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THESEUS -- tool for Internet services

THESEUS aims to develop an internet-based knowledge infrastructure using semantic technologies that can identify content meaning and classify it. This will enable computers to understand context and draw logical conclusions about data.

SourceFraunhofer-Gesellschaft·DateMar 9, 2009

RSC and ChemSpider develop InChI Resolver

The RSC/ChemSpider InChI Resolver will enable scientists to share and search compound data using the InChI standard, promoting standardization in chemistry. The service will also provide tools for creating standard InChI data and depositing it for future use.

SourceRoyal Society of Chemistry·DateDec 1, 2008

Computer hardware 'guardians' protect users from undiscovered bugs

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a system that allows computer chips to work around all functional bugs, even those not yet detected. The 'semantic guardian' prevents a chip from operating in untested configurations, eliminating the risk of buggy hardware failure and protecting against potential security threats.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·DateOct 1, 2008

UC San Diego researchers give computers 'common sense'

Researchers use Google Sets to provide contextual information that improves the accuracy of automated image labeling systems. The system uses a three-step process, including image segmentation, ranked lists of probable labels, and post-processing context checks.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·DateOct 17, 2007
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.

The newest AI computing tool: people

Researchers at USC Information Sciences Institute have found a new source of artificial intelligence computing power in people's collective tagging activities on the social web. By extracting metadata from these interactions, they can improve information classification, reliability, and meaning.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·DateJun 27, 2007

New research in Psychological Science

Researchers found that adults exhibit a 'curse-of-knowledge bias' when reasoning about false beliefs, with their own knowledge influencing their ability to reason. Additionally, age affects false memory development, with children showing improved performance at older ages. The study also discovered a circadian rhythm in central process...

SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalPsychological Science·DateApr 5, 2007

Monkey math machinery is like humans'

Researchers found that monkeys demonstrate a significant semantic congruity effect when making numerical comparisons, similar to humans. The study used colored cues to instruct monkeys to choose larger or smaller numbers, showing high accuracy and speed in the task.

SourceDuke University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 31, 2005

Does the language gender system of English and Spanish affect consumers' perception of brands?

This study examines how language gender systems impact brand attitudes and evaluations. In Spanish, consistent formal markers enhance brand recall, while semantic associations drive brand evaluation. In English, formal cues determine initial brand name gender, but congruent semantic associations improve brand evaluations and recall.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·DateJul 18, 2005
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Our emotional brains: Both sides process the language of feelings...

Studies show that the left hemisphere processes meaningful semantic content automatically, while the right hemisphere is involved in processing emotional prosody. Researchers used Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography to measure blood flow velocity in the brain's middle cerebral arteries when participants identified emotions conveyed th...

SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalNeuropsychology·DateJan 12, 2003

Where do spoken words come from?

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute developed a theory to explain lexical selection and form encoding in spoken word production. The theory proposes two major processing components: lexical selection and form encoding, which can be completed within two-thirds of a second.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 6, 2001