Scientists develop microplastics detection kit with AI technology
A research team led by Dr. Ho Sang Jung of the Department of Nano-Bio Convergence at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), a research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT, in collaboration with the KOTITI Testing & Research Inst.....»»
A failed experiment and chance open up new paths to an established reaction for chemists
The original plan of the research groups of Dr. habil. Christian Hering-Junghans and Prof. Torsten Beweries at the Rostock LIKAT was to develop a phosphorus-based ligand. However, the syntheses led to a different substance than expected, namely a tri.....»»
Using CRISPR to decipher whether gene variants lead to cancer
In recent years, scientists have created a range of new methods based on CRISPR-Cas technology for precisely editing the genetic material of living organisms. One application is in cell therapy: A patient's immune cells can be specifically reprogramm.....»»
I compared Apple’s and Samsung’s AI photo editing tools. There’s a clear winner
Apple is the last one to show up to the AI party, but how does its Clean Up tool compare to Samsung's Object Eraser? I used them both and found out......»»
Waymo, Nexar present AI-based study to protect ‘vulnerable’ road users
Waymo and road safety AI firm Nexar now offer the largest dataset in the U.S. to inform automated vehicles.....»»
Kuo: Apple to release its own smart home camera in 2026, with AI features
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported today that Apple will enter the smart home camera market in 2026, with the company seemingly set to compete against third-party HomeKit cameras like the for the first time. The IP camera is targeted to hit annu.....»»
Immersive Labs AI Scenario Generator improves cyber skills against various attack types
Immersive Labs introduced AI Scenario Generator. This new capability enables organizations to generate threat scenarios for crisis simulations to ensure their workforces are ready for the latest threats. By inputting a few short prompts, customers ca.....»»
The Washington Post has an AI newsboy to answer all your questions
The Washington Post has launched a conversational AI chatbot to answer questions about the news......»»
AI-enhanced model could improve space weather forecasting
"Killer electrons" that travel at nearly light speed inside Earth's Van Allen belts—the zone that surrounds the planet and traps energetic charged particles—pose a major threat to equipment in space by causing malfunctions in electronics......»»
Is AI already plateauing? New reporting suggests GPT-5 may be in trouble
OpenAI's highly-anticipated Project Orion may or may not arrive this year, but so far, the company's beta testers have been unimpressed with the new model's performance......»»
Microplastics Could Be Making the Weather Worse
Microplastics cause clouds to form in places where they wouldn't otherwise, which is likely to have knock-on effects on the weather and climate......»»
New CRISPR system for gene silencing doesn"t rely on cutting DNA
Scientists from Vilnius University's (VU) Life Sciences Center (LSC) have discovered a unique way for cells to silence specific genes without cutting DNA. This research, led by Prof. Patrick Pausch and published in the journal Nature Communications,.....»»
Miniature tag offers unique insight into the movement of hummingbirds
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen have attached tiny "backpack" type trackers to hummingbirds in the Andes in a bid to learn more about their movements......»»
AI-powered model enhances rice lodging detection for improved agricultural outcomes
By leveraging advanced convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture and intelligent optimization algorithms, an AI-powered model significantly surpasses conventional techniques, offering enhanced accuracy and reduced computational costs......»»
Beach kindergarten helps kids grasp early STEM concepts
Deakin University research has for the first time observed the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning benefits of 'blue space' education settings for pre-school aged children......»»
Smart surveillance system improves tomato plant monitoring with high-speed disease detection, fruit counting
Tomatoes are a critical source of nutrients and remain one of the most widely cultivated fruits globally. However, intensive greenhouse practices increase susceptibility to diseases, which can reduce yields by up to 30% and degrade fruit quality......»»
New AI model improves prediction power for genomics related to disease
To understand the workings of DNA in relation to disease, scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed the first multimodal deep learning model of its kind, EPBDxDNABERT-2, capable of ascertaining the precise relationship between trans.....»»
Is “AI welfare” the new frontier in ethics?
Anthropic's new hire is preparing for a future where advanced AI models may experience suffering. A few months ago, Anthropic quietly hired its first dedicated "AI welfare" resear.....»»
LG shows off first display that can stretch by 50%
LG Displays is pushing the limits on stretchable display technology......»»
US blocks TSMC chip exports, but Apple"s chips face a different threat
A US order to TSMC to cut AI chip supplies to China over Huawei sanctions won't cause problems for Apple. However, Taiwan's prohibition of TSMC producing 2-nanometer chips elsewhere could make an impact.A TSMC factory sign - Image credit: TSMCU.S. sa.....»»
Secrets of the corpse flower revealed
The unusual odor of the titan arum, commonly called the corpse flower because its scent is reminiscent of rotting flesh, draws crowds of curious visitors to greenhouses around the world during its rare blooms. What also intrigues scientists is the co.....»»