Predictions

A study is showing that it may be possible to predict the onset of epileptic seizures several days in advance. By analyzing data from a brain implant designed to monitor and prevent seizures, the research hopes to develop a seizure forecasting tool.

Research suggests measurements from fitness tracker wearables, alongside self-reported symptom data, can detect cases of COVID-19. The goal is to develop a real-time tracking system that can identify and contain viral outbreaks at their earliest point.

A pair of studies are showing how passive smartphone data can be used to predict relapse episodes in schizophrenia patients. The research used machine learning to analyze behavioral data and predict schizophrenic relapses up to one month before they occurred.

Researchers have homed in on a specific brainwave measurement that can predict a person’s pain sensitivity. The research suggests this tool could be used to generate tailored treatment plans for patients based on their individual pain tolerance.

A study is demonstrating the potential of a computer model using electronic health records to predict an individual’s risk of suicide . The proof-of-concept suggests the machine learning model may predict suicidal behavior up to two years in advance.

Britain's armed forces take a look into the future with young engineers predicting what the Royal Marines in 2050 will look like.

Provocative study suggests blood tests can predict a person's risk of dying within the next 10 years.

The latest global population report from the UN estimates the world's population will peak at 10.9 billion by the end of the century. The vast majority of population growth is expected to come from sub-Saharan Africa, with declining population growth predicted in Asia, Europe and Latin America.

A new online tool has been developed that allows GPs to effectively calculate a patient's risk of developing breast cancer. The system is the first to combine a broad array of different elements, including genetics and environmental factors, to come up with a precise risk evaluation.

A team at the University of Adelaide has been working to create an AI system that can predict a person’s lifespan just by studying images of their organs, and its early results show its predictions are just as good as a human doctor.

Anti-virus and cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab has released an esoteric collaborative art project that sets its sights on what the world will be like in 2050. Artists, futurists and scientists have been asked to contribute their predictions. Here's our favourite good, bad and weird ideas.

Two new studies from Disney Research show the power of deep data analysis in sports. One resulted in a model that accurately predicts whether a basketball player will pass or shoot in a given situation, while the other identifies player roles in soccer from the context of each moment.