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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.

Engineering smarter drones: From nature to complex aerial manipulation

Aerial robots are limited to manipulating rigid objects, but Lehigh University researcher David Saldaña aims to expand their capabilities with an adaptive controller and reinforcement learning. His research has potential applications in construction, disaster response, and industrial automation.

NCSA shapes students’ computing dreams

Tandemn, a distributed-GPU network, aims to lower costs and barriers to GPU access while providing owners with possible users for their underutilized resources. The startup secured $1.5 million in funding from private investors after winning the Cozad New Venture Challenge.

Machine learning simplifies industrial laser processes

Researchers from Empa developed machine learning algorithms to optimize laser-based manufacturing techniques, reducing preliminary experiments by two-thirds. They also implemented real-time optimization using field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) for improved welding processes.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

A machine learning tool for diagnosing, monitoring colorectal cancer

Researchers have developed a machine learning tool that identifies metabolism-related molecular profile differences between colorectal cancer patients and healthy individuals. The tool, called PANDA, shows promise as a noninvasive method of diagnosing colorectal cancer and monitoring disease progression.

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.

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.

Teaching theory of mind to robots to enhance collaboration

Researchers at Duke University have developed a new framework called HUMAC that enables robots to collaborate like humans by teaching them Theory of Mind. After just 40 minutes of guidance, robot teams exhibited strong collaborative behaviors and achieved high success rates in simulations and physical tests.

Developers, educators view AI harms differently, research finds

Developers of educational tools focus on technical challenges, while educators are concerned with broader impacts, such as inhibiting critical thinking skills and exacerbating systemic inequality. Researchers recommend designer-centered approach to facilitate development of educator-centered edtech.

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 study shows AI can predict child malnutrition, support prevention efforts

A new AI-driven tool can forecast acute child malnutrition in Kenya up to six months in advance with high accuracy, enabling timely interventions. The model integrates clinical data and satellite information to identify emerging risk areas, providing a game-changing solution to address public health emergency in the country.

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.

AI tool accurately sorts cancer patients by their likely outcomes

A new AI-based method accurately sorts cancer patients into groups with similar characteristics before treatment and similar outcomes after treatment. The approach showed better performance than standard statistical and machine learning methods in predicting treatment outcomes from health record data.

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.

Machine learning powers new approach to detecting soil contaminants

A team of researchers at Rice University developed a new strategy for identifying hazardous pollutants in soil using light-based imaging and machine learning algorithms. The approach can detect toxic compounds like PAHs and PACs even when no experimental data is available, addressing a critical gap in environmental monitoring.

AI meets nuclear physics: toward more accurate photonuclear cross sections

Researchers employed Bayesian neural networks to fit photonuclear cross-sections with remarkable reliability, outperforming traditional methods like TENDL-2021. The approach demonstrated superior accuracy in describing low-energy thresholds and high-energy tails, particularly for sparse or biased data.

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

Piecing together the brain puzzle

A new microscopy method, LICONN, developed by ISTA scientists and Google Research, can reconstruct mammalian brain tissue with all synaptic connections between neurons. This technique uses standard light microscopes and hydrogel to achieve high resolution and opens up possibilities for visualizing complex molecular machinery.

Dramatic rise in publicly downloadable deepfake image generators

Researchers have discovered nearly 35,000 publicly downloadable deepfake image generators, downloaded over 15 million times since late 2022, primarily targeting women. The study highlights the need for robust technical safeguards and regulatory approaches to address the creation and distribution of these harmful AI models.

AI may speed up the grading process for teachers

Large Language Models (LLMs) like Mixtral can grade student responses quickly, but often rely on shortcuts and assume students understand topics. Researchers found that LLMs are more accurate when provided with human-made rubrics, which include specific rules for grading. This suggests that AI can be used to streamline grading processe...

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.

Physicists use machine learning to find out how layered gases and metals melt

Researchers have used machine learning to study the melting of layered materials, discovering a complex two-step process that contradicts prior theories. The team identified changes in topological excitations as the key to understanding the unexpected melting behavior, enabling predictions up to 12 material layers.

AI could help improve early detection of interval breast cancers

A new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that artificial intelligence can help detect interval breast cancers earlier, potentially reducing their rates by 30%. The research used AI software to analyze mammograms and identify subtle signs of cancer that were missed by radiologists.

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.

Harnessing generative AI to expand the mitochondrial targeting toolkit

Researchers used generative AI to design diverse mitochondrial targeting sequences, achieving a 50-100% success rate in yeast, plant cells, and mammalian cells. The AI-generated sequences showed improved targeting abilities compared to existing ones, with potential applications in metabolic engineering and therapeutics.

Are hotel managers becoming obsolete in the age of AI?

A recent study by the University of Surrey suggests that hotel managers may need to adapt to AI-driven system management, shifting their focus from controlling to coaching staff. Effective communication, emotional intelligence, and creativity are key strategies for managers to navigate this transformation.

Making AI models more trustworthy for high-stakes settings

Researchers at MIT developed a technique to improve the reliability of conformal classification, which can produce impractably large prediction sets. By combining test-time augmentation with conformal prediction, they reduced prediction set sizes by up to 30 percent while maintaining probability guarantees.

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.

AI system targets tree pollen behind allergies

Researchers developed an AI system to classify tiny powdery pollen grains produced by fir, spruce, and pine trees, enhancing speed and accuracy. The tool can aid allergy sufferers, urban planners, farmers, and wildlife conservation efforts.

Artificial intelligence tools make education materials more patient friendly

A new study finds that AI tools can significantly improve the readability of online patient education materials, making them more accessible for patients. The researchers used three large language models to optimize the readability of materials without compromising accuracy, resulting in improved scores and reduced word counts.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

ChatGPT vs students

A study by University of East Anglia compared 145 real student essays with 145 ChatGPT-generated ones, finding that AI essays were coherent but lacked engagement markers like questions and personal commentary. This reflects the limitations of AI in replicating human writing's conversational nuance.

National Academy of Sciences elects Lydia Kavraki as a member

Kavraki's interdisciplinary research in robotics and biomedicine has been recognized for its impact on manufacturing, space exploration, and medicine. Her work bridges theory and application, with contributions to novel robot motion planning, personalized cancer treatments, and drug discovery.

A neuro-quantum leap in finding optimal solutions

Researchers have developed a neuro-quantum leap in finding optimal solutions, leveraging Fowler-Nordheim annealers to discover new and unknown solutions. NeuroSA's structure is neuromorphic, with a search behavior determined by FN annealer, making it powerful for solving complex optimization problems.

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.

How math helps to protect crops from invasive disease

Researchers develop mathematical modeling to predict aflatoxin outbreaks in Texas using remote sensing satellites and soil properties. The model has the potential to save farmers billions of dollars in losses by providing early risk prediction and targeted prevention strategies.

Light-based data made clearer with new machine learning method

Researchers at Rice University developed a new machine learning algorithm that excels in interpreting light signatures of molecules, materials and disease biomarkers. The tool can detect subtle signals in optical spectroscopy, enabling faster medical diagnoses and sample analysis.

Study: Artificial intelligence more accurately identifies child abuse

A new study found that artificial intelligence can better estimate the prevalence of physical abuse in children seen in emergency departments. The AI model correctly identified child abuse in over 35% of cases, outperforming traditional methods that relied solely on diagnostic codes entered by providers or administrative staff.

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.

AI provides reliable answers with less computational overhead

Researchers at ETH Zurich developed a method to specifically reduce uncertainty in AI responses by enriching general language models with additional data from relevant subject areas. The SIFT algorithm uses relationship vectors to identify closely related information, resulting in more reliable answers and reduced computational overhead.

Simons Foundation launches collaboration on ecological neuroscience

The Simons Collaboration on Ecological Neuroscience (SCENE) is a 10-year program that will support projects aiming to uncover how the world shapes representations in the mind and brain. By integrating sensory and motor information, researchers hope to discover fundamental principles of cognition applicable across species.

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.

Generative AI masters the art of scent creation

Researchers developed an AI model called Odor Generative Diffusion (OGDiffusion) to automate fragrance creation, generating essential oil blends based on user input of scent descriptors. The system produced fragrances that met people's expectations in human sensory tests.