Science

When allocating scarce resources with AI, randomization can improve fairness

Organizations are increasingly utilizing machine-learning models to allocate scarce resources or opportunities. For instance, such models can help companies screen…

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Two shark species documented in Puget Sound for first time

Oregon State University researchers have made the first scientific confirmation in Puget Sound of two distinct shark species, one of…

2 years ago

New additive process can make better — and greener — high-value chemicals

Researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have achieved a significant breakthrough that could lead to…

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Climate is most important factor in where mammals choose to live, study finds

While human activity has had a massive effect on the natural world, a new study from North Carolina State University…

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‘Dancing molecules’ heal cartilage damage

In November 2021, Northwestern University researchers introduced an injectable new therapy, which harnessed fast-moving "dancing molecules," to repair tissues and…

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New drug shows promise in clearing HIV from brain

An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain, according to…

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Folded peptides are more electrically conductive than unfolded peptides

What puts the electronic pep in peptides? A folded structure, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the…

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New gene therapy approach shows promise for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have made a significant breakthrough in developing a new gene therapy approach that restores…

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Could wearable devices adversely affect health?

Using a wearable device, such as a smart watch, to track health data and symptoms, is supposed to help people…

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Researchers discover faster, more energy-efficient way to manufacture an industrially important chemical

Polypropylene is a common type of plastic found in many essential products used today, such as food containers and medical…

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