Neurons inspire a more efficient computer chip for AI
A new brain-inspired computer chip integrates computation and memory to process data faster and at lower energy cost. Continue reading Neurons inspire a more efficient computer chip for AI
AI validates quality of sources on Wikipedia
A new artificial intelligence tool has been developed to find better sources and identify unhelpful references. Continue reading AI validates quality of sources on Wikipedia
Machine learning can rapidly identify brain tumor type to guide surgery
Knowing the type of brain tumor can help determine how aggressive the surgeon should be in removing it. A new study has created a procedure using machine learning and DNA sequencing to quickly classify tumors and guide the surgery while it is happening. Continue reading Machine learning can rapidly identify brain tumor type to guide surgery
Low cortisol? You may be at risk of developing long COVID
Researchers have discovered that COVID-19 patients with low levels of cortisol—a hormone that regulates inflammation—are more likely to develop long COVID. Continue reading Low cortisol? You may be at risk of developing long COVID
Pangaea 2.0 may drive mammals to extinction
In 250 million years, the continents will combine to form Pangaea Ultima, dramatically altering Earth’s climate. Continue reading Pangaea 2.0 may drive mammals to extinction
Hope for New Alzheimer’s Treatments as Scientists Discover How Brain Cells Die
Scientists have discovered a new way to study Alzheimer’s disease in mice, revealing how brain cells die in AD. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments that slow or stop the disease. Continue reading Hope for New Alzheimer’s Treatments as Scientists Discover How Brain Cells Die
Scientists create a customizable circuit made from DNA
A group of researchers from Shanghai built a customizable circuit that operates entirely with DNA, a groundbreaking step towards general-purpose DNA computing. Continue reading Scientists create a customizable circuit made from DNA
Newly discovered cells expand our understanding of the immune system
Researchers have discovered and characterized new types of immune cells in the thymus, a small gland found in the space between our lungs. Continue reading Newly discovered cells expand our understanding of the immune system
This AI smells better than you
Researchers have designed a computer program that can guess a compound’s scent based on its molecular structure. Continue reading This AI smells better than you
Lupin breakthrough could make this plant a popular source of protein
Lupins are high in protein, but bitter. However, scientists have discovered a mutation that makes lupins sweet, opening the door for their consumption as a plant-based protein source. Continue reading Lupin breakthrough could make this plant a popular source of protein