Articles tagged with Data Analysis
A study published in PLOS Biology found that worker honey bees select royal subfamilies, not their own supersisters, to raise as emergency queens. This suggests that 'the good of the hive' overpowers individual genetic selfishness.
Particle physicists at TU Dresden have observed the scattering of W and Z bosons in two different processes, providing new insights into the weak interaction. This discovery is one of the outstanding results presented at ICHEP2018 and involves a collaboration with research groups from around the world.
A new strategy prioritizes core habitat areas, corridors linking them, and hotspots for human-lion conflict to inform lion conservation actions in southern Africa. The study identified nine key dispersal areas and 27 potential hotspots for human-wildlife conflict, guiding conservation efforts.
Researchers have characterized plasma turbulence at the outer edge of Wendelstein 7-X, a critical step in understanding how to build energy-producing reactors. The study reveals that turbulence propagates in the direction of ion flow and changes character upon changes in magnetic topology.
The study analyzed 71 placental mammalian species and found that the genes RXFP2 and INSL3 were either lost or nonfunctional in four Afrotherian species, indicating a more recent origin of testicular retention. This suggests that molecular vestiges can be used to reconstruct evolutionary changes in body parts.
A study published in PLOS Biology found that mice can stimulate local growth while suppressing overall growth, enabling damaged tissues to recover and achieve symmetrical adult form. The placenta plays a crucial role in regulating overall growth rate and body proportions during development.
A study found that elderly patients with hip fractures who received rehabilitation under Medicare Advantage programs had shorter hospital stays and less therapy time. These patients also experienced a lower rate of readmission to the hospital within 30 days and higher successful discharge rates to the community.
The GA4GH Large Scale Genomics Work Stream introduces the htsget protocol, a standard for accessing large-scale genomic sequencing data online without file transfers. This enables global sharing and collaboration, addressing the growing need for big-data cloud-based approaches in genomics.
Researchers discovered that mice can learn to plan ahead and avoid future regret by skipping bad deals and taking extra time to make informed decisions. Over time, the mice's strategies changed from immediately going for the best option to planning ahead to prevent regret.
A new study reveals that caffeine promotes the movement of a regulatory protein into mitochondria, enhancing their function and protecting cardiovascular cells. The protective effect was reached at a concentration equivalent to consumption of four cups of coffee, suggesting the effect may be physiologically relevant.
Scientists at MIT have discovered nearly 80 new planetary candidates in the K2 dataset, including a likely planet that orbits HD 73344 every 15 days. The planet is estimated to be 2.5 times the size of Earth and 10 times as massive, with surface temperatures reaching 1,200-1,300 degrees Celsius.
A Baylor University study found multiracial US congregations have nearly doubled, with 12% of all congregations now racially mixed. African-Americans are increasingly leading these churches, and the percentage of black members has risen to nearly a quarter.
Two studies found significant differences in obesity rates among children, teens, and adults based on demographic factors and geographic location. Rural areas showed higher rates of severe and moderate obesity compared to urban areas.
Mass losses in Antarctic Ice Sheet have increased globally sea levels by 7.6 mm since 1992, with West Antarctica experiencing largest change. The study, published in Nature, combined satellite surveys and gravitational data to produce the most complete picture of ice sheet change.
Researchers recorded narwhals in East Greenland, capturing six hours of audio that revealed three types of sounds: clicks, buzzes, and calls. The study found that narwhals produce buzzes at greater depths than clicks, and that a particular fjord had high buzzing rates, suggesting a preferred feeding area.
A new study by Johns Hopkins University found that children attending school with peers from violent neighborhoods score as much as 10% lower on standardized math and reading tests. Exposure to neighborhood violence has a significant impact on an entire school's functioning, affecting not only students but also their classmates.
Researchers found that exposure to moderate to extreme temperatures may have played a role in over half a million workplace injuries in Spain, resulting in annual economic losses of €360 million.
The startup's tool identifies behavioral patterns and establishes a driving profile with high accuracy, enabling fleet owners to provide personalized guidance to dangerous drivers. The system also detects anomalies associated with drug use, drowsiness, or cellphone use while driving, allowing for prompt intervention.
The consulting firm is founded by four computer science experts from Saarland University to provide sound advice on data analysis. Data Science Consulting focuses on collecting, cleaning and merging data, as well as removing errors, maintaining data, setting up a scalable architecture and defining critical characteristics for analysis.
A UNIGE-led team of chemists has created a common electronic language, NMReDATA, to process organic molecule data. This standardizes the translation of spectra, enabling easy export and reuse of data, and paving the way for an international, open-access database and AI analysis.
A new Stanford study has re-examined the relationship between seismic data and earthquake prediction, concluding that foreshocks are unlikely to provide accurate warnings of impending earthquakes. Researchers found no evidence supporting the idea that slow slip or cascade models can be used for predictive purposes.
Researchers create physical objects from imaging datasets using a new data processing method that preserves fine details and allows quick distinction between parts. This innovation aims to make 3D printing more accessible and allow anyone to print nearly anything.
A study found that households with opposing political views spent significantly less time at the Thanksgiving table in 2016. Political tension exacerbated this effect, particularly for those exposed to high amounts of advertising. Overall, partisan differences cost Americans 73.6 million hours spent interacting during Thanksgiving.
A study by Portland State University finds that removing dams could save up to $64 billion compared to repairing them. The research suggests that better data and analysis are needed to inform dam management decisions.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab's Molecular Foundry created graphene-layered material with exotic electron behavior that can be used for next-generation computing applications. The material exhibits tiny swirling patterns where layers meet, which could be controlled to tap into spin-orbitronics in ultrathin materials.
A study by Cornell University and MIT offers a network-based solution to the minimum fleet problem, proposing a 30-40% reduction in taxi fleet size. The research uses a matching formula to optimize ride requests and vehicle dispatching, assuming a top-down model.
A new algorithm developed by Tufts University researchers enables the self-localization of IoT devices on 5G networks, eliminating the need for centralized anchors and improving location-based services. This scalable solution can meet the demands of a projected 50 billion connected products by 2020.
Antiferromagnetic materials enable terahertz processing rates, increasing data density and writing speed. This breakthrough technology overcomes the limitations of ferromagnetic materials, allowing for faster data transfer and processing.
NASA analyzed satellite data to measure heavy US rainfall, finding record amounts in the Mid-Atlantic region. The extreme precipitation led to severe flooding along several rivers, including Washington D.C.'s Potomac River.
A study by UC Davis researchers explores how citizen science activities support youth learning and agency in environmental science. Youth participants collected data on bird populations, butterfly life cycles, water quality, and land use, developing skills in data analysis, evaluation, and communication.
A large study found that even small reductions in heart disease risk factors can help reduce frailty and dementia in older adults. Near-ideal cardiovascular risk profiles were associated with better outcomes on multiple factors, including chronic pain, falls, fractures, and dementia.
Higher levels of bilirubin in the blood are associated with lower rates of heart failure, heart attack, and stroke, even in people without liver disease. The study suggests that bilirubin may have beneficial effects as an antioxidant, potentially reducing chronic disease morbidity risk.
The UTA industrial engineering team partnered with Foxconn to develop data analytics and smart manufacturing solutions for improving efficiency in large-scale cell phone manufacturing processes. The partnership resulted in the development of automated systems to detect fake parts, reduce human inspection time, and increase output.
A new Swansea University study finds that using anonymised routinely collected electronic health records can help track trial participants over long-term periods, providing more complete results. The use of these records reduces volunteer bias, increases reliability, and provides new insights into population health.
The study reveals a stunning relation between ceremonial sites and cemeteries, underpinning complex Andean concepts of death and renewal. It was discovered that the site's features can be related to the surrounding landscape, highlighting the importance of Kipia as a local huaca.
The new Pacific Northwest Center for Cryo-EM is one of three national centers established by the National Institutes of Health to boost access to cryo-electron microscopy. This technology allows scientists to see individual atoms in a molecule or protein with striking clarity, revolutionizing structural biology research.
Chronic medical conditions are common in women with urinary incontinence, linked to increased cardiovascular risk. Pulmonary diseases like asthma also affected many women, highlighting the need for prevention and treatment efforts targeting modifiable conditions.
Research by Imperial College London found that participating in Eurovision Song Contest may lead to a four percent increase in life satisfaction for every ten places improvement in final score. Conversely, doing poorly in the competition was associated with a greater increase in life satisfaction compared to not taking part at all.
Populations of freshwater dolphins in the Amazon basin are declining rapidly, with both boto and tucuxi species facing severe decline rates. The study reveals that these species would be classified as Critically Endangered under IUCN Red List criteria if current trends continue.
Researchers verify anomalous amplitude apodization for non-spherical particles, boosting microscope magnifying power and peak field intensity. This technique enhances imaging capabilities for biological molecules, viruses, and living cells.
Patients treated by older surgeons (aged 60 or over) have slightly lower death rates in the first few weeks after their operation than those treated by younger surgeons. The study found that for every 333 patients, one fewer death would occur if quality of care was the same between ages.
A new study found patients with inflammatory bowel disease are more likely to develop Parkinson's disease. Anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy for IBD was associated with a reduced incidence of Parkinson's in over 170 million patient records analyzed.
A pooled analysis of published study data suggests that around 11% of PMS cases may be associated with alcohol intake globally. Heavy drinking is estimated to increase the risk by 79%, with potential biological explanations including altered sex steroid hormone levels and serotonin production.
An independent analysis of aggregated occurrence records found that ALA and GBIF data processing leads to significant data loss and unjustified changes in scientific names. The audit revealed up to 1 in 5 records were altered due to aggregator errors, with major disagreements on names between aggregators also reported.
Researchers at MIT's CSAIL have developed RoadTracer, an automated method to build road maps that is 45 percent more accurate than existing approaches. The system uses data from aerial images and creates maps step-by-step, tracing out roads one step at a time.
A Montreal bike path network expansion has left children without equal access despite increased growth between 1991 and 2016. Researchers warn that targeting cycling infrastructure for children is crucial for understanding the benefits of bicycling once they become adults.
A recent study has pinpointed nearly 80 genes that may contribute to depression, providing new insights into the causes of mental ill-health. The research, published in Nature Communications, analyzed genetic data from over half a million people and found links to synapse function.
Recommended alcohol limits in many countries may need to be lowered to around 100g/week for men and women, based on data from 600,000 current drinkers. This is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, but higher risks of stroke and fatal conditions
The TrueBrainConnect project aims to develop complex models capable of predicting different mental states based on EEG data. The researchers hope to identify early precursors of disease and delineate different types of dementia, leading to improved prognosis for neurological disorders.
A new study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that a Medicare program linked with reduced black-white disparities in hospital readmissions, but minority-serving hospitals continue to disproportionately receive penalties, suggesting more work needs to be done to ensure greater healthcare equity.
A Penn State demographer warns that Hurricane Maria's destruction may have crippled Puerto Rico's ability to gather and analyze accurate data, hindering the island's recovery and response to future emergencies. The lack of proper data collection services and analysis may lead to inadequate allocation of resources, including money and aid.
A new study finds that kidney dysfunction is a contributing factor to severe malaria cases caused by Plasmodium vivax parasites. Elevated creatinine levels were associated with increased disease severity and mortality, while certain immune molecules could predict outcome in patients.
Researchers at Washington State University analyzed a mobile app used by diabetes patients, identifying 12 key values that inform self-management technologies. These values include accessibility, autonomy, and hope, highlighting the importance of considering patient concerns in technology design.
A study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology found a link between Montreal Canadiens victories and an increased risk of heart attacks in men under 55. Winning games produced more heart attacks than losses, with a 40% increase in hospital admissions after home victories.
Researchers at Saarland University are developing an AI-based platform to optimize potato production, providing real-time forecasts and insights to farmers and food manufacturers. The system uses data from various sources, including sensors on artificial potatoes, to predict product losses and identify optimal harvesting times.
A study by Penn State found that most people overestimated the time it takes to walk or bike to work, with faculty and staff being the worst offenders. The researchers believe that education and encouragement can help increase self-confidence and improve travel times.
A team of researchers has identified the gene that enables electric fish to generate high-frequency electrical discharges, a phenomenon seen only in Apteronotid fish. This discovery sheds light on the evolution and function of specialized sodium channels in these animals.
A study published in JAMA Network found that deaths due to most infectious diseases decreased in the US over a 34-year period. However, significant variations in mortality rates were observed across different counties, with lower respiratory infections and HIV/AIDS being major contributors to these disparities.
Researchers found that smokers who used e-cigarettes were less likely to quit, but only if they used them regularly. The study suggests that e-cigarettes may not be as useful for quitting smoking as previously thought, and recommends FDA-approved nicotine replacement products instead.
Researchers have developed a stretchable ultrasound patch that can image internal imperfections on curved surfaces without water or gel. The device uses an island-bridge structure and piezoelectric transducers to produce ultrasound waves, enabling real-time imaging and videoing of complex structures.