18-Year-Old U.S. Teen Develops AI to Reveal 1.5M New Space Objects
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- Matteo Paz, a self-taught high school student, discovered 1.5 million new space objects by analyzing old NASA archives.
- Paz developed a machine learning algorithm in six weeks to detect changes in celestial bodies' brightness, indicating astrophysical phenomena.
- The algorithm processed massive data with high accuracy, identifying 1.5 million previously uncatalogued variable objects.
- This discovery is one of the largest updates to the universe's map, showcasing AI's potential in astronomy.
- The project highlights the importance of combining computer science and astrophysics in education for future scientific breakthroughs.