UCF researcher Debashis Chanda, a professor at UCF’s NanoScience Technology Center, has developed a new technique to detect long wave infrared (LWIR) photons of different wavelengths or “colors.”

The research was recently published in Nano Letters. The new detection and imaging technique will have applications in analyzing materials by their spectral properties, or spectroscopic imaging, as well as thermal imaging applications.

Plastic pollution is a growing problem in Japan, prompting cleanup efforts to recover plastic litter from water bodies. However, research on recovery rates from different river basins remains limited. In a recent study, researchers from Japan conducted a nationwide analysis of plastic litter recovery in over 100 river basins, shedding light on the impact of climate change, population density, and natural disasters. Their findings will help inform future cleanup strategies and improve plastic management.

This paper introduces WisdomBot, a novel Large Language Model (LLMs) designed specifically for education. By incorporating educational theories and specialized knowledge, WisdomBot aims to overcome the limitations of general LLMs in educational domain. The model utilizes self-instructed knowledge concepts and instructions guided by Bloom’s Taxonomy for training. Additionally, during inference, it employs local knowledge base retrieval augmentation and search engine retrieval augmentation to enhance accuracy and professionalism of its responses. Experiments demonstrate the effectiveness of WisdomBot in generating reliable and professional educational content.