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science1 month ago•51 min saved

Antscan creates a global, open 3D atlas of ant diversity

Antscan reports a global, open 3D morphomics effort using high-throughput synchrotron micro-CT to image 2,193 ants (212 genera, 792 species; plus 32 outgroups), with standardized scans and rich metadata linked to genomes. All tomograms, models and metadata are openly available via antscan.info and Biomedisa (CC BY 4.0), enabling automated segmentation and large-scale morphological and evolutionary analyses. Covering most ant subfamilies and numerous genera, the project demonstrates the potential of big-data morphology for biodiversity but also faces challenges in beamtime access and storage (exceeding 200 TB).

via Nature|

#3d-imaging #ant-biodiversity #antscan

science-and-technology6 months ago•3 min saved

AI's Challenges in Scientific Publishing and Journalism

An analysis reveals that AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are being used to mass-produce low-quality, redundant scientific papers, particularly in biomedical research, which can evade traditional plagiarism checks and flood the literature with synthetic studies, raising concerns about research integrity and the exploitation of open data sets.

via Nature|

#ai-generated-papers #biomedical-research #open-data

science10 months ago•7 min saved

Decoding Brain Aging: A Decade of Data Unveiled

A decade-long study tracking nearly 500 individuals from age 21 to 89 has released its comprehensive dataset, including brain scans and cognitive assessments, enabling global researchers to explore diverse pathways of healthy aging and cognitive decline.

via Neuroscience News|

#brain-aging #cognition #longitudinal-study

conflictinternational-relations2 years ago•10 min saved

"Israel's Devastation: 56,000 Buildings in Gaza Reduced to Ruins, Satellite Imagery Reveals"

Satellite imagery researchers from the Decentralized Damage Mapping Group have found that Israel's 47-day bombardment has left Gaza in ruins, with at least 56,000 buildings damaged or destroyed. The researchers use open data and satellite radar technology to track and map the damage, providing consistent and transparent assessments. The images show a rapid expansion of damage, particularly in northern Gaza, and the researchers expect the damage to increase as the conflict continues. The use of open access satellite images allows for a better understanding and comparison of conflicts, providing insights that may not be captured by commercial imagery.

via Democracy Now!|

#conflictinternational-relations #damage-assessment #gaza