Add BrightSurf on Google Email

New UCF project seeks to advance human understanding of AI reasoning

Researchers seek to develop algorithms providing meaningful explanations for AI decision-making, enabling higher human trust and adoption in fields like science. The project focuses on symbolic reasoning and estimating explanation accuracy, addressing the need for transparent AI systems.

SourceUniversity of Central Florida·DateMar 1, 2023
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

New technique maps large-scale impacts of fire-induced permafrost thaw in Alaska

A new technique maps the effects of fire-induced permafrost thaw in Alaska, revealing widespread topographic change and vegetation shifts. The study used a machine learning-based approach to quantify thaw settlement across 3 million acres of land, with results showing a significant loss of evergreen forest and shrubland encroachment.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 14, 2023

Efficient technique improves machine-learning models’ reliability

Researchers at MIT developed a technique to improve machine-learning models' reliability without requiring additional data or extensive computing resources. The method uses a simpler companion model to estimate uncertainty, enabling more effective uncertainty quantification.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateFeb 13, 2023

Deep learning for quantum sensing

A team of researchers developed a model-free approach using deep reinforcement learning to optimize estimation of multiple parameters in quantum sensors. The protocol achieved significantly better estimations compared to nonadaptive strategies, demonstrating enhanced performance in resource-limited regimes.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateFeb 7, 2023
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.

Researchers demonstrate non-invasive method for assessing burn injuries

Researchers developed a neural network model that uses terahertz time-domain spectroscopy data to predict burn healing outcomes with high accuracy. The new approach improves upon existing methods by reducing training data requirements, making it more practical for processing large clinical trials.

SourceOptica·JournalBiomedical Optics Express·DateJan 30, 2023

New approach to epidemic modeling could speed up pandemic simulations

A recent study uses sparsification to identify critical links in a network, reducing computation time for simulating disease spread. The technique preserves overall dynamics while removing non-essential edges, enabling faster simulations of large-scale pandemics.

SourceSanta Fe Institute·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 5, 2023

Try to be a pioneer

Researchers found no evidence of a critical mass needed to start and maintain new research fields. Instead, pioneering regions with early investment can establish dominance. However, late-comers face significant costs to catch up, as seen in China's semiconductor science, where strategic interventions over decades led to a dominant role.

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalChaos Solitons & Fractals·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 29, 2022
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.

Everybody needs somebody

Researchers at Nara Institute of Science and Technology have developed a method to measure the congruence between contributor networks and library dependencies in open-source software ecosystems. By analyzing over 5.3 million change commits across 107,242 libraries, they found that libraries with high levels of matching contributions a...

SourceNara Institute of Science and Technology·JournalIEEE Transactions on Software Engineering·DateDec 20, 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.

Researchers develop intelligent segment routing scheme for network management

A team of researchers proposes an intelligent routing scheme to optimize link load balancing in software-defined networks, achieving significant performance improvements. Their algorithms outperform traditional methods, reducing maximum bandwidth by 24.6 percent in real-world topologies.

SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalBig Data Mining and Analytics·DateDec 5, 2022

Quantitative diagnosis of bowel ischemia with deep learning

A new deep learning model using conditional generative adversarial networks (cGANs) has been developed to diagnose bowel ischemia. The model achieved an accuracy of over 93% in segmenting ischemic intestine images, surpassing current subjective methods.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Medical Imaging·TypeImaging analysis·DateNov 29, 2022

Researchers show how network pruning can skew deep learning models

Deep learning models can become less accurate in recognizing specific categories of images, sounds, or text after network pruning. Researchers demonstrate a technique to address this challenge, improving the fairness of deep learning models.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 2, 2022

Using sound to model the world

Researchers at MIT have developed a machine-learning model that captures how sounds propagate through spaces, allowing for accurate visual renderings of rooms. This technique has potential applications in virtual and augmented reality, as well as improving AI agents' understanding of their environment.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateNov 1, 2022
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.

CSU researchers design model that predicts which buildings will survive wildfire

A team of CSU researchers has designed a model that can predict which buildings will survive a wildfire, allowing for more effective fire mitigation strategies. By analyzing community networks and incorporating graph theory, the model achieves accuracy rates of up to 86% in predicting building survival.

SourceColorado State University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 1, 2022

Node-centric expression models (NCEMs): Graph-neural networks reveal communication between cells

Researchers developed a new method to represent cell communication using graph neural networks, which uncovers the effects of tissue niche composition on gene expression. The node-centric expression models (NCEMs) identify cell-cell dependencies and molecular processes underlying cell communication.

SourceHelmholtz Munich (Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH))·JournalNature Biotechnology·DateOct 27, 2022

Deep learning with light

Researchers at MIT have developed a new method that uses optics to accelerate machine-learning computations on low-power devices. By encoding model components onto light waves, data can be transmitted rapidly and computations performed quickly, leading to over a hundredfold improvement in energy efficiency.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateOct 20, 2022

Study: new model for the transmission of cultural knowledge

A new study by Helena Miton and Simon DeDeo presents a model for the transmission of tacit knowledge, which is passed down with limited specification. The model captures how learners overcome constraints to succeed in complex practices, predicting stability over time with minimal information.

SourceSanta Fe Institute·JournalJournal of The Royal Society Interface·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 19, 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.

New study in IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica describes convolutional neural network framework to predict remaining useful life in machines

A new CNN framework, PE-Net, is proposed for predicting machine remaining useful life (RUL) accurately. The framework uses a novel architecture with small-sized one-dimensional convolution kernels and deep networks to learn features from input time series signals.

SourceChinese Association of Automation·JournalIEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica·DateOct 16, 2022

Illinois Tech researchers extract personal information from anonymous cell phone data using machine learning, raising data security and privacy concerns

A team of Illinois Tech researchers used machine learning to estimate the age and gender of individual users with high accuracy, raising questions about data security and privacy. The study highlights the need for better regulations and best practices to protect personal information from being misused.

SourceIllinois Institute of Technology·JournalPLOS ONE·DateOct 12, 2022

New computational tools to help target sex, labor trafficking operations

Researchers developed computational models to identify massage businesses at risk of violating laws related to sex and labor trafficking. The models provide probability scores on the likelihood that a business is engaged in illegal activity, allowing law enforcement and organizations to prioritize investigations.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalIISE Transactions·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 12, 2022

Labeled Network Stack is promising to improve user experience of network interactive services while maintaining high resource utilization

Researchers analyzed LNS's tail latency and low entropy benefits compared to mTCP and Linux network stacks. The study revealed that fulldatapath prioritized processing and full-path zero-copy are primary factors for high performance, improving tail latency by up to 5.5 times.

SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 30, 2022
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.

York University study: Even smartest AI models don’t match human visual processing

A York University study found that deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs) fail to capture the configural nature of human shape perception, which could be dangerous in traffic video safety systems. The researchers discovered that while humans use configural shape perception, DCNNs take 'shortcuts' and are insensitive to this aspect.

SourceYork University·JournaliScience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 16, 2022

Artificial breathing system reveals alveoli function in lungs

A team of scientists developed a chip that simulates the human lung's breathing pattern, allowing them to visualize and analyze the flow of air and particulates through the alveoli. They found distinct flow patterns for different generations of the bronchial network, shedding light on respiratory diseases such as emphysema and COPD.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalBiomicrofluidics·DateSep 6, 2022

SUTD researchers develop new strategies to teach computers to learn like humans do

Researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have developed a new Brain-Inspired Replay model that enables continual learning in edge computing systems without storing data. This approach achieves state-of-the-art accuracy and high energy efficiency, overcoming the stability-plasticity issue in traditional models.

SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalAdvanced Theory and Simulations·DateAug 30, 2022

Driving simulations that look more life-like

A new method for generating realistic images in driving simulations uses machine learning to improve visual fidelity. This enables better testing of driverless cars and study of driver distraction, ultimately enhancing safety and interaction between humans and AI on the road.

SourceOhio State University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 29, 2022
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.

Novel coronaviruses are riskiest for spillover

Scientists have developed network-based models to prioritize novel viruses for their zoonotic transmission risk, with coronaviruses found to be the riskiest. The models also ranked paramyxoviruses, such as those causing measles and respiratory tract infections, as high priorities.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 25, 2022

Making bike-sharing work

A new optimization model aims to improve the efficiency of bike-sharing systems by predicting user demand and adjusting service operations accordingly. The model has shown promising results, reducing problems by 41% compared to no rebalancing.

SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalEuropean Journal of Operational Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 25, 2022

Helping autonomous vehicles navigate tricky highway merges

Researchers at NC State University have developed a cooperative distributed algorithm that allows autonomous vehicle software to make calculations more quickly, enabling real-time navigation of complex merging scenarios. The approach improves both traffic flow and safety, with zero incidents in simulations.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalTransportation Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 24, 2022

Study: New model for predicting belief change

A new predictive network model estimates how much dissonance people experience when holding conflicting beliefs about a topic. This approach can help determine who will change their minds about contentious scientific issues when presented with evidence-based information.

SourceSanta Fe Institute·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 19, 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.

Assessing the toxicity of Reddit comments

A study analyzing over 2 billion Reddit comments found that 16.11% of users publish toxic posts and 13.28% of users publish toxic comments, with a positive correlation between community growth and increased toxicity

SourcePeerJ·JournalPeerJ Computer Science·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 18, 2022

Safe havens for cooperation

A research team used game theory to analyze cooperation in networks and found that networks with a high level of cooperation can emerge if individuals take a clear-cut position against free riders. The study also showed that if contributors leave an environment too quickly, it leads to a lower level of cooperation.

SourceUniversity of Oldenburg·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 11, 2022

Researchers create computer risk model to tackle supply chain disruption

A team at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna mapped an entire nation's supply chain network using mobile phone data, predicting systemic risk and resilience. The model can be easily implemented by other countries and provides a detailed view of national economic behavior on a daily timescale.

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalScientific Reports·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 8, 2022

Less rain in the rainforest: Amazon even more vulnerable than previously thought

A new study reveals that droughts in the Amazon rainforest can lead to a ripple effect, causing widespread damage and biodiversity loss. The research team used network analysis to understand the complex workings of the forest's moisture recycling system.

SourceUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 4, 2022

All roads lead to big cities

A team of scientists developed a computational model that explains Italy's town distribution using only a small set of mathematical equations and a map of the landscape. The model simulates how population and road networks interact, demonstrating that landscape alone is insufficient to explain population distribution.

SourceHokkaido University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 3, 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.

Multidisciplinary team of Boston University and EcoHealth Alliance researchers will work to prevent future pandemics

A team of researchers from Boston University and EcoHealth Alliance will develop models to predict disease emergence and spread. They aim to identify location hotspots for pathogen emergence and determine the most effective pandemic mitigation strategies using data from COVID-19, H1N1 flu, and Ebola Virus Disease.

SourceBoston University Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering·DateAug 3, 2022

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
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.

Deep learning for new alloys

Using the Stampede2 supercomputer, researchers have developed a deep learning model that predicts the properties of over 370,000 high-entropy alloy compositions. The study also applied association rule mining to discover design rules for high-entropy alloy development and proposed several compositions for experimentalists to synthesize.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin, Texas Advanced Computing Center·Journalnpj Computational Materials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 20, 2022

Failures in large networks can be prevented with local focus

Researchers developed a novel computational method to control large complex networks using local information, addressing the challenge of controlling complex systems. The method considers computational time and information communication costs to produce optimal choices.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 18, 2022

Collaborative effort led by UMass Chan Medical School spotlights worms as model for personalized medicine

A team of researchers developed a model system to study individual differences in metabolism using C. elegans worms. They identified a novel metabolic condition linked to variation in the hphd-1 gene, which has implications for personalized medicine and tailoring dietary advice and disease treatment to an individual's genome sequence.

SourceUMass Chan Medical School·JournalNature·DateJul 11, 2022

Artificial intelligence enables non-invasive, accurate screening for down syndrome in the first trimester

Researchers developed a convolutional neural network to identify fetuses with Down Syndrome from ultrasound images. The model achieved high accuracy, improving detection by over 15% compared to existing methods. Non-invasive screening could become a convenient and inexpensive tool for early pregnancy diagnosis.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJul 6, 2022
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Theories on socio-political evolution put to the test

An international research team applied a new dynamical model and exceptional historical data to examine major explanations for cultural complexity evolution. The study found little support for many influential theories, including the transition to agriculture and conflict theories.

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 24, 2022

Extra “eye” movements are the key to better self-driving cars

A new AI system uses artificial neural networks to recognize objects more accurately and stably, despite changing visual inputs. The system mimics human eye movements to improve machine vision capabilities, reducing errors in self-driving cars and other applications.

SourceRIKEN·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·DateJun 22, 2022

HBP scientists have simulated how the Parkinson’s brain responds to deep stimulation at multiple scales

Researchers used microcircuit models of basal ganglia and thalamus areas to create multiscale models of Parkinson's patient and healthy control brain. They found that in-silico deep brain stimulation could normalize decreased firing rates in subcortical regions, but also caused differential activity in the motor cortex.

SourceHuman Brain Project·JournalExperimental Neurology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 22, 2022

Study seeks to explain stability of 'loops' in coastal channel networks

Researchers developed a model inspired by vascular biophysics to examine the stability of coastal channel loops. They found that strong interplay between rivers and tides is essential for loop stability, and that flows must constantly rearrange themselves to keep them open.

SourceUniversity of Arkansas·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 8, 2022
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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

New model finds best sites for electric vehicle charging stations

Researchers developed a computational model to determine optimal places for electric vehicle charging facilities and powerful stations without straining the local power grid. The model considers travel flow, user demand, and regional power infrastructure needs.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalComputer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 6, 2022

Neurobiological model to better understand creative processes

A new neurobiological model provides a unified framework for understanding various forms of creativity, including abstract thinking, improvisation, and divergent problem-solving. The model suggests that different brain areas are activated depending on the type of creativity, with dopamine playing a crucial role in controlling and optim...

SourceJacobs University Bremen gGmbH·JournalNeuroscience·DateJun 2, 2022

Creating artificial intelligence that acts more human by ’knowing that it knows’

A team from Nagoya University created an artificial neural network model that performed the delayed matching-to-sample task and analyzed its behavior. The model was able to evolve to exhibit human-like metamemory, adapting to its environment by learning and evolving. This breakthrough aims to create machines with memories like humans.

SourceNagoya University·JournalScientific Reports·DateJun 1, 2022

How sleep builds relational memory

Research suggests that during deep sleep, neurons representing related items fire in close temporal order, triggering synaptic plasticity and forming strong connections. This process strengthens or creates new relational memories, which can be essential for learning connections between objects or people.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·DateMay 31, 2022

New insights into the complexity of the brain

A recent study out of the Complexity Science Hub Vienna developed a mathematical and computational framework for analysing neural activity in C. elegans, a tiny worm used to study neural activity. The study proposes a way to unmask the roles of neurons by using more natural perturbations.

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 27, 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.