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Machine learning is a subfield of artificial intelligence that focuses on developing algorithms and models capable of automatically learning and making predictions or decisions from data without being explicitly programmed. It involves training models on labeled datasets to recognize patterns and make accurate predictions or classifications in new, unseen data.

AI-Powered Microscopy Turns Optical Flaw into High-Quality Imaging Breakthrough

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking AI-powered technique that transforms a common optical flaw—chromatic aberration—into a tool for high-quality quantitative phase imaging (QPI) using standard microscopes. This method enables single-exposure imaging, making QPI more viable for biomedical applications.

4 Mar 2025

Meet DIDACT: The AI System That Learns and Improves Scientific Computing Daily

Researchers at Jefferson Lab developed an AI-based system, DIDACT, to optimize high-performance computing clusters by continually learning and selecting the best-performing model daily, reducing system downtime and costs.

3 Mar 2025

AI-Powered Forensic Tool Predicts Traumatic Brain Injuries with 94% Accuracy

Oxford researchers develop an AI-powered forensic tool that uses physics-based simulations to predict traumatic brain injuries (TBI) with remarkable accuracy, aiding law enforcement in criminal investigations.

26 Feb 2025

AI Learns to Create Human-Like Goals by Studying How We Play

Scientists at NYU have developed an AI model that learns how humans generate goals by studying how they create games, potentially advancing AI's understanding of human intentions.

26 Feb 2025

LLM4SD Reads Decades of Research to Solve Chemistry’s Toughest Questions

LLM4SD is a cutting-edge AI tool that can analyze scientific literature, generate hypotheses, and predict molecular properties with high accuracy, making scientific discovery faster and more transparent. The open-source system also provides explainable insights, unlike traditional black-box validation tools.

25 Feb 2025

Zero-Shot AI Outperforms GPT-4o in Art Classification, Slashing Annotation Costs

Researchers demonstrate that large language models (LLMs) can classify artwork types with high accuracy using zero-shot learning, reducing the need for costly manual data labeling.

25 Feb 2025

Hollywood’s AI Dilemma: Innovation or Job Destruction?

A University of Washington study explores the anxieties of striking film workers over AI's role in cinema, highlighting concerns about job security, artistic integrity, and the future of filmmaking.

25 Feb 2025

AI-Powered Weather Model AIFS Improves Forecast Accuracy and Reduces Energy Use

The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) has launched the Artificial Intelligence Forecasting System (AIFS), a cutting-edge AI-driven model that improves weather prediction accuracy by up to 20% while reducing energy consumption by 1,000 times compared to traditional methods.

25 Feb 2025

AI Detects Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Years Before Diagnosis

Artificial intelligence may help predict schizophrenia and bipolar disorder years before diagnosis, allowing earlier intervention and treatment. Researchers from Aarhus University used machine learning on electronic health records to identify high-risk patients.

24 Feb 2025

AI Cracks the Code of Animal Emotions, Paving the Way for Real-Time Welfare Monitoring

AI can decode animal emotions by analyzing vocal patterns, revealing universal acoustic indicators of emotional valence across species. This breakthrough could transform animal welfare, livestock management, and conservation.

24 Feb 2025

AI and Underwater Microphones Transform Right Whale Conservation

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a machine learning-based method using underwater microphones to estimate North Atlantic Right whale numbers, offering a safer and cost-effective alternative to aerial surveys.

24 Feb 2025

AI Reveals Hidden Green Space Gaps in Cities, Driving Smarter Urban Planning

Researchers developed an AI system that improves tracking of urban green spaces using satellite imagery, significantly enhancing accuracy and revealing disparities in vegetation distribution.

20 Feb 2025

AI Copyright Loopholes Threaten UK Creators—Experts Call for Urgent Reform

A new report from Cambridge University warns that allowing AI companies to scrape copyrighted works unless creators actively opt out threatens the UK’s creative industries. Experts urge the government to uphold automatic copyright protections and ensure fair compensation for artists.

20 Feb 2025

Scientists Uncover How Hidden Interactions Shape Complex Networks

Researchers highlight the limitations of classical networks in capturing complex multi-agent interactions, proposing higher-order structures like simplicial complexes and hypergraphs to model real-world systems more effectively.

19 Feb 2025

AI Model Maps Hidden Animal Feeding Operations to Tackle Water Pollution

Researchers developed a machine learning model to map animal feeding operations with 87% accuracy, addressing data gaps crucial for environmental management.

18 Feb 2025

New AI Framework Eliminates Bias and Boosts Fairness in Critical Decisions

Researchers at the University of Navarra have developed a novel AI framework that enhances fairness and reliability in machine learning models used for critical decision-making, reducing biases linked to race, gender, and socioeconomic status.

18 Feb 2025

AI Tools Help UK Farmers Cut Livestock Emissions and Boost Sustainability

Loughborough University researchers have developed AI tools to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from UK livestock farming and land use, supporting the 2050 net zero goal.

18 Feb 2025

AI System Reduces Dangerous Airflow Detachment, Enhancing Flight Efficiency

A study by the KTH Royal Institute of Technology and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center tested an AI system to reduce dangerous turbulence in aviation, achieving a 9% reduction in aerodynamic flow detachment. This breakthrough promises enhanced flight safety and energy efficiency.

18 Feb 2025

AI Model Deciphers Hidden Brain Patterns Across Individuals

Researchers developed MARBLE, a geometric deep learning method that identifies shared brain activity patterns across different individuals and experimental conditions, advancing our understanding of neural computations.

17 Feb 2025

Smarter Fins: AI Optimizes Biohybrid Rays for Peak Efficiency

Researchers at Harvard SEAS and NTT Research used machine-learning-directed optimization (ML-DO) to design biohybrid mini-rays that swim twice as efficiently as conventional biomimetic models, marking a breakthrough in biohybrid robotics.

16 Feb 2025