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Could AI help primary care clinics spot risky drinking habits?

A study published by Michigan Medicine suggests that AI can help increase the chance of people with risky drinking patterns or signs of alcohol use disorder getting outreach and help. The NLP tool analyzed full text of health records and identified over 47,500 patients with some sign of risky drinking.

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalDrug and Alcohol Dependence·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 12, 2025
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Researchers create multimodal sentiment analysis method that improves detection of human emotions while reducing computational cost

Researchers developed a novel approach called R3DG that analyzes representations at varying granularities to capture nuanced emotional fluctuations and reduce computational complexity. This framework demonstrates superior performance in multiple multimodal tasks, including sentiment analysis, emotion recognition, and humor detection.

SourceResearch·JournalResearch·TypeNews article·DateAug 14, 2025

Study explores how to use AI to listen to the ‘heartbeat’ of a city

University of Missouri researchers create digital sentiment map using AI to analyze public Instagram posts, linking emotional tone to real-life features. The tool aims to improve city services, identify areas of concern, and inform emergency response decisions.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalFrontiers in Computer Science·DateMay 21, 2025

KAIST & CMU unveils Amuse, a songwriting AI-collaborator to help create music​

Researchers developed an AI-based music creation support system called Amuse, which converts user inputs into harmonic structures to support composition. The system has high potential as a creative companion for musicians and is centered on the creator's initiative.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 9, 2025
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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Study finds support for solar energy has become politically polarized

A new analysis of social media posts reveals that public support for solar energy remains high, but has become increasingly polarized. The study found that attitudes toward solar energy are largely being driven by politics, with significant differences in support across regions and states.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalJournal of Computational Social Science·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 27, 2025

A third of UK public ‘tolerant’ of petty corruption

Researchers found that up to 34% of the British public considered acts like nepotism or bribery acceptable during the vaccine rollout. The study also discovered an association between public tolerance of petty corruption and vaccine rollout speed, with slower rollouts in areas where tolerance was higher. Lead author Dr Franziska Sohns ...

SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalSocial Science & Medicine·TypeSurvey·DateJan 9, 2025
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New AI framework enhances emotion analysis

A Chinese research team introduced a novel two-stage framework using stacked transformers for multimodal sentiment analysis, improving the analysis of emotions expressed through modality combinations. The framework was tested on three open datasets and performed better than or as well as benchmark models.

SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·DateJun 26, 2024

US public opinion on social media is warming to nuclear energy, but concerns remain

A recent study analyzing 300,000 X posts found that 48 US states have a more positive than negative tone towards nuclear energy, with a national average at 54% positive. Concerns about waste, cost, and safety dominate negative sentiment, while technology themes fuel positive sentiments highlighting innovations and job creation.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalRenewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews·DateJun 5, 2024

Building a better sarcasm detector #ASA186

Researchers developed a multimodal algorithm for improved sarcasm detection, examining multiple aspects of audio recordings for increased accuracy. The approach combines sentiment analysis using text and emotion recognition using audio for a comprehensive analysis.

SourceAcoustical Society of America·DateMay 16, 2024
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New study unveils emotional hubs that exist across languages

A recent study by Tokyo University of Science has identified central emotions across languages through word association-based colexification networks. The researchers found that concepts like GOOD, WANT, BAD, and LOVE are associated with many other words representing emotions.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 17, 2024

Increasing levels of "hype" language in grant applications and publications

Researchers analyzing NIH-funded projects from 1985 to 2020 found a dramatic growth in 'hype' adjectives. Hype terms correlated with funding application trends, suggesting that grant applications influence subsequent publication language. The study highlights the role of funding mechanisms in shaping research communication.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJan 9, 2024

A study unveils the link between musical preferences and our inner moral compass

A recent study has uncovered a remarkable connection between individuals' musical preferences and their moral values, shedding light on the influence of music on morality. The research found that specific lyrics and audio features from favorite songs can predict moral values such as Care and Fairness and Loyalty.

SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalPLOS ONE·DateNov 29, 2023
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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How certain media talk about AI may have everything to do with political ideology

Virginia Tech researchers analyzed partisan media sentiment toward AI and found that liberal-leaning media tend to have a more negative tone than conservative media. The study suggests that this opposition can be attributed to concerns over AI amplifying existing social biases, such as racial and income disparities.

SourceVirginia Tech·JournalSocial Psychological and Personality Science·DateNov 22, 2023

Analysis shows rise and fall of angry, fearful tweets with passage and implementation of Philadelphia beverage tax

Researchers analyzed Twitter posts about the Philadelphia beverage tax before and after its implementation, finding a shift from anger to acceptance. The study's findings highlight the potential of social media data to influence public opinion and provide valuable insights for health policy makers.

SourceNew York University·JournalJournal of Public Health Management and Practice·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 20, 2023

Gene editing: New study reveals shifting public sentiment

A new study reveals a consistent difference in favorability ratings between gene editing and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in social and traditional media. Gene editing consistently receives higher favorability ratings, with close to 100% achieved in numerous monthly values, indicating a positive shift in public sentiment.

SourceBoyce Thompson Institute·JournalGM Crops & Food·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJun 28, 2023
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New MU study shapes understanding of adaptive clothing customer needs

Researchers at the University of Missouri found that adaptive clothing customers face challenges with website usability, limited design and functionality, and sizing issues. The study provides guidelines for retailers to design products that cater to people with disabilities, promoting confidence and workplace wearability.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalInternational Journal of Consumer Studies·TypeContent analysis·DateMar 21, 2023

Fervent fans keep faith with heroes even after ‘immoral acts’, study finds

A new study analyzing YouTube comments found that fans of a celebrity will often continue to support them despite immoral acts. The study used language-processing algorithms to analyze comments on Logan Paul's videos before and after a scandalous incident in which he shared a video of a dead body.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalSocial Psychological Bulletin·DateSep 5, 2022

Women in space analogues demonstrate more sustainable leadership

A study by Inga Popovaitė suggests that women may be better suited for long-term space missions due to their positive and supportive leadership style. Women tend to focus on mutual support, motivation, and a positive environment, which can be beneficial in extreme situations where interpersonal conflicts can jeopardize team success.

SourceKaunas University of Technology·JournalActa Astronautica·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 10, 2022

Researchers scour Twitter to analyze public attitudes about COVID-19 vaccinations

A study from the University of Illinois Chicago explores key themes and topics from COVID-19 vaccine-related tweets, identifying changes in public attitudes towards vaccination and concerns about effectiveness. The research provides insights for policymakers to frame policies and programs to accelerate vaccine uptake.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·JournalJMIR Infodemiology·DateApr 27, 2022
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

Researchers accurately identify people with PTSD through text data alone

A machine learning model has been trained to accurately identify individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by analyzing text data. The model achieved an 80% accuracy rate in distinguishing between those with and without PTSD. This breakthrough could lead to the development of a cost-effective screening tool for health prof...

SourceUniversity of Alberta·JournalFrontiers in Psychiatry·DateApr 7, 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

Pandemic mood: Much worse than a bad Monday

A new study by MIT researchers analyzed hundreds of millions of social media posts to measure the emotional toll of the pandemic. The study found that the pandemic caused a huge drop in positive public sentiment, with a subsequent slow return to pre-pandemic levels. Countries most affected included Australia, Spain, and the UK.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Human Behaviour·DateMar 17, 2022

Researchers use AI to analyze tweets debating vaccination and climate change

Climate change sentiments were overwhelmingly pro-human activity action, while vaccine sentiments showed a significant gap between pro and neutral views. The study analyzed 87 million tweets from 2007 to 2016 and found less interaction among users with opposing views on vaccines compared to climate change.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalHumanities and Social Sciences Communications·DateJan 17, 2022

Using machine learning and natural language processing to measure consumer reviews for product attribute insights

Researchers develop a methodological framework to extract and monitor information from consumer reviews, providing actionable insights on product attributes and their benefits. The study also extends sentiment analysis by demonstrating hierarchical sentiment analysis, enabling managers to generate tailored dashboards and inform decisions.

SourceAmerican Marketing Association·JournalJournal of Marketing·DateNov 23, 2021
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Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

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

Deep dive into global Twitter posts reveals possible drop in negativity towards COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers analyzed over 120 million English-language tweets to find a decrease in negative posts about COVID-19, particularly in countries with high vaccination rates. The study suggests that increased vaccination may have contributed to the drop in negativity, but further analysis is needed to fully understand this phenomenon.

SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Psychology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 28, 2021

Stakeholders' sentiment can make or break a new CEO

A recent study by Bocconi University researchers found that stakeholders' sentiment toward a new CEO has a stronger effect on post-succession performance than the CEO's previous experience and fit. Negative sentiment can undermine a CEO's effectiveness, especially for outside CEOs.

SourceBocconi University·JournalAcademy of Management Journal·DateJul 15, 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.

Lessons from the COVID-19 front line captured in Health Worker Voices project

The COVID-19 Health Worker Voices project uses anonymous WhatsApp channel to collect stories and insights from healthcare workers, providing valuable information on challenges, innovations, and coping strategies. Researchers aim to engage frontline workers, give them a voice, and share their experiences to support global health efforts.

SourceUniversity of Melbourne·DateAug 24, 2020
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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