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Researchers use 3D visualization to predict, prevent hurricane damage

Texas A&M University researchers have developed a 3D visualization technology to identify potential outcomes of hurricane flooding before it occurs. This allows for improved safety and reduced damage costs. The technology can also model specific buildings, accounting for basements, back entrances, and windows.

SourceTexas A&M University·JournalUrban Informatics·DateJun 10, 2024

Aiding the displaced with data

Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a framework to analyze and visualize population mobility data, which could help in allocating resources and personnel effectively. The study used GPS data from displaced individuals in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, revealing patterns of migration that vary by socioeconomic status.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalScientific Reports·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 2, 2024

Study with innovative insights into the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

Researchers developed an algorithm to stratify people with type 2 diabetes using routine data, revealing metabolic diversity and insulin sensitivity variability. The study's findings have the potential to change the way we understand and treat type 2 diabetes.

SourceDeutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZD·JournalThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 13, 2024
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.

An auxiliary CHD diagnostic system based on multi-view and multi-modal transthoracic echocardiograms

A new auxiliary CHD diagnostic system has been developed to identify TTE cardiac views, integrate information from various views and modalities, and predict the probability of a subject being normal or having a heart defect. The system uses a hierarchical network structure and has been shown to accurately detect children with CHD.

SourceResearch·JournalResearch·TypeImaging analysis·DateMay 12, 2024

Advancing biodiversity data analysis at B-Cubed’s Hackathon

The event standardised and improved accessibility of biodiversity data, enabling informed policy-making and conservation efforts. Ten teams showcased their solutions to a jury of experts, with winning projects illustrating the versatility of data cubes in facilitating biodiversity conservation.

SourcePensoft Publishers·DateApr 11, 2024

Cognitive decline may be detected using network analysis, according to Concordia researchers

Concordia researchers use network analysis to study cognitive decline, identifying key variables that predict subtle changes in brain function. Executive function and processing speed are found to be strongly influential, with age affecting cognition differently for those with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease.

SourceConcordia University·JournalCortex·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 9, 2024

Revolutionizing drone navigation: AI algorithms take flight

Researchers at University of Missouri are developing software that allows drones to fly independently, perceiving and interacting with their environment while achieving specific goals. This technology has the potential to assist in mapping and monitoring applications, such as 3D or 4D advanced imagery for disaster response.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·DateMar 26, 2024
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.

Study with innovative insights into the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

A landmark study stratifies people with type 2 diabetes using routine variables to visualize metabolic diversity. The algorithm identifies different subtypes of the disease, which can help in targeted prevention and treatment.

SourceDeutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZD·JournalThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 18, 2024
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

Teaching physics from the din of flying discs #Acoustics23

Researchers created a unique dataset from flying discs, enabling students to learn basic signal processing tools and data visualization techniques. The experiment uses Doppler shift to determine velocity, providing valuable insights into acoustics.

SourceAcoustical Society of America·DateDec 3, 2023
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.

Visualizing “traffic jams” inside living cells

Researchers developed CL-iSCAT Microscope to visualize cargo trafficking in living cells, revealing traffic jams and collective migration. The technology enables real-time observation of millions of cargos, deepening understanding of cellular biology and potential medical discovery.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 14, 2023

Portuguese Team TWIZ, from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and CMU Portugal Farfetch Chat R&D project, wins Alexa TaskBot Challenge 2

The Portuguese team TWIZ from NOVA School of Science and Technology secured 1st Place in the Alexa TaskBot Challenge 2 with a multimodal conversational agent. The winning team was led by João Magalhães and included CMU Portugal Affiliated Ph.D. students Diogo Tavares and Diogo Silva, who improved their visual interface as their biggest...

SourceCarnegie Mellon Portugal Program·DateOct 31, 2023

OmicsSuite: A customized and pipelined suite for analysis and visualization of multi-omics big data

OmicsSuite is a desktop suite that integrates statistics and multi-omics analysis and visualization, enabling users to analyze large volumes of biological data in multiple formats. The suite provides step-by-step workflows for horticultural plant breeding and molecular mechanism studies.

SourceNanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science·JournalHorticulture Research·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 12, 2023
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.

Rural counties showing steeper decline in health measures compared to urban counties in 2015 versus 2019—though all areas showed declines in health measures over time

A recent study has found that rural US counties have worse health outcomes than their urban counterparts, with declines in health measures accelerating over time. The researchers developed a publicly available dashboard to visualize health disparities and identify areas for policy interventions.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Global Public Health·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 3, 2023

New method for detecting blood circulation problems in brain capillaries

Researchers developed a new imaging technique using Bessel beam two-photon microscopy to detect stalling in brain capillaries, which can indicate acute neurological issues. The approach generates clear images of all capillaries every two seconds, providing better temporal resolution and enabling the detection of short stalling events.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalNeurophotonics·DateSep 13, 2023

New project to make data curation accessible

A new project by JooYoung Seo at the University of Illinois School of Information Sciences aims to make data curation more accessible for everyone, regardless of abilities. The three-year grant will connect multimodal data representation with day-to-day reproducible workflows, enriching understanding and offering multiple perspectives.

SourceUniversity of Illinois School of Information Sciences·DateAug 31, 2023

An open-source Python toolbox of nomogram generator made available

A new open-source Python toolbox called simpleNomo has been made available, enabling the creation of nomograms directly from logistic regression coefficients. This facilitates the translation of research findings into practical use, particularly in resource-poor settings or areas without internet access.

SourceHealth Data Science·JournalHealth Data Science·DateAug 2, 2023
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Picturing where wildlands and people meet at a global scale

The study mapped global wildland-urban interfaces, revealing previously undocumented regions in eastern Asia, East Africa, and South America. The findings suggest that these areas are crucial for managing environmental conflicts like wildfires and disease spread, and can inform better management practices.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalNature·DateJul 19, 2023

New geometric deep learning model for detecting stroke lesions

A new geometric deep learning model called GFCN has been developed to detect stroke lesions in brain imaging scans. The model leverages rich geometric information to segment brain tissue and achieves higher segmentation performance than other neural network architectures.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Medical Imaging·DateJul 18, 2023

Art that integrates data visualizations can help bridge the US political divide over climate change

A new study from University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher Nan Li shows that integrating art with data visualizations can make climate data more meaningful to viewers and reduce political divides. Participants who saw the painting reported stronger positive emotions, while those shown only graphs did not.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateJul 7, 2023
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.

Virtual exploration of chemical reactions

Researchers from Hokkaido University developed a centralized, interactive platform to explore and analyze chemical reaction pathways. The Searching Chemical Action and Network (SCAN) platform utilizes AFIR calculations to provide an interactive reaction pathway map that can be searched and viewed.

SourceHokkaido University·JournalDigital Discovery·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 3, 2023
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.

Developing a blueprint for mobile data visualisation

The research aims to optimize layout, zoom, and user selection on mobile devices to display enough data for users to make sense of it. The team will also explore the impact of speech, touch, and tilting modes on enhancing user readability of data visualizations.

SourceSingapore Management University·DateMay 26, 2023

17 percent of U.S. households face growing water affordability challenge

A new analysis by Duke University researchers finds that 17% of US households face growing water affordability challenges, affecting nearly half the population. The study recommends solutions such as utility customer assistance programs and policy reforms to address income inequality and infrastructure costs.

SourceDuke University·JournalPLOS Water·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 10, 2023
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.

CycPeptMPDB: A database aimed at promoting drug design using cyclic peptides

A novel database, CycPeptMPDB, has been created to facilitate the development of drugs based on cyclic peptides. The database contains information on thousands of cyclic peptides and their membrane permeability values, enabling researchers to select candidate peptides that can penetrate human cell membranes.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Chemical Information and Modeling·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 5, 2023

A new view of microscopic processes

Researchers at the University of Missouri are acquiring a new transmission electron microscope (TEM) with a $800,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. The TEM will allow them to conduct experiments in real-time and gain a greater understanding of material structure at an atomic level.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·DateMar 21, 2023

Targeting wealth managers would cripple Russia's oligarchs

A new study by Dartmouth College researchers finds that sanctions on wealth managers would be more effective than asset seizure in crippling Russia's oligarchs. The research uses network science to map the connections between wealthy individuals and their financial experts, revealing a vulnerable network that can be disrupted with targ...

SourceDartmouth College·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 28, 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.

MoBIE enables modern microscopy with massive data sets

Researchers developed MoBIE, a user-friendly tool for sharing and exploring large image data sets. The tool allows for visualization and analysis of huge amounts of data from hundreds of sources, making it easier for researchers to analyze and interpret microscopy data worldwide.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalNature Methods·TypeImaging analysis·DateFeb 23, 2023

Helping transit agencies visualize the transition to electric bus fleets

A new modeling and visualization tool assists transit agencies in making the transition to electric buses, considering both cost and environmental equity. The bi-objective optimization framework model enables agencies to explore the interdependency of an electric bus transit system and a city's energy infrastructure.

SourcePortland State University·DateFeb 9, 2023

Revealing the complex magnetization reversal mechanism with topological data analysis

A team of researchers from Tokyo University of Science developed a super-hierarchical and explanatory analysis method for magnetic reversal processes, enabling the detection of subtle microscopic changes. The new algorithm can predict stable/metastable states in advance and improve the reliability of spintronics devices.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalScience and Technology of Advanced Materials Methods·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 12, 2022
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.

Washington D.C. data dashboard comes to BikePed Portal

The Washington D.C. metro area's dashboard is being developed at PSU, allowing users to see all the data together in one place. The project aims to improve nonmotorized planning by providing clean, quality-checked biking and walking count data.

SourcePortland State University·DateDec 1, 2022

Visualization tool helps law enforcement identify human trafficking

A data visualization tool, TrafficVis, assists law enforcement in identifying patterns in online escort advertisements that indicate illegal activity. The tool analyzes millions of ads to highlight common phrasing or duplication among them, helping analysts direct investigations and identify human traffickers and victims.

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·DateOct 25, 2022

CityAccessMap: Addressing urban inequalities with open-source data

The CityAccessMap tool assesses urban infrastructure distribution and identifies areas for improvement, helping policymakers address socio-economic disparities. Disadvantaged communities face lower access to urban services, which can hinder social mobility and exacerbate inequalities.

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalEnvironment and Planning B Urban Analytics and City Science·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 13, 2022
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.

Story tips: Reducing molten salt’s corrosive effect. VERIFI-ing and tracking carbon’s big footprint. Moss genome study identifies two new species. Ultrasound for battery health

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed low-temperature methods to purify molten chloride salts for energy storage, potentially making them suitable for storing solar thermal energy. They also created an online tool called VERIFI to track industrial carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalNew Phytologist·DateOct 6, 2022

Opening the eye of the storm

A team of researchers has developed a novel technique using high-energy muon particles to track and visualize tropical cyclones. This technique, called muography, creates X-ray-like images of large objects, including atmospheric weather systems. The resulting images reveal density variations essential to understanding how cyclones work.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 6, 2022
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.

New project to assist libraries with data storytelling

A new project led by University of Illinois researchers aims to empower librarians with a toolkit for creating data-driven stories. The initiative, backed by an $99,330 grant, will provide easy-to-use templates for visualizing and structuring data narratives.

SourceUniversity of Illinois School of Information Sciences·DateAug 30, 2022

Baylor study combines lithophane, 3D printing to enable individuals to "see" data regardless of level of eyesight

Researchers at Baylor University have developed a method to create tactile graphics that can be visualized by both blind and sighted individuals, enabling universal access to scientific data. The study used lithophane and 3D printing to convert scientific data into glowing, high-resolution images that can be interpreted through touch.

SourceBaylor University·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 17, 2022
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.

And when will YOUR medical care collapse?

A research team from the Complexity Science Hub Vienna has developed a stress test to identify weaknesses and strengths in healthcare systems. They used data from Austria to show how many resident physicians can drop out before patients don't find a new doctor within reasonable distance, highlighting regional differences in resilience.

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 28, 2022

Code-free conservation

A new platform called MoveApps enables scientists and wildlife managers to explore animal movement data with little more than a device and a browser. The system uses open-source code and allows users to create complex analyses with simple clicks.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalMovement Ecology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 17, 2022

Bentley University research sheds light on relationship between political affiliations and interpretations of COVID-19 graphs

A recent study published in Big Data & Society found that Democrats and Republicans in the US surveyed agree on the mathematical features of COVID-19 graphs, such as line slopes, but differ in their subjective interpretations. The researchers suggest that political affiliations may moderate how people interpret data, highlighting the i...

SourceBentley University·JournalBig Data & Society·TypeSurvey·DateJun 6, 2022

Water distribution in the fuel cell made visible in 4D

Researchers have used high-speed 4D neutron computed tomography to visualize the three-dimensional water distribution within fuel cells. This allows for optimized channel design and increased efficiency, as excess water can be drained without compromising membrane integrity.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 3, 2022

Making data visualization more accessible for blind and low-vision individuals

Researchers have created prototypes that provide text descriptions at varying levels of detail, enabling blind and low-vision individuals to drill down from high-level data to more detailed information using just a few keystrokes. The prototypes improved users' ability to identify patterns in the data and navigate through visualization...

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJun 2, 2022
Meta Quest 3 512GB

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