We introduce Layered Self-Supervised Knowledge Distillation (LSSKD) framework for training compact deep learning models. Unlike traditional methods that rely on pre-trained teacher networks, our approach appends auxiliary classifiers to intermediate feature maps, generating diverse self-supervised knowledge and enabling one-to-one transfer across different network stages. Our method achieves an average improvement of 4.54\% over the state-of-the-art PS-KD method and a 1.14% gain over SSKD on CIFAR-100, with a 0.32% improvement on ImageNet compared to HASSKD. Experiments on Tiny ImageNet and CIFAR-100 under few-shot learning scenarios also achieve state-of-the-art results. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach in enhancing model generalization and performance without the need for large over-parameterized teacher networks. Importantly, at the inference stage, all auxiliary classifiers can be removed, yielding no extra computational cost. This makes our model suitable for deploying small language models on affordable low-computing devices. Owing to its lightweight design and adaptability, our framework is particularly suitable for multimodal sensing and cyber-physical environments that require efficient and responsive inference. LSSKD facilitates the development of intelligent agents capable of learning from limited sensory data under weak supervision.
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Guest Post: Quantum And Games — The Shift Developers Can’t Afford to Ignore
This is not about a lack of imagination – it’s about the limitations of classical computing and its inability to handle complexity.
The way in which quantum computing can be used to transform game development, and address the limitations imposed by traditional computing, is often misunderstood. People imagine quantum computers running entire games in real time. This is not how it’s used.
Quantum computing won’t power your frame rate or respond to controller input. Instead it exists to solve certain complex problems far more efficiently than conventional machines. The real opportunity is earlier in the process – helping developers explore ideas, pre-render complex systems and check that complex worlds actually work before players ever see them.
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Plant-Derived THC Extracts Ease Fibromyalgia Pain
Plant-derived THC extracts significantly reduced fibromyalgia pain in patients resistant to standard treatments. [ https://www.labroots.com/trending/cannabis-sciences/30219/pl…gia-pain-2](https://www.labroots.com/trending/cannabis-sciences/30219/pl…gia-pain-2)
How can cannabis oil help alleviate fibromyalgia pain? This is what a recent study published in the Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Critical Care hopes to address as a team of researchers from Italy investigated the benefits of using tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-based medicine options, specifically cannabis oil, for treating fibromyalgia pain. This study has the potential to help researchers, medical professionals, legislators, and the public better understand the benefits of using cannabis products for treating chronic diseases over prescriptions medications, and the steps that can be taken to implement them.
For the study, the researchers analyzed data obtained from 65 adult patients comprised of 59 women and 6 men diagnosed with fibromyalgia for a minimum of 7 years and were treated with cannabis oil therapy with a concentration of 15 percent from 2021 to 2023. The goal of the study was to ascertain the effectiveness of cannabis oil on mitigating fibromyalgia pain compared to traditional methods, specifically prescription medication. In the end, the researchers found that not only did the patients report decreased fibromyalgia pain during cannabis oil therapy, but this pain reduction was greater with younger patients.
The study notes, “While these observations should not be interpreted as evidence of effectiveness, they contribute real-world insights into tolerability and adherence in routine care. We hope they may help inform future prospective research aimed at better defining the role of cannabis oil in fibromyalgia management.”
Ultrasound-Mediated Membrane Modulation for Biomedical Applications
Deep tissue drug delivery is restricted by biological barriers. Ultrasound modulation offers a non-invasive solution using nanobubbles.
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The cell membrane plays a critical role in regulating substance exchange, signal transduction, and energy conversion, making it essential for maintaining homeostasis and responding to environmental stimuli.
