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Read article: Lesion mapping tool makes early signs of dementia easier to spot Diagnostic imaging Research update Lesion mapping tool makes early signs of dementia easier to spot Algorithm finds warning signs of dementia on MRI brain scans with more than 70% accuracy
Read article: Graphene-based memristor is ideal for artificial neural networks, say researchers Devices and structures Research update Graphene-based memristor is ideal for artificial neural networks, say researchers New device offers 16 levels for synaptic connections
Read article: Deep learning enables rapid detection of stroke-causing blockages Diagnostic imaging Research update Deep learning enables rapid detection of stroke-causing blockages A deep-learning model trained to detect occlusions of large vessels has the potential to speed up clinical diagnosis
Read article: Ultrafast camera breaks 3D speed record Imaging Research update Ultrafast camera breaks 3D speed record Stereo-polarimetric compressed ultrafast photography device takes up to 100 billion frames per second in 3D
Read article: Jupiter’s moon Europa could glow in the dark Planetary science Research update Jupiter’s moon Europa could glow in the dark Eerie emissions could shed light on Europa’s capacity to harbour life
Read article: g-wave superconductor comes into view Superconductivity Research update g-wave superconductor comes into view Researchers discover an unexpected new class of superconducting material