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Tech Xplore / How brain-inspired algorithms could drive down AI energy costs
In a study published in Frontiers in Science, scientists from Purdue University and the Georgia Institute of Technology outline practical approaches to overcome the limitations of modern computing hardware.
Medical Xpress / Soil bacteria and fungi emerge as top predictors of childhood allergic disease
The unique blend of fungi and bacteria in a region's soil may be the strongest factor explaining its rates of childhood allergic disease, with certain assemblages of soil critters appearing linked with better health outcomes, ...
Medical Xpress / New video dataset captures human dynamics of care, advancing AI for health care
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have launched Observer, the first multimodal medical dataset to capture anonymized, real-time interactions between patients and clinicians. Much like the medical drama The Pitt, ...
Phys.org / Anatomy of a phytoplankton bloom revealed north of Hawai'i
Large phytoplankton blooms north of the Hawaiian Islands have been seen in satellite imagery as vast swirls of color nearly every summer, but their origin and ecosystem dynamics have remained mysterious.
Phys.org / How synthetic biology can transform crops, cancer therapies, and drug discovery: Q&A
Mo Khalil is the Hok Lam and Kathleen Kam Wong Professor of Bioengineering and Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). Prof. Khalil joined ...
Medical Xpress / Most Americans are happy with health insurance, poll finds
Most folks in the United States are happy with their health insurance, according to a new national poll, but many still struggle with denied claims, delays and rising costs.
Medical Xpress / Osteoporosis medicines might offer help for chronic pain after injury or surgery
A systematic review and meta-analysis has found that bisphosphonates—medicines commonly used to treat osteoporosis—may offer short-term pain relief for people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), but the benefits ...
Phys.org / Can AI strengthen democracy and improve collective decision-making? Q&A with Professor of Computer Science
Ariel Procaccia is the Alfred and Rebecca Lin Professor of Computer Science at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). His work combines mathematics, computer science, and AI to develop ...
Medical Xpress / What can babies teach us about brain development?
A lot of brain development happens early in life, but researchers don't have a strong understanding of how a baby's brain develops while they're awake.
Medical Xpress / Researchers develop programmable capsule to improve treatment for hormonal disorders
University of Mississippi researchers have designed a 3D-printed capsule that can release medication at exactly the moment a patient needs it, improving care for those who suffer from chronic illnesses.
Medical Xpress / COVID-19 leaves a lasting mark on the human brain, MRI techniques reveal
COVID-19 does not just affect the respiratory system, but also significantly alters the brain in people who have fully recovered from the infectious disease, highlighting the long-term neurological impact of the virus.
Phys.org / Exploring the origins of the universe: 145 low-noise amplifiers complete ALMA telescopes
The Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA) in the Chilean Andes is one of the most powerful radio telescope facilities in the world. Researchers use it to study dark and distant regions of the universe in order ...