The 2023 European Researchers' Night showcased the diversity of science and its impact on daily lives through engaging activities. ISR-Lisboa researchers, from the MEROP project, interacted with a wide range of participants at the Jardim do Príncipe Real location. The team, inspired by mathematician Katherine Johnson, aimed to enhance planetary exploration through their teleoperation improvements. With their dedication, they look forward to future opportunities to share their work and inspire others.

A groundbreaking study by Catarina Barata, published in Nature Medicine, demonstrated the effectiveness of AI in skin cancer detection. Using a reinforcement learning model, the AI system improved the accuracy of dermatologists' diagnoses by 12%. The model showed significant improvements in sensitivity for melanoma and basal cell carcinoma, while also addressing concerns of overconfidence in automated diagnosis. Barata emphasized the importance of tailoring AI to benefit individuals and promoting responsible AI practices.

ISR-Lisboa's new Seminar Series fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange. The June seminar featured guest speaker Luís M. Rocha, a renowned professor in Systems Science. His talk delved into the dynamics of social and biochemical networks, exploring the role of redundancy in their structure and causal logic. These seminars provide valuable opportunities for ISR and LARSyS researchers, Técnico units, services, and industry partners to come together and fuel their minds with insightful discussions.