Biology
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AI model brings affordable 3D vision to automated fruit harvesting
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceA research team has developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) system that enables low-cost agricultural robots to “see” in three dimensions using only a single camera.
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- Plant Phenomics
Underwater acrobatics of world's smallest marine dolphin: watch and listen
University of AucklandPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Conservation Letters
SHAT2 gene positively regulates shattering and quality traits in rice
KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Peer-Reviewed Publication
The AP2/ERF transcription factor SHAT2 positively regulates seed shattering and quality. SHAT2 mutation affects the expression of seed-shattering and quality-related genes. SHAT2 regulates the expression of seed development-related genes through interaction with the GCC-box.
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- Journal of Integrative Agriculture
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China, Specific Research Fund of the Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province, China, Nanfan Special Project, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Talent Plan-Outstanding Young Talent, Zhejiang Province’s High-level Talent Special Support Plan-Young Talent, China.
AI model offers accurate and explainable insights to support autism assessment
University of PlymouthPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- EClinicalMedicine
So what should we call this – a grue jay?
University of Texas at AustinPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Ecology and Evolution
Better messaging can fight cancer, save lives
University of Texas at AustinPeer-Reviewed Publication
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally, according to the World Health Organization. It accounted for 660,000 new cases and 350,000 deaths in 2022.
Screening, along with early detection and treatment, can greatly improve a patient’s chances of survival. But in low- to middle-income countries, many women are not being screened, and they’re disproportionately dying from the disease.
In new research from Texas McCombs, Anima Nivsarkar, a doctoral student in marketing, uncovers a powerful tool to boost screening: trust. When messages are delivered by trusted and credible sources such as doctors and peers, they increase the likelihood that women will seek potentially life-saving exams.
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- Journal of Marketing