Discovery of new growth-directed graphene stacking domains may precede new...
Researchers discovered that three-layer graphene can naturally self-organize into specific stacking patterns (ABA/ABC domains) during growth on silicon carbide, eliminating the need for manual...
View ArticleEnabling AI to explain its predictions in plain language
Researchers developed a system that converts AI explanations into narrative text that can be more easily understood by users. This system could help people determine when to trust a model's predictions.
View ArticleResearchers discover new third class of magnetism that could transform...
A new class of magnetism called altermagnetism has been imaged for the first time in a new study. The findings could lead to the development of new magnetic memory devices with the potential to...
View ArticleMapping the nanoscale architecture of functional materials
Researchers have pioneered a new technique called X-ray linear dichroic orientation tomography, which probes the orientation of a material's building blocks at the nanoscale in three-dimensions. First...
View ArticleAI thought knee X-rays show if you drink beer -- they don't
A new study highlights a hidden challenge of using AI in medical imaging research -- the phenomenon of highly accurate yet potentially misleading results known as 'shortcut learning.' The researchers...
View ArticleAdoption of AI calls for new kind of communication competence from sales...
Artificial intelligence, AI, is rapidly transforming work also in the financial sector. A recent study explored how integrating AI into the work of sales teams affects the interpersonal communication...
View ArticleMinuscule robots for targeted drug delivery
An interdisciplinary team has created tiny bubble-like microrobots that can deliver therapeutics right where they are needed and then be absorbed by the body.
View ArticleArtificial intelligence improves mammography-based risk prediction
The future of breast cancer screening and risk-reducing strategies is being shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent review article.
View ArticleAI-based tool for pancreatic cancer diagnostics
Researchers have successfully developed a deep learning model that classifies pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common form of pancreatic cancer, into molecular subtypes using...
View ArticleTowards room-temperature superconductivity: Insights into optical properties...
Copper-oxide (CuO2) superconductors, such as Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+ (Bi2212), have unusually high critical temperatures. Optical reflectivity measurements of Bi2212 have shown that it exhibits strong optical...
View ArticleDiversity and inclusion accelerate the pace of innovation in robotics
Diverse and inclusive teams are not merely a moral imperative but also a catalyst for scientific excellence in robotics, scientists point out in a study. The team has outlined how a scientific...
View ArticleBreakthrough brings body-heat powered wearable devices closer to reality
A research team has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that could power next-generation wearable devices using body heat, eliminating the need for batteries.
View ArticleResearchers reduce bias in AI models while preserving or improving accuracy
Researchers developed an AI debiasing technique that improves the fairness of a machine-learning model by boosting its performance for subgroups that are underrepresented in its training data, while...
View ArticleImage tool to help AI scour wildlife shots for climate change clues
A new AI image tool could aid the development of algorithms to analyse wildlife images to help improve understanding of how species around the world are responding to climate change, a study suggests.
View ArticleAI-powered blood test first to spot earliest sign of breast cancer
A new screening method that combines laser analysis with a type of AI is the first of its kind to identify patients in the earliest stage of breast cancer, a study suggests.
View ArticleAI tool analyzes placentas at birth for faster detection of neonatal,...
A newly developed tool that harnesses computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) may help clinicians from around the globe rapidly evaluate placentas at birth, potentially improving neonatal and...
View ArticleUncovering the pigments and techniques used to paint the Berlin Wall
Street art takes many forms, and the vibrant murals on the Berlin Wall both before and after its fall are expressions of people's opinions. But there was often secrecy around the processes for creating...
View ArticleFast, rewritable computing with DNA origami registers
DNA stores the instructions for life and, along with enzymes and other molecules, computes everything from hair color to risk of developing diseases. Harnessing that prowess and immense storage...
View ArticleResearchers 3D print compact, low-cost vortex beam generators
Researchers have developed a 3D-printed device that generates twisting light beams with orbital angular momentum (OAM), a form of rotational energy that can carry more data than regular beams.
View Article'Us' vs. 'them' biases plague AI, too
A study by a team of scientists finds that AI systems are also prone to social identity biases, revealing fundamental group prejudices that reach beyond those tied to gender, race, or religion.
View ArticleUnlocking next-gen chip efficiency: confirming thermal insights for tiny...
A team of researchers unlock heat flow principles in ultra-thin metals, paving the way for faster, smaller, more efficient computer chips.
View ArticleBreaking barriers: Study uses AI to interpret American Sign Language in...
A study is the first-of-its-kind to recognize American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet gestures using computer vision. Researchers developed a custom dataset of 29,820 static images of ASL hand gestures....
View ArticleNew simulation method sharpens our view into Earth's interior
How does the Earth generate its magnetic field? While the basic mechanisms seem to be understood, many details remain unresolved. A team of researchers has introduced a simulation method that promises...
View ArticleProblems developed faster among gamers who started early
People who started playing video games at an early school age developed problematic gaming more quickly compared to those who started playing a few years later.
View ArticlePhysics and emote design: Quantifying clarity in digital images
When analyzing artworks, understanding the visual clarity of compositions is crucial. Inspired by digital artists, researchers have created a metric to quantify clarity in digital images. As a result,...
View ArticleMicrochips capable of detecting and diagnosing diseases
Researchers have developed microchips using field-effect transistors that can detect multiple diseases from a single air sample with high sensitivity. The technology enables rapid testing and could...
View ArticleTiny robots, big impact: Revolutionizing infertility treatment with magnetic...
Infertility affects an estimated 186 million people worldwide, with fallopian tube obstruction contributing to 11%-67% of female infertility cases. Researchers have developed an innovative solution...
View ArticleYoung English speakers are most comfortable with digital health
Digital health tools, such as patient portals, treatment apps and online appointment schedulers, are increasingly common. But not everyone is equally at home using them.
View ArticleBeing digitally hyperconnected causes 'techno-strain' for employees
A new study has shown that employees are experiencing mental and physical techno-strain due to being 'hyperconnected' to digital technology making it difficult for people to switch off from work.
View ArticlePhysics: Current generated by the quantum Hall effect has additional magnetic...
The quantum Hall effect, a fundamental effect in quantum mechanics, not only generates an electric but also a magnetic current. It arises from the motion of electrons on an orbit around the nuclei of...
View ArticlePhysicists 'bootstrap' validity of string theory
String theory remains elusive as a 'provable' phenomenon. But a team of physicists has now taken a significant step forward in validating string theory by using an innovative mathematical method that...
View ArticleString figures shed light on cultural connections and the roots of...
New research suggests that the making of string figures, a globally documented practice, may point to shared cultural heritage stretching back millennia. The research offers a new way to investigate...
View ArticleDeveloping artificial intelligence tools for health care
Reinforcement Learning, an artificial intelligence approach, has the potential to guide physicians in designing sequential treatment strategies for better patient outcomes but requires significant...
View ArticleEngineers grow 'high-rise' 3D chips
Researchers can now fabricate a 3D chip with alternating layers of semiconducting material grown directly on top of each other. The method eliminates thick silicon substrates between the layers,...
View ArticleSwarms of 'ant-like' robots lift heavy objects and hurl themselves over...
Scientists have developed swarms of tiny magnetic robots that work together like ants to achieve Herculean feats, including traversing and picking up objects many times their size. The findings suggest...
View ArticleNew recommendations to increase transparency and tackle potential bias in...
A new set of recommendations aims to help improve the way datasets are used to build Artificial intelligence (AI) health technologies and reduce the risk of potential AI bias.
View ArticleHuman-like artificial intelligence may face greater blame for moral violations
In a new study, participants tended to assign greater blame to artificial intelligences (AIs) involved in real-world moral transgressions when they perceived the AIs as having more human-like minds.
View ArticleBias in AI amplifies our own biases, researchers show
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems tend to take on human biases and amplify them, causing people who use that AI to become more biased themselves, a new study finds.
View ArticleGetting in sync: Wearables reveal happiest times to sleep
Research finds connections between mood and circadian rhythm disruptions in study using Fitbit data from hundreds of medical interns.
View ArticleNeed a research hypothesis? Ask AI
Engineers have developed AI frameworks to identify evidence-driven hypotheses that could advance biologically inspired materials.
View ArticlePlasma heating efficiency in fusion devices boosted by metal screens
Scientists have performed computer simulations confirming a technique that prevents the production of unhelpful electromagnetic waves, boosting the heat put into fusion plasma.
View ArticleLaser-based artificial neuron mimics nerve cell functions at lightning speed
Researchers developed a laser-based artificial neuron that fully emulates the functions, dynamics and information processing of a biological graded neuron, which could lead to new breakthroughs in...
View ArticleNew software unlocks secrets of cell signaling
SMART, a new software package, can make studying signaling processes significantly easier. Results could accelerate research in fields across the life sciences, such as systems biology, pharmacology...
View ArticleAdvancing a trustworthy quantum era: A novel approach to quantum protocol...
The future of data security depends on the reliable application of quantum technology, but its widespread adoption requires rigorous verification. Researchers have developed a novel approach to verify...
View ArticleMachine psychology: A bridge to general AI?
Artificial intelligence that is as intelligent as humans may become possible thanks to psychological learning models, combined with certain types of AI.
View ArticleFirst demonstration of quantum teleportation over busy Internet cables
Quantum teleportation could provide near-instant communication over long distances. But, inside Internet cables, photons needed for teleportation are lost within the millions of light particles...
View ArticleAI-driven approach reveals hidden hazards of chemical mixtures in rivers
Artificial intelligence can provide critical insights into how complex mixtures of chemicals in rivers affect aquatic life -- paving the way for better environmental protection.
View ArticleAI may help researchers with medical chart review
Researchers trained a large language model to read medical charts, looking for signs that kids with ADHD received the right follow-up care when using new medications.
View ArticleAI may help researchers with medical chart review, study finds
Researchers trained a large language model to read medical charts, looking for signs that kids with ADHD received the right follow-up care when using new medications.
View ArticleResearchers take 'significant leap forward' with quantum simulation of...
Researchers have made a meaningful advance in the simulation of molecular electron transfer -- a fundamental process underpinning countless physical, chemical and biological processes. The study...
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