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Tool helps analyze pilot performance and mental workload in augmented reality

Computers and Math from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 10:23am
Researchers developed HuBar, a visual analytics tool that summarizes and compares task performance sessions in augmented reality (AR) by analyzing performer behavior and cognitive workload. Using aviation as a case study, the research team demonstrated that HuBar provides insights into pilot behavior and mental states, helping researchers and trainers identify patterns, pinpoint areas of difficulty, and optimize AR-assisted training programs to improve learning outcomes and real-world performance.
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Astronomers detect ancient lonely quasars with murky origins

Space and time from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 10:21am
Astronomers observed ancient quasars that appear to be surprisingly alone in the early universe. The findings challenge physicists' understanding of how such luminous objects could have formed so early on in the universe, without a significant source of surrounding matter to fuel their growth.
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New study highlights the dangers of handheld cellphone use among teen drivers

Matter and energy from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 10:21am
A new study found a strong association between handheld cellphone use and risky driving behaviors among newly licensed teen drivers. The study used a smartphone telematics application to track the driving habits of hundreds of teens and identify potential safety risks.
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We're starting to understand what being bullied does to the brain

New Scientist Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 9:50am
Being bullied when young seems to alter your brain structure for years to come - with different changes seen in males and females
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Life-saving spongelike 'bandage' rapidly stops hemorrhaging and mitigates risk of infection

Matter and energy from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:39am
Researchers created a liquid gel that quickly transforms into a spongelike antimicrobial foam to stymie severe bleeding and ultimately preserve lives.
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Model reveals why debunking election misinformation often doesn't work

Computers and Math from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:39am
A new computational model analyzes the factors that help determine whether debunking efforts will persuade people to change their beliefs about the legitimacy of an election.
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Innovating in the corners where atoms meet

Matter and energy from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:38am
Research explores how tiny features in nanomaterials, known as triple junctions, play a crucial role in maintaining the stability of these materials under high temperatures.
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AI decodes microbes' message in milk safety testing approach

Computers and Math from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:38am
By combining the genetic sequencing and analysis of the microbes in a milk sample with artificial intelligence (AI), researchers were able to detect anomalies in milk production, such as contamination or unauthorized additives. The new approach could help improve dairy safety.
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e-Flower records neuronal activity with electronic petals

Matter and energy from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:38am
A new device consists of four flexible petals equipped with platinum electrodes, which curl around the spheroid when exposed to the liquid that supports the cell structure. This actuation is driven by the swelling of a soft hydrogel, making the device both gentle on the tissue and easy to use. Designed to be compatible with existing electrophysiological systems, the e-Flower offers a plug-and-play solution for researchers, avoiding the need for complex external actuators or harmful solvents. Once the technology is applied to organoids, the ability to record electrical activity from all sides will provide a much more comprehensive understanding of brain processes. Researchers hope this will lead to new insights into neurodevelopment, brain injury recovery, and neurological diseases.
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Researchers pioneer AI-driven manufacturing efficiency breakthrough

Matter and energy from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:37am
Mechanical and aerospace engineers have created a more efficient way to optimize manufacturing systems, improving speed and quality while reducing waste.
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Researchers pioneer AI-driven manufacturing efficiency breakthrough

Computers and Math from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:37am
Mechanical and aerospace engineers have created a more efficient way to optimize manufacturing systems, improving speed and quality while reducing waste.
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New device could deliver bedside blood test results in an hour

Matter and energy from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:37am
Researchers have developed a handheld, sound-based diagnostic system able to deliver precise results in an hour with a mere finger-prick of blood.
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Material stimulated by light pulses could be leap toward more energy-efficient supercomputing

Matter and energy from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:37am
Researchers used X-ray microscopy to discover a ferroelectric material that tailors its response to controlled ultrafast external stimuli, such as light pulses. The material might be applicable to energy-efficient microelectronics.
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Material stimulated by light pulses could be leap toward more energy-efficient supercomputing

Computers and Math from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:37am
Researchers used X-ray microscopy to discover a ferroelectric material that tailors its response to controlled ultrafast external stimuli, such as light pulses. The material might be applicable to energy-efficient microelectronics.
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Engineers unveil breakthrough in ultra-clean biofuel technology

Matter and energy from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:35am
Researchers have unveiled a pioneering method for the efficient combustion of biofuels, using a revolutionary Swirl Burst (SB) injector to burn glycerol/methanol blends with near-zero emissions. This new technology enables ultra-clean combustion for fuels that are typically difficult to burn due to their high viscosity.
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Nanoparticle therapy offers new hope for prostate cancer patients

Matter and energy from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:35am
Researchers developed an approach to treating prostate cancer, successfully eliminating cancerous cells in 73% of patients in the study.
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AI breakthrough in human action detection technology

Computers and Math from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:35am
Researchers develop an AI-driven video analyzer capable of detecting human actions in video footage with precision and intelligence.
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Deep learning illuminates atmospheric blocking events of past, future

Computers and Math from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:35am
Atmospheric blocking events are persistent, high-impact weather patterns that occur when large-scale high-pressure systems become stationary and divert the jet stream and storm tracks for days to weeks, and can be associated with record-breaking flooding or heat waves, such as in Europe in 2023. Scientists used a deep learning model to infer the frequency of blocking events over the past 1,000 years and shed light on how future climate change may impact these significant phenomena.
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AI model that checks for skin cancer shows promise

Computers and Math from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:32am
Scientists developed a way of using artificial intelligence to check for skin cancer with the AI tool, which was trained on data from 53,601 skin lesions from 25,105 patients, outperforming existing methods in a new study.
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mRNA vaccines for disease outbreaks can be synthesized in less time with new technique

Matter and energy from Science Daily Feed - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:32am
With viral outbreaks spreading more quickly, faster responses and quicker development of new vaccines has become crucial. However, production of the mRNA used in vaccines is hindered by its production, which involves both chemical synthesis and a slower enzyme-mediated process. A team of researchers has successfully developed a cutting-edge technology for the production of fully chemically synthesized mRNA with high purity that cuts out the need for enzymes. Using this innovative technique, mRNA can be made faster and purer, making it possible to respond more swiftly to virus outbreaks and emerging diseases at an earlier stage.
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