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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.

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.

Enabling privacy-preserving AI training on everyday devices

Researchers at MIT developed a technique to overcome memory constraints and communication bottlenecks in federated learning, enabling faster and more accurate AI model training. The new framework, FTTE, uses a subset of model parameters and an asynchronous approach to reduce lag time and improve training performance.

A faster way to estimate AI power consumption

MIT researchers have created an 'EnergAIzer' method that generates reliable results in seconds, allowing data center operators to optimize resource allocation and reduce energy waste. The tool leverages patterns from AI workloads and software optimizations to provide fast but accurate power estimates.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Reported 2025 drug overdose ‘spike’ was an illusion, new study finds

A new Northwestern University study confirms that US drug overdose deaths have continued to decline following a peak in August 2023, contrary to speculation of manipulated CDC data. The study highlights the importance of accurate data for public health response and calls for greater transparency in federal data systems.

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.

Helping data centers deliver higher performance with less hardware

Researchers developed Sandook, a software-based system that tackles three major sources of performance-hampering variability simultaneously. The two-tier architecture optimizes task distribution for the overall pool while faster schedulers on each SSD react to urgent events.

Study explores frameworks for improved indigenous data sovereignty

Researchers examined how practice-based research and learning networks approach data governance, identifying the importance of building knowledge of Indigenous data sovereignty. Existing Indigenous governance frameworks provide guidance on incorporating Indigenous data sovereignty principles into PBRLNs.

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.

Coastal ocean chemistry now substantially shaped by humans

A global analysis of over 2,300 seawater samples reveals human-made chemicals make up a significant portion of organic matter in coastal oceans. Industrial chemicals, including plastics and consumer products, dominate the anthropogenic chemical signal, persisting even 20 kilometers offshore.

New robotic microfluidic platform brings ai to lipid nanoparticle design

Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed LIBRIS, an automated microfluidic platform capable of generating lipid nanoparticle formulations at high speed and scale. This enables the creation of large, systematic datasets needed to train predictive AI models, accelerating the design of lipid nanoparticles for mRNA delivery.

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

With the right prompts, AI chatbots analyze big data accurately

Researchers at UCSF and Wayne State University found that generative AI tools can perform orders of magnitude faster than human teams in analyzing health data. Junior researchers paired with AI generated viable prediction models in minutes, outperforming experienced programmers in hours or days.

Treasure trove of data on worms in Europe's seas

A collaborative effort by researchers from the University of Göttingen and other institutions is creating a genomic inventory of European marine annelids. The goal is to accelerate biodiversity research worldwide and counteract the 'silent extinction' of marine species.

Uncovering patterns amid chaos

A recent NSF grant will support the development of new diagnostics and predictive models for understanding self-competition and weak asymmetry in turbulent flows. The project aims to uncover hidden patterns that current models miss, leading to improved simulations in weather forecasting, climate modeling, and engineering design.

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

UC3M presents a platform to improve mobility in the city of Madrid

NEXMO Datahub is a mobility data space that enables secure and reliable data exchange between public and private organizations, fostering innovative solutions for smarter and more sustainable mobility. The platform aims to accelerate the digital transformation of the sector through data sharing among key stakeholders.

WhatsApp data show: We often deceive ourselves

A study by Bielefeld University used anonymized WhatsApp metadata to show that personalized feedback can help people understand their communication habits. Many participants adjusted their views on response speed and chat participation after seeing data-based visualizations.

New video dataset to advance AI for health care

Researchers have launched a new multimodal medical dataset, Observer, capturing anonymized, real-time interactions between patients and clinicians. The dataset links video, audio, transcripts, and electronic health records to study subtleties like body language and environmental factors affecting care.

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.

Contactless pulse measurement falters at high heart rates

Researchers analyzed AI methods for detecting pulse rates from facial video recordings and found significant errors at elevated heart rates. The study highlights weaknesses in remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) technique under challenging conditions.

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.

UH engineers making AI faster, reducing power consumption

The team created a specialized two-dimensional thin film dielectric designed to replace traditional heat-generating components in integrated circuit chips. This breakthrough aims to reduce the significant energy cost and heat produced by high-performance computing necessary for AI.

KLU Press Release: Open Data for Global Mobility

A new open-source tool, SCGraph, enables users to calculate the shortest connection between two points worldwide across different transport modes. The system is based on a novel shortest path model that integrates data from road, rail, and maritime routes.

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.

First-of-its-kind 3D model lets you explore Easter Island statues up close

A team of researchers from Binghamton University has created the first-ever high-resolution 3D model of Rano Raraku quarry, revealing over 1,000 moai statues. The model allows users to zoom in and pan across various features, providing a detailed look at the island's quarries and challenging previous theories about its history.

New public dataset maps Medicare home health use

The Home Health Focus dataset provides insights into Medicare home health use from 2016 to 2019, including demographic data and patient function indicators. The analysis shows a rise in home health stays among beneficiaries while a decrease in active agencies during the same period.

Bigger datasets aren’t always better

The algorithm identifies the minimum set of locations where field studies would guarantee finding the least expensive route, considering problem structure and uncertainty. This method can be applied to broad classes of structured decision-making problems under uncertainty.

Meta Quest 3 512GB

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

The African Data Drive

The African Data Drive is an interactive tool that provides accessible, quality-assured spatial data to empower decision-makers to balance development needs with conservation priorities. The platform enables users to assess potential risks to biodiversity and access the most appropriate information on sustainable development.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

Project aims to advance workforce readiness in molecular bioscience

A new project aims to enhance workforce readiness in molecular bioscience by creating open-access resources and modules tailored to student needs. The Molecular Data Education Hub will host instructional materials and case studies for instructors to implement into their courses.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

The relaxed birder

A new framework for flexible data collection has been developed by Masumi Hisano, allowing for counts to take place in various settings, including cities and daily routines. This approach can help increase sample size and provide valuable insights into bird species assemblage datasets linked to landscape characteristics.

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.

Boosting behavior science with video datasets

Researchers created a large-scale mouse behavior dataset to study complex behaviors like problem-solving and goal-directed actions. The dataset, featuring over 100 hours of footage and detailed human annotations, provides a benchmark for developing algorithms that analyze animal cognition.

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

Collecting large-scale data from impoverished communities

Researchers from Sapiens Labs created two ongoing data acquisition programs in India and Tanzania to collect large-scale, high-quality neuroimaging data. The programs have collected data from over 7,900 participants with comparable data quality to lab settings and lower costs.

Gene networks decode human brain architecture from health to glioma

Gene coexpression analysis reveals optimal markers of cell types and states, providing opportunities for developing novel biomarkers and targeted treatment strategies for glioma patients. Dr. Oldham's work tackles the reproducibility crisis in science, emphasizing data metadata standardization.

Towards better communication schemes for IoT-driven societies

A research team developed an analytical model to evaluate the performance of grant-free communications schemes in densely populated IoT environments. They found that interference cancellation improved base station throughput but did not resolve the near-far problem, while power control addressed it but led to decreased overall network ...

Creature culture: What animal behavior can teach us about saving nature

Researchers have developed an open-access catalog of animal traditions to explore the role of social learning in shaping animal behavior. The Animal Culture Database features vocal communications, mating displays, play, and other social behaviors observed in dozens of species from around the world.

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.