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AI Predicts Kidney Cancer Drug Response Using Routine Pathology Slides

Researchers at UT Southwestern developed an AI model that uses histopathological slide images to predict which kidney cancer patients will benefit from anti-angiogenic therapy. This deep learning model rivals the accuracy of genetic tests like Angioscore but is more accessible and interpretable.

25 Apr 2025

AI Predicts Post-Concussion Injury Risk With 95% Accuracy, Transforming Athlete Safety

Researchers at the University of Delaware have developed an AI-powered model that predicts the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in athletes after a concussion with 95% accuracy. By analyzing over 100 personalized factors, the tool offers a major step forward in injury prevention and post-concussion care.

22 Apr 2025

AI Unveils Breakthrough Gravitational Wave Detectors, Outshining Human Designs

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light used an AI algorithm, Urania, to design new gravitational wave detectors, uncovering solutions that outperform current blueprints. Their findings suggest AI can revolutionize scientific instrument design and push the boundaries of cosmic observation.

16 Apr 2025

New AI Method Outperforms Old Tech, Slashes Fraud Detection Errors in Finance and Healthcare

Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have developed a new unsupervised machine learning method to accurately label fraud in highly imbalanced financial and healthcare datasets, outperforming traditional techniques and reducing false positives. This scalable solution minimizes manual labeling, streamlining fraud detection in sectors where privacy and labeling costs are major concerns.

16 Apr 2025

AI Pinpoints Social Media Weak Spots to Maximize Online Polarization, Study Finds

Researchers at Concordia developed an AI-driven method using reinforcement learning to identify which hacked social media accounts can most effectively amplify polarization with minimal intervention. Their findings highlight vulnerabilities in platforms like Twitter (now X) and aim to inform better detection and protection strategies.

16 Apr 2025

AI Outperforms Physicians in Real-World Urgent Care Decisions, Study Finds

A groundbreaking study reveals that an AI tool used at a virtual urgent care clinic consistently delivers more accurate and safer diagnostic and treatment recommendations than physicians—raising the bar for decision-support in digital medicine.

9 Apr 2025

AI Model SmoothDetector Accurately Identifies Fake News by Analyzing Text and Images Together

Researchers at Concordia University have developed SmoothDetector, a novel AI model that combines deep learning with probabilistic algorithms to more accurately detect fake news by analyzing both text and image data.

9 Apr 2025

Doctors vs. AI: Who Makes Better Urgent Care Calls?

AI-generated treatment plans in a Cedars-Sinai virtual urgent care study were rated higher than physicians’ final decisions, especially for identifying antibiotic-resistant infections. However, physicians excelled at tailoring care through patient history-taking.

8 Apr 2025

AI-Powered 3D Imaging Transforms Skin Cancer Surgery by Precisely Mapping Tumours

Researchers in Singapore have developed a pioneering imaging technique that combines multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) with AI to map basal cell carcinoma with precision. This breakthrough allows more accurate surgical planning, reducing repeat procedures and enhancing recovery.

8 Apr 2025

Why Following AI Blindly Could Derail Scientific Discovery, Not Advance It

Researchers from the University of Bonn caution against blind reliance on AI in life sciences, emphasizing the need for explainability and scientific plausibility checks. The study highlights when researchers can—and cannot—trust machine learning models in fields like chemistry and medicine.

7 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

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

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-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

AI-Powered Ring Revolutionizes ASL Fingerspelling with Real-Time Tracking

Cornell researchers have developed SpellRing, an AI-powered micro-sonar ring that continuously tracks fingerspelling in American Sign Language (ASL) in real time, offering a compact and practical solution for text input and potential ASL translation.

19 Mar 2025

AI Decodes Neutron Star Mergers in Seconds, Transforming Gravitational Wave Astronomy

A new neural network called DINGO-BNS analyzes gravitational waves from neutron star mergers thousands of times faster and more accurately than traditional methods, enabling near-instant alerts for telescopes to capture critical signals. This breakthrough could revolutionize multi-messenger astronomy and our understanding of extreme physics.

12 Mar 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

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

Australia Won’t Meet Its Zero Road Fatalities Goal by 2050, New Forecasting Model Reveals Why

A new study using the Facebook Prophet algorithm forecasts that Australia will fall short of its zero road fatalities goal by 2050, identifying persistent risks among older drivers, men, and motorcyclists.

19 Feb 2025

AI’s Black Box Problem: Why We Need Smarter, Transparent Explanations Now

AI systems in high-stakes industries often fail to provide clear explanations for their decisions, leaving users vulnerable. Researchers from the University of Surrey propose the SAGE framework to ensure AI-generated explanations are transparent, user-friendly, and ethically sound.

18 Feb 2025

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AI Predicts Kidney Cancer Drug Response Using Routine Pathology Slides

AI Predicts Post-Concussion Injury Risk With 95% Accuracy, Transforming Athlete Safety

AI Unveils Breakthrough Gravitational Wave Detectors, Outshining Human Designs

New AI Method Outperforms Old Tech, Slashes Fraud Detection Errors in Finance and Healthcare

AI Pinpoints Social Media Weak Spots to Maximize Online Polarization, Study Finds

AI Outperforms Physicians in Real-World Urgent Care Decisions, Study Finds

AI Model SmoothDetector Accurately Identifies Fake News by Analyzing Text and Images Together

Doctors vs. AI: Who Makes Better Urgent Care Calls?

AI-Powered 3D Imaging Transforms Skin Cancer Surgery by Precisely Mapping Tumours

Why Following AI Blindly Could Derail Scientific Discovery, Not Advance It

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

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

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

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

AI-Powered Ring Revolutionizes ASL Fingerspelling with Real-Time Tracking

AI Decodes Neutron Star Mergers in Seconds, Transforming Gravitational Wave Astronomy

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

AI Detects Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Years Before Diagnosis

Australia Won’t Meet Its Zero Road Fatalities Goal by 2050, New Forecasting Model Reveals Why

AI’s Black Box Problem: Why We Need Smarter, Transparent Explanations Now

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