Research on computing hardware and its future. Covers quantum error-correction, cyber defense, novel materials, and AI frameworks.
In a study, 221 college students observed bullying in an online chat room and often judged the abuser indirectly by giving them bad marks or reviews later. Only 10% of students directly intervened, but many expressed regret at not doing so afterwards.
Choosing a screen name with a letter starting in the top half of the alphabet can maximise online dating success. A 70:30 ratio of who you are and what you're looking for is also key, while humour, physical fitness, and genuine profiles can increase likability. Men and women have different preferences when it comes to names and traits.
The Lab-in-a-Box system tracks a doctor's behavior during consultations with patients, analyzing their interactions with electronic medical records. The goal is to provide insights on how to run medical practices more efficiently, while minimizing distractions from screen time.
Researchers are finalizing contract negotiations for a $4.4 million grant to speed development of a mobile system amputees can use anywhere, enabling them to touch and feel things out in the community. The team aims to have a product people can take home and use daily within five years.
A new approach uses progressively trained deep convolutional neural networks to analyze sentiments in images. The method outperforms existing techniques on Twitter image sentiment analysis, even exceeding text-based sentiment classification on the same messages. This technology could inform economists and predict election outcomes.
A large study published in BMJ Open found that teens who spend more than 2 hours on screens after school are strongly linked to longer sleep onset latency and shorter sleep duration. The research suggests that screen time may replace sleeping time or interfere with sleep by stimulating the nervous system.
The system analyzes video data to extract clues such as heart rate and eye pupil radius, while also analyzing Twitter posts and keystroke rates. The program can accurately detect emotions, with a high correlation between its predictions and users' self-reported feelings.
Research conducted by University of Illinois experts found positive results in all three areas: engagement, learning and professional development. Students used tablets mostly as a tool for communication and reading, with an average of 49 percent of class reading done on the tablet.
A new self-powered non-mechanical intelligent keyboard generates electricity from user fingertips, capturing unique typing styles for enhanced computer security. This innovative device uses individual keystroke patterns to identify users and prevent unauthorized access.
Scientists developed a smart keyboard that senses typing patterns to distinguish individual users, providing an additional layer of security for computer systems. The device harnesses energy from typing to power itself or other devices, while its surface coating repels dirt and grime.
A new study in the Journal of Marketing suggests that consumers believe products with central rather than peripheral recycled features are greener. Central attributes with environmental benefits imbue the entire product with greenness, according to authors Andrew D. Gershoff and Judy K. Frels.
A study found that working collaboratively improved medical students' diagnostic accuracy, with pairs of students outperforming individuals in selecting correct diagnoses. The collaboration also led to longer completion times but more confident decisions.
Researchers explored how role-playing video games influence social behavior and decision-making. It was found that people conform to computers' decisions, even in ambiguous cases, due to a tendency towards information conformity and striving for accuracy.
A new study reveals that computers can make accurate judgments about personalities better than most people, using digital signals like Facebook Likes. The researchers analyzed data from over 86,000 volunteers and found that computers could predict personality traits with greater accuracy than human judges, except for spouses.
Researchers at the University of Alberta have solved heads-up limit Texas hold'em poker, a challenge problem for artificial intelligence going back over 40 years. The breakthrough is attributed to general algorithmic advances that make game-theoretic reasoning more tractable.
A research team at McGill University has identified a complex of neurons in the lateral prefrontal cortex that interact to filter visual information while ignoring distractions. The discovery has far-reaching implications for understanding diseases such as autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia.
A team of researchers simulated bubble nucleation using Japan's most powerful computer, discovering that a classical theory developed in the 1960s holds true for gas bubbles in liquids. The findings have implications for engineering applications, such as designing more efficient power stations or propellers.
Researchers aim to enable scientists to ask a computer a question and receive an answer in an easy-to-understand picture. The project, funded by the National Science Foundation, seeks to develop an interactive computer system that can produce meaningful visualizations based on natural language requests.
Computer analysis of genetic data and supercomputing capabilities have enabled researchers to recreate the bird tree of life, revealing a burst of evolutionary growth after 15 million years. The study also uncovered new findings on birdsongs, feathers, biodiversity, and bird evolution.
Virginia Tech's Giti Khodaparast has received a three-year, $1.2 million grant from the US Air Force to study electro-optic and magneto-electric materials, which could lead to faster optical computing devices. The research aims to develop multifunctional devices with giant optical nonlinear conversion capabilities.
A new study published in Psychological Science found that consistent distraction during learning does not hinder learning, but rather helps recall motor skills. The researchers discovered that dividing attention between tasks during learning can create an internal representation that boosts recall when a similar cue is present.
A computer system was found to be more effective than doctors in collecting and translating accurate patient data, resulting in more complete and organized reports. The technology has the potential to enhance medical care quality and improve outcomes by harnessing thorough patient information.
A new system developed at MIT enables pattern-recognition systems to distill what they learn into simple examples, which humans can use to make better decisions. In experiments, human subjects using the system outperformed those using a similar algorithm by over 20 percent.
Scientists at Disney Research Zurich developed a technique to capture detailed eye features, including shape, texture, and iris deformation. This enables the creation of realistic digital eyes that can respond to lighting changes.
Aarhus University leads a new EUR 8 million European research project to develop a new form of interaction between physical objects and their computer control. The technology aims to make it easier to create credible cyber-physical systems, which are crucial for industry's ability to innovate.
This book explores how European users appropriated microcomputers and forged countercultures to challenge individual ownership and celebrate shared use. The 'ludological' element of mischief and humor played a crucial role in shaping hacker culture, offering new insights into the history of technology.
A new computer system developed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has equaled or bested human scientists in extracting data from scientific publications and placing it in a database. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the quest to rapidly and precisely summarize, collate, and index vast amounts of scientific output.
A computer system developed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has achieved equal performance to humans in extracting structured information from scientific publications. The system, PaleoDeepDive, was trained on a large dataset of paleontological studies and demonstrated its ability to extract relevant data with high accuracy.
A University of Sussex study reveals that teenage girls are more adept at designing and programming their own computer games than boys. The research used a new visual programming language called Flip, which helps pupils understand the code they write. Girls created more complex programs and learned more about coding compared to boys.
A study by Brigham Young University researchers found that people say they care about online security but behave otherwise, ignoring malware warnings. Brain data is a better predictor of security behavior than self-response, suggesting a need to fortify the 'weakest link' in security.
Researchers at Penn have engineered a nanowire system that can combine two light waves to produce a third with a different frequency, using an optical cavity to amplify the intensity of the output. The system achieved high efficiency in mixing frequencies, enabling fundamental computation capabilities.
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have created magic tricks using artificial intelligence, leveraging mathematical techniques to create new variants. The AI-generated tricks, such as a jigsaw puzzle and mind reading card trick, were well-received by audiences and are now available for download.
Claudio Silva, a NYU professor, won the IEEE Visualization Technical Achievement Award for his seminal contributions to data visualization and analysis. His work on VisTrails, an open-source data-exploration system, has significantly influenced researchers across various domains.
A researcher at the University of Kansas is exploring a new way to cool power plants using laptop-cooling technology, which could save freshwater and reduce costs. The approach involves using closed thermosyphons, which are commonly used in laptop computers to keep them cool, but have not been scaled up for use in power generation.
Researchers found significant safety flaws in popular flight tracking systems, including firmware manipulation and tampering with real-time information. The team recommends securing communication, pairing devices properly, signing firmware updates, and using HTTPS or digitally signed data.
Researchers found that contextual visual cues play a greater role in drawing viewers into a movie than screen size. The study, published in Perception journal, used miniature movie theaters with computer screens and cell phone displays to test the effect of environment on immersion.
Scientists have created a voice recognition system that can identify subtle cues in speech to determine attitudes and opinions. The system, developed by researchers at the University of Washington, uses audio recordings to recognize patterns in speech, such as faster talking speeds and louder pitches when expressing strong opinions.
A Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) team has developed a chemical navigation system that uses the Marangoni effect to find the quickest route to a destination. By applying acid and alkaline liquids with dyes, the system creates a color trail that indicates the shortest path.
The HP Apollo 8000 platform uses warm water to cool its servers, reusing it to heat the building, reducing energy consumption by 74% and saving $1 million annually. The system's liquid cooling approach provides high computational density in a small space, setting a new standard for energy-efficient data centers.
A University of Toronto study found that chronic video game players have an advantage in learning new sensorimotor skills compared to non-gamers. Gamers performed better at tracking complex patterns and following repetitive motions, indicating enhanced ability to learn dynamics of new tasks.
Researchers from University of Southern Denmark have developed a new method that enables the fast and accurate identification of potential HIV drugs. By screening half a million compounds, they found 14 promising compounds that inhibit the virus's ability to reproduce. This breakthrough could significantly shorten the time it takes to...
A new study published in Technology journal found that long-term yoga and meditation practice can improve brain-computer interface task performance. Participants with experience showed twice as much success and learned three times faster than those without yoga or meditation experience. This research could lead to innovative treatments...
The Rosetta spacecraft has woken up from its 957-day hibernation, sparking jubilation among scientists and engineers. The mission aims to unlock the mysteries of how our solar system formed and developed into what we see today.
Researchers found that long-term yoga and meditation practitioners can learn to control a computer with their minds faster and better than inexperienced participants. The study could lead to new treatments for people paralyzed or with neurodegenerative diseases.
Researchers have discovered a way to create a metal layer on silicon that can lead to faster computing without overheating. The new topological insulator could enable the development of quantum computers and spintronic devices that are billions of times faster than conventional computers.
Researchers at Dartmouth College have developed a new approach to computer security using a wearable device called ZEBRA, which authenticates users continuously and automatically logs them out when they leave. The technology has shown high accuracy rates in verifying the correct user and identifying adversaries.
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a novel method for educational research using computational modeling with video games. This approach allows computers to learn student behavior and think like students, making it possible to test multiple interventions before classroom implementation.
A new software emotion detector uses a three-phase approach to analyze facial features and associate them with emotional states, achieving a 94% success rate. The technology has the potential to enhance human-computer interactions and improve security checks at airports.
A Finnish study found that higher levels of physical activity during recess are associated with better reading skills, while participation in organized sports is linked to higher arithmetic test scores. Boys who spent more time engaging in activities like reading and writing on their leisure time also showed better reading skills.
Researchers have discovered a new way to run a quantum algorithm that could solve problems classically impossible, using simpler methods than previously thought. This breakthrough has increased the likelihood of demonstrating a quantum device beating a classical computer, which would be a major milestone.
The researchers create a structure containing 100 billion atoms that act as a single artificial atom, linking it to a superconducting wire with photons. This leads to strong interactions among the photons, mimicking phases of matter studied in condensed matter physics.
Scientists found that brain activity patterns are shaped by neural connectivity and have limitations on how adaptable they are during learning. The study used a brain-computer interface to train animals and showed that subjects learned easier-to-learn patterns more readily, while harder-to-learn patterns were entirely new.
Researchers used brain-computer interfaces and machine learning to study neural patterns in monkey brains as they learned to move a computer cursor. The study found that learning was easier when nerve cells rearranged existing patterns of activity, rather than generating new ones.
Researchers found that brain activity patterns can be combined in new ways to learn a skill more easily, but there are limits to cognitive flexibility. This discovery could lead to improved treatments for stroke and other brain injuries.
Researchers examine limitations in manufacturing, engineering, power, time, and computational complexity to determine achievable advancements. Emerging technologies like carbon nanotubes may overcome traditional limits, but fundamental constraints still pose significant obstacles.
Researchers have developed a new tool to synchronize multiple video clips based on the visual content of the videos. This makes it easier to align clips without relying on timecodes or external markers. The method can be used for various applications, including movie production and visual effects.
Researchers at Disney Research Zurich have developed an algorithm that can optimize the mass distribution within objects to enable a stable spin around a desired axis, applicable to various shapes and materials. The approach has potential applications beyond customized designs for spinning toys.
A new photo editing algorithm developed by Brown University computer scientists enables users to change weather, time of day, season and other features with simple, natural language commands. The algorithm uses machine learning to make subtle color and contrast changes across the entire photo.
The new interactive tool allows designers to create intricate shapes by sketching the structure's shape and seam placement, generating patterns for flat panels that assume the desired shape when inflated. The system is validated with seven varied shapes, including an elephant and a flower, and demonstrates efficient design capabilities.
A new open-source pipetting system, iPipet, uses an iPad to guide complex pipetting protocols, sharing expertise across research communities. The system has shown promising results in accuracy and efficiency compared to liquid-handling robots.