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University of Toronto: U of T study asks AI to generate male and female body images - with predictable results
When prompted to create images of female and male bodies, artificial intelligence platforms overwhelmingly reproduce and amplify narrow western body ideals, a University of Toronto study has found. The study, published recently in the journal Psychology of Popular Media, involved prompting three different AI platforms – Midjourney, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion – to create images of female and male bodies, including those of athletes. The results came as little surprise. "In a
Nov 25
University of Montreal: AI breakthrough enables real-time translation of sign language
Researchers at the University of Montreal have developed a groundbreaking artificial intelligence system that can translate sign language into spoken language in real-time with 95% accuracy, representing a major advancement in accessibility technology for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The system, called SignSpeak, uses advanced computer vision and machine learning algorithms to recognize and interpret hand movements, facial expressions, and body language that compri
Nov 15
ETH Zurich - Zurich, Switzerland: Novel artificial muscles move with sound
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed artificial muscles that contain microbubbles and can be controlled with ultrasound. In the future, these muscles could be deployed in technical and medical settings as gripper arms, tissue patches, targeted drug delivery, or robots. It might look like a simple material experiment at first glance, as a brief ultrasound stimulation induces a thin strip of silicone to start bending and arching. But that's just the beginning. A team led by
Oct 29
Columbia University: This AI-imaging tech from Columbia researchers is solving male infertility
A team of Columbia researchers has developed one of TIME Magazine's best inventions of 2025: an innovative AI-imaging advancement that addresses male infertility. The Sperm Tracking and Recovery system, led by Dr. Zev Williams, director of the Columbia University Fertility Center, helps find rare sperm cells in the semen samples of people with azoospermia—a condition where a person's semen contains few to zero sperm cells. With STAR's assistance, a couple that had spent nearl
Oct 27
Stanford University: Researchers uncover AI bias against older working women
Just how deeply embedded are social biases about gender and age? A new study published in Nature finds that inaccurate stereotypes about older women are not only pervasive in online images and videos but are perpetuated and amplified by large language models (LLMs ). While previous research has focused on age-related gender bias in specific settings, this research aims to "characterize a culture-wide trend," explains Douglas Guilbeault, an assistant professor of organizationa
Oct 16
Yale University: Bridging Biology and AI: Yale and Google's Collaborative Breakthrough in Single-Cell RNA Analysis
Google and Yale researchers have developed a more "advanced and capable" AI model for analyzing single-cell RNA data using large language models that is expected to "lead to new insights and potential biological discoveries." "This announcement marks a milestone for AI in science," Google announced. On social media and in comments, scientists and developers applauded the model—which Google released Oct. 15—as the much-needed bridge to make single-cell data accessible, or inte
Oct 14
University of Oxford: AI breakthrough helps astronomers spot cosmic events with just a handful of examples
A new study co-led by the University of Oxford and Google Cloud has shown how general-purpose AI can accurately classify real changes in the night sky - such as an exploding star, a black hole tearing apart a passing star, or a fast-moving asteroid - and explain its reasoning, without the need for complex training. Published today in Nature Astronomy, the study by researchers from the University of Oxford, Google Cloud, and Radboud University demonstrates that a general-purpo
Oct 7
Harvard University: Harvard Researchers Develop First Ever Continuously Operating Quantum Computer
A team of Harvard physicists built the first-ever quantum computing machine that can operate continuously without restarting, achieving a major breakthrough in a field that could revolutionize everything from medical research to finance. For years, most quantum computers could only run for milliseconds, and even advanced machines that could run longer would operate for just around 13 seconds. But the Harvard team was able to run their system for more than two hours last month
Oct 1
Princeton University: Princeton's AI reveals what fusion sensors can't see
A powerful new AI tool called Diag2Diag is revolutionizing fusion research by filling in missing plasma data with synthetic yet highly detailed information. Developed by Princeton scientists and international collaborators, this system uses sensor input to predict readings other diagnostics can't capture, especially in the crucial plasma edge region where stability determines performance. By reducing reliance on bulky hardware, it promises to make future fusion reactors more
Sep 30
Rice University: Goodbye plastic? Scientists create new supermaterial that outperforms metals and glass
Scientists at Rice University and University of Houston have developed an innovative, scalable approach to engineer bacterial cellulose...
Jul 21
Georgia Institute of Technology: Georgia Tech to Build $20M National AI Supercomputer
The National Science Foundation has awarded Georgia Tech and its partners $20 million to build a powerful new supercomputer that will use...
Jul 14
University of Southern California: Discovering New Materials: AI Can Simulate Billions of Atoms Simultaneously
Imagine the concrete in our homes and bridges not only withstanding the ravages of time and natural disasters like the intense heat of...
Jul 13
UNSW Sydney: Scientists use AI to make green ammonia even greener
Scientists and engineers at UNSW Sydney, who previously developed a method for making green ammonia, have now turned to artificial...
Jun 18
Rutgers University: Scientists Discover Class of Crystals With Properties That May Prove Revolutionary
“Intercrystals” pave the way for greener electronics and quantum technologies Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers have...
May 20
University of Queensland: Berries just the beginning for bioplastic breakthrough
University of Queensland researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic that promises to set a new sustainability standard for...
May 15
University of Manchester: Scientists take stand against back pain unveiling functional bioprinted spinal discs
University of Manchester scientists have successfully pioneered a way to create functioning human spinal discs, aiming to revolutionise...
May 8
Newcastle University: Zero-emission propulsion system successfully tested on research vessel
A pioneering £4.6m project has successfully retrofitted Newcastle University’s research vessel, The Princess Royal, with an innovative...
Apr 30
RMIT University: Aussie tech helps make bio-oils for greener industrial applications
Australian technology developed at RMIT University could enable more sustainable and cheaper production of bio-oils to replace...
Apr 16
University of Southern California: Carbon-negative manufacturing method, inspired by reefs, creates strong building materials
A new method inspired by coral reefs can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and transform it into durable, fire-resistant...
Apr 16
Georgia Institute of Technology: New Wearable Brain-Computer Interface
Micro-brain sensors placed between hair strands overcome traditional brain sensor limitations. Georgia Tech researchers have developed an...
Apr 16
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