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AI tool predicts responses to cancer therapy using information from each cell of the tumor

Study showcases the power of machine learning to predict therapy outcomes using rich information from single-cell omics .

April 18, 2024 Read more

4D Printed robot dances and crawls via temperature shifts (w/video)

Researchers have created a 4D printed soft robot that can crawl and dance using only changes in temperature, offering potential advancements in sustainable, autonomous robotics.

April 15, 2024 Read more

A novel machine learning model for the characterization of material surfaces

Machine learning (ML) enables the accurate and efficient computation of fundamental electronic properties of binary and ternary oxide surfaces.

April 12, 2024 Read more

Breakthrough promises secure quantum computing at home

The full power of next-generation quantum computing could soon be harnessed by millions of individuals and companies.

April 12, 2024 Read more

Bioinspired MXene-cellulose nanofiber actuator design mimics plant movement

Breakthrough in soft robotics: MXene-cellulose nanofiber actuators mimic plant movements, integrating sensing and actuation in one material.

April 11, 2024 Read more

AI-powered 'sonar' on smartglasses tracks gaze and facial expressions

Researchers have developed two technologies that track a person's gaze and facial expressions through sonar-like sensing. 

April 10, 2024 Read more

Engineers design flexible 'skeletons' for soft, muscle-powered robots

New modular, spring-like devices maximize the work of live muscle fibers so they can be harnessed to power biohybrid bots.

April 8, 2024 Read more

Brain-inspired computing may boil down to information transfer

Neuromorphic scientists aim to mimic the brain's efficient learning mechanism, with a new approach focusing on measuring information transfer.

April 8, 2024 Read more

Butterfly-inspired AI technology takes flight

Researchers develop an advanced, low-energy AI platform inspired by butterflies' ability to process sensory inputs more efficiently than current AI.

April 6, 2024 Read more

Intelligent liquid

Researchers develop metafluid with programmable response.

April 4, 2024 Read more

'Smart swarms' of tiny robots inspired by natural herd mentality

Researchers gave microrobot swarms adaptive time delay, allowing each bot to adapt to local changes, significantly increasing responsivity without compromising robustness.

April 3, 2024 Read more

Highlighting global strategies for accelerating AI in science

A new report offers a comprehensive analysis of the integration of artificial intelligence in science and research across various countries. It addresses both the advancements made and the challenges faced in this field.

March 28, 2024 Read more

AI decodes whole-cortex functional images to predict behavioral states

An AI image recognition algorithm can predict whether a mouse is moving or not based on brain functional imaging data.

March 21, 2024 Read more

An endless domino effect (w/video)

Researchers demonstrate the atypical behaviour of topological solitons in a robotic metamaterial, something which in the future may be used to control how robots move, sense their surroundings and communicate.

March 21, 2024 Read more

AI masters task learning and sharing skills with other AI

AI learns to perform tasks from instructions and describe them to another AI, showcasing a leap in cognitive capabilities.

March 18, 2024 Read more

Speaking without vocal cords, thanks to a new AI-assisted wearable device

Engineers have invented a soft, thin, stretchy device measuring just over 1 square inch that can be attached to the skin outside the throat to help people with dysfunctional vocal cords regain their voice function.

March 15, 2024 Read more

Chemists develop machine learning model for atomic-level interactions

Scientists have developed a novel machine learning interactive potential that is less costly than traditional quantum chemical simulations. The ANI-1xnr dataset they developed is now publicly available for research use.

March 13, 2024 Read more

Robotic interface masters a soft touch

Researchers have developed a haptic device capable of reproducing the softness of various materials, from a marshmallow to a beating heart, overcoming a deceptively complex challenge that has previously eluded roboticists.

March 12, 2024 Read more