Articles tagged with Information Technology
New research combines formal philosophy, social psychology, and decision theory to understand how info-tech amplifies irrational group behaviour. This phenomenon can lead to 'informational cascades', online discussions in echo chambers, and threaten democratic discourse.
VeriStem Technologies has developed an antibody that selectively targets and kills undifferentiated stem cells, reducing the risk of tumour formation. The company's Cellradication technology has the potential to revolutionize stem cell therapies and bring significant improvements to the healthcare industry.
Mobile LIDAR promises to change the way we see, study, and record the world around us, providing highly detailed and precise maps of landscapes. The technology has vast potential in various fields, including surveying, transportation engineering, and virtual tourism.
Researchers at MIT and the Santa Fe Institute found that some widely used formulas, such as Moore's Law and Wright's Law, offer superior approximations of technological progress. The study analyzed data from 62 industries and found that these two laws best match actual technological advancements over past decades.
Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology have invented a circuit that makes packaging test possible, reducing food waste by estimating freshness. The ultra-low-cost plastic circuits have numerous potential uses, including pharmaceuticals.
The VHA is exploring various HIT projects to improve patient care, decrease medical mistakes, and enhance health outcomes. The special issue highlights new research into innovative approaches using electronic health records, databases, and information systems.
A new Regenstrief study found that half of infection preventionists are unaware of health information exchange participation, while only 10% are engaged. The researchers also discovered that most preventers lack access to designed tools for sifting through electronic medical record data.
Electrical engineers have discovered a way to use high-frequency sound waves to enhance magnetic storage, offering a new approach to improve data storage. The technology uses ultrasound to create elasticity in magnetic materials, allowing for reliable data storage without concerns around heating.
A University of Missouri nursing informatics expert suggests that sophisticated IT leads to more efficient coordination of care and better protection of patient privacy. The study found that nursing homes with technology use more frequent face-to-face communication at the bedside, while those without IT rely on verbal cues or visual cues.
A recent international conference focused on point-of-care healthcare technologies, with NJIT Distinguished Professor Atam Dhawan predicting a paradigm-shift in global healthcare. The conference highlighted the need for affordable and accessible healthcare solutions, particularly in developing nations.
Researchers from UCR and other top universities will develop technologies for spin-based computing and memory systems. The Center for Spintronic Materials, Interfaces, and Novel Architectures aims to support the US semiconductor industry with more efficient electronics.
A new RAND Corporation analysis suggests that healthcare must be reengineered to focus on the benefits of health information technology to realize its potential. Key findings include the need for interconnected systems and patient access to their electronic health records, with the goal of improving patient care and reducing spending.
The University of Copenhagen's researchers have produced a next-generation map depicting the organization of life on Earth, combining evolutionary and geographical information for over 20,000 species. The new map shows 11 large biogeographic realms and has major conservation significance in light of the ongoing biodiversity crisis.
Researchers use atomic layer deposition (ALD) technique to create thin, transparent oxide films that protect silver surfaces from hydrogen sulfide, reducing the need for frequent polishing and coating applications. The new method has potential to preserve historically important artifacts without damaging them.
The NIH plans to support 26 awards to accelerate the development and application of single cell analysis, enabling researchers to identify rare cell types and alterations in specific cells. The program aims to personalize health by understanding the link between cell variation, tissue function, and disease emergence.
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has been honored with the ASM Materials Education Foundation's Pacesetter Award for its efforts to promote STEM education. The award highlights ONR's aggressive initiatives to address the critical shortage in the science and engineering workforce, including summer camps and teacher training programs.
Researchers have developed a new software system called Hestia that can estimate greenhouse gas emissions across entire urban landscapes. The system combines data from various sources and provides high-resolution maps of CO2 emission sources, enabling policy-makers to guide reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
A new study by Weill Cornell researchers found that EHRs enhance the quality of patient care, particularly for physicians using commercially available systems. The study used data from five different health plans and found significant improvements in four measures, including hemoglobin A1c testing in diabetes.
Researchers have discovered that the critical temperature for catalytic ignition depends on the material used and crystallographic orientation of metal granules. The findings suggest that a more efficient catalytic converter can be built by optimizing these factors, potentially reducing emissions and costs.
A study found that computerized surveillance in the home causes significant changes in behavior to control privacy intrusion. Participants adjusted their daily practices to maintain a tolerable level of surveillance, but unexpected events could disrupt these adaptations.
The George Washington University (GWU) and University of Maryland have received a $916,000 National Science Foundation grant to develop faster and more secure data transfer solutions for their research data. The two-year project aims to reduce costs and increase efficiency in data shipping methods.
GEKO NavSat has developed innovative technological solutions and products using advanced satellite navigation technologies, improving forest fire investigation methods. The company's social commitment includes creating lines of application for people with special needs, such as a guiding project for the blind.
University of Cincinnati doctoral student Dippy Aggarwal presents early results on leveraging power analytics and linked data for enterprise computing at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference. Her project aims to capture an organization's ecological footprint through real-time power consumption tracking.
The NAVVIS positioning system relies on imaging data to determine exact position and direction indoors. It compares a user's photo with stored database images to reveal location, ideal for maze-like buildings like TUM's campus.
Researchers at Oregon State University have confirmed the potential of zinc tin oxide for use in resistive random access memory (RRAM), a 'memristor' technology that could replace traditional flash memory. This new approach offers significant advantages, including smaller size, faster performance, and lower cost.
A new study from the University of Missouri finds that separated parents who use technology effectively can coordinate exchanges about their children more easily, reducing stress on kids. In contrast, hostile couples use communication tech to manipulate or withhold info, causing pain to children.
The widespread adoption of prenatal whole genome sequencing could lead to increased anxiety in parents, altering societal views on normalcy and potentially influencing reproductive decisions. Additionally, the technology may impact child-rearing practices and the interests of children themselves.
Researchers have developed a wireless power device called rectenna that can harness energy from smartphones and transmit it to nearby objects. The device is priced at just one penny per unit and has the potential to revolutionize daily interactions with everyday objects.
A new communication system will connect 120 cars in real-life testing to optimize traffic routes, detect obstacles, and reduce energy consumption. The simTD consortium's system will also provide drivers with real-time recommendations on the best route and alert them to imminent hazards.
UC Irvine will lead a new $12.5 million research center applying social science to digital information design and analysis, alongside four other universities. The center aims to bridge the gap between technical and social disciplines, with annual themes focusing on restoring materiality to information.
The Helmholtz Alliance LIMTECH aims to increase the energy and resource efficiency of liquid metal technologies. Liquid metals are used in various industrial branches due to their high thermal conductivity and ability to store large quantities of energy.
RAND Corporation researchers suggest that existing administrative data may be unable to detect the effects of health IT. To accurately gauge impact, new measurement tools are needed. Health IT can lead to greater convenience, access and quality while lowering costs if it supports teamwork, care coordination and innovative approaches.
Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are developing a new tool to analyze millions of text documents for emerging technological and scientific trends. The system will prioritize patterns indicative of new ideas, enabling human analysts to focus on promising areas.
A randomized controlled trial found that using mobile technology, remote coaching, and financial incentives improved patients' diet and activity levels. The study's interventions leveraged handheld technology to make self-monitoring more convenient and extend decision support into life contexts.
A Bluetooth enabled fetal heart rate monitoring system has been developed for accurate long-term home care, showing a high level of accuracy compared to ultrasound-based Doppler shift technique, with 98% accuracy. The system is non-invasive, portable, and low power consumption, making it suitable for mothers-to-be.
SomaLogic and NEC announce the release of SomaSuite, a professional software tool that simplifies the analysis of proteomic data generated by SomaLogic's SOMAscan assay technology. The tool enables researchers to quickly discover significant protein expression changes in their biological samples.
Researchers at MIT demonstrate that network coding and error-correcting codes can be handled separately in wired networks, increasing capacity. In contrast, wireless networks pose challenges due to interference, but upper and lower bounds on capacities are calculated, providing a guide for future research.
The Office of Naval Research has launched an initiative to develop a web-based application, ICODE MDA, to enhance maritime domain awareness and combat piracy, drug smuggling, and other threats. The project partners with Chilean researchers to create software for automation, small-target detection, and intent detection.
A new study found that information technology is a fundamental component of 176 health programs in low- and middle-income countries. Technology is being used to extend geographical access, facilitate communications between health workers and patients, and improve data management.
The US Commission on a High Performance Health System proposes a community-based initiative to enhance health and reduce spending, focusing on chronically ill patients and quality improvement efforts. The plan aims to save $184 billion in health spending over the next decade by improving care for patients with multiple chronic conditions.
The Center for Wireless Communications and Signal Processing Research at NJIT featured presentations on the latest technology in MIMO radar, optical-OFDM, and other fields. The event highlighted six doctoral students' research, including Spatial Compressive Sensing in MIMO Radar with Random Arrays.
The UK Space Agency has granted nearly £6 million to support four major research and development consortium projects led by Astrium Ltd, Avanti Communications Ltd, DMC International Imaging Ltd, and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. The projects focus on developing commercial products and services using space technology and data.
New research reveals four key reasons why radical transparency is hard to achieve, including the limits of technological fixes, intermediary challenges, and government responses. The analysis highlights that information has no transformative power in its raw form, requiring distillation and interpretation to capture audience attention.
Researchers find high concentrations of heavy metals and restricted brominated flame retardants in mixed plastics from disassembled electrical and electronic equipment. The study emphasizes the importance of implementing strict quality management to prevent substance release into the environment or new products.
The development of new technologies is crucial for transforming plant biology to meet human needs, according to Carnegie researchers David Ehrhardt and Wolf Frommer. Advanced imaging technologies and existing methods like DNA sequencing and mass spectroscopy will aid in understanding plant function and informing sustainable solutions.
At CeBIT, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and FZI Research Center present interactive robots, safe cloud computing and virtual insights in the body. The humanoid kitchen robot ARMAR learns by watching and adapting to human gestures, while simulations open up new perspectives for complex problems.
The Indiana CTSI HUB supports virtual clinical research teams, community engaged research, and industry outreach through its HUBzero platform. This model has accelerated research across five distributed teams by housing data centrally and providing federated identity support.
The International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials will be published as a fully sponsored open access journal by Springer, providing state-of-the-art information on concrete-related subjects. The journal will cover various aspects of concrete research, including material science, construction, and analysis.
The Office of Naval Research has developed a web-based tool suite called TRACS to help first responders rapidly coordinate resources during disasters. The tool takes data from the United Nations' ReliefWeb and displays it on a map-based diagram showing the locations of various resources, such as food, shelter, and health supplies.
A team of international scientists has developed a new way of magnetic recording that uses only heat to process information hundreds of times faster than current hard drive technology. This breakthrough could make future magnetic recording devices significantly faster and more energy-efficient.
A Penn State team has developed a QR code system that allows patients to provide real-time feedback on their care experiences, helping hospitals improve patient satisfaction and reputation. The winning project aims to ensure patients receive the best care while also boosting hospital reimbursement under the Value-Based Purchasing Program.
The ALMA project aims to simplify software development for embedded multi-core processors, reducing development time and costs. The new tool chain uses open-source Scilab software and focuses on close co-design of software and hardware.
A new study published in Perspectives on Psychological Science explores the use of pupilometry, a technique measuring pupil diameter, to gain insights into human behavior. By analyzing changes in pupil size, researchers can identify what people are paying attention to, shedding light on brain function and cognitive processes.
The conference, led by Stanford University's Medicine X, aims to bridge the gap between academia, technology, and healthcare. JoVE will publish selected submissions in a unique multimedia format, making findings transparently accessible to the scientific community.
A QUT research team is developing a GPS-based system to aid Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in making safer emergency landings. The system will incorporate a camera to pinpoint safe landing options, such as fields or roads, and help pilots navigate away from populated areas.
The Office of Naval Research has demonstrated a new suite of information technology tools that could improve fleet operations by enabling seamless data sharing between ship systems. The technology, known as the universal gateway system, securely passes data between a ship's combat system network and its command-and-control network.
A recent study surveying tree fruit professionals found that the main concerns about new technologies are equipment cost, reliability of harvest assist systems, and sensor systems. Regional differences were also observed, with eastern US growers emphasizing price points and irrigation concerns.
The US Department of Homeland Security's DNSSEC project authenticates data existence, ownership, and integrity, protecting against hackers' threats. By deploying DNSSEC in key zones, DHS builds a safer cyberspace with complete end-to-end chain protection.
Researchers at Penn State have designed a new Facebook app sign-up interface that allows users to control what information they share with third-party developers. The design features clear language and multiple options for data sharing, resulting in improved user understanding of security settings.
Tel Aviv University researcher Prof. Tova Milo has developed a method to automatically optimize 'crowd-sourcing' of online data, flagging questionable input and alerting moderators to potentially offensive commentary. The technology improves the quality of information and saves valuable man-hours.