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Scientists use battery-testing tool to identify coffee’s ‘chemical fingerprint’ — reveals what makes it taste good

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Scientists use battery-testing tool to identify coffee’s ‘chemical fingerprint’ — reveals what makes it taste good

An inconsistent cup of coffee can make or break your day — but new research is shedding light on just how the industry can dial up the production process for a more reliable flavor. University of Oregon researchers repurposed a tool called a potentiostat, typically used to test batteries, to send an electrical current through coffee.  Through … Read more

Fingerprint images may have predictor for schizophrenia: study

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Fingerprint images may have predictor for schizophrenia: study

Fingerprint images may have potential as predictors of schizophrenia, a new study has revealed. The report spearheaded by Spanish researchers used a type of machine learning called a convolutional neural network to find abnormalities in the fingerprints of people known to have schizophrenia that were not present in people without the ailment. “Our results suggest … Read more