Author - Jorge Paka

How AI and 3D Printing Are Revolutionizing Food Production

A 3D-printed reference model for sugar beet is included in field experiments. Credit: Institute of Sugar Beet Research, GöttingenScientists utilize laser scanning to generate 3D models of the aerial parts of sugar beet plants in agricultural fields, pushing forward the advancement of AI-supported improvements in crop pipelines.Recent research illustrates how 21st-century crop breeding can...

Extreme Heat During Pregnancy can Lead to Lifelong Health Issues for the Child

Credit: DepositphotosClimate change presents one of humanity's most pressing public health challenges. Global warming, a central aspect of this crisis, is linked to deteriorating health, especially impacting vulnerable populations like pregnant women and children.Scientists have previously demonstrated that heat exposure increases the risk of preterm birth and stillbirth. New research continues to reveal concerning...

An AI Tool for Sartphones Detects Strokes Rapidly by Analyzing Facial Videos

The smartphone tool is demonstrated on visiting associate professor Nemuel Daniel Pah Seamus Daniel, RMIT UniversityEarly medical intervention is crucial for stroke victims, and a new smartphone tool aims to facilitate this by enabling first responders to quickly assess whether a patient has suffered a stroke.Improving Stroke Treatment with Early Detection ToolsIn such instances, patients...

AI Takes Over Your Browser to Manage Tasks

A startup has developed an AI assistant takes over your Web browser, to take care of business. Credit: PixabayThis AI assistant offers far more than simple conversation. Assign it a task, and it will take control of your mouse and web browser, devise a plan, and execute the job step-by-step, whether...

Intricate Wooden Time Machine Vehicle Takes to the Streets

Built from a concept inspired by generative AI, this eye-catching vehicle showcases its creator's extraordinary woodworking skillsND Woodworking ArtCreated to embody the idea of a time machine, this remarkable wooden vehicle, crafted by a skilled woodworking engineer, is now captivating onlookers as it rattles and hums through the streets of Vietnam.This unique vehicle is...

AI Can Identify the Emotions of Athletes

Credit: PixabayA novel emotion analysis model capable of identifying emotional states with accuracy comparable to humans.Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the University of Duisburg-Essen have successfully utilized computer-assisted neural networks to accurately detect emotional states from the body language of tennis players during matches.This study marks the first instance...

Internet Addiction Affects Adolescent Behavior and Development

Credit: PixabayAccording to a recent study by UCL researchers published in PLOS Mental Health, adolescents experiencing internet addiction undergo brain changes that may contribute to further addictive behaviors. The study reviewed 12 articles from 2013 to 2023, involving 237 young individuals aged 10-19 diagnosed with internet addiction.The individual's inability to resist the urge to...

Astronomers Witness the First Activation of a Supermassive Black Hole

A supermassive black hole in galaxy SDSS1335+0728 has lit up, possibly giving astronomers a look at how such beasts are awakened.M. KORNMESSER/ESOFor the last four years, astronomers have observed the supermassive black hole at the center of SDSS1335+0728 undergo a transformation from a dim and inactive state to a bright and active one.This...

AI-Managed Batteries Boost Capacity by 10% and Extend Life By 25%

Credit: DepositphotosAs AI technology becomes increasingly integrated into various aspects of our lives, Eatron Technologies and Syntiant have combined their expertise to develop an AI-powered battery management system (BMS) aimed at enhancing battery performance.The AI-BMS-on-chip can extract an extra 10% capacity from a battery and extend its lifespan by up to 25%.It...

Why Mental Health Care Providers Choose to Work in Rural Areas

Credit: PixabayAmericans in rural areas face higher rates of depression and suicide compared to urban residents. These persistent mental health disparities are due to various factors such as cost, limited access, and ongoing stigmas associated with seeking care.A new study from the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, Medical School, and School of...