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Australia Won’t Meet Its Zero Road Fatalities Goal by 2050, New Forecasting Model Reveals Why

A new study using the Facebook Prophet algorithm forecasts that Australia will fall short of its zero road fatalities goal by 2050, identifying persistent risks among older drivers, men, and motorcyclists.

19 Feb 2025

MIT Study Shows Large Language Models Think in English Before Reasoning in Other Languages

MIT researchers discovered that large language models (LLMs) process diverse data through a central "semantic hub," similar to the human brain, improving our understanding of AI reasoning.

19 Feb 2025

AI Can Predict Disease Outbreaks and Revolutionize Pandemic Response

AI can now predict disease outbreaks before they happen, helping governments and healthcare systems act faster. With cutting-edge models, scientists are revolutionizing pandemic response, saving lives, and shaping the future of global health.

19 Feb 2025

Empathetic AI Drives Innovation and Job Satisfaction Among Retail Employees

Retail employees are more likely to innovate when AI systems demonstrate reliability and empathy, fostering a more engaging work environment. This study highlights how AI service quality influences job satisfaction, job fit, and innovation in the retail industry.

19 Feb 2025

AI Screening Tool Doubles Enrollment Speed in Heart Failure Trial

A new study in JAMA led by Mass General Brigham researchers shows that AI can significantly speed up clinical trial enrollment. The AI-assisted screening tool doubled the enrollment rate for a heart failure trial compared to manual methods, reducing costs and accelerating patient access to treatments.

18 Feb 2025

AI Breakthrough: Synaptic Device Array Achieves Human-Like Visual Processing

Researchers have developed a 28×28 synaptic device array that mimics the human visual system, achieving 96.5% digit recognition accuracy and paving the way for advanced neuromorphic artificial vision.

18 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’s Black Box Problem: Why We Need Smarter, Transparent Explanations Now

AI systems in high-stakes industries often fail to provide clear explanations for their decisions, leaving users vulnerable. Researchers from the University of Surrey propose the SAGE framework to ensure AI-generated explanations are transparent, user-friendly, and ethically sound.

18 Feb 2025

Generative AI in Journalism Sparks Fears of Deception and Bias

Audiences and journalists are increasingly concerned about generative AI’s role in journalism, with fears of deception, bias, and job displacement. A new RMIT-led report highlights the urgent need for transparency and systematic AI-vetting processes in newsrooms.

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

From AI to Smart Agriculture: ETRI Startups Impress at CES 2025

Korean researchers showcased cutting-edge startup technologies at CES 2025, reinforcing South Korea’s global presence in innovation and entrepreneurship. Five ETRI-born companies won CES Innovation Awards, highlighting the success of ETRI’s technology incubator.

17 Feb 2025

Why People Trust AI for Music Picks but Not for Medical Decisions

A new study finds that people trust AI for low-stakes decisions like music recommendations but are skeptical in high-stakes areas like healthcare—especially those with strong statistical literacy.

17 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

Can AI Really Think? Research Reveals Gaps in Logical Execution

While AI models can break down problems into structured steps, new research reveals they still fail at basic arithmetic and fact-checking—raising questions about their true reasoning abilities.

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

Cone Snail Toxin’s Secrets Unveiled with AI-Powered Discovery

Scientists at the Weizmann Institute developed an AI-driven pipeline to predict molecular targets of natural toxins, using a cone snail toxin as a model. This breakthrough enhances ecological research and drug development by identifying precise protein interactions.

16 Feb 2025

AI in Healthcare? Most Adults Say ‘No Thanks’

A national survey found that 65.8% of adults distrust their healthcare systems to use AI responsibly, highlighting concerns about safety and transparency in AI adoption.

16 Feb 2025

AI-Powered Smart Jacket Prevents Overheating with Color-Changing Sensors

Researchers developed a smart AI-powered heating jacket with color-changing yarns to prevent overheating, enhancing safety for users, particularly the elderly.

13 Feb 2025