🤖 Tech & Computer Science

OpenAI Threatening to Ban Users for Asking Strawberry About Its Reasoning

OpenAI's latest AI model, "Strawberry" (o1-preview), is designed for "reasoning," but the company is restricting users from probing its thought process. OpenAI has reportedly threatened to ban users who attempt to bypass safeguards to reveal how the AI thinks. Despite the hype around its reasoning capabilities, users are flagged for using terms like "reasoning trace." While some insight into its reasoning is available, it's summarized by a secondary AI and lacks full transparency, diverging from OpenAI's original open-source vision.

Intelligent cardiovascular disease diagnosis using deep learning enhanced neural network with ant colony optimization

The ICVD-ACOEDL model enhances cardiovascular disease (CVD) diagnosis using deep learning and ant colony optimization (ACO) for feature selection and hyperparameter tuning. It improves accuracy by handling complex medical data, outperforming existing methods in CVD classification.

⚛️ Physics and Chemistry

2D silk protein layers on graphene pave the way for advanced microelectronics and computing

Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a uniform 2D layer of silk protein fragments on graphene, a conductive material, opening new possibilities for silk-based electronics. This biocompatible combination could enable sensitive transistors for wearable health sensors and memristors for neural network computing, mimicking brain function.

Earthquake-induced electricity offers answer to mystery of gold nugget formation

Australian researchers discovered that pressure from earthquakes can cause quartz veins to generate enough electricity to form large gold nuggets. Gold-bearing fluids flow through fractures in quartz veins during repeated earthquake events, leading to gold accumulation.

🧬 Biology & Medicine

Adaptive deep brain stimulation reduces Parkinson’s disease symptoms

Researchers at UCSF developed an adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) system for Parkinson's disease, which adjusts stimulation based on real-time brain activity. In a feasibility study, aDBS reduced side effects by 50% compared to traditional DBS, offering more precise symptom management throughout the day.

Luminate’s hair-saving chemo helmet nears release, as new funding goes toward home cancer care

Luminate, a startup developing a wearable device to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy, has raised $15 million for further testing and expansion into at-home cancer care. Their device, a helmet called Lily, blocks chemotherapy from reaching hair follicles, preventing hair loss in 75% of patients in early tests. Now, Luminate is preparing for a multi-center U.S. study for FDA approval, while exploring additional opportunities in cancer treatment.

Clinical trial demonstrates effectiveness of drip iron for anemia

Ferric carboxymaltose, given intravenously, is faster, more effective, and as safe as oral iron tablets for treating anemia in pregnant women. A study shows it could improve maternal health, especially in regions like sub-Saharan Africa, offering a safer alternative to current treatments.

🔭 Space & Astronomy

Rocket Lab aborts launch of 5 'Internet of Things' satellites at last second (video)

Rocket Lab aborted the launch of its Electron rocket at the last second on Sept. 18, just as the engines fired. The rocket was set to launch five satellites for Kinéis from New Zealand. Due to the instantaneous launch requirement, no further attempts were made that day, and the team is assessing the next opportunity.

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