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Machine learning and data mining advance anomalous hall research

Researchers use unsupervised learning and neural networks to group anomalous Hall curves into distinct families, creating a roadmap for understanding complex magnetic behaviors. The framework predicts desirable properties and guides the search for rare quantum states.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 29, 2026

AI language models could transform aquatic environmental risk assessment

AI language models can extract and integrate information from vast amounts of unstructured environmental data, identifying pollutants and their toxic effects. While still in its early stages, the application of LLMs in aquatic risk assessment has the potential to support more dynamic and data-driven risk management strategies.

SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·TypeNews article·DateFeb 20, 2026
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.

Using AI to uncover the secret lives of fungi

A new study using AI-powered BioBERT model accurately identifies fungal lifestyles, switching between helpful partner for plants to aggressive decomposers. The tool has nearly 90% accuracy and can scan thousands of papers in minutes, flagging species that may switch roles.

SourceNorthern Arizona University·JournalResearch Ideas and Outcomes·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 28, 2026

Mapping the ‘social network’ of metals to tackle a metallic glass puzzle

A research group has constructed a 'material network' for metallic glasses, revealing that fully connected groups of elements are excellent predictors for new alloys. The study also found that many recent discoveries were already encoded in the network structure from earlier data.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 6, 2025

UOsaka breatkthrough: World’s fastest and most accurate self-evolving edge AI for real-time forecasting

Researchers from The University of Osaka developed MicroAdapt, a groundbreaking self-evolving edge AI technology that enables real-time learning and forecasting capabilities within compact devices. It achieves up to 100,000 times faster processing and 60% higher accuracy compared to state-of-the-art deep learning methods.

SourceThe University of Osaka·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 29, 2025
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

Cotton virus circulated undetected for nearly 20 years, study finds

Researchers found cotton leafroll dwarf virus (CLRDV) infecting plants in southern US states as early as 2006, contradicting the assumption that it emerged more recently. The study used modern data-mining tools to uncover hidden threats and highlights the importance of maintaining accessible databases for disease surveillance.

SourceAmerican Phytopathological Society·JournalPlant Disease·DateMay 29, 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

How can we optimize solid-state batteries? Try asking AI

Researchers developed a data-driven AI framework that identifies potential solid-state electrolyte candidates and predicts their performance. The framework uses large language models, multiple linear regression, and genetic algorithm to optimize battery design.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateApr 30, 2025

Computer science professor elected AAAS Fellow

Dr. Latifur Khan, a renowned computer science professor, has been elected as an AAAS Fellow for his pioneering work in machine learning and big-data analytics. He developed innovative solutions to adapt machine learning models to cybersecurity risks and created an AI-driven tool to analyze political conflict and violence.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Dallas·DateApr 14, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

ARU collaborates on new childhood cancer project

Scientists at Anglia Ruskin University are collaborating with Medannex to accelerate treatment for bone cancer in children, focusing on paediatric osteosarcoma. The first-in-class therapy MDX-124 has shown promising results in preclinical tests and is being evaluated in a clinical study.

SourceAnglia Ruskin University·DateSep 26, 2024
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.

Widespread machine learning methods behind ‘link prediction’ are performing very poorly

Researchers at UC Santa Cruz find that popular link prediction metrics are flawed and do not accurately measure algorithm performance. They recommend using a new metric, VCMPR, to benchmark link prediction tasks and highlight the importance of accurate metrics in machine learning decision-making.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Cruz·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 12, 2024

An integrated approach to discovering stable and low cost electrocatalysts

Researchers at Tohoku University have developed an integrated approach to discovering stable and low-cost electrocatalysts, using data mining to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. The study identified 68 promising metal oxide electrocatalysts under specific conditions, including Sb2WO6 for oxygen reduction.

SourceTohoku University·JournalAdvanced Science·DateDec 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence designs advanced materials

Scientists at Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung developed a machine learning model that enhances predictive accuracy in alloy design, uncovering new corrosion-resistant compositions. The model combines numerical and textual data, enabling the identification of optimal alloy formulas.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScience Advances·DateAug 11, 2023

What happens when teens privately ask for help on Instagram?

A study by Drexel University and Vanderbilt University analyzed 82 relevant conversations on Instagram direct messages where teens asked for help, revealing that most disclosures were about mental health concerns. Support was offered in most cases, but specific sets of circumstances led to denial.

SourceDrexel University·JournalProceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 26, 2023
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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

Anti-smoking campaigns on Facebook that discuss the risks of second-hand smoking to pets receive the most user engagement

Researchers from George Mason University found that anti-tobacco campaigns on Facebook discussing the risks of second-hand smoking to pets received the most user engagement. The studies analyzed factors influencing effective antismoking campaigns and user interaction.

SourceGeorge Mason University·JournalJournal of Medical Internet Research·TypeContent analysis·DateApr 6, 2023

Chung-Ang University researchers review deep learning-based methods to detect time series data anomaly

A group of researchers from Chung-Ang University have summarized the applications based on anomaly detection in multivariate time series. They evaluated the current state-of-the-art anomaly detection techniques and addressed the challenges associated with them, providing a thorough overview of the applications for anomaly detection in ...

SourceChung Ang University·JournalInformation Fusion·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 8, 2023

New way to rearrange store products could boost impulse buying

A Washington State University-led research team created a product allocation model that leverages past customer transactions to provide brick-and-mortar stores with personalized shopping experiences. The model identifies profitable products, item associations, and past-aisle impulse to determine ideal product placement and optimize sto...

SourceWashington State University·JournalExpert Systems with Applications·DateFeb 8, 2023
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.

Previously unseen processes reveal path to better rechargeable battery performance

Engineers and chemists at the University of Illinois have combined electron microscopy and data mining to visualize chemical and physical alteration within ion batteries. The study reveals patterns of nucleation, growth, and coalescence that can inform the development of better rechargeable battery performance.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalNature Materials·TypeImaging analysis·DateNov 10, 2022
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

Lu studies potential benefits of AI in health care

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are evaluating the potential of AI to improve health outcomes and doctor well-being. Chenyang Lu's team has developed novel methods using deep learning to predict physician burnout and surgical outcomes, transforming clinical data into accurate predictions.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 23, 2022

CAREER Award: Teaching machines the art of human decision-making

Researcher Jundong Li aims to improve machine recommendations and predictions based on cause and effect. He develops a suite of algorithms and mathematical models informed by human experience and intuition to find cause-and-effect relationships in big data.

SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateMay 12, 2022
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.

A ‘cautionary tale’ about location tracking

A recent study by the University of Rochester found that mobility patterns can be predicted with surprising accuracy based on data collected from acquaintances, even if individual users turn off their own location tracking. The researchers discovered that up to 95% of an individual's movement pattern can be inferred from people they ar...

SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 12, 2022

Harnessing the power of AI to advance knowledge of Type 1 diabetes

Researchers used a contrast pattern mining algorithm on publicly available data from 16,000 participants in the T1D Exchange Clinic Registry. The study found individuals with an immediate family history of Type 1 diabetes were more frequently diagnosed with hypertension and other co-occurring conditions.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalDiabetes Care·DateMar 21, 2022

COVID-19 variants can’t hide from Variabel

Researchers at Rice University developed a new program called Variabel to accurately identify 'low-frequency' variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. By distinguishing true variants from sequencing errors, Variabel enables rapid characterization of within-host variation, which could aid in discovering future mutations.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 14, 2022

On the hunt for ultra-thin materials using data mining

A German-American research team predicts twenty-eight novel 2D materials with remarkable electronic and magnetic properties. The study utilizes a vast materials database to identify candidates for spintronic applications in computing and smartphones.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalNano Letters·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 10, 2022
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.

Live-streaming ads for alcohol, junk food increased during pandemic

A Penn State study found that live-streaming ads for alcohol, energy drinks, and junk food significantly increased during the pandemic, targeting young viewers. The researchers discovered that energy drinks made up nearly 80% of marketing, while ads for restaurants and soda were also prevalent.

SourcePenn State·JournalPublic Health Nutrition·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 13, 2021
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.

Big data privacy for machine learning just got 100 times cheaper

Rice University computer scientists have discovered an inexpensive way to implement rigorous personal data privacy in large databases for machine learning. Using locality sensitive hashing, their RACE method creates small summaries of enormous databases while scaling for high-dimensional data.

SourceRice University·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 16, 2021

Prozac pegged as potential 1st treatment for leading cause of blindness

Researchers at UVA Health System found that fluoxetine, an antidepressant commonly known as Prozac, shows promise against age-related macular degeneration. Patients taking fluoxetine were less likely to develop dry AMD, a condition affecting nearly 200 million people worldwide.

SourceUniversity of Virginia Health System·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 21, 2021

Is your ML training set biased? How to develop new drugs based on merged datasets

Researchers at GlaxoSmithKline and CCDC combined proprietary and published datasets to train machine learning models for predicting stable polymorphs in new drug candidates. The approach leverages the large volume and variety of data in the Cambridge Structural Database, resulting in more confident predictions and improved model accuracy.

SourceCCDC - Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre·JournalCrystEngComm·DateOct 1, 2021
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

Schizophrenia study suggests advanced genetic scorecard cannot predict a patient’s fate

A Mount Sinai study found that polygenic risk scores were no better at predicting worsening symptoms than written reports in schizophrenia patients. The results raise questions about the use of polygenic risk scores in real-world situations, suggesting a doctor's report may be an untapped source of predictive information.

SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalNature Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 6, 2021

Microbiome Search Engine 2 helps researchers explore microbiome space

The new search engine enables researchers to compare different samples with the same function in various microbiomes, aiding disease diagnosis and treatment. MSE 2 includes an extended database of over 260,000 samples, providing a bird's eye view of the microbiome data space

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalmSystems·DateJan 22, 2021
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.

Monitoring open-cast mines better than before

The study uses Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry (InSAR) to investigate lignite regions in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It finds significant land subsidence in open-cast mining areas, with rates of up to 50 centimeters per year.

SourceGFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Helmholtz Centre·JournalInternational Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation·DateNov 4, 2020

Reforestation plans in Africa could go awry

A new study warns that massive African reforestation efforts could harm ecosystems, as the biomes are divided into distinct types with unique tree species. The researchers analyzed 753 sites in both environments, finding that rainfall, seasonality, and temperature are key environmental factors.

SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 28, 2020

Preparing accountants of the future

The study aims to examine the extent to which the AD&A Second Major programme equips students with key skills and competencies in the future accounting workplace. It will also measure students' learning outcomes and gather insights on how future programmes can be designed to equip students with necessary skills.

SourceSingapore Management University·DateAug 31, 2020

KDD 2020 showcases brighest minds in data science and AI

KDD 2020 features four keynote talks on meta-provenance, AI for intelligent financial services, state-space multi-taper time-frequency analysis, and computational epidemiology. The conference will also include 18 applied data science invited talks and 217 accepted research papers.

SourceAssociation for Computing Machinery·DateAug 21, 2020

Faint foreshocks foretell California quakes

Researchers found nearly three-fourths of foreshocks preceded mainshocks by days to weeks, significantly higher than previously understood. Advanced signal processing techniques and computing capabilities enabled the detection of small foreshocks with magnitudes less than 1.

SourceDOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJul 31, 2019
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.

Data science helps engineers discover new materials for solar cells and LEDs

Researchers developed a computational approach to design new hybrid halide semiconductors, discovering 13 new material candidates for solar cells and 23 for LEDs. The study used large-scale quantum mechanics calculations to identify novel materials with excellent optoelectronic properties.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·DateMay 22, 2019

Building a stronger 'brain' for brain data research

A research team led by Heng Huang aims to create a framework for secure and efficient multi-site collaborative big brain data mining. The project addresses computational challenges in analyzing complex brain disorders and genomics data.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·DateDec 20, 2018
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

How is big data impacting sports analytics?

Researchers are using big data and machine learning techniques to optimize sports performance, game-day decision making, and even predict the end of daily fantasy sports. The special issue explores various applications of big data in sports analytics, from pacing strategies in long-distance running to business-side insights.

SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalBig Data·DateDec 20, 2018

Smart data enhances atomic force microscopy

A team at University of Washington demonstrates an innovative approach to bridge AFM and big data, offering better spatial resolution and accuracy. By using sequential excitation strategy, they deduce physical insight from PCA data and speed up analysis by orders of magnitude.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateNov 16, 2018
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Thanks, statistics! A faster way to improve mobile apps

A new text-mining method developed by Cornell statistician Shawn Mankad and his colleagues can help developers improve mobile apps faster. By aggregating and parsing customer reviews in one step, the method provides guidance on a single app's performance and compares it to competing apps over time.

SourceCornell University·JournalThe Annals of Applied Statistics·DateNov 12, 2018

Getting the most out of atmospheric data analysis

A team of researchers has developed a mutual information approach to interpreting atmospheric data collected over an 18-year period, finding strong correlations between new-particle formation and water content, sulfuric acid concentration, temperature, and relative humidity.

SourceKanazawa University·JournalAtmospheric Chemistry and Physics·DateOct 26, 2018

What makes up a social network, and how to make use of it

This book by East China Normal University and Singapore Management University researchers delves into network data mining and analysis to identify social communities, assess network robustness, and predict links. The research focuses on bipartite graphs and signed graphs, offering insights into user behavior across heterogeneous networks.

SourceWorld Scientific·DateOct 19, 2018
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.