Stochastic model captures microbiome interactions more precisely
Traditional models for analyzing microbial communities often rely on average microbial abundance over time. While these models can predict temporal changes effectively, they often fail to capture the actual interactions between microbes......»»
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft review: a magical and colorful e-reader
The brilliant Kindle now has a color screen, but does this make the Kindle Colorsoft the model to buy? I've got the answer in my review......»»
Engineering nature"s blueprint: Dendron-based assemblies for chlorophyll"s materials
Researchers often look to photosynthesis—a process that turns sunlight into chemical energy in plants and bacteria—as a model for innovation. Photosynthesis is in turn linked to chlorophyll pigments, tiny green molecules that play a key role in h.....»»
ChatGPT just improved its creative writing chops
OpenAI's latest GPT-4o model is getting a handful of upgrades, including "more natural, engaging, and tailored writing to improve relevance & readability.".....»»
Scientists develop culture system to unlock secrets of the skin microbiome
The human skin is home to a wide variety of bacteria. The composition of the community of bacteria—called the "skin microbiota"—has serious implications for skin health. A healthy balance between different species of bacteria on the skin often tr.....»»
New model sheds light on groundwater declines by linking irrigation decisions and groundwater use
Sustainable rates of groundwater withdrawal in Oregon's Harney Basin were surpassed 20 years prior to the time declining groundwater levels were generally recognized, a new analysis found......»»
Apple’s best selling iPhone models aren’t what you’d expect, but there’s a good reason
Early in the iPhone’s life, Apple made only one model for everyone. Today, the company releases four flagships every year and also offers the iPhone SE and older models. It’s a lot to keep up with, but a new report gives us a good picture of whic.....»»
Next year’s iPhone 17 decision will be harder than ever for users like me
Most years, it’s not very hard to decide which iPhone model to buy. I always go with a Pro model—usually the smaller of the two. But with next year’s iPhone 17 line and the expected ultra-thin 17 Air model, my purchase decision will be harder t.....»»
Automated 3D computer vision model offers a new tool to measure and understand dairy cow behavior and welfare
Dairy cows typically rest for 10 or more hours a day, so a dry, clean, and comfortable place—such as a freestall—to lie down and rest is essential for their health, well-being, and production performance. One key factor in whether stalls are comf.....»»
The Milky Way represents an outlier among similar galaxies, universe survey data shows
For decades, scientists have used the Milky Way as a model for understanding how galaxies form. But three new studies raise questions about whether the Milky Way is truly representative of other galaxies in the universe......»»
Novel AI algorithm captures photons in motion
Close your eyes and picture the iconic "bullet time" scene from "The Matrix"—the one where Neo, played by Keanu Reeves, dodges bullets in slow motion. Now imagine being able to witness the same effect, but instead of speeding bullets, you're watchi.....»»
Niantic uses Pokémon Go player data to build AI navigation system
Visual scans of the world have helped Niantic build what it calls a "Large Geospatial Model." Last week, Niantic announced plans to create an AI model for navigating the physical.....»»
Join us today for Ars Live: Our first encounter with manipulative AI
At 4PM ET, join Benj Edwards and Simon Willison's live YouTube chat about the "Great Bing Chat Fiasco of 2023." In the short-term, the most dangerous thing about AI language model.....»»
Here’s what you’ll give up if you get Apple’s iPhone 17 Air next year
The iPhone 17 Air is the iPhone 17 model I will buy next year, assuming it’s real. I’ve said this many times: I’ve reached that … The post Here’s what you’ll give up if you get Apple’s iPhone 17 Air next year.....»»
The expensive iPhone 17 Air may have a lot in common with Apple’s cheapest iPhone
The latest iPhone 17 Air report suggests that the expected ultra-slim model could be as thin as 6mm, which would make it the slimmest iPhone ever made. While that would be a challenging metric to hit, and we’ll believe it when there’s supporti.....»»
I reviewed a gaming phone that’s more powerful than my laptop
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro follows on from the last model very closely, so can it keep its top gaming smartphone crown? I found out......»»
Machine learning and supercomputer simulations predict interactions between gold nanoparticles and blood proteins
Researchers in the Nanoscience Center at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, have used machine learning and supercomputer simulations to investigate how tiny gold nanoparticles bind to blood proteins. The studies discovered that favorable nanopar.....»»
With new imaging approach, scientists closely analyze microbial adhesive interactions
Scientists have identified many types of bacteria in the mouth, but many problems remain in understanding how they work with one another. One of the problems is that microbes assemble themselves into densely packed multi-species biofilms. Their densi.....»»
This open-source alternative to ChatGPT just got serious
French AI startup Mistral just rolled out a half dozen new features, a model update (and an entirely new model) in its bid to compete with the likes of OpenAI.....»»
This 50-inch 4K TV just dropped to $138 at Walmart
A doorbuster sale on a MacBook Air should never be ignored. For a limited time, you’ll save $250 when you purchase the 13-inch M2 model at Best Buy......»»
Nanorobots move closer to clinical trials with new model that helps them navigate through the bloodstream
From repairing deadly brain bleeds to tackling tumors with precise chemotherapy, micro/nano-robots (MNRs) are a promising, up-and-coming tool that have the power to substantially advance health care. However, this tool still has difficulty navigating.....»»