Researchers develop AI tool that can accurately predict heart disease risk

A team of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can accurately predict a person's risk of developing heart disease. The tool, which was published in the journal Nature Medicine, uses machine learning to analyze data from a person's electronic health records (EHRs) to identify factors that are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. These factors include things like a person's age, sex, race, ethnicity, weight, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and smoking status. The tool was able to predict a person's risk of developing heart disease with 85% accuracy, which is significantly higher than the accuracy of traditional risk assessment tools. The researchers believe that this tool could be used to help doctors identify people who are at high risk of developing heart disease and to take steps to prevent them from developing the disease.

UC Berkeley scientists discover new way to produce hydrogen fuel

A team of scientists at the University of California, Berkeley has discovered a new way to produce hydrogen fuel that is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional methods. The new method, which was published in the journal Science, uses a catalyst made of a copper-nickel alloy to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The catalyst is able to do this at a much lower temperature than traditional methods, which makes the process more energy efficient. The researchers believe that this new method could make hydrogen fuel a more viable option for transportation and other applications.

UC Berkeley engineers develop new type of solar cell that is more efficient and less expensive

A team of engineers at the University of California, Berkeley has developed a new type of solar cell that is more efficient and less expensive than traditional solar cells. The new solar cell, which was published in the journal Nature Energy, uses a new type of material called perovskite. Perovskite is a compound that is made of a metal and a halide, and it has a number of properties that make it ideal for use in solar cells. The new solar cell was able to convert 25.2% of the sunlight that hit it into electricity, which is a record for perovskite solar cells. The researchers believe that this new type of solar cell could make solar energy a more affordable and accessible option for people around the world.