AI finds a way to people’s hearts (literally!)
Scientists have successfully developed a model that utilizes AI to accurately classify cardiac functions and valvular heart diseases from chest radiographs. The Area Under the Curve, or AUC, of the AI classification showed a high level of accuracy, exc…
THC use during pregnancy linked to changes in fetal development
Researchers showed that consuming THC while pregnant could potentially affect development of the fetus and lead to life-long health impacts for offspring.
Forensics lab cracks case on newer, ‘greener’ gunshot residue
Discoveries by forensic scientists about how gunshot residue behaves on skin, hair and fabric will allow crime scene investigators to catch up to the proliferation of new, eco-friendly types of ammunition and make faster, more informed decisions at cri…
Physicists generate the first snapshots of fermion pairs
Physicists captured the first images that directly show the pairing of fermions. The snapshots of particles pairing up in a cloud of atoms can provide clues to how electrons pair up in a superconducting material.
Policymakers should consider animal welfare in decisions
Incorporating animal welfare into policymaking may improve policy and practice, according to new research. The article notes that animal welfare rarely is considered during policymaking, explains why current tools make it difficult to incorporate the w…
New design rule for high-entropy superionic solid-state conductors
Solid electrolytes with high lithium-ion conductivity can be designed for millimeter-thick battery electrodes by increasing the complexity of their composite superionic crystals, report researchers from Tokyo Tech. This new design rule enables the synt…
Why there are no kangaroos in Bali (and no tigers in Australia)
Researchers are using a new model to clarify why millions of years ago more animal species from Asia made the leap to the Australian continent than vice versa. The climate in which the species evolved played an important role.
Eliminating extra chromosomes in cancer cells prevent tumor growth
Cancer cells with extra chromosomes depend on those chromosomes for tumor growth, a new study reveals, and eliminating them prevents the cells from forming tumors. The findings, said the researchers, suggest that selectively targeting extra chromosomes…
Why Medical Properties Trust Stock Is Sinking Today
Concern over more interest rate hikes is weighing on the healthcare REIT’s shares today.
Mark Zuckerberg Goes After Elon Musk’s Prized Asset: Introducing Meta’s “Twitter Killer”
The stakes are rising fast in this battle of the billionaires.
Is AbbVie’s Dividend Yield Safe?
With biosimilar competition ramping up, the drugmaker’s free cash flows are poised to shrink this year.
Here’s How Carvana Stock Doubled Last Month
A few positive factors drove the used car e-dealer’s recent price surge, but under the hood, the company’s situation still looks rough.
Here’s Why Novocure Stock Dropped 42% in June
The healthcare company presented the results of an important clinical trial that has mixed implications for its future cash flows.
Why CleanSpark, Riot Platforms, and BIT Mining Limited Are Rising This Week
Crypto-mining stocks rose this week, while the price of Bitcoin is down.
Nvidia reads between the lines
Nvidia wants its AI chatbots to be a little more understanding. The company wants to patent a method for “determining intents and responses”…
Microsoft sucks it up
Microsoft may be adding another piece to its green agenda. The company filed a patent application for a “carbon capture system.” Microsoft’s…
Intel’s assistive hearing initiative
Intel wants to lend a helping hand … or a helping ear. The company filed a patent application for a bluetooth-capable “hearing aid…
Top corn producing state to see future drop in yield, cover crop efficiency
How will future climate change affect nitrogen loss, and will cover crops still be effective in removing nitrogen from drainage water? A new study investigating near- and far-term climate change in Illinois suggests cover crops will still be beneficial…