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Machine learning is a subfield of artificial intelligence that focuses on developing algorithms and models capable of automatically learning and making predictions or decisions from data without being explicitly programmed. It involves training models on labeled datasets to recognize patterns and make accurate predictions or classifications in new, unseen data.

AI-Powered Weather Model AIFS Improves Forecast Accuracy and Reduces Energy Use

The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) has launched the Artificial Intelligence Forecasting System (AIFS), a cutting-edge AI-driven model that improves weather prediction accuracy by up to 20% while reducing energy consumption by 1,000 times compared to traditional methods.

25 Feb 2025

AI Detects Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Years Before Diagnosis

Artificial intelligence may help predict schizophrenia and bipolar disorder years before diagnosis, allowing earlier intervention and treatment. Researchers from Aarhus University used machine learning on electronic health records to identify high-risk patients.

24 Feb 2025

AI Cracks the Code of Animal Emotions, Paving the Way for Real-Time Welfare Monitoring

AI can decode animal emotions by analyzing vocal patterns, revealing universal acoustic indicators of emotional valence across species. This breakthrough could transform animal welfare, livestock management, and conservation.

24 Feb 2025

AI and Underwater Microphones Transform Right Whale Conservation

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a machine learning-based method using underwater microphones to estimate North Atlantic Right whale numbers, offering a safer and cost-effective alternative to aerial surveys.

24 Feb 2025

AI Reveals Hidden Green Space Gaps in Cities, Driving Smarter Urban Planning

Researchers developed an AI system that improves tracking of urban green spaces using satellite imagery, significantly enhancing accuracy and revealing disparities in vegetation distribution.

20 Feb 2025

AI Copyright Loopholes Threaten UK Creators—Experts Call for Urgent Reform

A new report from Cambridge University warns that allowing AI companies to scrape copyrighted works unless creators actively opt out threatens the UK’s creative industries. Experts urge the government to uphold automatic copyright protections and ensure fair compensation for artists.

20 Feb 2025

Scientists Uncover How Hidden Interactions Shape Complex Networks

Researchers highlight the limitations of classical networks in capturing complex multi-agent interactions, proposing higher-order structures like simplicial complexes and hypergraphs to model real-world systems more effectively.

19 Feb 2025

AI Model Maps Hidden Animal Feeding Operations to Tackle Water Pollution

Researchers developed a machine learning model to map animal feeding operations with 87% accuracy, addressing data gaps crucial for environmental management.

18 Feb 2025

New AI Framework Eliminates Bias and Boosts Fairness in Critical Decisions

Researchers at the University of Navarra have developed a novel AI framework that enhances fairness and reliability in machine learning models used for critical decision-making, reducing biases linked to race, gender, and socioeconomic status.

18 Feb 2025

AI Tools Help UK Farmers Cut Livestock Emissions and Boost Sustainability

Loughborough University researchers have developed AI tools to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from UK livestock farming and land use, supporting the 2050 net zero goal.

18 Feb 2025

AI System Reduces Dangerous Airflow Detachment, Enhancing Flight Efficiency

A study by the KTH Royal Institute of Technology and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center tested an AI system to reduce dangerous turbulence in aviation, achieving a 9% reduction in aerodynamic flow detachment. This breakthrough promises enhanced flight safety and energy efficiency.

18 Feb 2025

AI Model Deciphers Hidden Brain Patterns Across Individuals

Researchers developed MARBLE, a geometric deep learning method that identifies shared brain activity patterns across different individuals and experimental conditions, advancing our understanding of neural computations.

17 Feb 2025

Smarter Fins: AI Optimizes Biohybrid Rays for Peak Efficiency

Researchers at Harvard SEAS and NTT Research used machine-learning-directed optimization (ML-DO) to design biohybrid mini-rays that swim twice as efficiently as conventional biomimetic models, marking a breakthrough in biohybrid robotics.

16 Feb 2025

AI Predicts Asphalt Durability to Build Stronger, Longer-Lasting Roads

Researchers at the University of Mississippi are using artificial intelligence to predict moisture damage in asphalt pavements, improving infrastructure durability and cost-effectiveness. Their findings could help optimize materials and reduce maintenance expenses for roads and bridges.

13 Feb 2025

AI System Integrates Data to Help Preserve the World’s Fragile Coral Reefs

Australian researchers are developing a global real-time monitoring system using machine learning and AI to track coral reef health and combat the rapid decline caused by climate change, aiming for quicker conservation intervention.

13 Feb 2025

AI Predicts Whale Habitats to Prevent Deadly Collisions and Protect Marine Life

Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have developed an AI tool that predicts endangered whale habitats, guiding ships to avoid deadly collisions and supporting marine conservation efforts.

11 Feb 2025

Students Build Beginner-Friendly Machine Learning Guide to Combat Antibiotic Resistance

San Francisco State University researchers created a step-by-step machine-learning tutorial to predict antibiotic resistance, making complex concepts accessible to beginners in biology and health sciences.

11 Feb 2025

Torque Clustering Revolutionizes AI by Mimicking Natural Intelligence

Researchers have developed Torque Clustering, a new AI algorithm that mimics natural intelligence, enabling unsupervised learning with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency.

11 Feb 2025

AI and Automation Transform Catalyst Discovery, But Humans Remain Crucial

Self-driving laboratories (SDLs) integrate AI and automation to accelerate catalyst discovery, but human scientists remain essential for guiding AI-driven experiment planning. Instead of full automation, breakthroughs will come from redesigning experiments, using proxy tests, and keeping humans in the loop.

11 Feb 2025

AI Researchers Put DeepSeek to the Test

Study compares DeepSeek against Claude, Gemini, GPT, and Llama in authorship and citation classification, finding that while Claude is the most accurate, DeepSeek offers strong performance at a lower cost but with slower processing speeds.

9 Feb 2025