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Scientists turn a hydrogen molecule into a quantum sensor

Posted: 22 Apr 2022 10:18 AM PDT

Using a scanning tunneling microscope equipped with a femtosecond terahertz laser, scientists have exploited the quantum properties of a two-atom hydrogen molecule to observe changes in the electrostatic field of a target sample, turning the hydrogen molecule into a quantum sensor.

Artificial intelligence helps physicians better assess the effectiveness of bladder cancer treatment

Posted: 22 Apr 2022 06:43 AM PDT

In a small but multi-institutional study, an artificial intelligence-based system improved providers' assessments of whether patients with bladder cancer had complete response to chemotherapy before a radical cystectomy (bladder removal surgery).

This algorithm has opinions about your face

Posted: 21 Apr 2022 03:12 PM PDT

Researchers have now taught an AI algorithm to model first impressions and accurately predict how people will be perceived based on a photograph of their face.

Machine-learning model can distinguish antibody targets

Posted: 21 Apr 2022 12:41 PM PDT

A new study shows that it is possible to use the genetic sequences of a person's antibodies to predict what pathogens those antibodies will target. The new approach successfully differentiates between antibodies against influenza and those attacking SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.