Microsoft has introduced a new artificial intelligence model aimed at pushing robots beyond controlled factory environments. The system, called Rho-alpha, targets one of robotics’ long-standing limitations: the inability to adapt to…
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Distinct air pollutants show varying links to lung cancer subtypes and survival rates
A recent study has analyzed the relationship between different air pollutants and the main subtypes of lung cancer.
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Modular Harris Hawks optimization with trend-guided differential evolution and Gaussian exploration for global optimization and engineering design
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LEFEBVRE, L., WHITTLE, P. & LASCARIS, E. Feeding innovations and forebrain size in birds….
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COVID-19 pandemic linked to lasting drop in depression, asthma and osteoporosis diagnoses
There has been a lasting and disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diagnosis rates for conditions including depression, asthma and osteoporosis.
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Binary classification of signal and background triggers of a transition edge sensor using convolutional neural networks
Irwin, K. D. & Hilton, G. C. Transition-edge sensors. Cryogenic particle detection. 63–150 (2005).
Lita, A. E., Miller, A. J. & Nam, S. W. Counting near-infrared single-photons with 95% efficiency. Optics express 16(5), 3032–3040 (2008).
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A dataset of real-world oscillograms from electrical power grids
Agüero, J. R., Takayesu, E., Novosel, D. & Masiello, R. Grid modernization: challenges and opportunities. The Electricity Journal 30, 1–6, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tej.2017.03.008 (2017).
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Donations sought as Red Cross laments 'severe' blood shortage
The Red Cross is appealing to past donors and potential new donors as it says a “severe blood shortage” could result in delays for surgeries and other medical procedures.
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Low vitamin D levels linked to 33% higher risk of hospitalization for severe respiratory infections
Severe vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher rate of hospitalization for respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, according to a new study led by the University of Surrey. Scientists found that those with a severe…
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