Algorithm that performs as accurately as dermatologists
A study has now been presented that boosts the evidence for using AI solutions in skin cancer diagnostics. With an algorithm they devised themselves, scientists show the capacity of technology to perform at the same level as dermatologists in assessi.....»»
Thyroid cancer now diagnosed with machine learning-powered photoacoustic/ultrasound imaging
A research team performs machine learning-powered photoacoustic/ultrasound imaging for thyroid cancer classification......»»
Interactive police line-ups improve eyewitness accuracy: study
Eyewitnesses can identify perpetrators more accurately when they are able to manipulate 3D images of suspects, according to a new study......»»
Next generation cytogenetics is on its way
New research shows that Optical Genome Mapping (OGM) detects abnormalities in chromosomes and DNA very quickly, effectively and accurately. Sometimes even better than all existing techniques together, as they describe in two proof-of-concept studies......»»
LHAASO measures Crab Nebula brightness, yields new UHE gamma-ray standard
The Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO), one of China's key national science and technology infrastructure facilities, has accurately measured the brightness over 3.5 orders of magnitude of the standard candle in high-energy astronomy.....»»
YouTube"s Recommender AI Still a Horror Show, Finds Major Crowdsourced Study
An anonymous reader shares a report: For years YouTube's video-recommending algorithm has stood accused of fuelling a grab bag of societal ills by feeding users an AI-amplified diet of hate speech, political extremism and/or conspiracy junk/disinform.....»»
Next generation cytogenetics is on its way
Dutch-French research shows that Optical Genome Mapping (OGM) detects abnormalities in chromosomes and DNA very quickly, effectively and accurately. Sometimes even better than all existing techniques together, as they describe in two proof-of-concept.....»»
YouTube’s recommender AI still a horrorshow, finds major crowdsourced study
For years YouTube’s video-recommending algorithm has stood accused of fuelling a grab-bag of societal ills by feeding users an AI-amplified diet of hate speech, political extremism and/or conspiracy junk/disinformation for the profiteering moti.....»»
New method lets researchers rapidly monitor snow leopard stress levels in the wild
The newly developed method lets researchers rapidly and accurately measure stress hormones in snow leopards without the need for bulky equipment or specialised knowledge. It uses widely available equipment that can be carried into the field, allowing.....»»
New model accurately predicts how coasts will be impacted by storms and sea-level rise
Coastal communities across the world are increasingly facing up to the huge threats posed by a combination of extreme storms and predicted rises in sea levels as a result of global climate change......»»
When a "Wildly Irrational" Algorithm Makes Crucial Healthcare Decisions
"Thousands of disabled and elderly people in more than a dozen states have had to fight against decisions made by an algorithm to get the support services they need to remain in their homes instead of being institutionalized," reports the U.S. editio.....»»
After China"s Crackdown on Bitcoin Mining, It"s More Profitable For Everyone Else
Bitcoin mining just became easier and more profitable, reports CNBC: The world has known for months that more than half the world's bitcoin miners would be going dark as China cracked down on mining. Now that it's happened, the bitcoin algorithm has.....»»
Thermal imaging offers early alert for chronic wound care
New method provides information on spatial heat distribution in a wound to accurately predict whether VLUs will heal. The clinical study is the first to investigate textural analysis on VLUs using thermal images that do not require physical contact w.....»»
Newsroom: Young Investors Drove Use of Robo-Advisors During Pandemic
June 30, 2021 (New York, NY) – The growth of investment robo-advisors—algorithm-based account services—spiked last year across the US, the UK, and Canada as investors, especially those belonging to younger […].....»»
Machine learning algorithm predicts how genes are regulated in individual cells
A team of scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago has developed a software tool that can help researchers more efficiently identify the regulators of genes. The system leverages a machine learning algorithm to predict which transcription fac.....»»
Artificial intelligence breakthrough gives longer advance warning of ozone issues
Ozone levels in the earth's troposphere (the lowest level of our atmosphere) can now be forecasted with accuracy up to two weeks in advance, a remarkable improvement over current systems that can accurately predict ozone levels only three days ahead......»»
AI spots healthy stem cells quickly and accurately
Stem cell therapy is at the cutting edge of regenerative medicine, but until now researchers and clinicians have had to painstakingly evaluate stem cell quality by looking at each cell individually under a microscope. Now, researchers from Japan have.....»»
A Hospital Algorithm Designed To Predict a Deadly Condition Misses Most Cases
Epic Systems' algorithm for identifying signs of sepsis, an often deadly complication from infections that can lead to organ failure, doesn't work as well as advertised, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The Verge reports:.....»»
Intriguing structure revealed of a photosynthetic supercomplex in bacteria
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have uncovered the atomic structure of a special photosynthetic supercomplex to determine how it forms and performs efficient electron transfer......»»
Google Searches for New Measure of Skin Tones To Curb Bias in Products
Google is developing an alternative to the industry standard method for classifying skin tones, which a growing chorus of technology researchers and dermatologists says is inadequate for assessing whether products are biased against people of color......»»
Algorithm uses mass spectrometry data to predict identity of molecules
An algorithm designed by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's Computational Biology Department and St. Petersburg State University in Russia could help scientists identify unknown molecules. The algorithm, called MolDiscovery, uses mass spec.....»»