/ en-us Â鶹ÒùÔº internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Â鶹ÒùÔºics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Scientists at National Taiwan University have developed a new microfluidic system that can detect subtle chemical fingerprints from bacteria—helping to identify even antibiotic-resistant strains. This technology could help physicians quickly and accurately diagnose infections in hospitals. The study is published in Biosensors and Bioelectronics. /news/2025-06-microfluidic-quickly-accurately-bacteria-antibiotic.html Cell & Microbiology Biotechnology Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:56:03 EDT news670074961 Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common bacterium that lives in the intestines of animals and humans, and it is often used to identify fecal contamination within the environment. E. coli can also easily develop resistance to antibiotics, making it an ideal organism for testing antimicrobial resistance—especially in certain agricultural environments where fecal material is used as manure or wastewater is reused. /news/2025-06-ai-scientists-coli-antibiotic-resistance.html Cell & Microbiology Molecular & Computational biology Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:43:03 EDT news669397381 Satellite data used by archaeologists to find traces of ancient ruins hidden under dense forest canopies can also be used to improve the speed and accuracy to measure how much carbon is retained and released in forests. /news/2025-06-space-lasers-ai-geospatial-scientist.html Ecology Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:21:53 EDT news669093704 Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology has successfully developed a real-time, low-cost algal bloom monitoring system utilizing inexpensive optical sensors and a novel labeling logic. The system achieves higher accuracy than state-of-the-art AI models such as Gradient Boosting and Random Forest. The findings are published in the journal Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. /news/2025-05-sensor-algal-bloom-real.html Environment Thu, 29 May 2025 12:09:15 EDT news667739351 A new study led by researchers at the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment at Hebrew University and the Volcani Institute changes the way scientists uncover the secrets of wheat resilience. By using drones equipped with advanced thermal and hyperspectral cameras, the team has found a faster, more precise method to identify wheat varieties that can thrive in hot and dry climates, an urgent priority in the face of global food insecurity and climate change. /news/2025-05-drones-genetics-team-drought-smart.html Biotechnology Agriculture Wed, 28 May 2025 15:45:03 EDT news667665901 Landslides pose a significant threat to people and the environment worldwide. Researchers from the Leibniz Center for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), together with international partners, have developed a new framework that significantly improves landslide prediction using machine learning methods. /news/2025-03-ai-framework-accuracy-landslide-prone.html Earth Sciences Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:11:03 EDT news662649061 In a leap for urban ecology, researchers have unveiled a cutting-edge method to dynamically estimate seasonal tree heights in Shenzhen. By seamlessly integrating multi-source remote sensing data with advanced machine learning algorithms, this novel approach drastically improves the accuracy of tree height measurements. Offering a faster, more efficient, and cost-effective alternative to traditional ground surveys, the findings deliver vital insights for urban greening initiatives and ecological conservation—strengthening sustainable urban development and ecosystem resilience. /news/2025-02-decoding-shenzhen-tree-growth-seasons.html Ecology Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:59:09 EST news658508337 It's called "woody breast" and for consumers it can mean a chewier chicken sandwich, but for the industry it can mean up to $200 million annual yield loss. /news/2025-02-chicken-woody-breast-advanced-machine.html Veterinary medicine Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:54:29 EST news658500864 Eelgrass, a type of flowering seagrass found in temperate zones around the world, provides habitat for many species, protects coastlines, improves water quality, sequesters carbon and supports fishing economies. The foundation of a highly productive marine food web, eelgrass's health is paramount but mysterious. /news/2025-02-ai-powered-analysis-uncovers-marine.html Plants & Animals Ecology Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:18:05 EST news657980281 Imagine logging into your cryptocurrency exchange platform one morning only to find the website down, your funds gone, and no one to answer your questions. This nightmare has been a harsh reality for thousands of traders, with nearly 500 cryptocurrency exchanges having already failed. /news/2025-01-collapse-unveils-factors-cryptocurrency-exchange.html Economics & Business Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:05:04 EST news657389101 Â鶹ÒùÔºicists from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have developed an innovative computing system using laser beams and everyday display technology, marking a significant leap forward in the quest for more powerful quantum computing solutions. /news/2024-11-laser-quantum-breakthrough.html Optics & Photonics Quantum Â鶹ÒùÔºics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:36:03 EST news652095360 In order to use remote locations to record and assess the behavior of wildlife and environmental conditions, the GAIA Initiative developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that reliably and automatically classifies behaviors of white-backed vultures using animal tag data. /news/2024-11-vultures-ai-death-detectors-high.html Ecology Biotechnology Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:58:16 EST news651254291 Researchers from Skoltech, the University of Warsaw, and the University of Iceland have demonstrated that by optical means it is possible to excite and stir an exciton-polariton condensate, which emits a linearly polarized light with a polarization axis following the stirring direction. /news/2024-11-scientists-optical-nuclear-magnetic-resonance.html Condensed Matter Optics & Photonics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:02:05 EST news650012521 In an article published in the International Journal of Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation researchers demonstrate how a trained algorithm can identify the trumpeting calls of elephants, distinguishing them from human and other animal sounds in the environment. /news/2024-09-ai-elephant-trumpeting-safety-villagers.html Ecology Biotechnology Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:16:03 EDT news645110161 Scientists at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) spinout Arctech Innovation have used their in-depth knowledge of insects, chemistry and odor to develop a new trap for bed bugs. /news/2024-07-scent-bed-bug.html Biochemistry Analytical Chemistry Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:40:02 EDT news641642638 Researchers from the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in partnership with international colleagues, made strides in mapping surface soil moisture across the globe. They combined data from two advanced satellite systems, the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) and the Advanced Scatterometer (ASCAT), providing more precise and reliable soil moisture data. /news/2024-07-passive-microwave-satellite-yields-precise.html Environment Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:44 EDT news641462440 Biological treatment methods such as anaerobic digestion, composting, and insect farming are essential for managing organic waste, converting it into valuable resources like biogas and organic fertilizers. However, these processes often face challenges due to their inherent complexity and instability, which can affect efficiency and product quality. /news/2024-07-trash-treasure-machine-recycling.html Biotechnology Molecular & Computational biology Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:37:38 EDT news641043456 Recently, a team led by Prof. Wang Rujing and Wang Liusan from the Hefei Institutes of Â鶹ÒùÔºical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a method to detect internal cracks in rice seeds using near-infrared spectroscopy. /news/2024-07-destructive-method-internal-rice-seeds.html Biotechnology Agriculture Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:16:03 EDT news639764162 By rapidly analyzing large amounts of data and making accurate predictions, artificial intelligence (AI) tools could help to answer many long-standing research questions. For instance, they could help to identify new materials to fabricate electronics or the patterns in brain activity associated with specific human behaviors. /news/2024-06-merging-ai-human-efforts-tackle.html Mathematics Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:50:02 EDT news638437425 Researchers at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT-Italian Institute of Technology) in collaboration with the University of Freiburg have developed a biohybrid robot, which consists of a flour-based capsule created using 3D microfabrication techniques, and two natural appendages from oat fruit capable of moving in response to air humidity. /news/2024-05-biohybrid-robot-flour-oats-biodegradable.html Ecology Biotechnology Mon, 13 May 2024 12:53:28 EDT news634823606 Rapeseed oil, a vital oilseed crop facing growing global demand, encounters a significant challenge in achieving uniform seed maturity, owing to asynchronous flowering. Traditional maturity assessment methods are limited by their destructive nature. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) offers a non-destructive, efficient solution by using spatial and spectral data to accurately classify crop maturity. This advancement in HSI technology presents an opportunity to enhance rapeseed quality and breeding research, addressing the need for more effective maturity classification methods. /news/2024-03-rapeseed-maturity-classification-hyperspectral-imaging.html Molecular & Computational biology Agriculture Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:30:02 EDT news629994601 Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are non-protein-coding transcripts. Currently, CRISPR/Cas9 is a promising RNA-guided genome editing technology consisting of a Cas9 nuclease and a single-guide RNA (sgRNA). Considering the significant differences between lncRNAs and protein-coding genes, it is necessary to investigate sgRNA design method optimized for lncRNAs. /news/2024-03-crisprlnc-lncrna-specific-sgrna-method.html Biotechnology Molecular & Computational biology Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:32:02 EST news629033521 Heightened use of social media during the coronavirus pandemic brought with it an unprecedented surge in the spread of misinformation. Of particular significance were conspiracy theories surrounding the virus and vaccines made to combat it. Though conspiracy theories about vaccines are not a new phenomenon, this was the first time they were observed becoming elevated to the level of national political discourse. /news/2024-02-analysis-anti-vaccination-conspiracy-theories.html Social Sciences Political science Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:03:37 EST news628178613 Researchers at the University of Toronto have used an artificial intelligence framework to redesign a crucial protein involved in the delivery of gene therapy. /news/2024-01-ai-proteins-gene-therapy.html Biotechnology Molecular & Computational biology Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:03:33 EST news625766607 Hyperspectral reflectance reveals critical leaf functional traits indicative of a plant's physiological status, providing a powerful tool for distinguishing seedlings adapted to specific environments. /news/2024-01-tree-genetic-diversity-advanced-hyperspectral.html Molecular & Computational biology Agriculture Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:49:02 EST news624732541 New insights from artificial intelligence about permafrost coverage in the Arctic may soon give policymakers and land managers the high-resolution view they need to predict climate-change-driven threats to infrastructure such as oil pipelines, roads and national security facilities. /news/2024-01-decision-makers-tool-infrastructure-arctic.html Earth Sciences Environment Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:50:31 EST news624642625 Fungi in space have been a plot point in Star Trek: Discovery, but they are also a very real problem for astronauts and space stations. United Nations co-sponsored testing by a team from Macau in China subjected fungi to hypergravity with ESA's fast-spinning centrifuge. /news/2023-09-gravity-space-fungi.html Space Exploration Astrobiology Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:15:04 EDT news614870101 In the past two and a half years, two next-generation telescopes have been sent to space: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the ESA's Euclid Observatory. Before the decade is over, they will be joined by NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (RST), Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx), and the ESA's PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars (PLATO) and ARIEL telescopes. /news/2023-08-compelling-life-anomalies.html Astrobiology Planetary Sciences Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:02:05 EDT news612021721 Identifying the factors contributing to algal growth accurately and reliably is vital for sustainable use and scientific management of freshwater resources. As scientific research evolves from using small data sets to larger ones, the shortcomings of traditional machine learning become clearer, and deep learning which is adept at processing large amounts of data, is getting more attention. /news/2023-05-uncovering-factors-algal-growth-south-to-north.html Ecology Mon, 22 May 2023 13:24:15 EDT news603980652 Artificial intelligence has exploded across our news feeds, with ChatGPT and related AI technologies becoming the focus of broad public scrutiny. Beyond popular chatbots, biologists are finding ways to leverage AI to probe the core functions of our genes. /news/2023-05-artificial-intelligence-catalyzes-gene-uncovers.html Biotechnology Molecular & Computational biology Fri, 19 May 2023 11:09:36 EDT news603713371