https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/statistics/ Statistics. Read about statistics software, news and research from research institutes around the world. en-us Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:24:00 EST Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:24:00 EST 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/statistics/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221060942.htm Researchers tested whether generative AI could handle complex medical datasets as well as human experts. In some cases, the AI matched or outperformed teams that had spent months building prediction models. By generating usable analytical code from precise prompts, the systems dramatically reduced the time needed to process health data. The findings hint at a future where AI helps scientists move faster from data to discovery. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:17:29 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221060942.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260215225608.htm Quantum key distribution promises ultra-secure communication by using the strange rules of quantum physics to detect eavesdroppers instantly. But even the most secure quantum link can falter if the transmitter and receiver aren’t perfectly aligned. Researchers have now taken a deep dive into this often-overlooked issue, building a powerful new analytical framework to understand how tiny beam misalignments—caused by vibrations, turbulence, or mechanical flaws—disrupt secure key generation. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:58:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260215225608.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260212234158.htm As data keeps exploding worldwide, scientists are racing to pack more information into smaller and smaller spaces — and a team at the University of Stuttgart may have just unlocked a powerful new trick. By slightly twisting ultra-thin layers of a magnetic material called chromium iodide, researchers created an entirely new magnetic state that hosts tiny, stable structures known as skyrmions — some of the smallest and toughest information carriers ever observed. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:36:20 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260212234158.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204121543.htm Kidney disease often creeps in silently, and many patients aren’t diagnosed until major damage is already done. New research shows that even “normal” kidney test results can signal danger if they’re unusually low for someone’s age. By mapping kidney function across the population, scientists revealed who’s quietly at higher risk. A new online tool could help doctors catch these warning signs years earlier. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:28:40 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204121543.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260131084626.htm Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating serious ethical risks. New research argues that developing scientific tests for awareness could transform medicine, animal welfare, law, and AI development. But identifying consciousness in machines, brain organoids, or patients could also force society to rethink responsibility, rights, and moral boundaries. The question of what it means to be conscious has never been more urgent—or more unsettling. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:49:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260131084626.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260117053526.htm Researchers have turned artificial intelligence into a powerful new lens for understanding why cancer survival rates differ so dramatically around the world. By analyzing cancer data and health system information from 185 countries, the AI model highlights which factors, such as access to radiotherapy, universal health coverage, and economic strength, are most closely linked to better survival in each nation. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:26:53 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260117053526.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260114084109.htm Foams were once thought to behave like glass, with bubbles frozen in place at the microscopic level. But new simulations reveal that foam bubbles are always shifting, even while the foam keeps its overall shape. Remarkably, this restless motion follows the same math used to train artificial intelligence. The finding hints that learning-like behavior may be a fundamental principle shared by materials, machines, and living cells. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:20:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260114084109.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260109023114.htm Stanford researchers have developed an AI that can predict future disease risk using data from just one night of sleep. The system analyzes detailed physiological signals, looking for hidden patterns across the brain, heart, and breathing. It successfully forecast risks for conditions like cancer, dementia, and heart disease. The results suggest sleep contains early health warnings doctors have largely overlooked. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 02:39:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260109023114.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106224632.htm Tessellations aren’t just eye-catching patterns—they can be used to crack complex mathematical problems. By repeatedly reflecting shapes to tile a surface, researchers uncovered a method that links geometry, symmetry, and problem-solving. The technique works in both ordinary flat space and curved hyperbolic worlds used in theoretical physics. Its blend of beauty and precision could influence everything from engineering to digital design. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:01:16 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106224632.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251221043216.htm Spanish researchers have created a powerful new open-source tool that helps uncover the hidden genetic networks driving cancer. Called RNACOREX, the software can analyze thousands of molecular interactions at once, revealing how genes communicate inside tumors and how those signals relate to patient survival. Tested across 13 different cancer types using international data, the tool matches the predictive power of advanced AI systems—while offering something rare in modern analytics: clear, interpretable explanations that help scientists understand why tumors behave the way they do. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:29:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251221043216.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251130205506.htm Researchers unveiled a new technique that validates quantum computer results—especially those from GBS devices—in minutes instead of millennia. Their findings expose unexpected errors in a landmark experiment, offering a crucial step toward truly reliable quantum machines. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:19:09 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251130205506.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251112111023.htm Researchers have created a prediction method that comes startlingly close to real-world results. It works by aiming for strong alignment with actual values rather than simply reducing mistakes. Tests on medical and health data showed it often outperforms classic approaches. The discovery could reshape how scientists make reliable forecasts. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:09:08 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251112111023.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251101000418.htm More screen time among children and teens is linked to higher risks of heart and metabolic problems, particularly when combined with insufficient sleep. Danish researchers discovered a measurable rise in cardiometabolic risk scores and a metabolic “fingerprint” in frequent screen users. Experts say better sleep and balanced daily routines can help offset these effects and safeguard lifelong health. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:01:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251101000418.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251029100200.htm Scientists have developed a groundbreaking tool called Effort.jl that lets them simulate the structure of the universe using just a laptop. The team created a system that dramatically speeds up how researchers study cosmic data, turning what once took days of supercomputer time into just a few hours. This new approach helps scientists explore massive datasets, test models, and fine-tune their understanding of how galaxies form and evolve. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:12:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251029100200.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251022023116.htm Researchers at the University of Surrey developed an AI that predicts what a person’s knee X-ray will look like in a year, helping track osteoarthritis progression. The tool provides both a visual forecast and a risk score, offering doctors and patients a clearer understanding of the disease. Faster and more interpretable than earlier systems, it could soon expand to predict other conditions like lung or heart disease. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:57:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251022023116.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251013040333.htm A team of international physicists has brought Bayes’ centuries-old probability rule into the quantum world. By applying the “principle of minimum change” — updating beliefs as little as possible while remaining consistent with new data — they derived a quantum version of Bayes’ rule from first principles. Their work connects quantum fidelity (a measure of similarity between quantum states) to classical probability reasoning, validating a mathematical concept known as the Petz map. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:25:08 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251013040333.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250918225001.htm Astronomers have long relied on supercomputers to simulate the immense structure of the Universe, but a new tool called Effort.jl is changing that. By mimicking the behavior of complex cosmological models, this emulator delivers results with the same accuracy — and sometimes even finer detail — in just minutes on a standard laptop. The breakthrough combines neural networks with clever use of physical knowledge, cutting computation time dramatically while preserving reliability. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:50:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250918225001.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250912195122.htm Scientists have finally unlocked a way to identify the elusive W state of quantum entanglement, solving a decades-old problem and opening paths to quantum teleportation and advanced quantum technologies. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:51:22 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250912195122.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001209.htm Scientists at Mount Sinai have created an artificial intelligence system that can predict how likely rare genetic mutations are to actually cause disease. By combining machine learning with millions of electronic health records and routine lab tests like cholesterol or kidney function, the system produces "ML penetrance" scores that place genetic risk on a spectrum rather than a simple yes/no. Some variants once thought dangerous showed little real-world impact, while others previously labeled uncertain revealed strong disease links. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:47:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001209.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250823083645.htm Scientists may have uncovered the missing piece of quantum computing by reviving a particle once dismissed as useless. This particle, called the neglecton, could give fragile quantum systems the full power they need by working alongside Ising anyons. What was once considered mathematical waste may now hold the key to building universal quantum computers, turning discarded theory into a pathway toward the future of technology. Sat, 23 Aug 2025 08:42:50 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250823083645.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250822073814.htm By using quantum dots and smart encryption protocols, researchers overcame a 40-year barrier in quantum communication, showing that secure networks don’t need perfect hardware to outperform today’s best systems. Sat, 23 Aug 2025 09:51:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250822073814.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250623233238.htm What if your old chest scans—taken years ago for something unrelated—held a secret warning about your heart? A new AI tool called AI-CAC, developed by Mass General Brigham and the VA, can now comb through routine CT scans to detect hidden signs of heart disease before symptoms strike. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:32:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250623233238.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522124755.htm Is artificial intelligence (AI) capable of suggesting appropriate behavior in emotionally charged situations? A team put six generative AIs -- including ChatGPT -- to the test using emotional intelligence (EI) assessments typically designed for humans. The outcome: these AIs outperformed average human performance and were even able to generate new tests in record time. These findings open up new possibilities for AI in education, coaching, and conflict management. Thu, 22 May 2025 12:47:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522124755.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124807.htm Researchers have unveiled a breakthrough in solid-state cooling technology, doubling the efficiency of today's commercial systems. Driven by the Lab's patented nano-engineered thin-film thermoelectric materials and devices, this innovation paves the way for compact, reliable and scalable cooling solutions that could potentially replace traditional compressors across a range of industries. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:48:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124807.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515131952.htm New research shows that cyberbullying should be classified as an adverse childhood experience due to its strong link to trauma. Even subtle forms -- like exclusion from group chats -- can trigger PTSD-level distress. Nearly 90% of teens experienced some form of cyberbullying, accounting for 32% of the variation in trauma symptoms. Indirect harassment was most common, with more than half reporting hurtful comments, rumors or deliberate exclusion. What mattered most was the overall amount of cyberbullying: the more often a student was targeted, the more trauma symptoms they showed. Thu, 15 May 2025 13:19:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515131952.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514180915.htm A surprising connection has been found, between two seemingly very different classes of superconductors. In a new material, atoms are distributed irregularly, but still manage to create long-range magnetic order. Wed, 14 May 2025 18:09:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514180915.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514120105.htm Researchers have developed a digital laboratory (dLab) system that fully automates the material synthesis and structural, physical property evaluation of thin-film samples. With dLab, the team can autonomously synthesize thin-film samples and measure their material properties. The team's dLab system demonstrates advanced automatic and autonomous material synthesis for data- and robot-driven materials science. Wed, 14 May 2025 12:01:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514120105.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513112444.htm As kids spend more time on screens, a new national survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children's Hospital, identifies parents' greatest fears for their children around screen time. Tue, 13 May 2025 11:24:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513112444.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505170824.htm A new article puts artificial intelligence and machine learning on the task of finding new, powerful electrolytes for designing next-generation batteries for electric vehicles, phones, laptops and grid-scale energy storage. The paper outlines a new framework for finding molecules that maximize three components that make an ideal battery electrolyte -- ionic conductivity, oxidative stability and Coulombic efficiency. Mon, 05 May 2025 17:08:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505170824.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250501164119.htm Researchers made a technique that improves the trustworthiness of machine-learning models, which could help improve the accuracy and reliability of AI predictions for high-stakes settings such health care. Thu, 01 May 2025 16:41:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250501164119.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142743.htm Researchers have developed a data-driven AI framework that gives scientists a head start by suggesting ideal candidate materials. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:27:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142743.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428220611.htm Researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that excels at interpreting optical spectra, potentially enabling faster and more precise medical diagnoses and sample analysis. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:06:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428220611.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250424172901.htm Researchers have long recognized that quantum communication systems would transmit quantum information more faithfully and be impervious to certain forms of error if nonlinear optical processes were used. However, past efforts at incorporating such processes could not operate with the extremely low light levels required for quantum communication. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:29:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250424172901.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250424165646.htm In examining how different countries have rolled out climate change mitigation strategies, research has found reasons to be optimistic about preserving our environment while promoting prosperity and well-being. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:56:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250424165646.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250424165635.htm Innovative statistical method helps determine ideal threshold times in restricted mean survival time analyses. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:56:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250424165635.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422131218.htm A powerful clinical artificial intelligence tool developed by biomedical informatics researchers has demonstrated remarkable accuracy on all three parts of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (Step exams), according to a new article. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:12:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422131218.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409154638.htm It's a game a lot of us played as children -- and maybe even later in life: unspooling measuring tape to see how far it would extend before bending. But to engineer, this game was an inspiration, suggesting that measuring tape could become a great material for a robotic gripper. The grippers would be a particularly good fit for agriculture applications, as their extremities are soft enough to grab fragile fruits and vegetables, researchers wrote. The devices are also low-cost and safe around humans. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:46:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409154638.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407114235.htm As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly integrates into health care, a new study reveals that all generative AI models may recommend different treatments for the same medical condition based solely on a patient's socioeconomic and demographic background. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:42:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407114235.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250404122438.htm Researchers from chemistry, biology, and medicine are increasingly turning to AI models to develop new hypotheses. However, it is often unclear on which basis the algorithms come to their conclusions and to what extent they can be generalized. A publicationnow warns of misunderstandings in handling artificial intelligence. At the same time, it highlights the conditions under which researchers can most likely have confidence in the models. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:24:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250404122438.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403143725.htm A powerful new software platform is set to transform biomedical research by allowing scientists to conduct complex and customized data analyses without advanced programming skills. The web-based platform enables scientists to analyze and visualize their own data independently through an intuitive, interactive interface. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:37:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403143725.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250331122207.htm Researchers have developed new AI models that can vastly improve accuracy and discovery within protein science. Potentially, the models will assist the medical sciences in overcoming present challenges within, e.g. personalised medicine, drug discovery, and diagnostics. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:22:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250331122207.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327141553.htm A new method significantly advances 3D imaging of reflective surfaces. The approach integrates techniques known from high-precision optical 3D metrology and computer vision, and could benefit applications ranging from industrial inspection and medical imaging to virtual reality and cultural heritage preservation. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:15:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327141553.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325115125.htm To get around the constraints of quantum physics, researchers have built a new acoustic system to study the way the minuscule atoms of condensed matter talk together. They hope to one day build an acoustic version of a quantum computer. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:51:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325115125.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324181544.htm Scientists investigated whether email interventions informed by behavioral science could help teachers help students learn math. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:15:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324181544.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250321121324.htm Researchers developed a scalable interconnect that facilitates all-to-all communication among many quantum processor modules by enabling each to send and receive quantum information on demand in a user-specified direction. They used the interconnect to demonstrate remote entanglement, a type of correlation that is key to creating a powerful, distributed network of quantum processors. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:13:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250321121324.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318175009.htm Chemists have created a machine learning tool that can identify the chemical composition of dried salt solutions from an image with 99% accuracy. By using robotics to prepare thousands of samples and artificial intelligence to analyze their data, they created a simple, inexpensive tool that could expand possibilities for performing chemical analysis. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:50:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318175009.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141612.htm Scientists are exploring how web search engine technology might also keep the lights on, the water running and the trains moving. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:16:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141612.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250311010752.htm Originally described in the context of particles drifting through liquid, Levy walk has been found to accurately describe a very wide range of phenomena, from cold atom dynamics to swarming bacteria. And now, a new study has found Levy walk in the movements of competing groups of organisms: football teams. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:07:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250311010752.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310131740.htm Researchers have achieved a remarkable result: capturing and studying phase changes in quantum hardware, which hold hold promise for next-generation technologies like quantum computing and ultra-sensitive sensors. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:17:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310131740.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250304143346.htm A research team is studying whether artificial intelligence (AI) could play a supportive role in the evaluation of respiratory disease in pigs. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:33:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250304143346.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227125508.htm Different analytical methods have a significant impact on the results of scientific studies. This is demonstrated by a study conducted by an international research team. In the study, more than 300 scientists compared 174 independent analyses of the same dataset. The findings reveal that different methods can lead to highly variable conclusions. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:55:08 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227125508.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250220164227.htm A research team has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) system that uses satellite imagery to track urban green spaces more accurately than prior methods, critical to ensuring healthy cities. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:42:27 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250220164227.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250220122939.htm Researchers have developed Deep Nanometry, an analytical technique combining advanced optical equipment with a noise removal algorithm based on unsupervised deep learning. Deep Nanometry can analyze nanoparticles in medical samples at high speed, making it possible to accurately detect even trace amounts of rare particles. This has proven its potential for detecting extracellular vesicles indicating early signs of colon cancer, and it is hoped that it can be applied to other medical and industrial fields. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:29:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250220122939.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250220122628.htm Dynamic facial projection mapping (DFPM) has reached new heights in speed and accuracy, with the development of a state-of-the-art system with groundbreaking innovations. The first breakthrough involved a hybrid detection technique combining different methods to detect facial landmarks in just 0.107 milliseconds. The researchers also proposed a way to simulate high-frame-rate video annotations to train their models and introduced a lens-shift co-axial projector-camera setup to reduce alignment errors, enabling smoother and more immersive projections. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:26:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250220122628.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250214003223.htm The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and NTT Research, Inc., a division of NTT, announced the publication of research showing an application of machine-learning directed optimization (ML-DO) that efficiently searches for high-performance design configurations in the context of biohybrid robots. Applying a machine learning approach, the researchers created mini biohybrid rays made of cardiomyocytes (heart muscle cells) and rubber with a wingspan of about 10 mm that are approximately two times more efficient at swimming than those recently developed under a conventional biomimetic approach. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:32:23 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250214003223.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250212134947.htm A team of researchers succeeded in adapting an AI system to reliably assist with making nanoparticle measurements which speeds up the research process significantly. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:49:47 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250212134947.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250211134456.htm Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that will help predict endangered whale habitat, guiding ships along the Atlantic coast to avoid them. The tool is designed to prevent deadly accidents and inform conservation strategies and responsible ocean development. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:44:56 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250211134456.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250207122632.htm An international collaboration sheds new light on the relationship between quantum theory and thermodynamics. The research group demonstrated that while the laws of quantum theory alone do not inherently prevent violations of the second law of thermodynamics, any quantum process can be implemented without actually violating the law. This surprising result suggests a peaceful coexistence between quantum theory and thermodynamics, despite their logical independence. This discovery could have profound implications for understanding the thermodynamic limits of quantum technologies, such as quantum computing and nanoscale engines. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:26:32 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250207122632.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205130943.htm Physicists measured how readily a current of electron pairs flows through 'magic-angle' graphene, a major step toward understanding how this unusual material superconducts. By determining how readily electron pairs flow through this material, scientists have taken a big step toward understanding its remarkable properties. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:09:43 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205130943.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250129162714.htm AI agents trained in simulations that differ from the environments where they are deployed sometimes perform better than agents trained and deployed in the same environment, research shows. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:27:14 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250129162714.htm