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Can a Machine Be Taught To Learn Moral Reasoning?
News May 21, 2020Scientists have used books and news articles to “teach” a machine moral reasoning.
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A New Computer Model Can Predict The Age of Your Brain
News May 20, 2020Scientists have trained a computer to analyse different types of brain scan and predict the age of the human brain, according to a new study in the open-access journal eLife.
Magic Six Feet Not Enough To Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in a Light Breeze
News May 20, 2020Airborne transmission of viruses, like the virus causing COVID-19, is not well understood, but a good baseline for study is a deeper understanding of how particles travel through the air when people cough. Even in a slight breeze of 4 kph, saliva travels 18 feet in 5 seconds.
Physicists Offer a New “Spin” on Memory Storage
News May 20, 2020Researchers have reported a discovery in the development of spintronics, a new type of memory storage capable of processing information much faster than current technology while consuming less energy.
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Introducing the “I Am a Scientist” Initiative
News May 19, 2020Introducing the “I Am A Scientist” initiative, which provides opportunities for students, specifically those in Junior High School and High School, to interact with the science and stories of today’s scientists—breaking down barriers like race, gender, and personal interests.
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Cutting Down the Huge Carbon Footprint of Neural Network Training
News May 19, 2020Researchers have developed Early Bird, an energy-efficient method for training deep neural networks.
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Wine Chemistry Made Easy With Predictive Algorithm
News May 19, 2020To help winemakers get the chemistry of their wine right, researchers have made it easier to test the chemical makeup of their red wine to get the vino they’re looking for.
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AI-based Hunt for Compounds Against SARS-CoV-2
News May 19, 2020A UniSA molecular biologist has teamed up with a leader in artificial intelligence, to help find a compound that could prevent SARS-CoV-2 from infecting human cells.
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Mathematical Model Developed To Predict Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness
News May 18, 2020Researchers have developed a multiscale mathematical model to analyze integrated biologic and pathologic data to determine prostate tumor aggressiveness.
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Crop Modeling Points The Way to a Climate Change-proof Future for Agriculture
News May 15, 2020In a new paper published in the journal Nature Plants, researchers identify a series of multiscale and multidisciplinary components – from crop genetics up to global factors – that are critical for finding environmentally sustainable solutions to food security.
