Articles tagged with Data Points
A NASA engineer is developing a low-cost, off-the-shelf solution to track stars during the day, enabling science operations through the day. The precision attitude sensor uses near-infrared wavelength bands and cameras with filtering capabilities to process data in real-time.
Researchers used ROC curves and the Pythagoras theorem to identify the point at which a patient's health begins to improve. The study found that using Pythagoras' theorem makes a material difference in identifying improvement with more consistency and accuracy.
The VuePod allows users to explore 3D environments created from point data, including images captured by LIDAR and drones. This enables engineers to detect changes in natural landscapes and monitor infrastructure more effectively.
Researchers used machine learning approaches to build models that can make accurate predictions of player behavior, including passes and shots. The models also identified team formations and could accurately detect and visualize them, enabling teams to be identified based on their style of play.
Researchers from Aarhus University developed a comprehensive overview of gene interactions in muscles, providing insights into the effects of exercise on metabolism. The study's results, published in Scientific Data, offer a platform for future research into diseases like diabetes and obesity.
Candès will be awarded the 2015 AMS-SIAM George David Birkhoff Prize for his groundbreaking work on compressed sensing, a mathematical technique that has revolutionized signal processing and medical imaging. His research has led to dramatic advances in data collection and analysis, with applications in MRI machines and digital cameras.
CheckCell, a new data-debugging tool, automatically finds errors in spreadsheets and flags high-impact data points for review. The plug-in uses statistical analysis and data flow analysis to identify unusual inputs that have a significant impact on program output.
A recent study found that public trust in others and confidence in societal institutions have reached their lowest point in over three decades. The decline is attributed to the increasing wealth gap and poverty, leading to a perception of distrust among people towards each other and large corporations.
The era of Big Data presents new opportunities for personalized treatments and services, but also introduces challenges in statistical analysis, bias sampling, and measurement errors. Researchers focus on developing new computational infrastructure and data-storage methods to handle massive datasets.
Researchers from SISSA developed an efficient algorithm to categorize big data, grouping similar data points in clusters. The algorithm uses a heuristic approach to identify cluster centers, achieving optimal performance in recognizing individuals and eliminating outliers.
Researchers at MIT's CSAIL are developing a protocol called HTTPA that automatically monitors private data transmission and allows owners to examine usage. The system uses distributed hash tables to store transaction logs on multiple servers, ensuring accessible data even if some servers go down.
Increasing cervical cancer screening rates can help prevent invasive cancer. Experts recommend focusing on population coverage rather than choosing a specific test. Meanwhile, the release of Medicare data provides insights into healthcare spending and quality, but lacks meaningful context for evaluation.
Researchers used a new method to analyze 17,549 vehicle burglaries from 2004 to 2009, finding links between socioeconomic and physical environments. The study identified factors associated with increased and decreased burglary rates, providing insights for law enforcement and local communities.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed Kinetica, a visualization approach that allows users to explore complex data using natural gestures on the iPad. The system converts tabular data into colored spheres, enabling users to sort, filter, and manipulate data points with ease.
Roxana Geambasu, a Columbia University computer science professor, has won a $499,000 NSF CAREER Award to create new data protection mechanisms for mobile and cloud devices. Her research focuses on ensuring data security and privacy in an era of increasing threats and irresponsible data management practices.
A leading US cardiovascular research scientist argues that low saturated fat diets do not reduce heart disease risk and that current dietary guidelines are based on flawed data from the 1950s. He recommends a diet low in refined carbohydrates, sugars, and processed foods to boost and maintain heart health.
Researchers in Iran develop a method to fix broken links in web data by analyzing source points and discovering new addresses. The algorithm successfully identified over 5,000 entities that changed between two snapshots and relocated 9 out of 10 broken links.
A global study found that an estimated 5.2% of women worldwide experience non-partner sexual violence, with highest rates in central and southern Africa and lower rates in North Africa and South Asia. The data highlights the need for better policies and services to address this issue
A law academic suggests surveillance minimisation as a way forward to rebuild public trust after revelations about personal data collection. The concept applies the principle of data minimisation to communications surveillance, targeting it rather than making it universal and warranting its use at data access points.
Researchers discovered that the brain reduces data volumes in the primary visual cortex, using image differences to efficiently process sensory information. The study used novel optical imaging methods and found that neurons represent only new or missing elements when the time elapsing between images is longer than 100 milliseconds.
Researchers have advanced Deutsch's 1991 work, allowing for a particle to make multiple loops back in time, potentially copying quantum data. However, controversy surrounds the new approach, which may challenge Deutsch's original closed timelike curve model.
A new approach to describing new species uses big data techniques like next-gen sequencing and barcoding. This allows scientists to create detailed datasets and make it easier to manage biodiversity information.
Researchers achieve world-record rate of 100 gigabits per second via wireless data transmission. The method integrates photonic and electronic technologies to generate high-frequency radio signals, enabling efficient transmission over long distances without intermediate electronic circuits.
A multidisciplinary team treats a patient with severe OCD using DBS, achieving significant improvements in symptoms and quality of life. Whole-genome sequencing reveals gene variants associated with neuropsychiatric illness, providing insights for personalized care.
A new study shows that citizen scientists can analyze satellite data and identify human impact as accurately as experts. However, experts were better at identifying specific land cover types. Interactive training and feedback may help non-experts improve their classification rates.
Researchers from Drexel University analyzed hospital discharge data in Pennsylvania to identify patient safety events, which resulted in non-fatal adverse events for 9% of patients. These events added an average of $35,000 to hospital stays and 3 days in length.
Researchers analyzed a unique 40-year data set to estimate short-term cross-protection between multiple dengue strains. The findings suggest that after an initial infection, a person is protected from other strains for 1 to 3 years.
Researchers are working on creating a model that can accurately distinguish word meanings using a weighted map of relationships created from hundreds of thousands of documents. This approach utilizes supercomputers and Hadoop to process large amounts of text data, enabling the development of more effective language technologies.
Researchers analyzed hundreds of thousands of credit card transactions to identify predictable shopping patterns. They found that people's behavior is repetitive and can be predicted with a fair degree of probability for future purchases within the next month.
An international team of scientists has created the first digital map of the entire Antarctic seafloor, revealing detailed topography with resolutions as low as 500x500 metres. This new bathymetric chart will help researchers predict sea currents, model geological processes, and understand marine life.
A study by MIT and Université Catholique de Louvain found that just four points of reference were enough to uniquely identify 95% of cellphone users in a data set of 1.5 million users. The researchers used statistical physics tools to uncover a simple mathematical relationship between data resolution and identification probability.
The new journal focuses on research advances in uncertainty quantification, covering topics like finance, disaster preparedness, and porous media flows. The inaugural volume features papers on novel methods for reducing computational complexity and estimating information content in data assimilation.
A recent study by Brigham Young University found that couples who do housework together and spend quality time with their children are more satisfied with the division of labor. The researchers also discovered that fathers' involvement in childcare significantly contributes to a better marriage relationship.
A Roman mausoleum in Turkey's Pinara has been found to have been damaged by an earthquake, with researchers concluding that a magnitude 6.3 quake could have caused the damage. The study used laser scans and 3D computer modeling to analyze the structure's stability.
A study analyzed mood words in 20th century books and found a decrease in emotional words overall, but an increase in fear since the 1970s. Books written in American English are significantly more 'emotional' than their British counterparts.
A new statistical method called bootstrapping has been used to calculate uncertainty intervals for child mortality rate estimates in 174 countries. This approach provides more insights into countries' progress in reducing child mortality, enabling a categorization of countries based on the evidence for progress.
NASA's Terra and TRMM satellites gathered data as Super Typhoon Bopha approached the Philippines, revealing its maximum sustained winds of 161 mph. The storm intensified into a Category 5 typhoon on December 3, prompting warnings for the region.
WiFox improves data throughput in large audience WiFi environments by prioritizing access point data transmission. The software program monitors traffic and grants priority based on backlog size, improving data response times significantly.
The PLOS Biology editorial emphasizes the need for open access journals to ensure research reusability, beyond just accessibility. The scientific community can progress by sharing and building upon each other's work.
A study of 89 million Americans found that 23 million experienced multiple gaps in coverage, while those with gaps suffered as well as those who remained insured. The researchers highlight the need for stable and affordable insurance to minimize uninsured gaps.
Researchers created a bilinear spatiotemporal basis model that simplifies animation editing by accounting for both space and time. The model enables compact, powerful, and easy-to-manage animations with millimeter precision.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis decoded the brain activity of two monkeys performing a reaching task, revealing distinct planning strategies and cognitive styles. The study found that one monkey, hyperactive, jumped the gun while the other, smooth operator, waited for the target to appear.
23andMe's acquisition of CureTogether expands its capacity for people-powered research and community-driven projects. The combined platforms will facilitate the sharing of genetic and phenotypic data to accelerate research discoveries.
A study by the Rey Juan Carlos University found that objective corruption data for Spain is higher in politics than administrative-official institutions, but Spaniards perceive corruption as a major issue. The researchers attribute this discrepancy to cultural and institutional factors.
Researchers found that crowd disasters are not caused by individual panic, but rather amplifying feedback and cascading effects. They introduced a new scale to assess criticality of conditions in the crowd, aiming to prevent disasters before they occur.
The Open Data Institute (ODI) will incubate and mentor new businesses that exploit open data, aiming to drive economic growth. The institute will also host 'appathons' or 'hackathons' to develop new use cases for open data.
A new report in Perspectives on Psychological Science explores the tradeoffs of reforms to eyewitness identification procedures, finding that reducing false identifications can also lower correct identifications. Reforms aim to minimize suggestive practices and increase reliability, but may compromise accuracy.
A study by Vladimir Filimonov and Didier Sornette challenges the existence of power laws governing stock market volatility, volume, and intertrade times. They found that 'switching points' are actually caused by biased interpretation of market data statistics.
A new data transmission approach developed by researchers at North Carolina State University can increase the amount of data transmitted in multi-hop wireless networks by 20-80%. The centrality-based power control algorithm optimizes system efficiency by determining when to use powerful transmissions and when to use less powerful ones.
A new study links the end-Ordovician mass extinction to nutrient-driven anoxia in the global ocean. The research overthrows century-old knowledge on why marine animals faced their first major challenges, highlighting the tight coupling between life evolution and oxygen dynamics.
Researchers are developing new flight system programming that combines data analysis with aviation know-how to create safer skies. The project aims to improve the accuracy and timeliness of flight data, reducing the risk of accidents caused by outdated or incorrect information.
Researchers at Ruhr-University Bochum discovered significant security gaps in Amazon Web Services, including the ability to take over administrative rights and access customer data through XML signature wrapping and cross-site scripting attacks.
Digital waste in computers can deplete storage space and slow down systems. Researchers suggest a five-tier pyramid of options to curb the clutter: reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, and dispose. By applying real-world trash management tactics, computers can be cleansed of unnecessary data.
Puyehue-Cordón Volcano in Chile erupted on June 4, prompting 3,500 evacuations. NASA's Terra Satellite, GOES-13, and GOES-11 captured images of the massive ash plume blowing northeast and southeast across the Atlantic Ocean.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute assistant professor Xuegang (Jeff) Ban has received a prestigious NSF CAREER Award to study the potential of mobile devices in monitoring and optimizing traffic systems. His research aims to develop new methods for using cell phone and GPS data to improve traffic congestion and safety.
Researchers at TUM have developed a geo-sensor system that can monitor unstable mountain slopes and detect movements. The system uses a combination of sensors, including coaxial cables and GPS, to track changes in the slope's structure.
Scientists have developed a new method to monitor groundwater aquifers using satellite data, allowing for more accurate and cost-effective management of these vital resources. By analyzing satellite measurements over time, researchers can infer the amount of water in an aquifer, providing valuable insights for hydrologists and regulato...
A University of Michigan study finds that Americans overreport their church attendance, with a significant gap between self-reported rates and actual behavior. This disparity is not unique to the US, but North America stands out in its consistency in overestimating attendance.
The Graph500 test aims to measure a computer's ability to analyze large graph-based structures, which are increasingly used in biological, social, and security problems. The test is designed to influence computer makers to build computers with the architecture needed to handle these complex applications.
A study by Jeremy Brooke Straughn found that American religiosity is becoming more diverse, yet perceptions of Christianity as a dominant force are intensifying. This trend coincides with the decline of Protestantism and the rise of religious diversity, highlighting the need to consider the impact of religion on national identity.