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A new practical guide aimed at helping aspiring science journalists in North Macedonia to cover scientific topics has been published.

Macedonian science journalism guide

‘Science, technology and research – practical guidelines for modern journalism’ (Наука, технологија и истражување – практични насоки за современото новинарство) was written by two experienced reporters from Bulgaria, who provide helpful insights from their own experiences of many stories they have reported over the years.

The focus of the guide is in technology journalism, and investigative journalism as applied to science, the environment and health/medicine.

The guide was published by the Balkan Network of Science Journalists and the European Federation for Science Journalism and is available on the BNSJ and EFSJ websites.

Publication of the guide was made possible through the support of EurekAlert!, a science news release platform operated by the non-profit American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

One co-author of the guide, investigative journalist Goran Lefkov, said: “This guide is very important for journalists in North Macedonia because it uses Macedonian conditions for writing science journalism stories. Mixing investigative journalism techniques with science journalism topics should provide a good basis for impactful science stories in the future. The guide will be applicable for journalists in North Macedonia and will give additional knowledge and value for media workers in North Macedonia.”

The other co-author, technology journalist Bojan Stojkovski, said: “Technology has become an inseparable part of our daily lives, and journalism is no exception. As we witness the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, AI literacy will also become an essential component of journalistic practice. With this guide, we aim to lay the groundwork for the next generation of journalists, and we hope that, through their own experiences in the years and decades ahead, they will build upon it and help shape new directions for the profession.”

“EurekAlert! and AAAS believe deeply that independent journalism is vital to democracy and an accountable scientific enterprise,” said Brian Lin, director of editorial content strategy at EurekAlert!. “We are grateful for the opportunity to support this practical guide in the North Macedonia context.”

The initiative has previously published science journalism guides, some of them also first of their kind, in Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Romanian, Albanian, Bulgarian, and Turkish. The next one being planned is in Greek.

“We continue to produce helpful guides for people in the wider Balkan region who want to learn about science journalism, enter the profession, or just improve their current practice,” said Mićo Tatalović, a board member of the Balkan Network of Science Journalists, who has been coordinating the project.

“The strength of these guides is that they are produced by experienced local journalists who understand the media picture in their country and provide relatable tips from their own experience while also drawing on best international practice.”

The wider initiative has also been organizing science journalism seminars in the region, specifically in Zagreb (2023), Ljubljana (2024), and Belgrade (2025). This year’s seminar will take place in September in Prishtina, Kosovo.

Author bios:

Goran Lefkov has been an investigative journalist for almost 20 years. He started investigative journalism in 2008, and since 2013 he has been part of the Center for Investigative Journalism SCOOP Macedonia. After 10 years of experience as a journalist in this organization, he became its president in 2023. He has more than 100 short documentaries behind him on the topic of the fight against corruption. He is also one of the founders of the Balkan Network of Science Journalists. He also participates in many initiatives as a human rights activist.

Bojan Stojkovski is a freelance journalist who has been covering technology and science topics in the Western Balkans and Central and Eastern Europe for more than a decade.

A new practical guide aimed at helping aspiring science journalists in North Macedonia to cover scientific topics has been published.

Macedonian science journalism guide

‘Science, technology and research – practical guidelines for modern journalism’ (Наука, технологија и истражување – практични насоки за современото новинарство) was written by two experienced reporters from Bulgaria, who provide helpful insights from their own experiences of many stories they have reported over the years.

The focus of the guide is in technology journalism, and investigative journalism as applied to science, the environment and health/medicine.

The guide was published by the Balkan Network of Science Journalists and the European Federation for Science Journalism and is available on the BNSJ and EFSJ websites.

Publication of the guide was made possible through the support of EurekAlert!, a science news release platform operated by the non-profit American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

One co-author of the guide, investigative journalist Goran Lefkov, said: “This guide is very important for journalists in North Macedonia because it uses Macedonian conditions for writing science journalism stories. Mixing investigative journalism techniques with science journalism topics should provide a good basis for impactful science stories in the future. The guide will be applicable for journalists in North Macedonia and will give additional knowledge and value for media workers in North Macedonia.”

The other co-author, technology journalist Bojan Stojkovski, said: “Technology has become an inseparable part of our daily lives, and journalism is no exception. As we witness the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, AI literacy will also become an essential component of journalistic practice. With this guide, we aim to lay the groundwork for the next generation of journalists, and we hope that, through their own experiences in the years and decades ahead, they will build upon it and help shape new directions for the profession.”

“EurekAlert! and AAAS believe deeply that independent journalism is vital to democracy and an accountable scientific enterprise,” said Brian Lin, director of editorial content strategy at EurekAlert!. “We are grateful for the opportunity to support this practical guide in the North Macedonia context.”

The initiative has previously published science journalism guides, some of them also first of their kind, in Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Romanian, Albanian, Bulgarian, and Turkish. The next one being planned is in Greek.

“We continue to produce helpful guides for people in the wider Balkan region who want to learn about science journalism, enter the profession, or just improve their current practice,” said Mićo Tatalović, a board member of the Balkan Network of Science Journalists, who has been coordinating the project.

“The strength of these guides is that they are produced by experienced local journalists who understand the media picture in their country and provide relatable tips from their own experience while also drawing on best international practice.”

The wider initiative has also been organizing science journalism seminars in the region, specifically in Zagreb (2023), Ljubljana (2024), and Belgrade (2025). This year’s seminar will take place in September in Prishtina, Kosovo.

Author bios:

Goran Lefkov has been an investigative journalist for almost 20 years. He started investigative journalism in 2008, and since 2013 he has been part of the Center for Investigative Journalism SCOOP Macedonia. After 10 years of experience as a journalist in this organization, he became its president in 2023. He has more than 100 short documentaries behind him on the topic of the fight against corruption. He is also one of the founders of the Balkan Network of Science Journalists. He also participates in many initiatives as a human rights activist.

Bojan Stojkovski is a freelance journalist who has been covering technology and science topics in the Western Balkans and Central and Eastern Europe for more than a decade.

A new practical guide aimed at helping aspiring science journalists in North Macedonia to cover scientific topics has been published.

Macedonian science journalism guide

‘Science, technology and research – practical guidelines for modern journalism’ (Наука, технологија и истражување – практични насоки за современото новинарство) was written by two experienced reporters from Bulgaria, who provide helpful insights from their own experiences of many stories they have reported over the years.

The focus of the guide is in technology journalism, and investigative journalism as applied to science, the environment and health/medicine.

The guide was published by the Balkan Network of Science Journalists and the European Federation for Science Journalism and is available on the BNSJ and EFSJ websites.

Publication of the guide was made possible through the support of EurekAlert!, a science news release platform operated by the non-profit American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

One co-author of the guide, investigative journalist Goran Lefkov, said: “This guide is very important for journalists in North Macedonia because it uses Macedonian conditions for writing science journalism stories. Mixing investigative journalism techniques with science journalism topics should provide a good basis for impactful science stories in the future. The guide will be applicable for journalists in North Macedonia and will give additional knowledge and value for media workers in North Macedonia.”

The other co-author, technology journalist Bojan Stojkovski, said: “Technology has become an inseparable part of our daily lives, and journalism is no exception. As we witness the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, AI literacy will also become an essential component of journalistic practice. With this guide, we aim to lay the groundwork for the next generation of journalists, and we hope that, through their own experiences in the years and decades ahead, they will build upon it and help shape new directions for the profession.”

“EurekAlert! and AAAS believe deeply that independent journalism is vital to democracy and an accountable scientific enterprise,” said Brian Lin, director of editorial content strategy at EurekAlert!. “We are grateful for the opportunity to support this practical guide in the North Macedonia context.”

The initiative has previously published science journalism guides, some of them also first of their kind, in Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Romanian, Albanian, Bulgarian, and Turkish. The next one being planned is in Greek.

“We continue to produce helpful guides for people in the wider Balkan region who want to learn about science journalism, enter the profession, or just improve their current practice,” said Mićo Tatalović, a board member of the Balkan Network of Science Journalists, who has been coordinating the project.

“The strength of these guides is that they are produced by experienced local journalists who understand the media picture in their country and provide relatable tips from their own experience while also drawing on best international practice.”

The wider initiative has also been organizing science journalism seminars in the region, specifically in Zagreb (2023), Ljubljana (2024), and Belgrade (2025). This year’s seminar will take place in September in Prishtina, Kosovo.

Author bios:

Goran Lefkov has been an investigative journalist for almost 20 years. He started investigative journalism in 2008, and since 2013 he has been part of the Center for Investigative Journalism SCOOP Macedonia. After 10 years of experience as a journalist in this organization, he became its president in 2023. He has more than 100 short documentaries behind him on the topic of the fight against corruption. He is also one of the founders of the Balkan Network of Science Journalists. He also participates in many initiatives as a human rights activist.

Bojan Stojkovski is a freelance journalist who has been covering technology and science topics in the Western Balkans and Central and Eastern Europe for more than a decade.

A new practical guide aimed at helping aspiring science journalists in North Macedonia to cover scientific topics has been published.

Macedonian science journalism guide

‘Science, technology and research – practical guidelines for modern journalism’ (Наука, технологија и истражување – практични насоки за современото новинарство) was written by two experienced reporters from Bulgaria, who provide helpful insights from their own experiences of many stories they have reported over the years.

The focus of the guide is in technology journalism, and investigative journalism as applied to science, the environment and health/medicine.

The guide was published by the Balkan Network of Science Journalists and the European Federation for Science Journalism and is available on the BNSJ and EFSJ websites.

Publication of the guide was made possible through the support of EurekAlert!, a science news release platform operated by the non-profit American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

One co-author of the guide, investigative journalist Goran Lefkov, said: “This guide is very important for journalists in North Macedonia because it uses Macedonian conditions for writing science journalism stories. Mixing investigative journalism techniques with science journalism topics should provide a good basis for impactful science stories in the future. The guide will be applicable for journalists in North Macedonia and will give additional knowledge and value for media workers in North Macedonia.”

The other co-author, technology journalist Bojan Stojkovski, said: “Technology has become an inseparable part of our daily lives, and journalism is no exception. As we witness the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, AI literacy will also become an essential component of journalistic practice. With this guide, we aim to lay the groundwork for the next generation of journalists, and we hope that, through their own experiences in the years and decades ahead, they will build upon it and help shape new directions for the profession.”

“EurekAlert! and AAAS believe deeply that independent journalism is vital to democracy and an accountable scientific enterprise,” said Brian Lin, director of editorial content strategy at EurekAlert!. “We are grateful for the opportunity to support this practical guide in the North Macedonia context.”

The initiative has previously published science journalism guides, some of them also first of their kind, in Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Romanian, Albanian, Bulgarian, and Turkish. The next one being planned is in Greek.

“We continue to produce helpful guides for people in the wider Balkan region who want to learn about science journalism, enter the profession, or just improve their current practice,” said Mićo Tatalović, a board member of the Balkan Network of Science Journalists, who has been coordinating the project.

“The strength of these guides is that they are produced by experienced local journalists who understand the media picture in their country and provide relatable tips from their own experience while also drawing on best international practice.”

The wider initiative has also been organizing science journalism seminars in the region, specifically in Zagreb (2023), Ljubljana (2024), and Belgrade (2025). This year’s seminar will take place in September in Prishtina, Kosovo.

Author bios:

Goran Lefkov has been an investigative journalist for almost 20 years. He started investigative journalism in 2008, and since 2013 he has been part of the Center for Investigative Journalism SCOOP Macedonia. After 10 years of experience as a journalist in this organization, he became its president in 2023. He has more than 100 short documentaries behind him on the topic of the fight against corruption. He is also one of the founders of the Balkan Network of Science Journalists. He also participates in many initiatives as a human rights activist.

Bojan Stojkovski is a freelance journalist who has been covering technology and science topics in the Western Balkans and Central and Eastern Europe for more than a decade.

A new practical guide aimed at helping aspiring science journalists in North Macedonia to cover scientific topics has been published.

Macedonian science journalism guide

‘Science, technology and research – practical guidelines for modern journalism’ (Наука, технологија и истражување – практични насоки за современото новинарство) was written by two experienced reporters from Bulgaria, who provide helpful insights from their own experiences of many stories they have reported over the years.

The focus of the guide is in technology journalism, and investigative journalism as applied to science, the environment and health/medicine.

The guide was published by the Balkan Network of Science Journalists and the European Federation for Science Journalism and is available on the BNSJ and EFSJ websites.

Publication of the guide was made possible through the support of EurekAlert!, a science news release platform operated by the non-profit American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

One co-author of the guide, investigative journalist Goran Lefkov, said: “This guide is very important for journalists in North Macedonia because it uses Macedonian conditions for writing science journalism stories. Mixing investigative journalism techniques with science journalism topics should provide a good basis for impactful science stories in the future. The guide will be applicable for journalists in North Macedonia and will give additional knowledge and value for media workers in North Macedonia.”

The other co-author, technology journalist Bojan Stojkovski, said: “Technology has become an inseparable part of our daily lives, and journalism is no exception. As we witness the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, AI literacy will also become an essential component of journalistic practice. With this guide, we aim to lay the groundwork for the next generation of journalists, and we hope that, through their own experiences in the years and decades ahead, they will build upon it and help shape new directions for the profession.”

“EurekAlert! and AAAS believe deeply that independent journalism is vital to democracy and an accountable scientific enterprise,” said Brian Lin, director of editorial content strategy at EurekAlert!. “We are grateful for the opportunity to support this practical guide in the North Macedonia context.”

The initiative has previously published science journalism guides, some of them also first of their kind, in Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Romanian, Albanian, Bulgarian, and Turkish. The next one being planned is in Greek.

“We continue to produce helpful guides for people in the wider Balkan region who want to learn about science journalism, enter the profession, or just improve their current practice,” said Mićo Tatalović, a board member of the Balkan Network of Science Journalists, who has been coordinating the project.

“The strength of these guides is that they are produced by experienced local journalists who understand the media picture in their country and provide relatable tips from their own experience while also drawing on best international practice.”

The wider initiative has also been organizing science journalism seminars in the region, specifically in Zagreb (2023), Ljubljana (2024), and Belgrade (2025). This year’s seminar will take place in September in Prishtina, Kosovo.

Author bios:

Goran Lefkov has been an investigative journalist for almost 20 years. He started investigative journalism in 2008, and since 2013 he has been part of the Center for Investigative Journalism SCOOP Macedonia. After 10 years of experience as a journalist in this organization, he became its president in 2023. He has more than 100 short documentaries behind him on the topic of the fight against corruption. He is also one of the founders of the Balkan Network of Science Journalists. He also participates in many initiatives as a human rights activist.

Bojan Stojkovski is a freelance journalist who has been covering technology and science topics in the Western Balkans and Central and Eastern Europe for more than a decade.

A new guide aimed at helping aspiring science journalists in Turkey to cover scientific topics has been published.

dr.-gulsen-saray__turkish-science-journalism-guide-2025-version-0.-december-04-2025-bnsj-upload

‘Science Journalism in Turkey and Communicating Science to the Public’ (Türkiye’de Bilim Gazeteciliği ve Halka Doğru Bilim İletişimi) is the first Turkish science journalism guidebook for science journalists.

It was written by the science journalist and academic Dr. Gülsen Saray, and reviewed by editors and academics Prof. Dr. Akif Özer and Prof. Dr. Sefa Yüce.

The author, Saray, said: “This guide is a comprehensive resource for those navigating the dynamic profession of science journalism, and it highlights the importance and growth of science journalism in Turkey and Turkish-speaking countries. It will help ensure journalists produce higher-quality, more effective and impactful reporting which is a growing need driven by societal needs and technological developments.”

“The scope, context, and purpose of this guide are to offer practical advice to science journalists working in the field, drawing on the expertise and insights of contemporary and internationally successful science journalists and renowned science journalism institutions …  I hope it will be an interesting and useful handbook to valued media members, students who choose the field of science journalism, people working in government or corporate public relations departments, and academics.”

The guide was published by the Balkan Network of Science Journalists and the European Federation for Science Journalism and is available on the BNSJ and EFSJ websites.

The initiative has previously brought science journalism guides to life in Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Romanian, Albanian, and Bulgarian.

“This is another in a series of expert guides written by local authors in local languages to make them accessible and relevant to local audiences – journalists wishing to report about science,” said Mićo Tatalović, a board member of the Balkan Network of Science Journalists, who has been coordinating the project. “It is an ambitious, book-length guide that should be a useful reference for both practitioners and those interested in the theory and practice of science journalism.”

Publication of the guide was made possible through the support of EurekAlert!, a science news release platform operated by the non-profit American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

“EurekAlert! is humbled by the opportunity to help support journalists in the Balkans through this locally accessible project,” said Brian Lin, director of editorial content strategy at EurekAlert!. “Our thanks to everyone involved in producing this guide.”

Author bio:

Dr. Gülsen Saray is a science journalist and columnist. She holds a PhD in science journalism, MA in political science and public administration, and BSc in civil engineering. She speaks Turkish, English, and German at an academic level, and has also learned French and Ottoman Turkish. She is also a qualified scientist who has gained experience based on experiments in the construction materials laboratory.

A new guide aimed at helping aspiring science journalists in Turkey to cover scientific topics has been published.

dr.-gulsen-saray__turkish-science-journalism-guide-2025-version-0.-december-04-2025-bnsj-upload

‘Science Journalism in Turkey and Communicating Science to the Public’ (Türkiye’de Bilim Gazeteciliği ve Halka Doğru Bilim İletişimi) is the first Turkish science journalism guidebook for science journalists.

It was written by the science journalist and academic Dr. Gülsen Saray, and reviewed by editors and academics Prof. Dr. Akif Özer and Prof. Dr. Sefa Yüce.

The author, Saray, said: “This guide is a comprehensive resource for those navigating the dynamic profession of science journalism, and it highlights the importance and growth of science journalism in Turkey and Turkish-speaking countries. It will help ensure journalists produce higher-quality, more effective and impactful reporting which is a growing need driven by societal needs and technological developments.”

“The scope, context, and purpose of this guide are to offer practical advice to science journalists working in the field, drawing on the expertise and insights of contemporary and internationally successful science journalists and renowned science journalism institutions …  I hope it will be an interesting and useful handbook to valued media members, students who choose the field of science journalism, people working in government or corporate public relations departments, and academics.”

The guide was published by the Balkan Network of Science Journalists and the European Federation for Science Journalism and is available on the BNSJ and EFSJ websites.

The initiative has previously brought science journalism guides to life in Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Romanian, Albanian, and Bulgarian.

“This is another in a series of expert guides written by local authors in local languages to make them accessible and relevant to local audiences – journalists wishing to report about science,” said Mićo Tatalović, a board member of the Balkan Network of Science Journalists, who has been coordinating the project. “It is an ambitious, book-length guide that should be a useful reference for both practitioners and those interested in the theory and practice of science journalism.”

Publication of the guide was made possible through the support of EurekAlert!, a science news release platform operated by the non-profit American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

“EurekAlert! is humbled by the opportunity to help support journalists in the Balkans through this locally accessible project,” said Brian Lin, director of editorial content strategy at EurekAlert!. “Our thanks to everyone involved in producing this guide.”

Author bio:

Dr. Gülsen Saray is a science journalist and columnist. She holds a PhD in science journalism, MA in political science and public administration, and BSc in civil engineering. She speaks Turkish, English, and German at an academic level, and has also learned French and Ottoman Turkish. She is also a qualified scientist who has gained experience based on experiments in the construction materials laboratory.

UNC-Chapel Hill study shows AI can dramatically speed up digitizing natural history collections – EurekAlert!

News Release 5-Dec-2025

UNC-Chapel Hill study shows AI can dramatically speed up digitizing natural history collections, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

A new study from UNC-Chapel Hill researchers shows that advanced artificial intelligence tools, specifically large language models (LLMs), can accurately determine the locations where plant specimens were originally collected, a process known as georeferencing. This task has traditionally been slow, expensive and dependent on significant manual effort. The team found that LLMs can complete this work with near-human accuracy while being significantly faster and more cost-effective. 

“Our study explores how large language models can take on one of the biggest bottlenecks in digitizing plant collections,” said Yuyang Xie, first author and postdoctoral researcher in the department of biology at UNC. “We are pioneering the use of these tools for georeferencing, a breakthrough that will accelerate the digitization of plant specimens and unlock new possibilities for ecological research.” 

The research set out to answer a central question: Can AI automate one of the most time-consuming steps in digitizing natural history collections? The Carolina team found out that yes, it can. LLMs not only performed georeferencing with an error margin of less than 10 kilometers, outperforming traditional methods, but also completed the task at a fraction of the time and cost. 

“Recent advances in LLMs can potentially transform the georeferencing process, making it faster and more accurate,” said Xiao Feng, corresponding author and assistant professor in the department of biology at UNC. “This gives researchers unprecedented opportunities to advance our understanding of global biodiversity distributions.” 

The implications are significant. An estimated 2–3 billion herbarium specimens exist worldwide, but only a small fraction have been digitized. Without digital records and spatial data, researchers face major limitations in tracking biodiversity loss, understanding species movement under climate change and analyzing ecosystem shifts. By deploying AI-powered georeferencing, scientists may soon be able to rapidly digitize vast natural history collections that have remained largely inaccessible. 

“This technology allows us to unlock millions of records that are currently sitting in cabinets,” said Xie. “With the power of LLMs, we can rapidly digitize plant specimen data that will be critical for addressing global environmental challenges.” 

Traditional approaches to georeferencing rely on manual interpretation, specialized software, or multiple rounds of expert review. The UNC study is among the first to apply LLMs to this task and to show they can outperform existing methods in accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. This new approach opens the door to digitizing natural history collections at a speed never before possible. 

The research paper is available online in Nature Plants at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41477-025-02162-y  

Continue/Read Original Article Here: UNC-Chapel Hill study shows AI can dramatically speed up digitizing natural history collections | EurekAlert!

#AI #artificialIntelligence #BiologyDepartment #CarolinaTeam #Collections #DigitizeContent #EurekAlert #Georeferencing #LargeLanguageModelsLLM #LLMs #NaturalHistory #Nature #UNCChapelHill #XiaoFeng #YuyangXie

UNC-Chapel Hill study shows AI can dramatically speed up digitizing natural history collections – EurekAlert!

News Release 5-Dec-2025

UNC-Chapel Hill study shows AI can dramatically speed up digitizing natural history collections, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

A new study from UNC-Chapel Hill researchers shows that advanced artificial intelligence tools, specifically large language models (LLMs), can accurately determine the locations where plant specimens were originally collected, a process known as georeferencing. This task has traditionally been slow, expensive and dependent on significant manual effort. The team found that LLMs can complete this work with near-human accuracy while being significantly faster and more cost-effective. 

“Our study explores how large language models can take on one of the biggest bottlenecks in digitizing plant collections,” said Yuyang Xie, first author and postdoctoral researcher in the department of biology at UNC. “We are pioneering the use of these tools for georeferencing, a breakthrough that will accelerate the digitization of plant specimens and unlock new possibilities for ecological research.” 

The research set out to answer a central question: Can AI automate one of the most time-consuming steps in digitizing natural history collections? The Carolina team found out that yes, it can. LLMs not only performed georeferencing with an error margin of less than 10 kilometers, outperforming traditional methods, but also completed the task at a fraction of the time and cost. 

“Recent advances in LLMs can potentially transform the georeferencing process, making it faster and more accurate,” said Xiao Feng, corresponding author and assistant professor in the department of biology at UNC. “This gives researchers unprecedented opportunities to advance our understanding of global biodiversity distributions.” 

The implications are significant. An estimated 2–3 billion herbarium specimens exist worldwide, but only a small fraction have been digitized. Without digital records and spatial data, researchers face major limitations in tracking biodiversity loss, understanding species movement under climate change and analyzing ecosystem shifts. By deploying AI-powered georeferencing, scientists may soon be able to rapidly digitize vast natural history collections that have remained largely inaccessible. 

“This technology allows us to unlock millions of records that are currently sitting in cabinets,” said Xie. “With the power of LLMs, we can rapidly digitize plant specimen data that will be critical for addressing global environmental challenges.” 

Traditional approaches to georeferencing rely on manual interpretation, specialized software, or multiple rounds of expert review. The UNC study is among the first to apply LLMs to this task and to show they can outperform existing methods in accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. This new approach opens the door to digitizing natural history collections at a speed never before possible. 

The research paper is available online in Nature Plants at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41477-025-02162-y  

Continue/Read Original Article Here: UNC-Chapel Hill study shows AI can dramatically speed up digitizing natural history collections | EurekAlert!

#AI #artificialIntelligence #BiologyDepartment #CarolinaTeam #Collections #DigitizeContent #EurekAlert #Georeferencing #LargeLanguageModelsLLM #LLMs #NaturalHistory #Nature #UNCChapelHill #XiaoFeng #YuyangXie

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Vaccination rates are falling in many communities due to widespread mis...
#socialmedia #healthprevention #universityofwaterloo #eurekalert

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Vaccination rates are falling in many communities due to widespread mis...
#socialmedia #healthprevention #universityofwaterloo #eurekalert

@DGaladi me pasó lo mismo, David. Ya sabes que en cuanto alguien dice "cuántico" en un contexto así hay mucha posibilidad de charlatanería. Pero que lo digan en una nota de #eurekalert es rarísimo.

@DGaladi me pasó lo mismo, David. Ya sabes que en cuanto alguien dice "cuántico" en un contexto así hay mucha posibilidad de charlatanería. Pero que lo digan en una nota de #eurekalert es rarísimo.

How stress is fundamentally changing our memories

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1064769

"Endocannabinoid receptors function like a velvet rope at an exclusive club. When stress induces the release of too many endocannabinoids, the velvet rope falls, causing more generalized aversive fearful memories to form..." -- #eurekalert

#theMind #stress #memory

How stress is fundamentally changing our memories

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1064769

"Endocannabinoid receptors function like a velvet rope at an exclusive club. When stress induces the release of too many endocannabinoids, the velvet rope falls, causing more generalized aversive fearful memories to form..." -- #eurekalert

#theMind #stress #memory

there seems to be a problem at #eurekalert - am getting lots of #404NotFound Will have to pause the science feeding a bit and see if it improves when the Americas wake up.

there seems to be a problem at #eurekalert - am getting lots of #404NotFound Will have to pause the science feeding a bit and see if it improves when the Americas wake up.

getting Bad Gateway page for all the #EurekAlert PRs just now - will try again later.

getting Bad Gateway page for all the #EurekAlert PRs just now - will try again later.

Analysis of 5,000-y/o skeletal remains from a single #MassBurial in northern #Spain suggests even earlier period of larger scale #Neolithic #warfare in Europe than previously expected in the region:

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1006337 via #EurekAlert

Analysis of 5,000-y/o skeletal remains from a single #MassBurial in northern #Spain suggests even earlier period of larger scale #Neolithic #warfare in Europe than previously expected in the region:

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1006337 via #EurekAlert

"Continued record-breaking ocean temperatures seen again in 2022" | Press release (via #Eurekalert) for our new article on ocean heat content: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/975975

"Continued record-breaking ocean temperatures seen again in 2022" | Press release (via #Eurekalert) for our new article on ocean heat content: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/975975