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Are there hidden dimensions to the universe
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (984+ words) This is Part 1 of a series on large extra dimensions. I always say that one of the things that separates real science from pseudoscience is that while in both you're allowed to say whatever crazy idea pops into your mind,…...
AI-designed protein can treat inflammation with 50% greater effect
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (436+ words) Scientists in South Korea have used artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputers to design a powerful new anti-inflammatory protein. This breakthrough could lead to better treatments for diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and other autoimmune and brain-related conditions. The research, led…...
Why using less memory can help AI solve harder problems
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (512+ words) Big artificial intelligence models are known for using enormous amounts of memory and energy. But a new study suggests that shrinking part of an AI model's memory can actually make it perform better, not worse. Researchers from the University of…...
Your heart has its own 'mini-brain', study finds
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (531+ words) New research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Columbia University in the United States has revealed something surprising about the heart: it has its own "mini-brain." This discovery could change how we understand and treat heart diseases in the future....
Smart AI headphones could learn who you’re talking to—and make their voices clearer
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (476+ words) Having a conversation in a busy caf" or crowded room can be exhausting. Many people struggle to focus on the person they're speaking with because of all the background noise. This challenge is known as the "cocktail party problem," and…...
Ancient flower art reveals mathematical thinking 8,000 years ago
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (488+ words) A new study suggests that some of the world's earliest botanical art was much more than decoration. Researchers have found that people living over 8,000 years ago were already using mathematical ideas when they painted flowers and plants on pottery. The…...
Scientists create human-like robots that learn, heal, and move naturally
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (455+ words) Forget the cold, metal robots of science fiction. At Georgia Tech, scientists are building something very different'machines that move, feel, and even learn like humans. Led by Professor Hong Yeo, the research team is creating soft, flexible robots designed not…...
Brain-inspired AI could slash energy use and boost speed, scientists say
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (492+ words) Artificial intelligence may soon get a major upgrade'by learning from the human brain. Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a new brain-inspired approach that could make AI systems faster, more energy-efficient, and even smarter, all without losing accuracy....
AI could spot vision loss disease much earlier than doctors
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (639+ words) Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of permanent vision loss in the world. It happens slowly over time and often goes unnoticed until it's too late. That's because it damages the optic nerve'the part of your eye that sends…...
Scientists build tiny fluid chip that thinks like a brain
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (442+ words) Scientists from Monash University in Australia have developed a groundbreaking chip that uses liquid, not electricity, to process information'just like the human brain. The invention could lead to a new generation of computers that can learn, adapt, and even "remember…...