards in biomedical research

A set of guidelines published in Nature Methods provide recommendations for better reporting standards in AI methods used to classify biomedical data. The guidelines aim to ensure the quality and reproducibility of predictive methods, addressing issues such as accuracy, bias, and reproducibility.

SourceVrije Universiteit Brussel·JournalNature Methods·TypeNews article·DateSep 17, 2021

AI system identifies buildings damaged by wildfire

Researchers developed DamageMap, an AI system that uses machine learning to identify building damage from post-wildfire images, achieving 92% accuracy. The system can analyze satellite and aerial photos to pinpoint damaged buildings, providing immediate results for first responders and fire victims.

SourceStanford University·JournalInternational Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction·DateSep 16, 2021

Working Smarter: Leveraging Machine Learning to Optimize CO2 Adsorption

A recent study employs machine learning to guide the design of novel materials for CO2 capture, identifying elemental composition and textural properties as key factors. The research team's findings suggest prioritizing adsorption parameters and surface area optimization for high CO2 adsorption efficiency.

SourceCactus Communications·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 16, 2021
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.

NTU Singapore scientists develop ‘optimal strategies’ computer model that could significantly reduce future COVID-19 infections and deaths

A team of NTU Singapore scientists developed a predictive computer model called NSGA-II, which proposed strategies to reduce COVID-19 infections and deaths by an average of 72%. The model recommended timely and country-specific advice on interventions such as home quarantines and social distancing measures.

SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalSustainable Cities and Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 15, 2021

World first for AI and machine learning to treat COVID-19 patients worldwide

Researchers developed an AI tool using data from hospitals across four continents to predict oxygen needs of hospital Covid patients anywhere in the world. The study achieved high-quality predictions with a sensitivity of 95% and specificity of over 88%, demonstrating the transformative power of federated learning in healthcare.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 15, 2021
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.

Scientists synthesized a yellow fever drug suggested by artificial intelligence

Researchers developed a machine learning model that identified promising compounds for treating yellow fever. The team synthesized five of the most active molecules and found one with a half-maximal effective concentration of 3.2 uM, suggesting a potential new antiviral drug.

SourceFederal Research Centre «Fundamentals of Biotechnology» of the Russian Academy of Science·JournalJournal of Chemical Information and Modeling·DateSep 14, 2021

AI can make better clinical decisions than humans: Study

Researchers developed a machine learning model that produced fewer decision-making errors than human behavior analysts. The AI system showed improved consistency and predictability in treatment decisions, with potential applications in diagnosing and treating autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.

SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalJournal of Applied Behavior Analysis·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 10, 2021

NYU to join NSF-Backed AI-Based Climate Modeling Center

The NYU-led Learning the Earth with Artificial Intelligence and Physics (LEAP) center will combine artificial intelligence and climate modeling to better predict climate change impacts. The center aims to provide more accurate climate predictions by analyzing satellite images, large-scale observational data, and developing new algorithms.

SourceNew York University·DateSep 10, 2021
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.

RIT launches workshop series on sustainable computing

The RIT workshop series on sustainable computing aims to create computers with environmental consciousness from raw materials to recycling. Keynote speakers will discuss trends in computing and its environmental footprint.

SourceRochester Institute of Technology·DateSep 9, 2021
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

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Opportunities and limits of AI in climate modelling

The article explores the potential of AI in improving climate modeling by proposing a hybrid approach combining classical and machine learning methods. Researchers found that AI can help improve forecasts, but limitations include computational resource requirements and uncertainties in predictions.

SourceGFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Helmholtz Centre·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeMeta-analysis·DateSep 8, 2021

Neurons are much smarter than we thought

Researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new deep learning artificial infrastructure inspired by individual neurons. Their approach uses complex mathematical modeling to replicate the brain's electrical processes and create more intelligent AI systems.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalNeuron·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 6, 2021
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.

Electronic nose can sniff out when a lung transplant is failing

A new electronic 'nose' has been developed to detect when a lung transplant is beginning to fail, with 86% accuracy. The device uses machine learning algorithms to analyze exhaled breath patterns and identify lung diseases, offering new hope for patients diagnosed with chronic allograft dysfunction.

SourceEuropean Respiratory Society·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 6, 2021

X-ray street vision

A team of researchers at Osaka University created a custom dataset to train an AI algorithm to digitally remove unwanted objects from building façade images. The algorithm achieved high accuracy in inpainting occluded regions with digital inpainting.

SourceOsaka University·JournalIEEE Access·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 6, 2021
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

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Using machine learning to understand complex auctions

Researchers at Technical University of Munich have developed a new machine learning algorithm that can analyze complex markets and their equilibrium strategies. This breakthrough has potential applications in auction theory, wireless spectrum auctions, and more.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 1, 2021

Machine learning algorithm revolutionizes how scientists study behavior

A new unsupervised machine learning algorithm, B-SOiD, developed by Carnegie Mellon University researchers makes studying animal behavior more accurate and efficient. The algorithm identifies patterns in an animal's body position to discover behaviors, removing human error and bias.

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 31, 2021