Geometric Transformations

FireANTs brings AI speed and geometric precision to medical imaging

FireANTs, an open-source algorithm, combines AI optimization and geometry to quickly match complex medical images. The new method can accomplish what took weeks in minutes, detecting subtle changes that signal disease or cognitive decline, making it practical for clinical practice.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 9, 2026

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.

Zhurong radar detects buried polygons beneath Utopia Planitia on Mars

A joint research team has reported the discovery of buried palaeo-polygonal terrain beneath Utopia Planitia on Mars using the Zhurong rover's radar. This finding suggests that ancient Mars experienced a cold polar region and significant climate changes.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 19, 2023

Artificial intelligence that can discover hidden physical laws in various data

Researchers developed AI that extracts hidden equations of motion from observational data, creating models faithful to the laws of physics. This enables physics-based investigations and simulations for ecosystem sustainability, among other applications.

SourceKobe University·DateDec 9, 2021

NTU Singapore scientists develop self-folding natural plant material for ‘intelligent’ green products

Researchers created a paper-like material that folds itself into new shapes in response to environmental humidity, with potential applications in self-folding envelopes and boxes. The material's ability to morph on demand could lead to the development of autonomous origami robots and other complex shapes.

SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 18, 2021

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.

Geometries presented by Chinese scholars for all possible space-time kinematics and their relations

Researchers from Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tsinghua University presented additional, previously unknown geometries corresponding to all possible kinematical algebras. These geometries are classified into three relativistic geometries, absolute-time geometries, and absolute-space geometries, each with unique properties.

SourceScience China Press·DateNov 26, 2012