Research on computing hardware and its future. Covers quantum error-correction, cyber defense, novel materials, and AI frameworks.
Researchers at University of Innsbruck propose new quantum computer architecture that detaches logical qubit from physical implementation, overcoming challenges in adiabatic quantum computation. This approach enables scalable and fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Researchers at Disney Research and Dartmouth College developed a new method to display full-color images with two black patterns on a prism, winning the Best Paper Award at Pacific Graphics 2015.
A new study from the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University finds that computers can accurately predict patient discharges, improving hospital resource management. The model uses fewer than 30 variables, including patient demographics and medical history, to make predictions, outperforming doctors in some cases.
A recent study reveals that Android root exploits are easily abused and can be repackaged in malware. The researchers found that few exploits can be detected by mobile antivirus software, making them vulnerable to attacks.
A new research method has been developed by Virginia Tech computer scientists to identify and prevent stealthy attacks on complex computer systems. The approach uses matrix-based pattern recognition to analyze execution paths and detect anomalies with low false positive rates.
The University of Houston will acquire a new high-performance computer with accelerators, benefiting at least 23 research groups across diverse departments. The grant also offers training opportunities for students to learn programming skills and utilize the new technology.
A study by UCSB and NASA reveals that humans are inherently bad at watching computers work, with distractions and daydreaming leading to failures in practical monitoring tasks. Pilots missed 25% of altitude crossings despite high levels of cockpit automation, highlighting the challenges of task monitoring.
Researchers found that designing wings with flexibility near the front and rigidity at the back maximizes thrust and performance. This approach generates 36% more thrust than constant flexibility throughout the wing.
Researchers found that monkeys and humans perceive the Delboeuf illusion in a similar way, with both species misjudging dot size depending on outer ring size. This suggests that primates share similarities in their perceptual systems, making them an appropriate model for studying human perception.
Researchers at University of Vermont invent a new way to use chirality to make a nanoscale wrench, allowing for precise control over the shape of molecules. The discovery holds promise as a highly accurate and fast method of creating customized molecules.
Researchers at NIST have successfully bound two photons together, creating a 'molecule' of light with its own force. This breakthrough could lead to significant advancements in technologies such as photon-based computing and sensor calibration, potentially reducing energy losses and increasing efficiency.
The University of Texas at Arlington's Planetarium will debut the first active stereo 3-D show about NASA's SOFIA mission, exploring the study of Mars atmospheres and comets. The 3.5-minute film aims to inspire young scientists and engineers.
A new study from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that gaming computers consume 20% of global PC energy use, but can be optimized for up to 75% energy savings through setting changes and component swaps. By doing so, gamers can improve reliability and performance while reducing their carbon footprint.
Researchers will investigate how multiple variables interact to impact engine performance and emissions. The study aims to provide vehicle manufacturers and engine designers with tools for creating more efficient engines faster and at reduced cost.
Manchester University researchers have developed a method to stabilize previously unstable 2D crystals, allowing for the study of their properties and potential applications. The breakthrough enables the isolation of these materials in thin stacks, enabling control over their properties and opening up new possibilities for industry.
A study of 109 clinicians found that older participants are more likely to believe playing video games leads to violent behavior, highlighting a generational effect. The researchers suggest that parents can help bridge this gap by engaging with their children and trying out the games themselves.
Scientists at UEA have discovered a way to switch the structure of DNA using copper salts and EDTA, enabling potential applications in nanotechnology and DNA-based computing. This breakthrough could also be used for detecting toxic copper cations in water.
Researchers have developed an optical chip that can process photons in an infinite number of ways, a major step forward in creating a quantum computer. This breakthrough brings together existing quantum experiments and paves the way for new protocols, making it easier to conduct research and discover new science.
A new sensor developed at Duke University uses metamaterials and compressive sensing to separate overlapping sounds in loud environments. The device achieved a 96.7% accuracy rate in distinguishing between three identical sounds sent from different directions.
Researchers at Penn State have developed a method for addressing individual neutral atoms using laser light, enabling the creation of quantum computers. The technique allows for precise control over qubits and enables quantum computing applications such as factoring large numbers used in secure codes.
University of Montreal researchers unveil a system that enables 3D cursor interactions, allowing designers to manipulate objects with gestures and movements. The technology has applications in various fields, including architectural design, medical imaging, and computer games.
The new method uses a hybrid approach employing three different rendering techniques depending on the scale at which the object is viewed. It allows for accurate rendering while reducing computation time, speeding up processing by tens or hundreds of times.
LinkEdit enables intuitive and predictable changes to planar linkage shape and motion, preserving critical features like walking gait. The software uses symbolic kinematics for efficient computation, allowing users to modify links, joints, and linkage size.
Researchers developed a tool enabling art directors to control computer programs using verbal descriptors like 'silky' and 'wrinkly'. The system improved the process of creating garments with desired properties, reducing laborious tweaking of technical parameters.
New York University researchers have developed a method to prompt microparticles to form ordered structures, opening the door for improved materials used in consumer products. The technique, centered on DNA-coated colloids, allows for the creation of new compounds with unique properties.
University of Pennsylvania engineers have discovered a silicon-based photonic device sensitive to photon spin, enabling faster and more efficient computing. This breakthrough could lead to the development of photonic computers that exploit the spin of photons, potentially orders of magnitude faster than current technology.
Northwestern University's Michael S. Horn has received a $400,000 Faculty Early Career Development Award to design interactive computer experiences for young people in museums, homes, and out-of-school programs. His goal is to increase diversity in postsecondary computer science programs.
Researchers developed a new technique using synchrotron light to map complex 3D magnetization in wound magnetic layers. This allows for improved sensitivity of magnetic field detectors, crucial for medical imaging and magnetoencephalography.
A new University of Michigan study suggests that napping may be an effective strategy to counteract impulsive behavior and boost tolerance for frustration. The study found that taking a nap increased participants' ability to persevere through difficult tasks.
A new INFORMS journal study reveals that strong advertising and Research and Development can help protect firms from bankruptcy during unstable market conditions. The study found that brands are more effective at protecting firms when the market is stable, while patents are more effective in turbulent markets.
Researchers at MIT report that a widely held assumption about computational complexity is correct, making it unlikely that a more efficient algorithm exists. The current edit distance algorithm, in use for over 40 years, has been deemed the best possible solution for comparing genomes or strings of symbols.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have optimized CONVERGE code to achieve a three-fold increase in engine simulation speed, enabling faster design of better engines and reduced product development time. This breakthrough uses high-performance computing and load balancing techniques to maximize efficiency.
The Merlin Bird Photo ID system can identify 400 bird species in the US and Canada with accuracy of 90% and is designed to improve with user input. The system combines AI techniques with millions of data points from humans to present the most likely species, including photos and sounds.
Researchers at Binghamton University used brain signals to identify individuals with 94% accuracy, suggesting a new type of biometric security. Brainprints are cancellable and cannot be stolen, offering an alternative to traditional methods.
A University of Melbourne study found that glancing at a grassy green roof for 40 seconds markedly boosts concentration. Students who viewed the greener vista made significantly less errors and demonstrated superior concentration on the second half of the task.
A University of Maryland expert is working on a digital platform called CyberHeart to test and validate implantable medical devices. The project combines patient-specific computational models with advanced mathematical techniques to optimize device settings on a patient-by-patient basis.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has developed a novel computer-aided detection system for acute stroke using computer intelligence technology. The system detects ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes with 90% accuracy, providing timely treatment within the golden hour of stroke onset.
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology and Activision-Blizzard develop a new mathematical method to create more realistic surface rendering in computer games. The 'SSSS-method' takes into account light scattering below the surface, reducing computing time while maintaining realistic images.
The Disney Research algorithm corrects for parallax and image warping, eliminating ghosting and other distortions in video panoramas. It generates high-quality panoramic videos with resolutions up to 100 megapixels using unstructured camera arrays.
Scientists have developed a computer system that can analyze large databases of gene-activity measurements to identify genes that are turned on in specific cell types. This allows researchers to refine their analysis through thousands of measurements, providing more information about human diseases than current techniques.
Researchers at Griffith University and their international consortium have made significant progress in creating wide-angle and full-color 3D images using graphene. The sub-wavelength feature size allows for static holographic 3D images with a wide viewing angle, revolutionizing capabilities across various optical and electronic devices.
A new study from Finland's Aalto University reveals that alternative variations from popular artists' videos may reach an audience of millions on YouTube. Researchers found three primary types of music video content: traditional, user-appropriated, and derivative music videos.
Researchers at Stanford have created a new field of interactive biotechnology that allows users to interact with living cells using games and remote-controlled labs. The team developed three projects: arcade-style kiosks, biotic games for teaching bioengineering devices, and robotic biology cloud labs.
Scientists have developed a new method to monitor Europe's nature protection areas by analyzing reflected light signals from laser pulses. The technique allows for the identification of different types of vegetation, including weeds and vehicle tracks, and provides detailed 3D maps of the landscape.
A new study from the University of Missouri found that personalized computer feedback can significantly mitigate problem gambling behaviors in college-aged adults. Participants who received individualized feedback from a computer showed a significant decline in problem gambling behavior compared to those who received standard informati...
Natural language processing can help track quality of care at individual provider, service line, and health-care systems levels. The Regenstrief Institute's Center for Biomedical Informatics is utilizing natural language processing to improve care and provide information to those who need it.
Scientists at OIST Graduate University have identified a pattern in desert fairy circles that closely resembles the distribution of skin cells. This similarity spans vastly different scales, from microscopic cells to large-scale desert landscapes. The findings suggest that patterns may exist across disparate systems, enabling new appro...
A new study by Aalto University found that 76% of young Finns use YouTube daily for music listening. The two services are preferred over CDs, digital files, and other platforms due to their vast music selection and ease of use. Researchers believe the shift towards streaming is a transition from file downloads to online audio streaming.
A team of researchers from the University of Rochester has created a system called Rhema that uses smart glasses to give real-time feedback on public speaking volume and rate. This feedback helps speakers adjust their performance, with tests showing an improvement in delivery compared to users who received no or continuous feedback.
Researchers at MIT suggest that consumers use a simple index strategy to make decisions, ranking products based on factors like price and quality. This approach is more efficient than complex models, requiring less cognitive effort and time.
Dr. Carlos Busso's groundbreaking research on audiovisual emotion recognition has been recognized with a 10-Year Technical Impact Award. The study demonstrated the benefits of using both speech and facial recognition modalities to improve emotion classification, with applications in medical, entertainment, and security fields.
Researchers from UEA and international partners utilized wave turbulence theory to tackle the Fermi-Pasta-Ulam problem, a 60-year-old numerical experiment. They successfully predicted long thermalization timescales and corroborated their findings with extensive simulations.
A team of researchers, led by Yuri Lvov, has discovered that the key to thermalization in the FPU system lies in a gradual transfer of energy during coincidences of six modes. This nonreversible process leads to the irreversible transfer of energy and the eventual approach to thermal equilibrium.
The HAWC Gamma-Ray Observatory is equipped with 300 detectors spread over three football fields to detect gamma rays and cosmic rays. It will study active galactic nuclei, gamma ray bursts, and the nature of cosmic rays.
Researchers at UTEP and UCF developed a new method to steer light beams through tighter curves without losing energy, paving the way for ultra-fast data-transmission devices in smaller spaces. This technology has the potential to revolutionize next-gen computing by enabling thousands of times faster data transmission.
A research group at Aarhus University developed a computer game called Quantum Moves, played 400,000 times by ordinary people, providing unique insight into the human brain's ability to solve problems. The results show females outperform males in solving problems, highlighting an unexploited capacity for ingenuity in the human brain.
The smart bandage detects early tissue damage from pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, by exploiting electrical changes that occur when a healthy cell starts dying. It uses impedance spectroscopy to create a spatial map of the underlying tissue based on the flow of electricity at different frequencies.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed an open-source digital assistant called Sirius, which uses advanced algorithms to interpret voice commands and answer questions in spoken words. The system has the potential to revolutionize the development of wearable devices and datacenter infrastructure.
A new system designed by researchers from Brown and Johns Hopkins universities aims to assess computer vision systems' ability to understand the context of an image. The 'visual Turing test' evaluates how well computers can recognize subtle details, such as people walking together and having a conversation.
A Regenstrief study found that natural language processing can accurately track colonoscopy quality, outperforming human review in accuracy and cost. The system analyzed over 90,000 colonoscopies and achieved 95% accuracy in detecting adenomas.