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Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. These processes include learning (the acquisition of information and rules for using the information), reasoning (using rules to reach approximate or definite conclusions), and self-correction.

Curriculum, Not Touch, Drives Robotic Learning of Object Manipulation

A new study finds that the learning sequence (curriculum) matters more than tactile feedback for robotic hands mastering object manipulation. This challenges the long-held belief that haptic sensation is essential for fine motor learning.

3 Apr 2025

AI Model Predicts Lightning Wildfires With 90% Accuracy, Transforming Global Fire Response

Israeli researchers have developed an AI model that predicts lightning-induced wildfires with over 90% accuracy, using seven years of satellite and environmental data. This breakthrough significantly outperforms current methods and could revolutionize global wildfire forecasting.

3 Apr 2025

AI Gives Robots Human-Like Perception and Planning Skills for High-Stakes Missions

Johns Hopkins APL researchers are advancing robotic perception with AI-powered Full Scene Extraction, enabling autonomous agents to understand complex environments and reason like humans. This breakthrough holds promise for high-risk missions like search and rescue or military operations.

3 Apr 2025

AI-Powered Digital Twins Transform Plant Science, Medicine, and Manufacturing

Researchers at Iowa State University are creating high-resolution 3D digital twins of plants using AI-driven neural radiance fields (NeRF), transforming simple smartphone videos into dynamic, data-rich models. These digital twins are advancing agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing by enabling real-time simulations, precision predictions, and enhanced decision-making.

3 Apr 2025

ESCARGOT Proves Agentic AI Is the Future of Biomedical Research

Agentic AI models, like ESCARGOT, represent a major leap beyond traditional AI by autonomously coordinating multiple AI agents to solve complex biomedical problems. In Alzheimer’s research, this model outperformed ChatGPT by delivering significantly more accurate insights using a graph-based reasoning approach.

3 Apr 2025

AI-Connected Medical Devices Revolutionise Healthcare With Real-Time Detection and Life-Saving Alerts

AI-powered Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices enable early disease detection, real-time monitoring, and personalised treatment, transforming patient care and healthcare systems. A new global study outlines a comprehensive roadmap for integrating IoMT into modern healthcare, highlighting its life-saving potential and practical challenges.

2 Apr 2025

AI Model Unlocks Drug Safety Insights With World’s Largest Adverse Event Database

Cedars-Sinai researchers developed OnSIDES, a free AI-driven global database of over 3.6 million adverse drug events, enhancing medication safety and supporting drug discovery. The study reveals how structured label data can revolutionize pharmacovigilance and reduce preventable harm.

2 Apr 2025

AI-Driven Smart Systems Transform Chemical Industry Decarbonization

Research explores AI-driven multi-scale smart systems for decarbonizing the chemical industry, focusing on innovations from material design to industrial park optimization. It highlights the challenges and potential of scaling these technologies for sustainable, carbon-neutral chemical production.

2 Apr 2025

AI Diagnoses Urban Tree Health from Video in Breakthrough Plant Monitoring System

AI researchers in Japan have developed ‘Plant Doctor,’ an automated system that uses video footage and hybrid AI to accurately assess the health of urban plants without harming them. This scalable, non-invasive tool could revolutionize both urban forestry and agriculture.

2 Apr 2025

How Can Banks Beat Deepfakes? A New AI Privacy Framework Offers the Answer

Researchers interviewed 27 bank managers across nine countries to understand how deepfakes threaten data integrity and decision-making.

2 Apr 2025

AI Tool Reveals Hidden Cellular Responses to Cancer Treatment

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed scNET, an AI-powered system that integrates single-cell gene expression with gene interaction networks to uncover complex cellular behaviors. This innovation enhances our ability to detect treatment effects and decode disease mechanisms, especially in cancer.

2 Apr 2025

AI-Powered Knee Surgery Delivers Better Results for Patients With Bowed Legs

A new AI-assisted knee replacement technique, tailored to each patient's natural leg shape, significantly improves outcomes for individuals with bowed legs. This functionally aligned approach outperformed conventional surgery in a randomized trial, particularly for these patients.

2 Apr 2025

Researchers Reveal How to Make Education More Flexible in the Age of AI

A new study by Zhao and Zhong proposes a transformative framework to enhance student autonomy by rethinking the rigid spatiotemporal constraints of schooling. Their concept of "Time Available for Autonomy" (TAFA) emphasizes flexible curricula, personalized learning, and AI-driven environments.

1 Apr 2025

AI-Powered Brain Implant Restores Real-Time Speech for People With Paralysis

Researchers from UC Berkeley and UCSF have developed a brain-computer interface that decodes brain signals into audible speech in near real time. This AI-driven breakthrough enables more natural, fluent communication for individuals with severe paralysis.

1 Apr 2025

AI Pinpoints Virus-Carrying Animals to Help Prevent Future Pandemics

Washington State University researchers developed an AI tool that predicts animal species and geographic hotspots likely to host orthopoxviruses, such as smallpox and mpox. The model integrates viral genetics with host traits, enabling early identification of potential zoonotic threats.

1 Apr 2025

AI-Powered Framework Transforms 3D Metal Printing With Precision and Speed

University of Toronto engineers have developed a machine learning framework, AIDED, to rapidly optimize 3D metal printing settings, reducing trial and error.

24 Mar 2025

Green AI Slashes Emissions but Sacrifices Accuracy in Climate Trade-Off

Training large AI models like GPT-3 generates massive CO₂ emissions—comparable to dozens of transatlantic flights—due to extreme energy demands. Researchers urge a shift to Green AI, which cuts emissions by up to 50% through smarter tech and renewable energy.

23 Mar 2025

AI Outperforms Wall Street: Symbolic Modeling Beats Classic Finance Models in Predicting Market Trends

Texas A&M researchers have created a new AI-driven method called Symbolic Modeling that outperforms traditional asset pricing models by uncovering hidden market dynamics. The model improves prediction accuracy while offering a unified approach to handling diverse financial datasets.

21 Mar 2025

AI Must Adapt to Cultures to Deliver Fair Public Services

A new book reveals how artificial intelligence is reshaping access to public services across the globe, highlighting vast cultural differences in fairness standards. The authors call for flexible, participatory AI systems that reflect local social values.

21 Mar 2025

AI Outperforms Humans in Child Interviews by Asking Better Questions

A groundbreaking study found that AI-generated questions using ChatGPT can match or exceed untrained humans in interviewing children about witnessed events. The AI produced more accurate responses per question and followed best practices more consistently.

20 Mar 2025