Tuesday - March 12 2024, 21:14 UTC - 1 year ago

Despite the challenges of obtaining cells from endangered Asian elephants, biotechnology company Colossal has made a major breakthrough by successfully transforming elephant skin cells into stem cells. These induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) will be crucial in the project to bring back the woolly mammoth through gene editing and embryo implantation. The technology was first developed nearly two decades ago and has revolutionized biology, but has been especially difficult to apply to elephants.

Tuesday - March 12 2024, 16:26 UTC - 1 year ago

A recent study by Florida Atlantic University found that curved walking tests are more effective in detecting gait impairments in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) compared to straight walking tests. Of the 50 gait markers measured, 31 were significantly greater in the MCI group during curved walking. The lead author, Dr. Behnaz Ghoraani, is a 25-year-old NSF CAREER Award winner who is dedicated to developing technology-based solutions for early detection and management of neurodegenerative diseases.

Tuesday - March 12 2024, 11:33 UTC - 1 year ago

UBTECH's humanoid robot Walker S has been introduced into NIO's assembly line, making it the first bipedal humanoid to complete specific tasks on a mobile EV production line. With advanced capabilities and plans for expansion to other Chinese EV factories, UBTECH is solidifying its position as a leader in the robotics and AI industry. With a significant amount of funding and interest from other car makers, Walker S is set to revolutionize production lines.

Tuesday - March 12 2024, 06:34 UTC - 1 year ago

Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its former CEO Sam Altman for betraying the company's original non-profit mission and putting profits before humanity. OpenAI, which was meant for the betterment of society, has now become a for-profit company and charges for its advanced AI services, going against its original goal of providing open access. This lawsuit highlights the concerns about the commercialization of AI and the need for ethical implementation of advanced technology.

Tuesday - March 12 2024, 02:08 UTC - 1 year ago

A recently released study found that individuals with post-traumatic headaches following a concussion may also have higher levels of iron accumulation in certain areas of the brain. This could serve as a potential biomarker for concussion and post-traumatic headache, leading to a better understanding of how the brain responds and recovers from these conditions. The study was conducted on 60 people with mild traumatic brain injuries and was supported by the U.S. Department of Defense and the National Institutes of Health.

Monday - March 11 2024, 21:35 UTC - 1 year ago

ToxicChat is a new benchmark developed by UC San Diego to detect harmful prompts for chatbots. It outperforms other existing data-to-text baselines and has already been downloaded over 12 thousand times. The team behind it hopes to create a safer and more reliable environment for human-AI interactions by identifying and addressing toxic language patterns in chatbots.

Monday - March 11 2024, 17:18 UTC - 1 year ago

Proteins are dynamic and social creatures, and AI has become a powerful tool in understanding their interactions and designing new therapies. The latest AI algorithm, RoseTTAFold All-Atom, incorporates a variety of biomolecules, creating complex structures with potential therapeutic applications. This is a major advancement in protein research and could lead to even more breakthroughs in the future.

Monday - March 11 2024, 12:46 UTC - 1 year ago

A study with over 33,000 researchers at Swedish universities found that most researchers overestimate their adherence to good research practices as well as their research field's. This can lead to blind spots and jeopardize the credibility of research results.

Monday - March 11 2024, 08:27 UTC - 1 year ago

A team of researchers at the John Innes Centre used cryo-EM to explore the structural architecture of the chloroplast RNA polymerase, providing significant new insights into the mysteries of photosynthesis. Their model contains over 50,000 atoms and has identified key components involved in transcription, the first stage of protein production. This study has not only advanced our understanding of photosynthesis but also provided valuable resources for future research and development of more resilient crops.

Monday - March 11 2024, 03:25 UTC - 1 year ago

Bayesian inference is a commonly used method in scientific fields that can be slow and require a lot of computation time. The new technique, DADVI, automates this process and provides more accurate results faster, making it applicable to a variety of research areas.

Sunday - March 10 2024, 23:21 UTC - 1 year ago

Election officials in New Hampshire face a decision between sticking with a legacy vendor for their outdated voting machines or taking a chance on a small nonprofit with an open-source approach. The debate highlights a larger nationwide push for increased transparency and trust in voting technology.

Sunday - March 10 2024, 18:57 UTC - 1 year ago

A recent study led by the University of Otago has shown that sensory signals from the opposite sex can influence the aging process in animals. Male mice exposed to female scents had reduced fertility and increased mortality rates. This study emphasizes the importance of sensory perception in the aging process and urges people to pay attention to their environment and how it affects their health.

Sunday - March 10 2024, 14:39 UTC - 1 year ago

After years of research, the PCPOSOS room temperature superconductor has achieved full levitation and flux pinning effects, disproving claims of falsification by other research papers. This breakthrough has opened up a wide range of possibilities for practical applications and advancements in technology.

Sunday - March 10 2024, 10:38 UTC - 1 year ago

Organoids, three-dimensional clusters of cells that mimic the behavior of real organs, have immense potential in the fields of drug testing, personalized medicine, and understanding rare genetic disorders. They have also been successfully implanted into animal brains and are used for studying menstruation and the effects of environmental toxins and pathogens. However, ethical concerns have been raised around their use. The market for organoids is projected to reach a value of $9.9 billion by 2025 and is attracting significant investment from Big Pharma.

Sunday - March 10 2024, 06:21 UTC - 1 year ago

Italy's data protection watchdog is investigating OpenAI's new AI tool, Sora, over concerns of potential implications on personal data processing within the EU. The tool, still in testing, can generate realistic videos via user prompts. The authority wants clarification on data being collected, compliance with EU data protection rules, and if it will include sensitive categories. This follows the previous block of OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT for not abiding by regulations and age verification system.

Sunday - March 10 2024, 02:18 UTC - 1 year ago

A new genetic study reveals that Stone Age hunter-gatherer communities in Western Europe deliberately lived together in distinct families to avoid inbreeding. The study analyzed the genomes of individuals buried at iconic French sites and found that the last hunter-gatherers did not assimilate with incoming farming communities. The findings suggest strong social relationships within these communities and provide a glimpse into their interactions and potential impact on future societies.

Saturday - March 9 2024, 21:27 UTC - 1 year ago

European physicists have measured the strength of gravity on the smallest scale ever, unlocking new potential for understanding the universe and solving the mystery of quantum gravity. This groundbreaking result pushes the boundaries of our technical capabilities and could pave the way for a unified theory of physics.

Saturday - March 9 2024, 16:38 UTC - 1 year ago

A south korean research team has presented videos featuring their new material that can achieve room temperature superconductivity. The material contains sulfur and has demonstrated full levitation, with potential for further improvement. Another Korean team and multiple Chinese teams have also replicated the experiment with positive results. Superconductors have the potential to revolutionize energy usage and technology.

Saturday - March 9 2024, 12:07 UTC - 1 year ago

Experts compare the current AI infrastructure boom to the internet boom, but note that the AI industry is showing more steady growth. The current build out phase is expected to last another two years, with potential for strong growth after that. Creating AI applications to leverage data and compute power will be crucial for the industry to reach its full potential, and it is projected to create an economy worth trillions of dollars over the next decade.