Articles tagged with Computers
The Disney Research team has developed a new system called Makeup Lamps that can track an actor's facial movements and apply light-based makeup in real-time. This technology enables the creation of stunning transformations without physical makeup, with potential applications in theater, film, and other creative fields.
NASA's Terra satellite captured a well-defined low-level circulation center in the remains of Tropical Depression 02W, located near the Philippines. The system is expected to move northward but faces unfavorable conditions for intensification.
Researchers at Penn State have developed a method to create personalized mental and physical therapy regimens using gaming features. Gamified applications with scoring systems, avatars, and in-game rewards led to significantly fewer mistakes and higher performance than non-gamified applications.
The study found that about 42% of players experienced an epiphany, committing to playing zero after realizing it was the best choice. Participants who had epiphanies showed signs of learning, such as increased pupil dilation and attention to low numbers, before making the commit decision.
Nebraska engineers have created a nano-thermal-mechanical device that allows computing at temperatures up to 630 degrees Fahrenheit. This technology has the potential to revolutionize industries such as space exploration, oil drilling, and geology by harnessing heat instead of combating it.
A team led by Dr. Dan Stowell is developing a new approach to machine learning using the dawn chorus, enabling computers to analyze sounds and identify patterns. The research has potential applications in areas such as climate change analysis, historic birdsong recordings, and improving human language understanding.
Researchers from IUPUI have developed a machine-learning model to predict the probability of home sales, utilizing data from real estate websites. The model accounts for various features such as price, location, age, and size, enabling informed decisions for both sellers and buyers.
Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a highly magnetic material made from nickel-based polymer that can be easily created and destroyed using temperature changes. This discovery has significant implications for improving data storage applications and enhancing computer technology performance.
Researchers at MIT have discovered a new method to control electrons in two-dimensional materials, potentially paving the way for valleytronic devices with enhanced control over electronic valleys. This breakthrough could lead to faster, more efficient data storage and computer logic systems.
Researchers discovered that dendrites, a key component of neurons, generate nearly 10 times more electrical spikes than somas, challenging the long-held belief in neural computation. The finding may pave the way for treating neurological disorders and developing brain-like computers.
Saarland University scientists create a procedure called Hotflex to work around the limitation of static 3D objects. By integrating composite elements, they can modify shapes and add touch responsiveness to printed prototypes.
Researchers at the University of Exeter have developed a pioneering technique to engineer computer chips more easily and cheaper than conventional methods. The breakthrough could revolutionize the production of optoelectronic materials, enabling advancements in renewable energy, security, and defence technologies.
A QUT study found that investing in Green IT solutions can reduce costs, but to generate substantial environmental and innovation benefits, companies must adopt more comprehensive green practices. This includes process re-engineering, environmental management systems, and digital innovations that promote sustainability.
Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology develop DNA computer capable of detecting several antibodies in blood and performing subsequent calculations. This system allows for controlled drug delivery into the bloodstream, a key step towards intelligent drugs with fewer side effects and lower costs.
A new facial recognition system, LemurFaceID, identifies over 100 individual lemurs with 98.7% accuracy, providing a rapid and cost-effective method for long-term research of endangered species. This technology also offers a humane alternative to capture and collar methods.
Researchers developed a computer machine-learning model that accurately predicts which AML patients will go into remission following treatment. The model was trained using bone marrow data and medical histories of AML patients, achieving 100% accurate predictions for remission and 90% accurate predictions for relapse.
An international team has published a practical blueprint for building a universal quantum computer, capable of solving complex problems in science and medicine. The machine's capabilities include answering questions on the furthest reaches of space, creating lifesaving medicines, and unraveling scientific mysteries.
A new brain-computer interface (BCI) enables people with complete locked-in syndrome to communicate by detecting their brain activity. The study found that participants reported being 'happy' and could respond correctly to personal questions, overturning previous theories on the capabilities of individuals with this condition.
A recent study by the American College of Physicians found that physicians spend significantly more time on computer activities than direct patient interaction, taking up about half their workday. This has led to concerns over physician satisfaction, patient education, and increased malpractice risks.
Researchers demonstrate that artificial cells can communicate seamlessly with real cells through chemical signals, passing a basic laboratory Turing test. The artificial cells showed they could sense and respond to molecules from various bacterial species, including V. fischeri, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa.
Researchers at Cornell University developed an artificial Ms. Pac-Man player that achieved a laboratory score of 43,720, surpassing the existing high score for computerized play. The player uses a decision-tree approach and demonstrates accuracy in predicting ghost movements with 94.6-percent accuracy.
A study of 1,308 U.S. adult Facebook users found that 24% had accessed their friends' accounts without permission, often out of curiosity or jealousy. This widespread practice highlights the ineffectiveness of passwords and device PINs in stopping insider threats.
Talking or texting on a cell phone while exercising can lower the intensity of a workout by 45% and affect balance. Listening to music on a cell phone has no notable impact on postural stability during exercise, according to a recent study.
Researchers developed a novel-machine learning method to distinguish people with common names, focusing on relational features, text features, and venue features. The new approach is an improvement over existing methods, enabling the identification of previously unencountered individuals.
Ian Stewart won the MAA Euler Book Prize for his book In Pursuit of the Unknown, a journey through equations that shaped history. Tim Chartier received the Beckenbach Book Prize for his book When Life is Linear, which brings linear algebra alive in everyday life.
Researchers at KAUST develop a process to print high-performance silicon-based computers on soft, sticker-like surfaces for flexible electronics. Decal electronics enable easy integration of device components into compliant systems.
The proposed Parallel Intelligence framework enables machines to learn from real-world interactions, moving beyond traditional AI approaches that rely on big data. This new paradigm allows software to learn from millions of scenarios and make decisions in parallel with physical systems.
Researchers at FAU's Computer Chemistry Center are developing an AI application to predict odor molecules, neutralizing undesirable smells in packaging and products. The project aims to improve product development efficiency, reducing trial-and-error experiments.
A team of researchers from the University of Toronto has developed a novel machine learning approach to determine whether planetary systems are stable or not. This method is 1,000 times faster than traditional methods and can provide valuable information about exoplanets, including their mass and orbital eccentricity.
Researchers estimate technosphere mass at 30 trillion tons, exceeding biotic species. Human-made structures and waste now outnumber living organisms on the planet.
Researchers have developed three key components for optical communication that work with light, enabling high-performance computers and miniaturized volumes. The innovations utilize surface plasmons to control the propagation of light in matter.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an algorithm that reveals micron-sized bumps and grooves in lab worms, exposing potential subtle genetic connections to diseases. The technique uses digital optics and computational genetics to analyze intricate web of gene mutations.
Researchers found a universal principle underlying human intelligence, enabling complex brain computations and generalization of knowledge. The Theory of Connectivity proposes a simple mathematical logic guiding neural connections and communications.
Disney Research's CANVAS and Story World Builder tools help authors synchronize characters, fill plot holes, and create virtual worlds. These graphical platforms simplify the creation of story worlds, making it possible for anyone to tell an animated story.
The University of New Mexico's CQuIC will receive a five-year, $2.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to delve deeper into quantum information and computing. This award solidifies CQuIC as a leading research hub in theoretical physics, enabling researchers to make new progress toward quantum computing.
Researchers from NIST and UCLA have successfully created exotic topological insulators with improved stability at room temperature by infusing magnetic materials. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient quantum computers and other electronic devices that harness unique properties of electrons.
Researchers develop atomic-scale manufacturing technology, creating ultra-efficient general-purpose computers and quantum computers that consume significantly less power. The discovery has the potential to revolutionize the digital economy and lead to a more sustainable future.
Researchers have developed simulated search agents that significantly outperformed human participants in computer search challenges, offering a promising solution for automating literature review and suggesting relevant sources. The agents can be configured to mimic human behavior, providing a credible simulation of a human researcher.
The Stanford team has built an Ising machine, a non-traditional computer that uses optical and electrical processing to solve combinatorial optimization problems. The machine has been tested on thousands of scenarios and shows promise in solving hard optimization problems that traditional computers struggle with.
Researchers at the University of Warwick have developed a new process for making polymers that can be tailored to specific properties, enabling the creation of stronger and more effective products. This breakthrough has far-reaching implications for industries such as medicine, mobile phones, computers, and clothing.
The team aims to find and design more benign nanomaterials using advanced computational methods. They will use the XSEDE network to study nanoparticles, including their interactions with human health and the environment.
Beardedness is associated with increased attractiveness in women when evaluating long-term relationships due to its signal of formidability and potential benefits. Stubble appears most appealing for short-term connections, while full beards are preferred for long-term partnerships.
Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid identified four basic personality types based on social dilemma responses from 541 volunteers. The study found that the Envious type is the most common, accounting for 30%, while Optimists and Pessimists make up 20% each.
Researchers at the University of Kent have identified 14 components of creativity using language-analysis software. These clusters can be used to evaluate the creativity of computational systems and provide a basis for the automated evaluation of creative systems.
In emergency situations, people tend to behave either egotistically or prosocially, with some individuals being more cooperative than others. A study published in Nature Scientific Reports found that most participants helped others less in emergency situations due to time pressure, while prosocial individuals were more willing to help.
A new study found that a user-centric control interface significantly improves performance of drone pilots, resolving some of the user control issues undermining drone safety. The findings suggest that current remote control methods can lead to hazards and accidents.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories explore neural computing applications, including adaptive learning, dynamical systems, and spiking network algorithms. These approaches aim to overcome the static learning bottleneck and enable precise computations.
Researchers created the largest data set for studying African-American English from online communication, analyzing 59 million tweets. They found that current NLP tools poorly identify African-American English as 'not English', implying worse information access for texts authored by African-Americans.
A new study by Duke University researchers creates an analog DNA circuit that can add, subtract and multiply in a test tube, using concentrations of specific DNA strands as signals. The technology has the potential to be used in diagnosing and treating diseases, with applications including sensing vital signs and detecting molecular si...
A new app developed by Cornell researchers uses artificial intelligence to identify furniture brands and retailers based on photos of products. The system was trained using crowdsourced images and can search a vast database of iconic images from manufacturers' catalogs or specialized websites.
Researchers at Brigham Young University found that software developers often interrupt users with security messages at inconvenient times, leading to a significant decrease in user engagement. The study suggests that displaying security warnings when users are not multitasking can substantially increase their security behavior.
The US Department of Energy is investing $16 million in two four-year projects to develop software for designing new functional materials. The research teams will use supercomputers to model and simulate material behavior, with the goal of revolutionizing alternative energy, electronics, and other fields.
New research reveals that Android apps can automatically transmit sensitive information, such as routes traveled, through phone sensors, bypassing user consent. The study found a 50% chance that the actual path taken was one of the five most likely paths generated by the algorithm.
Researchers developed a new language called Simit that automatically switches between low-level and high-level descriptions of physical systems, reducing simulation time and code complexity. The language has applications in various fields, including machine learning, data analytics, and robotics.
Bernd Bickel's algorithm improves technical modelling of planar-rod structures for optimal stability and efficiency in manufacturing. The software has applications in art, wire sculptures, and rapid prototyping.
Researchers found that daytime bright light exposure reduces the negative impact of evening blue light screen use on sleep. The study, published in Sleep Medicine, involved young adults who used self-luminous tablets for two hours after a day of outdoor activities or office lighting.
Scientists from Oxford University have successfully created a quantum logic gate with unprecedented 99.9% precision, paving the way for more efficient processing and simulation capabilities in quantum computing. This achievement is a significant step towards building a functional quantum computer.
Researchers at University of California - San Diego create method to improve light interaction with small details called glints on surfaces, enabling accurate rendering of materials with metallic finishes and injection-molded plastics. The new algorithm is 100 times faster than current methods and can be used in animations.
Researchers aim to detect insider threats before they occur by analyzing digital forensic traces and identifying abnormal patterns in employee behavior. The new technology has the potential to prevent corporate espionage and widespread breaches like those committed by Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden.
A computational design tool developed by Disney Research enables users to create delicate, yet structurally sound, 3D objects with interconnected shapes. The tool helps identify and strengthen weak areas in the designs, making it possible for the general public to create beautiful artifacts that also withstand handling and shipping.