🤖 Computer Science

FIT calculator: a multi-risk prediction framework for medical outcomes using cardiorespiratory fitness data

Accurately predicting patients' risk for medical outcomes is vital for personalized healthcare. Existing models typically focus on singular outcomes, limiting their scope. However, patients often face multiple health risks simultaneously. Addressing this gap, the study introduces a novel multi-risk framework for simultaneous prediction of outcomes like diabetes, mortality, and hypertension.

MiniCheck: Efficient Fact-Checking of LLMs on Grounding Documents

Determining if LLM output aligns with evidence is crucial for various NLP tasks. Existing fact-checking methods involve verifying each model generation against evidence, but this is computationally expensive. In this study, researchers demonstrate the development of cost-effective small models with GPT-4-level performance, offering a 400x reduction in computational cost.

⚛️ Physics and Chemistry

Crucial connection for 'quantum internet' made for the first time

Researchers have produced, stored, and retrieved quantum information for the first time, a critical step in quantum networking.

“Nanostitches” enable lighter and tougher composite materials

Engineers seek to develop lighter, stronger aircraft using advanced composites to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. MIT engineers have introduced "nanostitching," embedding microscopic forests of carbon nanotubes between composite layers to prevent cracks from spreading, enhancing structural integrity and durability.

Trash to treasure—Researchers turn metal waste into catalyst for hydrogen

Scientists have found a way to transform metal waste into a highly efficient catalyst to make hydrogen from water, a discovery that could make hydrogen production more sustainable.

🧬 Biology & Medicine

Obesity drugs aren’t always forever. What happens when you quit?

Wegovy, Ozempic, and similar weight-loss drugs are widely used globally, but many people discontinue them within a year. GLP-1 agonists, like these drugs, are often seen as lifelong treatments, yet various factors, lead individuals to stop using them. Researchers are exploring the consequences of discontinuing these medications for weight management.

Bogus Botox poisoning outbreak spreads to 9 states, CDC says

At least 19 women across nine US states appear to have been poisoned by bogus injections of Botox, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported late Monday.

🔭 Space & Astronomy

Exotic 'Einstein ring' suggests that mysterious dark matter interacts with itself

A fresh analysis of a remarkably massive yet compact galaxy from the early universe suggests that dark matter interacts with itself.

Spaceflight Atrophy Studied with Machine Learning

Intense exercise cannot fully counteract muscle atrophy caused by microgravity, as recent research indicates altered calcium uptake in muscles exposed to spaceflight. To understand these mechanisms, researchers at Ames Research Center used Machine Learning to analyze datasets on mice exposed to microgravity, aiming to uncover underlying patterns in calcium regulation.

🌐 Others

Army of Backpack-Wearing Cyborg Cockroaches Swarm Desert Target

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have unleashed an army of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches to swarm a target in a sandy test area.

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