More than 50% of Australians living in residential aged care facilities have a dementia diagnosis, with aged care services around the world preparing for the number of older people aged 65 years and above to double in the next 30 years.
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Infrared avalanche photodiodes from bulk to 2D materials
Avalanche photodiodes (APDs) have drawn interest in recent years and extensively used in many applications to include the most important – optical communication. Unquestionably optical quantum information applications such as quantum key distribution also drive that trend putting severe requirements on detector performance. Towards this goal the authors showed the evolution and the recent development of AIIIBV, AIIBVI and potential alternative – “third wave” superlattices and 2D materials APDs.
‘Broadband Prairie’ rural wireless project moves to public phase of researching, testing
With wireless infrastructure installed in and around Ames, Iowa, the $16 million ARA Wireless Living Lab for Smart and Connected Rural Communities is moving to a public testing phase. The progress will be celebrated with technical presentations and field trips during a launch event Sept. 6-8 on the Iowa State University campus.
Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) selects Symplectic Elements to enable comprehensive research management
Digital Science is pleased to announce that Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has chosen Symplectic Elements from Digital Science’s flagship products to advance awareness of its world-class research.
Automate or informate? Firms must invest in specific types of IT to improve working capital management
New research from Sarv Devaraj, management professor at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, shows that information technology represents a critical investment that firms must make in order to make informed, objective and firm-specific working capital decisions that would result in improved performance.
Hummingbird beak points the way to future micro machine design
A Cornell research team has developed a new way to design complex microscale machines, one that draws inspiration from the operation of proteins and hummingbird beaks.
Technology is changing the classroom, but not how students learn
From artificial intelligence to digital concept maps, technology may be changing the classroom, but not how students learn. Meta-analytic studies on instructional technology have found that technology does not impact student learning. The single most important influence on learning is the teacher.
Digital Science announces exclusive rollout of Dimensions AI Assistant beta version
Digital Science is pleased to announce a limited and exclusive beta launch of Dimensions AI Assistant, a new research tool designed to enhance how users engage with the wealth of knowledge available on Dimensions, among the world’s largest linked research databases.
With a new app, smart devices can have GPS underwater
A team at the University of Washington has developed the first underwater 3D-positioning app for smart devices. When at least three divers are within about 98 feet of each other, the app tracks each user’s location relative to the leader.
Learning from superheroes and AI: UW researchers study how a chatbot can teach kids supportive self-talk
Researchers at the University of Washington created a new audio chatbot, Self-Talk with Superhero Zip, aimed to help children speak positively to themselves. This chatbot is “a ‘Sesame Street’ experience for a smart speaker.”
Dashcam images offer insight on NYPD officer deployment
Using a deep learning computer model and a dataset containing millions of dashboard camera images from New York City rideshare drivers, Cornell Tech researchers were able to see which neighborhoods had the highest numbers of New York Police Department marked vehicles, a possible indication of deployment patterns.
New CFO joins Digital Science Executive Team
Highly experienced industry executive Dr Fedor Zeyer has been appointed Digital Science’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
New AI audit law ‘necessary’ to keep hiring equal in NYC
Enforcement begins today for New York City’s new law requiring companies reveal the use of AI hiring tools, as well as conduct bias audits of the technology annually. Allison Koenecke, assistant professor of information science at Cornell University, studies fairness…
The ‘Lone Banana Problem’ exposes a basic failing of AI to grasp the real world
A child could draw a single banana on a plain background, but try asking an art-generating artificial intelligence (AI) to do it and the results might surprise you!
Digital Science expands Executive Team for AI future
Digital Science has expanded its Executive Team to reflect its current steep growth trajectory and further develop its market-leading capabilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technologies.
Study finds “robotic pill” can safely deliver injectable osteoporosis drug
A proven and effective medication for osteoporosis, which is currently only available as an injection, can be administered orally using a novel “robotic pill,” according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.
ENDO 2023 press conferences to highlight emerging technology and diabetes research
Researchers will delve into the latest research in diabetes, obesity, reproductive health and other aspects of endocrinology during the Endocrine Society’s ENDO 2023 news conferences June 15-18.
Chula Inventions and Innovations Win Several International Awards at ITEX 2023
Congratulations to Chula researchers and innovators for winning several awards from the 34th International Innovation & Technology Exhibition 2023 (ITEX 2023) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 11-12, 2023.
Logging on for health: More older adults use patient portals, but access and attitudes vary widely
Far more older adults these days log on to secure websites or apps to connect with their health information or have a virtual health care appointment, compared with five years ago, a new poll shows. But it also reveals major disparities, with some groups of older adults less likely to use patient portals, or more likely to have concerns about them.
Pushing the insurance industry forward
The new partnership will provide valuable assistance to start-up insurtech ventures developing innovative new tools for insurance companies and customers while providing unique learning experiences for Tippie College of Business students.
A New Map Reveals the Complicated World in Which Cells Seek to Repair Damaged DNA
UC San Diego scientists develop an interactive software that enables scientists to better investigate the DNA damage response.
AI voice coach shows promise in depression, anxiety treatment
A study led by the University of Illinois Chicago researchers found changes in patients’ brain activity along with improved depression and anxiety symptoms after using Lumen.
Smartphone Use Goes Up in City Parks, But Down in Forests
New research shows that smartphone activity actually increases during visits outdoors to city parks—a finding that contradicts popular notions. Thanks to two years of unparalleled access to 700 study participants’ smartphone data, the study is the first to show that young adults now spend far more time on their smartphone screens than in nature. The study finds that people who visit forests or nature preserves experience significant declines in screen time, compared to visits to urban locations for the same duration.
Pilot Project to Help Patients with Transportation Barriers Get to Appointments
A collaboration between UC San Diego Health and 211 San Diego will help patients with transportation barriers get to follow up appointments.
Researchers at Aalto develop a new technology to let immobilized patients control devices with their brain
A new project at Aalto University is developing techniques that will enable immobilized patients to control devices using their brain activity. The project builds on the multi-locus transcranial magnetic stimulation (mTMS) technology developed at Aalto, adapting it into a brain–computer interface (BCI) that can help patients with neurological conditions.
FAU and Insightec Partner to Use Focused Ultrasound to Treat Neurological Disorders
This agreement will enable FAU and Insightec to collaborate to advance scientific knowledge about the use of focused ultrasound to treat brain diseases, including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. By harnessing acoustic energy, Insightec’s innovative technology uses focused ultrasound to treat diseases in different ways.
Fungal genetics could help develop novel biotechnologies
An essential pillar of Earth’s ecological system, fungi have long been used to better the lives of humans. While these organisms are still vastly understudied, a new review paper suggests that their unique genomes could be used to make progress in the biotech industry.
University of Miami Health System Collaborates with CLEAR to Improve Patient and Employee Experiences, Reduce Operational Costs
UHealth – University of Miami Health System and the Miller School of Medicine are collaborating with CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the trusted secure identity company, to develop and roll out a series of integrations to improve patient and employee experiences.
Distracted driving on the rise, but rather than the problem, expert says technology could be the solution
In the digital age, an increased desire for constant online connection has created safety hazards for drivers on the road. It’s especially top of mind during the month of April, which is Distracted Driver Awareness Month, but Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) researcher, Charlie Klauer says that technology can also be part of the solution.
Twitter API fees to have negative impact on research, says IU expert
In March, Twitter executives announced new pricing tiers to access Twitter API, a service that was previously free. Twitter API is a set of programmatic endpoints that can be used to understand or build the conversation on Twitter. This change…
Watch weekend tech as teens settle into school
We all know that teenagers love their sleep. But if your teen is a regular night owl, then they could be overdosing on technology at the expense of their sleep, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
American University Experts Available to Comment on Gonzalez v. Google & Future of Section 230
What: This week the U.S. Supreme Court began hearing arguments in two cases that could impact the future of the internet. Yesterday began the case of Gonzalez v. Google, which is questioning if tech companies are liable for the content…
FAU-developed Video Compression Technology Receives Industry Recognition
Video compression technology enables streaming video applications from YouTube to Netflix to transmit high quality video. As video accounts for about 80 percent of all Internet traffic, better video compression is a prominent issue worldwide. Technology developed by FAU researchers, in partnership with research sponsor OP Solutions, LLC, promises to improve the process of streaming media. FAU and OP Solutions have announced that industry groups within the field have accepted university-developed intellectual property as part of the next generation video codec Versatile Video Coding (VVC).
Five Tufts Faculty Named National Academy of Inventors Senior Members
Five Tufts faculty have been named as senior members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), a prestigious recognition awarded to academic inventors who are rising leaders in their respective fields and who have produced technologies that have brought or aspire to bring a positive impact on society.
UC Irvine Earth system scientists plot pathways for climate-conscious air travel
With its high-carbon footprint, air travel challenges the goal set by many countries of stabilizing global mean temperature by the middle of the 21st century. The aviation sector could achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 through a combination of technology and a change in habits, but it’s not going to be easy, according to Earth system scientists at the University of California, Irvine.
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Scientists, Collaborators Develop Powerful AI Algorithm to Gain New Insights into Deadly Glioblastoma
(MIAMI, FL, EMBARGOED UNTIL FEB. 2, 2023 AT 11 A.M. EST) — Scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, collaborating with international researchers, have developed a sophisticated AI algorithm that performs advanced…
ChatGPT: the AI tech that’s revolutionising teaching
As Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbots edge into the education sector, UniSA experts are encouraging teachers to take an active role in testing and using these cutting-edge tools to maintain a competitive edge in their profession.
Seawater split to produce green hydrogen
Researchers have successfully split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen. The international team was led by the University of Adelaide’s Professor Shizhang Qiao and Associate Professor Yao Zheng from the School of Chemical Engineering. “We have split natural seawater into oxygen and hydrogen with nearly 100 per cent efficiency, to produce green hydrogen by electrolysis, using a non-precious and cheap catalyst in a commercial electrolyser,” said Professor Qiao.
Digital Reporting Tool Aims to Protect Fire Investigators and Boost Public Safety
After a fire, investigators charged with determining the cause of the blaze sometimes stumble on unstable surfaces, breathe in toxins, or face other health and safety risks. But they had no central place to document their exposure to hazards at work, and researchers had no central place to evaluate that data to try to mitigate those risks — until now.
A Huge Success of the “Thailand Halal Assembly 2022” to Advance Halal Science and “Thailand Diamond Halal” to the Global Stage
Thailand Halal Assembly 2022 received tremendous success and was praised as one of the best global events.
‘Green’ energy patents more focused on ‘clean’ conventional energy instead of renewables
A new study by world leaders in patent data has revealed some unusual trends in energy tech R&D, questioning whether companies are more committed to extracting fossil fuels or in pursuing genuinely ‘green’, renewable energy technologies.
Digital Science acquires knowledge graph and decision intelligence software company metaphacts
Digital Science has completed the acquisition of metaphacts, which has become the newest member of the Digital Science family.
Case Western Reserve University Launches Ilumis
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) developed the HoloAnatomy® Software Suite to teach human anatomy in a more intuitive, cost-effective way using holographic imagery. Building on its long history of bringing influential research into the public domain, CWRU has announced the launch of Ilumis, Inc. to accelerate product innovation, improve partner service, and rapidly scale the potential of this revolutionary learning platform.
Turning coal mine drainage into a source of rare minerals
A new study investigates a novel process for lessening the negative environmental impact of coal mine drainage and extracting rare-earth elements from it, precious minerals needed to manufacture many high-tech devices.
CUVET Successfully Developed the First Stem Cell Transplantation Technology to Treat Pet Diabetes
For the first time in Thailand, a research team from Chula’s Faculty of Veterinary Science (CUVET) is the first to have successfully developed a method to culture dog pancreatic cells from stem cells and cell transplantation technology. They aim to test the method in the lab and sick animals suffering from diabetes.
Novel Wearable Belt with Sensors Accurately Monitors Heart Failure 24/7
There is a critical need for non-invasive solutions to monitor heart failure progression around the clock. This novel wearable device is based on sensors embedded in a lightweight belt that monitors thoracic impedance, electrocardiogram (ECG), heart rate and motion activity detection. The device was tested in different conditions including sitting, standing, lying down and walking. Findings showed that all of sensors kept track of the changes for all of the different conditions.
Chula Science Student Receives Two Awards from 2022 FameLab International
Our applause goes to Mr. Nuti Hutasingh, a Doctoral student from the Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, who received the 2nd runner-up award and the Audience Winner prize for receiving the most viewer votes at the 2022 FameLab International Competition.
FAU Receives $1 Million NSF Grant to Empower Women in STEM Faculty
The three-year NSF ADVANCE ADAPTATION grant will help transform faculty diversity and ensure appropriate representation of women in STEM. This grant continues the work of the late Emmanuelle Tognoli, Ph.D., who served as a research professor in FAU’s Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and a member of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute.
University Unveils Newly Renovated Nabholz Lab for Construction and Engineering Students
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has unveiled a newly renovated lab that will provide construction management and civil engineering students with an edge for their future careers in Arkansas’s growing construction industry. With generous support from Nabholz, the new Nabholz Construction High Bay Lab has been redesigned to provide an upgraded workspace for classes, student projects, and demonstrations for students, faculty, and industry members.
UC Davis Health and Illuminate implement abdominal aortic aneurysm surveillance program
UC Davis Health and AI software company Illuminate have developed a centralized abdominal aortic aneurysm surveillance program using artificial intelligence software. The effort identifies at-risk abdominal aortic aneurysm patients who may have been ‘lost-to-follow-up’ either due to COVID-19 or other factors.