Large language models also work for protein structures
Training on raw protein sequences allows the AI to make inferences about structure. Enlarge (credit: CHRISTOPH BURGSTEDT/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY) The success of ChatGPT and its competitors is based on what's termed emergen.....»»
Why EA Sports and Nike think gaming NFTs can really work this time
New partnership could tap into interest from a dedicated sneakerhead market. Enlarge / You could soon be able to wear this kind of NFT sneaker in future EA Sports titles. (credit: Nike) After a lot of hype from game make.....»»
The real culprit behind the 1871 vandalism of the Paleozoic Museum in Central Park
A gripping tale of 19th century science, art, politics, thuggery—even a bit of bigamy. Enlarge / Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' studio at the Central Park Arsenal in New York City, with models of extinct animals. (credit: Public.....»»
AI software can provide "roadmap" for biological discoveries
Predicting a protein's location within a cell can help researchers unlock a plethora of biological information that's critical for developing future scientific discoveries related to drug development and treating diseases like epilepsy. That's becaus.....»»
Best laptop deals: new laptop for work or play from $169
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School closings during pandemic affected parents" work schedules, finds German study
A new study shows that the closing of education and childcare facilities in Germany during the coronavirus pandemic actually had an impact on parents' employment, as the opening of facilities led to a rebound in their work hours. For example, parents.....»»
Recombinant and tunable spidroin hydrogels for drug release and cell culture
In a new study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that recombinant spider silk protein hydrogels have many attractive features. They allow encapsulation of cells and bioactive molecules simply by incubation at 37°C. They are transparent, whi.....»»
NASA lost contact with Mars Ingenuity helicopter for a week — but it’s OK now
NASA recently lost contact with the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars for a week, and the team had to work fast to avoid a collision with the rover......»»
Using AI to push the boundaries of wildlife survey technologies
In their research, associate professor from the NRS Department Tiejun Wang and his master's student Zijing Wu developed an AI-model to automatically locate and count large herds of migratory ungulates (wildebeest and zebra). They used their method in.....»»
Soaring rhetoric: NASA mission will carry Poet Laureate Ada Limón"s words to Jupiter
A new work by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, written for an upcoming NASA mission to Jupiter's moon Europa, is a glance at outer space that returns back to Earth......»»
ASE intros FOCoS-Bridge for AI and HPC chips
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) has announced its latest fan-out-chip-on-substrate-bridge (FOCoS-Bridge) technology innovation, which involved qualifying a large 70x78mm package containing two ASICs and eight HBM devices connected by eight s.....»»
Despite cutbacks, IT salaries expected to rise
Despite rising labor costs, economic inflation, and companies making an effort to cut back, the salary outlook for IT professionals is positive, according to InformationWeek. Work-life balance and base pay top the list as what matters most to IT prof.....»»
Unimicron to build new IC substrate plant for AI applications
Taiwan's leading IC substrate maker Unimicron Technology will invest NT$30 billion (US$981.03 million) to set up a new plant in Taiwan dedicated to production of IC substrates with high layer count and large area to cash in on the ever-expanding AI a.....»»
iPad mini remains the best for people who want a portable tablet
The iPad lineup has grown considerably in recent years. If you go to an Apple Store (or just open Apple’s website) now, you’ll find six different models available, ranging from the entry-level 9th generation iPad to the expensive 12.9-inch iPad.....»»
Eve Flare review: Thread makes for a more responsive smart light
The new Eve Flare smart light looks a lot like the original one, except crucially, it can now connect via Thread and will soon be updated to support Matter.Eve Flare now has ThreadEve Flare is one of our favorite smart lights. It's a large, opaque, b.....»»
Shared modeling can help schools predict, avert dropouts
A research team co-led by Cornell found that for schools without the resources to conduct learning analytics to help students succeed, modeling based on data from other institutions can work as well as local modeling, without sacrificing fairness......»»
Machine learning-based protein annotation tool predicts protein function
Microbes drive key processes of life on Earth. They affect global elemental cycles—the movement of carbon, nitrogen, and other elements. They also promote plant growth and affect the development of diseases. These roles are essential in every ecosy.....»»
Climate change forces a rethinking of mammoth Everglades restoration plan
In 1948, work got underway in the Florida Everglades on a public works project hailed as the nation's largest, aimed at reigning in once and for all the mighty river of grass that once spanned much of the peninsula......»»
Honey bee colony aggression linked to gene regulatory networks
Collective behaviors are present across many different animal groups: schools of fish swimming in a swirling pattern together, large flocks of birds migrating through the night, groups of bees coordinating their behavior to defend their hive......»»
Asus will offer local ChatGPT-style AI servers for office use
"AFS Appliance" will avoid the cloud and place an AI language model on premises. Enlarge / The ASUS logo in front of an AI-generated background. (credit: ASUS / Stable Diffusion) Taiwan's Asustek Computer (known popularl.....»»
In 2023, the world’s first smart touch large-screen full-function vacuum robot Redkey R20 will be born
Robot vacuum cleaners are becoming more and more popular with consumers. The latest data shows that in the past five years, vacuum robots have grown rapidly, with a compound growth rate of more than 20%. In order to improve the cleaning experience of.....»»