16 h. ago Scientists develop new mathematical model for transfer learning in neural networks

Alessandro Ingrosso, researcher at the Donders Institute for Neuroscience, has developed a new mathematical method in collaboration with colleagues in two Italian research institutions, which enables the prediction of the effectiveness of transfer learning in neural networks.

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9 d. ago AI automates structured grid generation for better simulations

A research team from the Skoltech AI Center proposed a new neural network architecture for generating structured curved coordinate grids, an important tool for calculations in physics, biology, and even finance. The study is published in the Scientific Reports journal.

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2 w. ago Scientists develop pneumatic propellers that could replace diesel engines in ferry boats

Scientists say they have created a methodology that could replace two diesel engines powering a ferry boat with pneumatic propellers.

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3 w. ago Programmable photonic chip uses light to accelerate AI training and cut energy use

Penn Engineers have developed the first programmable chip that can train nonlinear neural networks using light—a breakthrough that could dramatically speed up AI training, reduce energy use and even pave the way for fully light-powered computers.

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3 w. ago Photonic computing needs more nonlinearity: Acoustics can help

Neural networks are one typical structure on which artificial intelligence can be based. The term "neural" describes their learning ability, which to some extent mimics the functioning of neurons in our brains. To be able to work, several key ingredients are required: one of them is an activation function which introduces nonlinearity into the structure.

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3 w. ago Alpine craft: Scientists develop sustainable wood panels using traditional shingle

Wooden shingles characterize the appearance of roofs and facades in the Alpine region and have been hand-crafted for generations. This centuries-old craft inspired researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich to use this very efficient wood separation method to produce new types of wood-based materials. The work is published in the journal RILEM Technical Letters.

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