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New video dataset to advance AI for health care

Researchers have launched a new multimodal medical dataset, Observer, capturing anonymized, real-time interactions between patients and clinicians. The dataset links video, audio, transcripts, and electronic health records to study subtleties like body language and environmental factors affecting care.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalJournal of the American Medical Informatics Association·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 16, 2025

AI model helps diagnose often undetected heart disease from simple EKG

Researchers developed an AI model that can detect coronary microvascular dysfunction using a common electrocardiogram, outperforming previous models in diagnostic tasks. The model can accurately identify a condition often missed in emergency department visits, providing a cost-effective and non-invasive way to diagnose serious heart co...

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalNEJM AI·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 16, 2025

New model makes machine learning potentials more accurate and more accessible

A new dataset and model improve the efficiency of machine-learning interatomic potentials and their applicability to different chemical elements and material classes. The PET-MAD model uses a compact and denser dataset of 95,595 structures and an original neural network architecture, achieving robust simulations with minimal fine-tuning.

Researchers develop AI Tool to identify undiagnosed Alzheimer's cases while reducing disparities

Researchers developed an AI tool to identify patients with undiagnosed Alzheimer's disease using electronic health records, addressing underdiagnosis and healthcare inequities. The model achieved sensitivity rates of 77-81% across diverse populations, promoting fairness while maintaining high accuracy.

New computer simulation could light the way to safer cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals

A new study used deep learning and large-scale computer simulations to identify structural differences in synthetic cannabinoid molecules that cause them to bind to human brain receptors differently from classical cannabinoids. Researchers found that these substances often trigger the beta arrestin pathway, leading to more severe psych...

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournaleLife·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 10, 2025

FAU engineers decode dementia type using AI and EEG brainwave analysis

Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have developed a deep learning model that detects and evaluates Alzheimer's disease (AD) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) using EEG brainwave analysis. The model achieved over 90% accuracy in distinguishing individuals with dementia from cognitively normal participants.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalBiomedical Signal Processing and Control·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 10, 2025

Note- taking alone or combined with large language models helps students understand and remember better than large language models alone

A new study by Cambridge University Press & Assessment and Microsoft Research found that traditional learning activities like making notes remain critical for students' reading comprehension and retention. Note-taking, either alone or combined with large language models (LLMs), was more effective in helping students understand and reme...

SourceCambridge University Press·JournalComputers & Education·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateDec 3, 2025

Engineering smarter care for ALS patients

University of Missouri researchers are combining in-home sensor technology with artificial intelligence to monitor daily changes in ALS patients' health. The system uses machine learning to estimate a patient's score on the ALS Functional Rating Scale Revised, predicting potential problems before they occur.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalFrontiers in Digital Health·DateDec 2, 2025

Pusan National University researchers use AI to create optimized engine components that outperform human designs

Researchers at Pusan National University have developed an AI-powered design methodology for gerotor pumps, achieving a 32.3% increase in average flow rate and reducing pressure fluctuation by 53.6%. This innovation has the potential to improve engine durability, lubrication, and cooling, leading to quieter operation and increased reli...

SourcePusan National University·JournalEngineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 2, 2025

Young European family doctors show moderate readiness for artificial intelligence but knowledge gaps limit AI use

A survey of 134 young European family physicians found moderate overall readiness for AI, with varying levels of knowledge about current applications and usage. The study suggests a need for training and curricula tailored to primary care to address uneven readiness and low day-to-day use.

SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateNov 24, 2025

Improving snowfall forecasts in the Mountain West

Researchers at the University of Utah have developed a new model to predict the snow-to-liquid ratio, which varies widely in the Western United States. By training a random forest model on high-quality data from 14 mountain sites, they were able to explain nearly half of the variability in snow density compared to existing methods.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalWeather and Forecasting·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 21, 2025

AI and extended reality help to preserve built cultural heritage

Researchers at ETH Zurich developed an immersive digital co-pilot to support conservators in restoring historic buildings. The tool uses spatial computing technologies and augmented reality to provide structural analysis insights, enhancing decision-making and disseminating heritage knowledge.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURE·DateNov 18, 2025

New tool harnesses AI to navigate expanding world of metal–organic frameworks

A new open-access tool, MOF-ChemUnity, offers a systematic way to organize and synthesize knowledge about metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), enabling the discovery of their potential uses in drug delivery, catalysis, carbon capture, and more. The system creates a unified foundation that both researchers and AI systems can build on, reduc...

SourceUniversity of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateNov 15, 2025

FAU Engineering study takes a ‘quantum leap’ to detect kidney disease

A recent FAU Engineering study leverages quantum computing to enhance the accuracy of chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis. The research team developed and compared two automated systems: Classical Support Vector Machine (CSVM) and Quantum Support Vector Machine (QSVM). CSVM achieved remarkable 98.75% accuracy, while QSVM reached 87....

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalInformatics and Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 12, 2025

AI can deliver personalized learning at scale, study shows

A Dartmouth study finds that AI-powered chatbots can deliver personalized learning to large numbers of students. The researchers created an AI teaching assistant called NeuroBot TA that provides around-the-clock individualized support for students, which they found to be more trusted than general chatbots.

SourceDartmouth College·Journalnpj Digital Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateNov 12, 2025

Topology-aware deep learning model enhances EEG-based motor imagery decoding

Researchers developed a novel topology-aware multiscale feature fusion network to enhance EEG-based motor imagery decoding. The TA-MFF network achieves excellent classification performance, outperforming state-of-the-art methods by leveraging spectral-topological data analysis-processing and inter-spectral recursive attention.

SourceChiba University·JournalKnowledge-Based Systems·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 11, 2025

AI adoption in the US adds ~900,000 tons of CO₂ annually, equal to 0.02% of national emissions

A new study estimates AI adoption across the US could add approximately 900,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, a relatively minor increase compared to nationwide emissions. Researchers stress the importance of integrating energy efficiency and sustainability into AI development and deployment to mitigate this environmental impact.

SourceIOP Publishing·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·TypeObservational study·DateNov 11, 2025