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Mice choose best escape route without ever experiencing threat

Researchers at Sainsbury Wellcome Centre found that mice can choose the best escape route after only 10 minutes of exploration, without needing to experience threat. The study suggests that mice use innate heuristics and natural exploration to learn this information.

SourceSainsbury Wellcome Centre·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 25, 2022
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

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NeuroMechFly: a digital twin of Drosophila

Researchers at EPFL's School of Life Sciences create a digital twin of Drosophila called NeuroMechFly, which uses biomechanical modeling and machine learning to simulate the fly's movements. The model is validated through experiments that demonstrate its accuracy in replicating real animal behaviors.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Methods·DateMay 11, 2022

Researchers at the GIST develop deep learning model to predict adverse drug-drug interactions

Researchers developed a deep learning-based model to predict drug-drug interactions using gene expression data. The DeSIDE-DDI model can identify potentially dangerous pairs and act as a drug safety monitoring system, helping establish the correct usage of drugs in the development phase.

SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalJournal of Cheminformatics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 4, 2022

An easier way to teach robots new skills

Researchers developed a machine-learning method that allows robots to pick up and place never-before-seen objects in random poses, requiring only 10 human demonstrations. The system uses a neural network specifically designed to reconstruct 3D shapes, enabling the robot to generalize to new object orientations.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateApr 25, 2022
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

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An ‘oracle’ for predicting the evolution of gene regulation

A new mathematical framework has been created to study fitness landscapes of regulatory DNA, enabling the prediction of gene expression changes. The framework uses a neural network model trained on millions of experimental measurements to decipher the evolutionary past and future of non-coding sequences.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Biology·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 9, 2022
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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First-of-its-kind child ultrasonography dataset enables a wealth of research

Researchers have created a groundbreaking dataset of ultrasonography scans of three major arteries supplying blood to the brain in children. The dataset consists of 821 participants, allowing for the development of machine learning models that can accurately predict a child's age and cognitive abilities based on their ultrasounds.

SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalPLOS ONE·DateMar 7, 2022

The stuff of thought is the stuff of experience

Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin uncovered that conceptual knowledge is tied to perceptual and experiential information. They used fMRI to measure neural activity while participants read hundreds of words, finding that experiential information was key to understanding word meaning.

SourceMedical College of Wisconsin·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 3, 2022

The benefits of peripheral vision for machines

Adversarially robust models capture aspects of human peripheral processing, with results showing similarity in image transformations and perception alignment. The study's findings shed light on the goals of peripheral processing in humans and could help improve machine learning models.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateMar 2, 2022

Researchers from the GIST use artificial intelligence to identify potential unsafe locations in cities

GIST researchers propose a new strategy for crime prevention using artificial intelligence, trained on a large-scale dataset of deviant incident reports and corresponding images. The model, called DevianceNet, can accurately classify and detect deviant places, making it a useful tool in urban safety development.

SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 23, 2022
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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Can machine-learning models overcome biased datasets?

Researchers studied how diverse neural network training datasets impact generalization. They found that data diversity is key to overcoming bias, but also degrade performance when neural networks are trained for multiple tasks simultaneously. The study highlights the importance of designing diverse and controlled datasets in machine le...

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateFeb 21, 2022

Where did that sound come from?

The MIT team developed a computer model that can perform sound localization tasks as well as humans, and adapts to real-world environments. The model uses convolutional neural networks and was trained on over 400 sounds, including human voices and animal sounds.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Human Behaviour·DateJan 27, 2022

Can AI predict your thermal comfort from the layout of a room?

A team of scientists developed an AI-based model to predict personal thermal comfort based on spatial parameters, achieving exceptional accuracy. The study highlights the importance of incorporating architectural features in models to reduce energy consumption.

SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalJournal of Building Engineering·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 25, 2022
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

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How well do explanation methods for machine-learning models work?

MIT researchers develop a method to test feature-attribution methods for machine-learning models. They find that even the most popular methods often miss important features in an image and some perform as poorly as a random baseline. This has major implications for high-stakes situations like medical diagnoses.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJan 19, 2022

STANN reveals new insights into how the brain functions

Researchers developed a neural network model called STANN that provides new insights into the brain's cellular architecture and functionality. The model predicts precise locations of different cell types and their communication patterns within morphological layers.

SourceBaylor College of Medicine·JournalCell Systems·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 22, 2021

Re-identifying faces from genomic data is more difficult than previously thought

Researchers found that re-identifying individuals from genomic data using public face images is harder than previously thought, with success rates well below idealized settings. They developed a method to alter social media photos and reduce the risk of privacy breaches.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 18, 2021

UBC researchers train computers to predict the next designer drugs

Researchers trained an artificial intelligence algorithm to predict the next designer drugs before they are even on the market, allowing law enforcement agencies to identify and regulate new versions of dangerous psychoactive drugs. The model was tested against 196 new designer drugs and found nearly all were present in its generated set.

SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateNov 15, 2021
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

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Researchers develop a recursively embedded atom neural network model

A new recursively embedded atom neural network (REANN) model improves material simulation accuracy by incorporating local completeness and nonlocality. The model outperforms current machine learning models in describing the local environment, enabling more accurate predictions.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 13, 2021

New method maps brain activity despite uncertainties in patient head structure

Researchers at Skoltech propose a method for interpreting brain activity data that is up to five times more accurate than the conventional technique. This method can help treat drug-resistant epilepsy and understand cognitive processes in the healthy brain.

SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalIEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging·DateNov 1, 2021

Artificial intelligence sheds light on how the brain processes language

A new study reveals that high-performing AI next-word prediction models resemble the function of language-processing centers in the human brain. The models' activity patterns closely match those seen in the brain during language tasks, suggesting a potential connection between AI and human language processing.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 25, 2021

Toward accurate modeling of power MOSFET electrical characteristics

A team of scientists at NAIST successfully used automatic differentiation to accelerate calculations of model parameter extraction, reducing computation time by 3.5 times compared to conventional methods. This breakthrough enables the design of more efficient power converters with increased performance and reduced energy consumption.

SourceNara Institute of Science and Technology·JournalIEEE Transactions on Power Electronics·DateOct 12, 2021
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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A novel neural network to understand symmetry, speed materials research

A novel machine learning approach has been developed to understand symmetry and trends in materials, enabling researchers to group similar classes of material together. The technique uses a large, unstructured dataset gleaned from 25,000 images to identify structural similarities and trends.

SourceLehigh University·Journalnpj Computational Materials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 8, 2021

Memetics and neural models of conspiracy theories

A neural model suggests that conspiracy theories are a result of the brain's tendency to simplify complex information and associate it with emotional experiences. This theory challenges traditional views on the origins of conspiracy theories, proposing a link between genetic determinism and neuronal activity.

SourceNicolaus Copernicus University in Torun·JournalPatterns·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 28, 2021

UNLV research bolsters link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease

A study published in Communications Biology reveals that chronic hyperglycemia in diabetes impairs working memory performance by altering the connection between key brain regions. Researchers found that areas critical for forming and retrieving memories were over-connected, leading to errors in remembering correct information.

SourceUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 28, 2021

Algorithm developed by Lithuanian researchers can predict possible Alzheimer’s with nearly 100 per cent accuracy

A deep learning-based method developed by Kaunas University of Technology researchers can predict the possible onset of Alzheimer's disease from brain images with an accuracy of over 99%. The algorithm was trained on functional MRI images from 138 subjects and performed better than previously developed methods.

SourceKaunas University of Technology·JournalDiagnostics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 3, 2021
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Cutting “edge”: A tunable neural network framework towards compact and efficient models

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology developed a tunable neural network framework that achieves high accuracy and efficiency for sparse CNNs. The new architecture employs a Cartesian-product MAC array and pipelined activation aligners to enable dense computing of sparse convolution, resulting in better resource utilization.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 23, 2021

Neural model seeks 'inappropriateness' to reduce chatbot awkwardness

A new neural model can detect 'inappropriateness' in chatbot messages, which are defined as content that may harm the reputation of the speaker's company without being toxic. The study provides a large collection of labeled datasets for further research and has been made publicly available.

SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·DateJul 20, 2021
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.

Less is more: the efficient brain structural and dynamic organization

The brain's globally sparse yet locally compact modular topological characteristics reduce resource consumption for establishing connections. The research model shows that rewiring the network to a more biologically realistic modular structure significantly reduces running consumption and building cost.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateJul 13, 2021

A triple-system neural model of maladaptive consumption

A triple-system neural model of maladaptive consumption presents a new understanding of compulsive seeking and consumption behaviors. The model identifies three brain regions that may drive maladaptive behaviors: the impulsive system, reflective system, and interoceptive-awareness system.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of the Association for Consumer Research·DateJun 23, 2021

Physicists develop theoretical model for neural activity of mouse brain

Researchers have created a theoretical model that accurately predicts the neural activity of a mouse brain without requiring fine-tuning. The model uses critical phenomena to explain phase transitions in physical systems and may have applications for studying complex dynamical systems.

SourceEmory Health Sciences·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 15, 2021
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Predicting words' grammatical properties helps us read faster

Researchers found that native Russian speakers can precisely predict specific words and grammatical properties of words, with neural network models showing comparable precision. The study also discovered that the neural network predicts low-probability words better than humans and predicts high-probability words worse than humans.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalPLOS ONE·DateFeb 16, 2021

Grasping an object - model describes complete movement planning in the brain

Researchers developed an artificial neural network model that can simulate brain processes involved in grasping movements. The model was trained with data from rhesus monkeys and accurately reproduced their grasping movements, providing insights into neuronal dynamics.

SourceDeutsches Primatenzentrum (DPZ)/German Primate Center·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 7, 2020

Brain region implicated in predicting the consequences of actions

Researchers discovered that the anterior cingulate cortex is involved in using mental models to simulate the future and make decisions. The brain structure encodes multiple aspects of decision-making, including the likelihood of a specific outcome.

SourceThe Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University·JournalNeuron·DateNov 4, 2020

How to figure out what you don't know

New research from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory highlights the importance of model evaluation in neuroscience. By building and comparing several models of neural signaling, researchers found that good predictive power does not necessarily indicate a model's representation of real neural networks.

SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateOct 26, 2020
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

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Key brain region was 'recycled' as humans developed the ability to read

A study from MIT neuroscientists suggests that parts of the brain originally evolved for object recognition have been repurposed for reading. In nonhuman primates, the inferotemporal cortex is capable of distinguishing words from nonsense words and picking out specific letters.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 4, 2020

Fighting hand tremors: First comes AI, then robots

A team of researchers from NYU Tandon and Canada have developed a machine learning model called PHTNet, which enables robots to accurately predict and compensate for hand tremors in patients with Parkinson's disease. The model has been tested on a dataset of 81 patients and reported a 95% confidence rate over 24,300 samples.

SourceNYU Tandon School of Engineering·JournalScientific Reports·DateMar 4, 2020

Machine learning picks out hidden vibrations from earthquake data

Researchers at MIT have developed a machine learning method to fill in the missing low-frequency seismic waves in human-generated seismic data, allowing for more accurate mapping of underground structures. The technique was trained on simulated earthquakes and used to infer missing frequencies from new input data.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalGeophysics·DateFeb 28, 2020

Neural network for elderly care could save millions

A deep neural network model developed by Finnish researchers can predict healthcare visits among elderly people with high accuracy. The model has the potential to save millions of dollars in unnecessary funding for healthcare services.

SourceAalto University·DateDec 13, 2019
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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Significant developments in gamut mapping for the film industry

Researchers develop software that mimics human visual processes to improve color accuracy, outperforming existing methods in psychophysical tests. The new framework reduces and extends the color gamut, producing results free from artefacts and meeting the film industry's demands.

SourceUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona·JournalIEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence·DateDec 2, 2019

Recovering 'lost dimensions' of images and video

MIT researchers create a visual deprojection model that recovers valuable data lost from images and video by learning patterns in low-dimensional projections. The model has successfully recreated video frames showing people walking and recovered motion-blurred images, with potential applications in medical imaging.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateOct 16, 2019

AI learns to model our Universe

Researchers developed a neural network model using machine learning to predict Universe structure formation. The new model is more accurate than existing analytic methods and efficient enough for large-scale simulations.

SourceKavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 28, 2019

Deep learning techniques teach neural model to 'play' retrosynthesis

Researchers at Columbia University have developed a new technique using reinforcement learning to train a neural network model to plan synthetic routes to any target molecule. This approach is more successful than existing strategies and can optimize user-specified objectives such as cost, time, and sustainability.

SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalACS Central Science·DateJun 4, 2019

Paul Sajda awarded DoD's Vannevar Bush Fellowship

Paul Sajda, a professor at Columbia University, has been awarded the Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship for his research on cognitive neuroscience. The fellowship will support his project to develop a testable model of human brain dynamics governing rapid decision-making in natural environments.

SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateMay 3, 2019
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Putting vision models to the test

Researchers at MIT have demonstrated that artificial neural networks can be used to drive specific brain neurons, showing a strong activation pattern. The study suggests that these models could be used to control brain states in animals and establish their usefulness, paving the way for further research.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateMay 2, 2019

Sound sense: Brain 'listens' for distinctive features in sounds

Researchers developed a computational model that explores how the auditory system achieves accurate speech recognition by identifying distinct categories of sounds. The model found that the brain looks for informative features, such as those characteristic of a face, to distinguish between different vocalizations.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 26, 2019

New method for high-speed synthesis of natural voices

Researchers created a new technique called neural source-filter (NSF) to synthesize high-quality speech waveforms resembling the human voice. NSF requires less data and parameter tuning compared to existing methods, resulting in comparable quality to WaveNet.

SourceResearch Organization of Information and Systems·DateFeb 5, 2019
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.

Training with states of matter search algorithm enables neuron model pruning

The new algorithm simplifies neural models through synaptic pruning and dendritic pruning procedures, resulting in simplified structures that can be implemented as logic circuits. These circuits achieved satisfactory classification accuracy on benchmark problems, suggesting potential for solving complex real-world problems with high ha...

SourceKanazawa University·JournalKnowledge-Based Systems·DateNov 2, 2018

New tool developed at Brown will aid in understanding brain signals

A user-friendly software tool models neural circuits in outer brain layers, enabling EEG-guided treatment for patients based on new knowledge of underlying neural circuits. The Human Neocortical Neurosolver is a free, open-source tool that can help bridge the gap between genetic and molecular changes to neural circuit level signals.

SourceBrown University·DateOct 1, 2018