Researchers use machine learning algorithm (originally developed for spam filtering) to analyze Hydra’s behavior.  It can analyze behavior in real time and show how Hydra’s neurons respond to varying environments.  To do this, they applied bag-of-words classification model to the video containing al

Scientists developed a technique to generate terahertz frequencies through an infrared frequency comb in a quantum cascade laser. Data traveling at this band can move more than hundred times as fast as existing wireless networks.  This is the first time someone has demonstrated that a laser is capab

The new self-driving vehicle technology can navigate in rural areas without using 3D maps.  It combines local system with open street map for navigating individual road segments.   The mapless driving framework robustly tracks road boundaries using LiDAR sensors. Existing autonomous vehicles requi

Scientists develop a new microscope that can image subcellular dynamics in multicellular organisms.  To do this, they’ve combined Lattice light-sheet microscopy and Adaptive optics techniques.  They were able to observe organelles’ behavior as they shape themselves within cells, in real time.  In 1

The new AI can precisely estimate biological age and major risk factors related to health.  It analyzes data collected by smartphones and wearable devices. Developers have released an app that observes how your daily activity pattern affects your life expectancy.   Many biological factors like gene

The Facebook AI research team builds a universal music translation network.  It replicates the audio it hears and plays it back in various styles, genres and instruments.  It can process unheard musical sources, like claps or whistles, and produce high-quality audio. When it comes to music, humans

Using a scanning electron microscope, scientists construct the world’s smallest microhouse.  It’s nearly 20 micrometers long, built on a cleaved optical fiber.  The experiment was a fun way to demonstrate the accuracy and flexibility of µRobotex.  Working at nanoscale is an extremely difficult task

Batteries can be used to steal sensitive information on your smartphone.  To do this, engineers integrated a micro-controller inside the battery to monitor battery’s usage spikes.  Then, they used an AI to match these spikes with specific keystrokes.  Security researchers at the University of Texas

New self-heating batteries can be charged in 15 minutes at temperatures as low as -42°C.  It can withstand 4,500 charge cycles with only 20% capacity loss.  This is equivalent to 12 years of battery life cycle or 280,000 miles of electric vehicle lifetime. An exciting race is going on among big au

DARPA has developed machine learning-based tools to produce new molecules. The program, named Make-It, can speed up the process of chemical discovery for several military products and applications. One of the toughest challenges of modern-era organic chemistry is teaching computers how to plan che

A new algorithm exponentially speeds up computation by drastically decreasing the number of iterations required to solve a problem. It performs far better than conventional (sequential) algorithms on large scale datasets, such as social media analytics and clustering genetic data.  Thousands of op

Researchers develop a new method to measure magnetic fields using quantum system and machine learning techniques. They reach a sensitivity that is 6 times higher than what can be achieved with conventional techniques.  There are certain limits to how precisely one can measure things. Take an X-ray

Researchers develop a neural network that can produce full 3D hair geometry from 2D image.  The network is capable of rendering up to 30,000 strands of hair in milliseconds. It can smoothly sample and interpolate variety of hairstyles, including wavy, curly and straight.  Rendering realistic hairs

New convolutional network learns to copy colors from one reference frame to subsequent frames.  While doing so, it can follow different objects and track through occlusions.  It can also track human poses.  Teaching machines to track objects in a video is one of the most difficult tasks in computer

New convolutional neural network can analyze compounds in the human breath and detect illnesses. The technology makes the whole process fast, less expensive, and more reliable. It can be used in forensics, medicine and environmental analysis. Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a lot of buzz t

Researchers propose multidomain displays to improve viewing angle and color rendition.  It works with liquid crystal polymers, poly(di-n-alkylsiloxanes).  It can facilitate fabrication procedure and open new doors in the field of printed and organic electronics.  The liquid crystal display (LCD) ma

A unique window coating technique can improve the energy efficiency of an average household.  The semitransparent photovoltaics are lightweight and colorful films capable of turning windows into heat insulators and electricity generators.  The trend of environment-friendly building, often referred

The smart bandage can monitor the conditions of chronic wounds and deliver appropriate drugs.  It has pH, temperature and oxygen sensors fabricated on parchment paper. All components are selected to keep its cost low.  Chronic non-healing wounds, like bed stones and diabetic foot, affect more than

Neural networks can automatically enhance your pictures without ever being trained on what a noise-free photo looks like. It can be used in low-light photography, magnetic resonance imaging and physically-based image synthesis.  Wouldn’t it be nice if you could take your low-light, pixelated or gra

A new machine learning model predicts what audiences will most likely watch a movie based on its trailer.  It uses Collaborative Filtering method to extract trailer features like faces, objects, landscapes, etc.  These features are then combined with attendance and demographic data to the predict au