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Four-winged dinosaur fossil discovery challenges single origin of flight
Paleontologists have discovered a new four-winged predatory dinosaur species, Norellraptor barsboldi, in China's Liaoning province. This 57cm-long creature, belonging to the microraptorines group, provides evidence that…
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EBKernel launches Cog-WM 1.0, a brain-inspired robot navigation and manipulation model
Shanghai-based EBKernel (具脑磐石) has released Cog-WM 1.0, a novel brain-inspired latent world model designed to enable robots to explore and manipulate environments autonomously. This model moves away from reliance on pre…
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China develops self-powered neural device to aid stroke survivors' mobility
Researchers from mainland China and Hong Kong have developed a novel self-powered neural prosthesis designed to aid stroke survivors and individuals with walking difficulties. This lightweight device utilizes the wearer…
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AI model predicts gastric cancer post-surgery risks before operation · 1 source tracked
Researchers from Ant Group's Afu Medical AI Lab and Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital have developed an AI model named DeepComp that can predict the risk of severe complications and long-term survival for gastric…
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Fudan University proposes 'Life Operators' to unify multi-scale biological modeling
Researchers from Fudan University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have introduced "Life Operators," a novel framework designed to unify the modeling of biological systems across multiple scales. I…
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Tibetan Plateau 'Asian water tower' shows signs of instability, study finds
Computer simulations indicate that the Tibetan Plateau, often referred to as the 'Asian water tower,' is becoming unstable. A study published in Nature Communications analyzed the region's entropy and found that increas…
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New dataset FIRSTPASS trains AI on multidisciplinary scientific peer review
Researchers have introduced FIRSTPASS, a new dataset designed to train AI systems on scientific peer review across multiple disciplines. Unlike previous datasets limited to computer science, FIRSTPASS includes full edit…
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Generative diffusion model outputs often unattributable, study finds
A study published in Nature Communications highlights the difficulty in attributing the outputs of generative diffusion models. The research indicates that these models often produce content that is indistinguishable fr…
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MIT AI generates plausible extreme weather maps without historical data
Researchers at MIT have developed a novel AI tool, named Extreme Event Aware (η-learning), capable of forecasting extreme weather events without relying on historical disaster data. This system generates statistically p…
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AI tool CenSegNet reveals new insights into breast cancer progression
Scientists have developed an AI tool called CenSegNet that can analyze centrosome abnormalities in breast cancer tissue with unprecedented detail. This breakthrough, published in Nature Communications, allows for single…
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AI peer review policies vary by field; LLMs show biases in quality
A new study published on arXiv investigates the use and regulation of AI in academic peer review. Researchers surveyed AI policies across 111 AI/NLP conferences and medical journals, finding significant differences betw…
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AI reviewers manipulated by rhetoric; AI-assisted peer review faces quality challenges · 3 sources tracked
A new paper explores how AI reviewers can be manipulated through rhetorical phrasing in scientific manuscripts, finding that evidence framing and novelty stance significantly impact AI judgments. The study constructed a…
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New AI system AutoSupervision evaluates evidence-based revisions in scientific papers
Researchers have developed a new system called AutoSupervision to evaluate how effectively scientific manuscript revisions address reviewer feedback. This system uses transparent peer-review records, including reviewer …
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Human chin's evolutionary origins and dimple formation explained
The human chin is a unique evolutionary feature, being the only bony protrusion of its kind among living species. While its exact purpose remains debated, current theories suggest it may be a byproduct of facial shorten…
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Hong Kong, UAE hubs could speed pandemic detection by 3 days: study
A study suggests that focusing viral surveillance on transit passengers in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates could enhance global pandemic detection by approximately three days. This strategy aims to leverage exist…
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Chronotype is more than just 'lark' or 'owl,' new science reveals
Chronotype, commonly understood as being a 'morning lark' or 'night owl,' is a biological trait that dictates preferred sleep and peak performance times. However, this binary classification overlooks crucial dimensions …
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Generative AI designs nanoscale DNA origami structures
Researchers have developed a generative AI model called Generative SNUPI to design DNA origami structures, which are nanoscale constructs made from folded DNA. This AI significantly speeds up the traditional, labor-inte…
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New chip stacking tech promises 4x HBM density, easing AI storage woes
Scientists have developed a novel chip stacking technique capable of stably layering over ten ultra-thin semiconductor chips. This advancement achieves an integration density approximately four times that of commercial …
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Smart Cellular Bricks: AI research explores decentralized intelligence
A new paper published in Nature Communications explores how physical systems can achieve collective intelligence and self-repair without a central control mechanism. The research, a collaboration between Sakana AI, IT U…
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New topological framework PHINN-EEG boosts dream detection accuracy
Researchers have developed PHINN-EEG, a novel topological time-series framework for analyzing electroencephalography (EEG) data during dreams. This new method utilizes Dynamic Betti Curves, derived from Takens delay emb…