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Turning down the heat

A University of Houston professor has found that tree-like thin films release heat at least three times better than traditional methods, enabling more efficient cooling in AI data centers. The discovery demonstrates the power of physics-aware AI design for validating high-impact cooling solutions.

Bagged: Skyrmions

A team of researchers developed a reliable method to create donut-like, topologically rich spin textures called skyrmion bags in thin ferromagnetic films. The success rate of generating such textures using single laser pulses is significantly higher than magnetic-field-driven approaches.

Los Angeles Rams add lifesavers to the chain of survival in 22 schools

The Los Angeles Rams have partnered with the American Heart Association to bring lifesaving CPR training to 22 local schools. The initiative aims to enhance community preparedness for cardiac emergencies. By providing resources and education, the partnership seeks to increase the number of people confident in performing CPR.

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.

NFL wives bring signature safe swim event to New Orleans

The Off the Field National Football League Wives Association partnered with the American Heart Association and other organizations to promote water safety skills among children. The event, held in New Orleans, provided Hands-Only CPR and automated external defibrillator education.

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.

911 dispatcher assistance improved chances of receiving bystander CPR

Research highlights that 911 telecommunicators play a critical role in increasing the chances of receiving bystander CPR for women, who are less likely to receive this lifesaving treatment. The study's findings support the importance of community emergency response and advocate for reducing known sex disparities.

NFL’s New York Jets add lifesavers to the chain of survival in 12 schools

The New York Jets and American Heart Association trained representatives from 12 local schools in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) techniques. This partnership aims to improve cardiac emergency outcomes and increase the chances of survival for those experiencing cardiac arrest.

Oklahoma State basketball team joins the Nation of Lifesavers

The Oklahoma State University men's basketball team participated in an American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR training to learn the correct rate and depth of CPR compressions. This event supports the Nation of Lifesavers movement, which aims to double survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest by 2030.

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.

Novel method for compactly implementing image-recognizing AI

A new study from the University of Tsukuba introduces an algorithm that determines the application ratio of various compression methods for minimizing data amount in CNNs. This leads to a 28 times smaller model and 76 times faster computation compared to previous models.

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.

Pushing compressed sensing to real-time edge applications

A team at Peking University developed an analog in-memory computing module for one-step matrix-matrix-vector multiplication, solving compressed sensing recovery in real-time. The circuit outperforms digital approaches and has been demonstrated to recover various types of signals and images.

Studying the theoretical limit of learned source coding

A team led by Dr. Zixiang Xiong at Texas A&M University aims to understand the fundamental limits of learned source coding, a machine learning-based data compression method. They hope to develop more powerful compression methods for efficient use of wireless communication and less energy consumption by mobile devices.

Data compression scheme facilitates measurement of blood flow to the brain

Researchers develop innovative data compression scheme to facilitate multispeckle diffuse correlation spectroscopy with high pixel resolutions, enabling non-invasive measurement of brain blood flow. The scheme uses field-programmable gate array compression to alleviate computational burdens and expand the use of SPAD cameras in biomedi...

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

Study seeks to define quantum compression

Researchers identify potential application of quantum compression in edge computing, which could save storage space and network bandwidth. Quantum compression, a new concept, is being explored as an enabling tool for edge applications, with classical techniques compared to quantum approaches.

Shrinking hydrogels enlarge nanofabrication options

A team of researchers has created a new method for fabricating nanodevices by shrinking hydrogels to create 3D patterns. This technique uses ultrafast two-photon lithography and can produce high-resolution patterns up to 13 times larger than the original size, enabling the creation of complex nanostructures.

Insight into the mystery of magnetism

FeRh, a metal with antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic phases, has its phase transition kinetics measured using ultrafast techniques. The study reveals new insights into the ultrafast dynamics of magnetic materials.

CAREER Award: Playing catch-up with data storage

A UVA researcher has earned a prestigious NSF CAREER award to develop new models and data compression algorithms that will make the storage and analysis of large data sequences more efficient and accurate. The goal is to tackle the challenges of data storage capacity, particularly for genomic data.

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.

Technique smooths path for AI training in wireless devices

A new technique uses compression to reduce data transmission size, allowing for efficient federated learning on wireless devices. The approach has been shown to condense data packets by up to 99%, making it suitable for areas with limited bandwidth.

Storing data as mixtures of fluorescent dyes (video)

Researchers have developed a novel data storage method using mixtures of fluorescent dyes, which can store binary information at high density with fast read/write speeds. The technique encodes sequences of 0s and 1s into dye molecules, allowing for the storage of digital information for thousands of years or longer.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

A novel data-compression technique for faster computer programs

Researchers at MIT have developed a novel data-compression technique that leverages object-based compression to reduce memory usage and improve performance. The 'Zippads' technique compresses objects across the memory hierarchy, reducing memory consumption by half and improving computation speeds.

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.

Doctors to get better access to digital data

A new open-source software will put digitized biomedical data at the fingertips of healthcare professionals, enabling quicker second opinions and diagnoses. The software compresses images up to 100 times without losing detail or resolution.

Cutting big data down to a usable size

New grant funds development of efficient genomic data compression software to handle large volumes of genomic data, addressing challenges in data storage and transfer. The project aims to identify commonalities in compression strategies across different types of genomic data.

UT Dallas researchers pushing the boundaries of virtual reality

Researchers are creating a multimedia system that uses multiple 3-D cameras to create avatars of humans in two different places, allowing them to interact. The system could enable physical therapists to work with patients remotely and receive real-time feedback on their exercises.

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

For new microscope images, less is more

Scientists have developed a microscope that utilizes compression sensing to gather molecular vibration information with increased resolution and reduced time. The new method has been applied to sum frequency generation microscopes, resulting in images with 16 times more pixel density than traditional scanning techniques.

Physicists to develop new way of electronic computing

Researchers aim to speed up data processing applications such as internet searching, data compression, and image recognition. They plan to utilize the spin degree of freedom to store and process information in a single chip.

New one-of-a-kind technology will fly on 2 NASA missions

University of Idaho engineers have developed unique new technology that will be used in NASA's Landsat Data Continuity Mission and Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission. The technology includes advanced data compression and channel coder algorithms, increasing science data return and protecting data fidelity.

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

New Software Protects Ownership Of Web Images

Researchers at Purdue University have developed an invisible digital watermark to protect copyrights for images on the web. The technique, tailored for Web-based imaging, embeds the watermark in pixels, allowing for verification and detection of unauthorized copies.