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New RMU project in the field of artificial intelligence and deep learning
(Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz) A new innovative cross-university project in the field of computer science designed to further develop deep learning, the current engine of artificial intelligence, has won out in the third round of the Rhine-M...
A "Green New Deal" Is Already Taking Shape at the State Level
Several states are working to decarbonize their electric sectors with options from solar power to nuclear energy-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A Nobel Prize-Worthy Idea: What Is Chirped Pulse Amplification?
How does the laser technology that earned the 2018 Nobel Prize in physics come into our everyday lives?-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Nano drops a million times smaller than a teardrop explodes 19th century theory
(University of Warwick) Droplets emanating from a molecular 'nano-tap' would behave very differently from those from a household tap 1 million times larger -- researchers at the University of Warwick have found. This is potentially crucial...
Nanotechnology enables engineers to weld previously un-weldable aluminum alloy
(UCLA Samueli School of Engineering) Engineers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering are using nanotechnology to weld the alloy, known as AA 7075, which has been almost impossible to weld together using the technique commonly used to assemble bod...
Ancient spider fossils, surprisingly preserved in rock, reveal reflective eyes
(University of Kansas) A new paper in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, coauthored by a KU researcher, describes fossil spiders found in an area of Korean shale called the Lower Cretaceous Jinju Formation.
More is better when coordinating with others, according to new study
(Tokyo Institute of Technology) Researchers at Tokyo Tech, Imperial College London and the University of Tokyo have demonstrated that physical coordination is more beneficial in larger groups.
Book provides a new framework for making sense of mental illness
(Arizona State University) Despite evidence of mental illness tending to run in families, and billions of dollars to fuel the research efforts of many smart scientists to probe deep inside our DNA, not a single specific brain cause has been found for...
A Machine Gets High Marks for Diagnosing Sick Children
Will artificial intelligence be your next ER doctor?-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Research will help urban planners prioritize bike lanes
(University of Waterloo) A new virtual tool could help planners choose the best places to install bikes lanes in cities.The data-based tool builds on previous research at the University of Waterloo that validated the safety benefits of bike lanes for...