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AI decodes dusty plasma mystery and describes new forces in nature

AI decodes dusty plasma mystery and describes new forces in nature

Unlike typical AI research, where a model predicts outcomes or cleans up data, researchers at Emory University in Atlanta did something unusual. They trained a neural network to discover new physics. The team achieved this unique feat by feeding their AI system experimental data from a mysterious state of matter called dusty plasma, a hot, electrically charged gas filled with …

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Your Nature Photos Are Doing More Science Than You Think

Your Nature Photos Are Doing More Science Than You Think

With a smartphone in hand, anyone can be a naturalist. Apps like iNaturalist have surged in popularity over the last 15 years, with millions using them to document wildlife around the world. A new study shows that these observations contribute a deluge of data to scientific research. Use of iNaturalist has skyrocketed since its launch in 2008. This citizen science database …

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