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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 19-Jul-2025 15:11 ET (19-Jul-2025 19:11 GMT/UTC)

USC at ICLR 2025

University of Southern California

Researchers from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering are presenting 24 papers at the 2025 International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR), Apr. 24-28, one of the premier global conferences advancing representation learning—commonly known as deep learning. This year’s work includes contributions from faculty and students across the School of Advanced Computing, a unit within Viterbi, notably the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science and the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Diagnose to cure: Developing RNA-based TB testing

Weill Cornell Medicine

(New York, April 25, 2025) – In 2023, tuberculosis (TB) killed about 1.25 million people worldwide, more than any other infectious disease on Earth — even though it is curable. Months- or even years-long regimens of potent antibiotics can eradicate the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. And in about 88% of cases globally, treatment is successful in curing the disease. But for the remainder of patients, at least those for whom data is available, the disease re-emerges.

Virtual reality interface design affects users both physically and mentally

Texas A&M University

Study finds larger, more distant virtual reality interface elements increase physical effort and mental demand, even in simple tasks.

Journal: Ergonomics
Funder: Office Ergonomics Research Committee

UTA supports neurodivergent students at every stage

University of Texas at Arlington

As National Autism Acceptance Month and World Autism Month conclude, and interest remains high in understanding autism, UT Arlington remains a leader in providing essential support for neurodivergent children, UT Arlington students and their families.

Book explores experimental filmmaking in Latin America and Spain, from Super 8 to cell phones

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Spanish professor Eduardo Ledesma examined how experimental filmmakers in Latin America and Spain use alternative film formats in his new book “Expanding Cinemas.”

Eonix sponsors ISD project with new, non-flammable e-bike battery

University of Tennessee at Knoxville

E-bike battery fires in New York City caused 147 injuries and six deaths in 2023. Eonix, a company specializing in nonflammable lithium-ion batteries, moved to Tennessee and partnered with the University of Tennessee to develop safer battery technology. Their project involves UT students designing a new battery management system for e-bikes.

Do you have hypothyroidism? Expert explains diagnosis, what it means

You've been feeling fatigued and have gained some weight. It could be just a sign that you're getting older, but there might be a chance these general symptoms are caused by hypothyroidism. Victor Bernet, M.D., an endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic, explains risk factors and how the condition is diagnosed and treated.

Using a pea-sized node in the brain to potentially treat drug addiction

Rockefeller University

Ines Ibañez-Tallon is revealing how an understudied region of the brain plays an outsized role in opioid and nicotine dependence.

University of Tennessee and Volkswagen drive the future of mobility through innovation hub in UT Research Park

University of Tennessee at Knoxville

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Volkswagen Group of America have a longstanding partnership focused on innovation in mobility. Since 2020, their collaboration at the UT Research Park has produced over 30 research projects, 30 publications, and 12 pending patents. Together, they develop lighter vehicles, longer-lasting batteries, and sustainable materials.

Eye on Infinity: NASA celebrates Hubble’s 35th year in orbit

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

In celebration of the Hubble Space Telescope’s 35 years in Earth orbit, NASA is releasing an assortment of compelling images recently taken by Hubble, stretching from the planet Mars to star-forming regions, and a neighboring galaxy.

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