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Researchers hack a teleoperated surgical robot to reveal security flaws May 7th 2015, 18:53 How safe is that robot doing your surgery? Researchers easily hacked a next generation teleoperated surgical robot to test how easily a malicious attack could hijack remotely-controlled operations in the future and to offer security solutions.

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System designed to label visual scenes turns out to detect particular objects too May 8th 2015, 18:03 Object recognition -- determining what objects are where in a digital image -- is a central research topic in computer vision. Researchers have now demonstrated that, en route to learning how to recognize scenes, a new computer system also learned how to recognize objects. System designed to label visual scenes turns out to detect particular objects too May 8th 2015, 18:03 Object recognition -- determining what objects are where in a digital image -- is a central research topic in computer vision. Researchers have now demonstrated that, en route to learning how to recognize scenes, a new computer system also learned how to recognize objects. Biologist are increasingly becoming data scientists, expert says May 6th 2015, 16:04 Biology is rapidly acquiring the character of a data science. Billions of data points on genes, proteins and other molecules are compiled in large files and systematically studied. This should lead to more knowledge and understanding about living organisms, including crops and livestock that are the basis of food security for the world population, an expert explains. From the depths of a microscopic world, spontaneous cooperation May 6th 2015, 15:13 A clever combination of two different types of computer simulations enabled a group of researchers to uncover an unexpectedly cooperative group dynamic: the spontaneous emergence of resource sharing among individuals in a community. Who were the members of this friendly, digitally represented collective? Escherichia coli, rod-shaped bacteria found in the digestive systems of humans and many other animals. Compact light source improves CT scans May 5th 2015, 18:24 The recently developed Compact Light Source (CLS) -- a commercial X-ray source -- enables computer tomography scans that reveal more detail than routine scans performed at hospitals today. The new technology could soon be used in preclinical studies and help researchers better understand cancer and other diseases. Desirable defects: Flaws introduced to liquid crystals could lead to new generation of advanced materials Apr 30th 2015, 12:23 Introducing flaws into liquid crystals by inserting microspheres and then controlling them with electrical fields: that, in a nutshell, is the rationale behind a method that could be exploited for a new generation of advanced materials, potentially useful for optical technologies, electronic displays and e-readers.

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Controlling swarms of cooperative robots with light and a single finger May 12th 2015, 11:54 Using a smart tablet and a red beam of light, researchers have created a system that allows people to control a fleet of robots with the swipe of a finger.

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Spare computing power: Secure, anonymous, easy way to pay for online content May 13th 2015, 12:32 Page views and “likes” are great for journalists' and webmasters’ egos, but they don't pay the bills. Researchers may have found a solution. They have identified a secure, anonymous way for readers, viewers and gamers to pay for online content without them having to make a cash payment. “Any online website could participate, whether they are a news site, a blog, a video streaming service, a gaming site, or social media,” remarked one of the researchers. Novel computer intelligence system for acute stroke detection May 12th 2015, 15:23 Medical researchers have developed a novel computer-aided detection system for acute stroke using computer intelligence technology. The detection accuracy is 90%, which is as high as that conducted by specialists, but at a much reduced time from 10-15 minutes to 3 minutes. Unique program to use social media to develop computer model for Ebola spread May 12th 2015, 13:06 Identifying and tracking individuals affected by the Ebola virus in densely populated areas presents a unique and urgent set of challenges in public health surveillance. Currently, mapping the spread of the Ebola virus is done manually. Researchers are developing an innovative model of Ebola spread using massive amounts of data from various sources including Twitter feeds, Facebook and Google. Nano memory cell can mimic the brain’s long-term memory May 12th 2015, 11:51 Researchers have mimicked the way the human brain processes information with the development of an electronic long-term memory cell.

Important step in artificial intelligence: Stylized letters classified by their images May 11th 2015, 21:28 A circuit implementing the rudimentary artificial neural network successfully classified three letters by their images. Computational fluid dynamics and transport code: 'Chombo-Crunch' May 11th 2015, 21:25 Scientists are breaking new ground in the modeling of complex flows in energy and oil and gas applications, thanks to a computational fluid dynamics and transport code dubbed "Chombo-Crunch." High-performance 3-D microbattery suitable for large-scale on-chip integration May 11th 2015, 20:30 By combining 3-D holographic lithography and 2-D photolithography, researchers have demonstrated a high-performance 3-D microbattery suitable for large-scale on-chip integration with microelectronic devices. Turning point in the physics of blood May 11th 2015, 15:51 Researchers lay out an equation that yields simple predictions as to how quickly blood cells will migrate away from blood-vessel walls, how they will behave when they collide with each other and accordingly how they will segregate during flow. Electronic security tag for protecting valuable shipments May 11th 2015, 13:01 An electronic security tag has been developed that can used to protect valuable shipments and enhance product safety in the future. By using a security tag equipped with sensors, the sender and the recipient can ensure, for example, that the packaging of the product has not been tampered with and that the product is genuine. Previously, printing techniques have been applied to integrate electronics into plastic labels only, but with this method, it is now also possible to produce more environmentally friendly paper-based security tags.

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New analytics model predicts readmission of congestive heart failure patients May 14th 2015, 14:28 Readmission of patients with chronic diseases is a growing problem, costing the U.S. health-care system about $25 billion each year. Researchers have developed a predictive analytics model that can identify congestive heart failure patients with high readmission risk and potentially help stymie those costs. Computer intelligence system developed for acute stroke detection May 14th 2015, 13:57 A novel computer-aided detection system has been developed for acute stroke using computer intelligence technology. The detection accuracy is 90 percent, which is as high as that conducted by specialists, but at a much reduced time from 10-15 minutes to three minutes. The new system serves as a second opinion for frontline medical doctors, enabling timely and appropriate treatment for stroke patients. 'Swing-dancing' pairs of electrons discovered May 13th 2015, 18:58 Scientists have discovered electrons that can 'swing dance.' This unique electronic behavior can potentially lead to new families of quantum devices. Training teachers for deaf children gets a robotic helping hand May 12th 2015, 15:22 Deaf education lecturers are using the Swivl robot in school classrooms in a UK first for teacher training. Swivl is a robotic turntable onto which is placed an iPad or other tablet. It is positioned in the classroom and turns to follow people talking. It then uploads video to a secure cloud for streaming or later viewing. E-skin and pocket-sized diagnostic devices give patients the power back May 12th 2015, 13:07 Wearable E-skin that can measure heart rate and blood pressure, and paper diagnostic machines the size of a credit card that can give instant readings on blood and saliva samples are two new bio-sensing technologies. Bio-sensors can detect and analyze data to give patients information on their heart rate and blood pressure, blood sugar and hormone levels, and even test whether they are infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This detection technology is a step forward in personal medicine, giving patients real-time information about how their bodies are functioning and suggesting suitable treatments. Quantum computing and spintronics: Topological insulators become a little less 'elusive'

May 12th 2015, 11:51

Topological insulators are "strange" materials, insulators on the inside and conductors on the surface. They also have properties that make them excellent candidates for the development of spintronics ("spin-based electronics") and more in general quantum computing. However, they are also elusive as their properties are extremely difficult to observe. Now a study, proposes a new family of materials whose topological state can be directly observed experimentally, thus simplifying things for researchers. New device could greatly improve speech and image recognition May 11th 2015, 21:27 Researchers have successfully demonstrated pattern recognition using a magnonic holographic memory device, a development that could greatly improve speech and image recognition hardware.

New device could greatly improve speech and image recognition May 11th 2015, 21:27 Researchers have successfully demonstrated pattern recognition using a magnonic holographic memory device, a development that could greatly improve speech and image recognition hardware. Graphene holds key to unlocking creation of wearable electronic devices May 11th 2015, 15:44 Groundbreaking research has successfully created the world's first truly electronic textile, using the wonder material, graphene. 40 million deaths a year go unrecorded, study shows; mobile phone data collection could crack the problem May 11th 2015, 13:14 In a sobering finding for global health authorities and governments around the world, a group of leading epidemiologists say two in three deaths globally – or 40 million people - go unreported. And one in three births – another 40 million people – go unregistered. In remote areas where there are no doctors, civil registration and vital statistics improvements could include family members of deceased responding to a limited number of questions about symptoms experienced by the deceased which an algorithm using big data samples would then analyze to record a most-likely cause of death, the researchers say, adding that other technology advances could also be exploited such as using mobile phones to transmit information about recent cases of births and deaths. Biologist advances cancer research with new data analysis techniques

May 8th 2015, 18:03

Patience and persistence are beginning to pay off for one researcher whose research about the behavior of cell proteins in childhood cancer was started by identifying a large number of signaling proteins using mass spectrometry. He collected more data than he knew what to do with, he says. Pioneering facial recognition cane for the blind May 8th 2015, 12:26 A revolutionary ‘smart’ cane enabling the visually impaired to instantly identify friends and family could be available soon, thanks to students at a British university. The ‘XploR’ mobility cane uses smartphone technology to recognize familiar faces from up to 10 metres away. The cane also features GPS functionality to aid navigation. Mapping app turns art into a sharable walking route May 6th 2015, 20:41 The Trace app turns a digital sketch that you draw on your smartphone screen -- heart, maple leaf, raindrop -- into a walking route that you can send to a friend. The recipient of the "gift" receives step-by-step walking directions that eventually reveal the hidden shape on a map. Channeling valleytronics in graphene May 6th 2015, 18:05 Scientists have discovered topologically protected 1-D electron conducting channels at the domain walls of bilayer graphene that should prove useful for valleytronics. Could mobile phone data help bring electricity to the developing world? May 6th 2015, 16:50 Researchers have used anonymized cell phone data to assess the feasibility of electrification options for rural communities in Senegal, demonstrating a potentially valuable approach to using data to solve problems of development.

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Offline TV ads prompt potential online purchases by multitaskers May 15th 2015, 04:11 Many television advertisers fear that distracted viewers -- frenetic multitaskers using smartphones, laptops and tablets while viewing TV -- are less receptive to advertisers' messages. A new study refutes this and concludes that the "second screen" puts a virtual store in every consumer's pocket. Multitasking viewers now visit, browse, and even buy advertised products within moments of seeing a commercial. Predicting magnetic behavior in copper oxide superconductors May 14th 2015, 12:44 Enabled by high-performance computing, the magnetic couplings in model systems for copper-containing cuprate superconductors were accurately calculated for the first time. Positive, negative effects of smartphone use and exercise May 14th 2015, 01:20 Researchers assessed how common smartphone uses -- texting and talking -- interfere with treadmill exercise.The researchers found that when individuals use their smartphones during exercise for texting or talking, it causes a reduction in exercise intensity. New app puts the world's biodiversity in the palm of your hand May 12th 2015, 14:35 People can check out local wildlife wherever they are in the world with a new app that says what species of animals and plants might be nearby. Mobile tracking application may help users meet vitamin D Requirements May 7th 2015, 12:17 Vitamin D is essential for the maintenance of bone health and may be implicated in other chronic diseases, as well as immunity, but adults in Canada are consistently deficient in dietary vitamin D, by nearly 400 international units per day (IU/d) on average. Coupled with low vitamin D synthesis from the sun during fall and winter at Canadian latitudes, tracking intake of vitamin D is vital for those lacking the nutrient. In a new article, a group of researchers examined the validity of a mobile application for tracking vitamin D and calcium intake. Mobile phone video microscope automates detection of parasites in blood May 6th 2015, 18:25 A new mobile phone microscope that uses video to automatically detect and quantify infection by parasitic worms in a drop of blood has been developed by researchers. This next generation of CellScope technology could help revive efforts to eradicate debilitating diseases in Africa by providing critical information for health providers in the field. Improving transistors that drive flexible electronics May 5th 2015, 17:17 A revolution is coming in flexible electronic technologies as cheaper, more flexible, organic transistors replace expensive, rigid, silicone-based semiconductors, but not enough is known about how bending thin-film electronic devices affects performance. A new study provides answers.

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Digitizing Neurons: Researchers step up to BigNeuron challenge with big computing resources May 13th 2015, 20:40 Supercomputing resources at an American lab will support a new initiative designed to advance how scientists digitally reconstruct and analyze individual neurons in the human brain. Mapping the complex structures of individual neurons, which can contain thousands of branches, is a labor-intensive and time-consuming process when done by hand. BigNeuron's goal is to streamline this process of neuronal reconstruction -- converting two-dimensional microscope images of neurons into 3-D digital models.

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First hidden, real-time, screen-camera communication May 18th 2015, 15:20 Opening the way for new applications of smart devices, researchers have created the first form of real-time communication that allows screens and cameras to talk to each other without the user knowing it. First hidden, real-time, screen-camera communication May 18th 2015, 15:20 Opening the way for new applications of smart devices, researchers have created the first form of real-time communication that allows screens and cameras to talk to each other without the user knowing it. Wearables may get boost from boron-infused graphene May 18th 2015, 15:19 Flexible, wearable electronics may benefit from graphene microsupercapacitors infused with boron and made with a common laser. Key strategies can boosting donations at crowdfunding sites, experts say May 18th 2015, 12:18 Computer scientists have shown how crowdfunding websites can use data science to boost cash value of donations. Their research confirms, among other findings, the importance of a timely thank you. Rehabilitation sleeve: An functional electrical stimulation-robot hybrid system May 14th 2015, 17:27 A wearable FES-robot hybrid training system has been designed for multi-joint upper limb rehabilitation. With successful combination of the two technologies' advantages, recovery achieved by the hybrid system was more prominent than using either technology alone in pilot clinical trials.

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Nerve tracts for the smart city May 19th 2015, 12:35 The Smart City is one of today's major hypes. Everything is to become more progressive, more efficient, cleaner. A lot of projects are working towards this goal. What is lacking, however, is a comprehensive platform that lets a broad range of municipal applications work together. A team of researchers is working to develop a prototype of such a platform. A key component of this platform is a service-oriented middleware that enables heterogeneous resources, devices and services to cooperate at the semantic level. 44 percent of parents struggle to limit cell phone use at playgrounds May 18th 2015, 20:09 Cell phone use at playgrounds is a significant source of parental guilt, research shows. The study also noted that caregivers absorbed in their phones ignored children's requests for attention more than half the time. Computing at the speed of light with ultracompact beamsplitter May 18th 2015, 16:11 Engineers have developed an ultracompact beamsplitter -- the smallest on record -- for dividing light waves into two separate channels of information. The device brings researchers closer to producing silicon photonic chips that compute and shuttle data with light instead of electrons. Computing at the speed of light with ultracompact beamsplitter May 18th 2015, 16:11 Engineers have developed an ultracompact beamsplitter -- the smallest on record -- for dividing light waves into two separate channels of information. The device brings researchers closer to producing silicon photonic chips that compute and shuttle data with light instead of electrons.

New options for spintronic devices: Switching magnetism between 1 and 0 with low voltage near room temperature May 18th 2015, 14:21 Scientists have been able to switch ferromagnetic domains on and off with low voltage in a structure made of two different ferroic materials. The switching works slightly above room temperature. Their results might inspire future applications in low-power spintronics, for instance for fast and efficient data storage. Expression for droplet deformation promises to simplify calculations May 14th 2015, 17:28 A simple formula that describes the initial deformation of a droplet as it hits a solid surface is likely to help to model droplet behavior in a variety of different contexts. Understanding health data: Counterintuitive approach yields big benefits May 14th 2015, 17:28 Extracting meaningful information out of clinical datasets can mean the difference between a successful diagnosis and a protracted illness. However datasets can vary widely both in terms of the number of 'features' measured and the number of independent observations taken. Now, researchers have developed an approach for targeted feature selection from datasets with small sample sizes, which tackles the so-called class imbalance problem. Computerized vital signs analysis may help prevent trauma patients from bleeding to death May 14th 2015, 16:25 A research team has successfully field tested a system that analyzed patient vital signs during emergency transport in a fully automated fashion, finding that such a system could diagnose those with life-threatening bleeding before they arrive at the hospital, potentially saving lives. Quantum computers: Blind signatures using offline repositories for a new level of security May 13th 2015, 14:27 In the new era of quantum computers, many daily life applications, such as home banking, are doomed to failure, researchers say, adding that new forms of ensuring the confidentiality of our data are being studied to overcome this threat. Researchers propose a quantum blind signature scheme, as a new form of data security.

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'Redesigned' antibodies may control HIV May 19th 2015, 16:18 With the help of a computer program called “Rosetta,” researchers have “redesigned” an antibody that has increased potency and can neutralize more strains of the AIDS-causing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) than can any known natural antibody. Laser technology advances microchip production May 19th 2015, 14:49 A new process for cutting silicon wafers could streamline the production of smaller and more powerful microchips for electronic devices.

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Social structure 'helps birds avoid a collision course' May 21st 2015, 13:49 The sight of skilful aerial maneuvering by flocks of Greylag geese to avoid collisions with York's Millennium Bridge intrigued a mathematical biologist. It raised the question of how birds collectively negotiate human-made obstacles such as wind turbines that lie in their flight paths. Simulations predict flat liquid May 21st 2015, 12:23 Computer simulations have predicted a new phase of matter: atomically thin two-dimensional liquid. Designing microwave devices from scratch using computer simulations May 21st 2015, 12:22 For decades, the fundamental design of microwave devices, such as antennas for mobile communication and waveguides used in radars, has essentially relied on the inventiveness of a professional designer. Computer simulations are usually used only in final design stages to fine-tune details in the design. This classical approach to microwave device design has now been challenged. Designing microwave devices from scratch using computer simulations May 21st 2015, 12:22 For decades, the fundamental design of microwave devices, such as antennas for mobile communication and waveguides used in radars, has essentially relied on the inventiveness of a professional designer. Computer simulations are usually used only in final design stages to fine-tune details in the design. This classical approach to microwave device design has now been challenged. Online safety: If you want something done right, do it yourself May 20th 2015, 20:03 The end-user is often the 'weakest link' in the Internet safety chain according to experts. The team's conclusion: Internet users have to take personal responsibility for their safety and security. This includes taking the necessary steps to learn how it can be done. Energy harvesting? Measuring thermoelectric behavior by 'tinkertoy' materials May 20th 2015, 18:06 Researchers have made the first measurements of thermoelectric behavior by a nanoporous metal-organic framework (MOF), a development that could lead to an entirely new class of materials for such applications as cooling computer chips and cameras and energy harvesting.

How video gamers will be able to play in the cloud without guzzling gigabytes May 20th 2015, 17:46 Gamers might one day be able to enjoy the same graphics-intensive fast-action video games they play on their gaming consoles or personal computers from mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets without guzzling gigabytes, thanks to a new tool developed. Named 'Kahawai' after the Hawaiian word for stream, the tool delivers graphics and gameplay on par with conventional cloud-gaming, while using one sixth of the bandwidth. How video gamers will be able to play in the cloud without guzzling gigabytes May 20th 2015, 17:46 Gamers might one day be able to enjoy the same graphics-intensive fast-action video games they play on their gaming consoles or personal computers from mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets without guzzling gigabytes, thanks to a new tool developed. Named 'Kahawai' after the Hawaiian word for stream, the tool delivers graphics and gameplay on par with conventional cloud-gaming, while using one sixth of the bandwidth. Toward 'green' paper-thin, flexible electronics May 20th 2015, 14:06 The rapid evolution of gadgets has brought us an impressive array of 'smart' products from phones to tablets, and now watches and glasses. But they still haven't broken free from their rigid form. Now scientists are reporting a new step toward bendable electronics. They have developed the first light-emitting, transparent and flexible paper out of environmentally friendly materials via a simple, suction-filtration method. New technology could fundamentally change future wireless communications May 20th 2015, 14:00 New technology is being developed that could fundamentally change radio design and could increase data rates and network capacity, reduce power consumption, create cheaper devices and enable global roaming. Smarter algorithms ensure more secure chip cards May 20th 2015, 12:33 Scientists have succeeded in securing chip cards against leaking confidential information. Through the use of smart algorithms it is now possible to better secure, for instance, bank cards, public transport chip cards and electronic keys of buildings and cars against hackers. Text messages can help boost teen birth control compliance May 19th 2015, 12:33 Sending teen girls periodic text messages reminding them to follow through on their clinic appointments for periodic birth control injections can go a long way toward improving timing and adherence to contraception in an age group that is notoriously noncompliant, according to a small study. Mobile phone bans lead to rise in student test scores

May 18th 2015, 16:11

Banning cellphones in schools reaps the same benefits as extending the school year by five days, according to a study. By comparing student exam records and mobile phone policies from 2001 to 2013, researchers noted a significant growth in student achievement in classrooms that banned cellphones, with student test scores improving by 6.41 percent points of a standard deviation. This made them 2 percentage points more likely to pass the required exams at the end of high school, researchers explained.

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New computational technique advances color 3D printing process May 22nd 2015, 15:22 A technique has been developed that enables hydrographic printing, a widely used industrial method for transferring color inks on a thin film to the surface of 3D objects, to color these surfaces with the most precise alignment ever attained. This new computational method, which simulates the printing process and predicts color film distortion during hydrographic immersion, generates a colored film that guarantees exact alignment of the surface textures to the object. Intuitive control of robotic arm using thoughts alone May 21st 2015, 18:40 Through a clinical collaboration between Caltech, Keck Medicine of USC and Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, a 34-year-old paralyzed man is the first person in the world to have a neural prosthetic device implanted in a region of the brain where intentions are made, giving him the ability to perform a fluid hand-shaking gesture, drink a beverage, and even play 'rock, paper, scissors,' using a robotic arm.

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Supercomputer unlocks secrets of plant cells to pave the way for more resilient crops May 22nd 2015, 01:06 Scientists have moved a step closer to identifying the nanostructure of cellulose -- the basic structural component of plant cell walls. The insights could pave the way for more disease resistant varieties of crops and increase the sustainability of the pulp, paper and fiber industry -- one of the main uses of cellulose. Time to move beyond 'Medieval' cyber security approach, expert says May 22nd 2015, 01:05 The nation's approach to cyber security has much in common with medieval defense tactics, and that needs to change, says a cyber security expert. Cutting e-waste: Device will self-destruct when heated May 21st 2015, 17:37 Where do electronics go when they die? Most devices are laid to eternal rest in landfills. But what if they just dissolved away, or broke down to their molecular components so that the material could be recycled? Researchers have developed heat-triggered self-destructing electronic devices, a step toward greatly reducing electronic waste and boosting sustainability in device manufacturing. They also developed a radio-controlled trigger that could remotely activate self-destruction on demand. Emoticons may signal better customer service ;) May 21st 2015, 16:10 Online customer service agents who use emoticons and who are fast typists may have a better chance of putting smiles on their customers' faces during business-related text chats, according to researchers.

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Robot masters new skills through trial and error May 22nd 2015, 14:54 Researchers have developed algorithms that enable robots to learn motor tasks through trial and error using a process that more closely approximates the way humans learn, marking a major milestone in the field of artificial intelligence. Beyond Facebook: The social media alternatives project May 14th 2015, 17:26 Researchers are scouring the Internet for what they call "alternative social media" sites and services built as a critical response to corporate social media. He is cataloging what he finds in the Social Media Alternatives Project.

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'Deep web search' may help scientists May 23rd 2015, 14:09 When you do a simple Web search on a topic, the results that pop up aren't the whole story. The Internet contains a vast trove of information -- sometimes called the "Deep Web" -- that isn't indexed by search engines: information that would be useful for tracking criminals, terrorist activities, sex trafficking and the spread of diseases. Scientists could also use it to search for images and data from spacecraft. Preventing soil erosion, surface runoff May 20th 2015, 23:35 The same spring rains that lessen producers' concerns about drought can also lead to soil erosion and nutrient runoff. Keeping soil and fertilizers where they belong--in the field--benefits producers and the environment, according to a plant scientist who used computer modeling to determine which farm management methods will produce the best reduction in surface runoff. With one false tweet, computer-based hack crash led to real panic May 20th 2015, 20:01 A false tweet from a hacked account owned by the Associated Press demonstrates the need to better understand how social media data is linked to decision making in the private and public sector, according to new research. Performance enhancing sensor ready for commercialization May 20th 2015, 12:32 A wearable device will provide real-time data analysis of fluid loss during exercise to enhance the performance of fitness enthusiasts and elite athletes. Research community comes together to provide new 'gold standard' for genomic data analysis May 18th 2015, 16:18 Although genomic sequencing of tumor genomes is exploding, the mutations identified in a given genome can differ by up to 50 per cent just based on how the data is analyzed. Research teams were asked to analyze three in silico (computer simulated) tumor samples and publicly share their methods. When combined, the analyses provide a new ensemble algorithm that outperforms any single algorithm used in genomic data analysis to date.

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Communication made easier for children with cerebral palsy May 26th 2015, 13:35 A European initiative has developed a new brain-computer interface system to enhance communication skills of people with cerebral palsy from childhood, improving the relationship with their environment and the expression of emotions. Scientist created drones that fly autonomously and learn new routes May 26th 2015, 12:51 Drones, say goodbye to pilots. With the goal of achieving autonomous flight of these aerial vehicles, researchers have developed a vision and learning system to control and navigate them without relying on a GPS signal or trained personnel. 3D geological tour of the Guadalquivir basin using Google Earth May 22nd 2015, 12:34 A research team has developed a tool that allows a 3D journey in ten sites of geological and palaeontological interest in the Guadalquivir basin (Huelva, Spain). In the virtual tour, developed with Google Earth, you can visit and explore treasures of this area, such as records of the opening of the Atlantic Ocean, using tablets and smartphones.

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Advance in quantum error correction May 26th 2015, 18:06 Protocol corrects virtually all errors in quantum memory, but requires little measure of quantum states.

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Super-efficient light-based computers May 28th 2015, 12:42 Infrared light passes through silicon the way visible light passes through glass. Just as a prism bends visible light to reveal the rainbow, different silicon structures can bend infrared light in useful ways. It is theoretically possible to replace wires with silicon fibers. Why bother: to transmit lots more data while using lots less energy. New algorithm lets autonomous robots divvy up assembly tasks on the fly May 27th 2015, 18:21 Today's industrial robots are remarkably efficient -- as long as they're in a controlled environment where everything is exactly where they expect it to be. Researchers use mobile phone data to predict employment shocks May 27th 2015, 14:24 Mobile phone data can be used to predict future unemployment rates up to four months before the release of official reports and more accurately than traditional forecasts, computational social scientists have demonstrated. A chip placed under the skin for more precise medicine May 27th 2015, 01:50 It's only a centimeter long, it's placed under your skin, it's powered by a patch on the surface of your skin and it communicates with your mobile phone. The new biosensor chip is capable of simultaneously monitoring the concentration of a number of molecules, such as glucose and cholesterol, and certain drugs. Co-operative tools: Intelligent handheld robots May 26th 2015, 16:48 Researchers have developed and started studying a novel concept in robotics -- intelligent handheld robots. New kind of wood chip: Biodegradable computer chips made from wood May 26th 2015, 16:38 Portable electronics -- typically made of non-renewable, non-biodegradable and potentially toxic materials -- are discarded at an alarming rate in consumers' pursuit of the next best electronic gadget. In an effort to alleviate the environmental burden of electronic devices, scientists have develop a surprising solution: a semiconductor chip made almost entirely of wood. Expensive TV ads missing their mark when people use smartphone or tablet too May 26th 2015, 12:49 If you’re watching television while using a second screen – like a smartphone or tablet – new research suggests that some of the most expensive marketing messages aimed at you are missing their mark.

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Robots can automatically recover from damage in minutes May 27th 2015, 17:40 Robots will one day provide tremendous benefits to society, such as in search and rescue missions and putting out forest fires -- but not until they can learn to keep working if they become damaged. A new article shows how to make robots automatically recover from injury in less than two minutes. Making good use of social media May 27th 2015, 17:37 Researchers are extracting useful information from billions of social media posts to support businesses, governments and healthcare professionals.

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Insect mating behavior has lessons for drones May 29th 2015, 23:36 Male moths locate females by navigating along the latter's pheromone (odor) plume. Two strategies are involved: males must find the outer envelope of the pheromone plume, and then head upwind. Can understanding such insect behavior be useful for robotics research? Yes, according to an entomologist, whose research using computer simulations shows that such insect behavior has implications for airborne robots (drones) that ply the sky searching for signature odors. Underwater robot swarms use collective cognition to perform tasks May 28th 2015, 12:36 Scientists have created underwater robot swarms that function like schools of fish, exchanging information to monitor the environment, searching, maintaining, exploring and harvesting resources in underwater habitats. The project developed autonomous robots that interact with each other and exchange information, resulting in a cognitive system that is aware of its environment. Tablets can help elderly cross the 'digital divide' May 27th 2015, 15:30 One way to help the elderly cross what's known as the 'digital divide' is the use of tablets, those smaller, lighter, easy-to-use computers that seem to be taking the place of laptops. Research road map for brain-computer interfaces

May 26th 2015, 12:51

Research and science fiction has been fascinated by brain-machine or brain-computer interfaces – BCI for short – since the early 1970s. Quite apart from cyborgs and the game industry, the most important application potentials lie in thought-controlled communication and movement support of physically disabled persons. Today BCIs stand on the threshold between laboratory prototypes and user-friendly real applications.

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Genome assembly in minutes: Deciphering the ‘book of life’ with supercomputers Jun 1st 2015, 13:21 Scientists have simplified and sped up genome assembly, reducing a months-long process to mere minutes. This was primarily achieved by "parallelizing" the code to harness the processing power of supercomputers.

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Cyberbullying less emotionally harmful to kids than traditional in-person harassment, study finds Jun 3rd 2015, 13:37 Contrary to popular belief, cyberbullying that starts and stays online is no more emotionally harmful to youngsters than harassment that only occurs in-person and may actually be less disturbing because it's likelier to be of shorter duration and not involve significant power imbalances, according to a study. Hippocampus: In search of memory storage Jun 3rd 2015, 12:32 The hippocampus plays a crucial role in memory formation. However, it is not yet fully understood in what way that brain structure's individual regions are involved in the formation of memories. Neuroscientists have recreated this process with the aid of computer simulations. Their findings challenge the model of memory forming in the hippocampus established to date. 10th-century medical philosophy and computer simulation in research Jun 1st 2015, 16:26 The writings of a 10th-century medical philosopher are being linked to the use of computer simulation as an alternative to using animals in medical research. Staring pain in the face: Software 'reads' kids' expressions to measure pain levels Jun 1st 2015, 11:56 Accurately assessing pain in children in a clinical setting can be difficult. A study has now demonstrated the validity of a new method for measuring pediatric pain levels using novel facial pattern recognition software. Donuts, math, and superdense teleportation of quantum information May 28th 2015, 16:45 Quantum teleportation has been achieved by a number of research teams around the globe since it was first theorized in 1993, but current experimental methods require extensive resources and/or only work successfully a fraction of the time. Now, by taking advantage of the mathematical properties intrinsic to the shape of a donut -- or torus, in mathematical terminology -- a physicists have made great strides by realizing 'superdense teleportation.' Managing the Internet of Things May 28th 2015, 12:20 Researchers have developed a software platform designed to manage and control devices for “Internet of Things” (IoT) systems. The platform can be tailored for everything from city management sensors and devices to controlling home appliances.

Job-sharing with nursing robots May 27th 2015, 19:11 Given the threat of a massive earthquake striking Japan, researchers have organized a cooperative project team to develop a new robot. They set about determining the factors that are most important to hospital patients in modern society, after which they set about developing the world's first medical round robot capable of job-sharing, making more time for face-to-face nursing care. Recharging electric vehicles in private May 27th 2015, 17:38 An electronic payment system developed in Singapore will protect the privacy of customers recharging their electric vehicles. Sing-a-long software can brings sweet melody to any cacophonous cry

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Sing-a-long software developed at A*STAR brings sweet melody to any cacophonous cry. Quantum magnetic ordering: Moving out of equilibrium May 27th 2015, 15:27 Physicists have taken an interest in quantum magnetic ordering, which is believed to be intimately related to high-temperature superconductivity and also has significance in other massively connected quantum systems. Recently, a group studied the magnetic and motional dynamics of atoms in a specially designed laser-based lattice that looks like a checkerboard. ClinGen: A new era for genetic interpretation May 27th 2015, 13:54 A consortium if investigators has presented ClinGen, a program to evaluate the clinical relevance of genetic variants for use in precision medicine and research. Using this program, clinicians and researchers hope to use information about genetic variants not only to make predictions about an individual's risk of disease but also to develop more accurate clinical trials and better, tailored treatments and care for patients. Conservation theory gets mathematical treatment May 27th 2015, 13:26 Theories used for the last four decades as a tool to guide the conservation of flora and fauna may have misinterpreted the biological reality, according to new research by mathematicians. Neuroscientists reveals autism's 'noisy' secret: 3-D simulator reveals inner workings of the autistic brain

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Strapped into a motion-enabled simulator and wearing 3-D glasses, 36 adolescent volunteers recently experienced what it was like to 'travel' through a field of virtual stars. The experiments provided new and convention-busting data about how sensory stimuli are processed by the brains of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Brain's reaction to certain words could replace passwords Jun 2nd 2015, 20:06 You might not need to remember those complicated e-mail and bank account passwords for much longer. According to a new study, the way your brain responds to certain words could be used to replace passwords.

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Internet privacy manifesto calls for more consumer power Jun 4th 2015, 20:25 A revolutionary power shift from internet giants such as Google to ordinary consumers is critically overdue, according to new research from an online privacy expert. In a manifesto that ranges from "the right to be treated fairly on the internet" to finding a better, more nuanced approach to using the internet as an archive, the author delves deeper into his research on the so-called 'right to be forgotten.' Planarian regeneration model discovered by artificial intelligence Jun 4th 2015, 20:24 An artificial intelligence system has for the first time reverse-engineered the regeneration mechanism of planaria -- the small worms whose power to regrow body parts makes them a research model in human regenerative medicine. The discovery presents the first model of regeneration discovered by a non-human intelligence and the first comprehensive model of planarian regeneration, which has eluded human scientists for a century. Planarian regeneration model discovered by artificial intelligence Jun 4th 2015, 20:24 An artificial intelligence system has for the first time reverse-engineered the regeneration mechanism of planaria -- the small worms whose power to regrow body parts makes them a research model in human regenerative medicine. The discovery presents the first model of regeneration discovered by a non-human intelligence and the first comprehensive model of planarian regeneration, which has eluded human scientists for a century. Global marine data to become unified, accessible Jun 4th 2015, 18:16 An international project aims to enable the next great scientific advances in global marine research by making marine data sets more easily accessible to researchers worldwide.

Simulation helps to prepare for the consequences of natural disasters Jun 4th 2015, 12:44 A simulation tool has been developed to help users prepare for unexpected catastrophes and natural disasters. A pilot case in Finland focused on winter storms and the resulting power cuts and evacuations. Visualizing the 'matrix': App provides insight into the quantum world of coupled nuclear spins Jun 3rd 2015, 16:45 Magnetic resonance tomography images are an important diagnostic tool. The achievable contrast depends on how well the nuclear spins that form the basis of the imaging signals can be controlled. Mathematically, the properties of nuclear spins are described by special matrices. Now a team of researchers has developed an intuitive graphical representation of the information contained in these matrices for coupled spins in arbitrary quantum states. Small, discreet data glasses for everyday use Jun 2nd 2015, 11:49 Data glasses tend to be chunky, unstylish objects, so it’s no wonder they haven’t caught on among general consumers. Researchers have now developed a technology that allows the “specs” to be made in small, unobtrusive designs. The new glasses also correct for farsightedness. New tool measures distance between phonon collisions Jun 1st 2015, 21:28 Today's computer chips pack billions of tiny transistors onto a plate of silicon within the width of a fingernail. Each transistor, just tens of nanometers wide, acts as a switch that, in concert with others, carries out a computer's computations. As dense forests of transistors signal back and forth, they give off heat -- which can fry the electronics, if a chip gets too hot. A tabletop setup provides researchers with a more nuanced picture of heat production in microelectronics. New tool measures distance between phonon collisions Jun 1st 2015, 21:28 Today's computer chips pack billions of tiny transistors onto a plate of silicon within the width of a fingernail. Each transistor, just tens of nanometers wide, acts as a switch that, in concert with others, carries out a computer's computations. As dense forests of transistors signal back and forth, they give off heat -- which can fry the electronics, if a chip gets too hot. A tabletop setup provides researchers with a more nuanced picture of heat production in microelectronics.

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Current mobile contracts damaging the environment Jun 7th 2015, 00:40 Researchers analyzed studies on the lifespan of mobile devices, from manufacture, use and disposal to see what impact each stage had on the environment. Through their investigation, they concluded that the current mobile business model, driven by frequent upgrades, is costing both the manufacturer and the environment. The study argues that where frequent upgrades are encouraged and recycling schemes not actively pursued, valuable materials integral to phone manufacture are lost, causing damage to the environment by additional waste to landfill as well as from the impact of extracting additional finite resources. Texting and tweeting in the classroom: How do they impact student learning? Jun 4th 2015, 18:15 Mobile devices are ubiquitous—including in the college classroom. Instructors across disciplines now compete with a host of electronic stimuli for students’ attention. But to what extent is messaging interfering with student learning? Can students concentrate with the same intensity while exchanging texts with their friends and family? A new study evaluates how different types of messaging impact student retention of classroom material. Recovering a rare metal from LCDs to avoid depleting key resource Jun 3rd 2015, 16:44 Life without bright screens on our smart phones and TVs is hard to imagine. But in 20 years, one of the essential components of the liquid-crystal displays, or LCDs, that make many of our gadgets possible could disappear. Design innovations are blowing in the wind Jun 3rd 2015, 16:41 Researchers are using state-of-the-art modelling techniques to study the effects of wind on cities, paving the way for design innovations in building, energy harvesting and drone technology. Teens turn to Internet to cope with health challenges Jun 2nd 2015, 11:57 While most teens tap online sources to learn more about puberty, drugs, sex, depression and other issues, a surprising 88 percent said they do not feel comfortable sharing their health concerns with Facebook friends or on other social networking sites, according to a study.

Several popular smart phones fail to reach normal Internet speeds Jun 2nd 2015, 11:55 A lot of users are using outdated mobile devices that fail to reach adequate speeds on mobile networks. This is shown by measurements shared by the users of Netradar, a free mobile application that measures mobile connections and devices, developed and run globally from Finland. Smart watches, apps can make life easier for ADHD children Jun 2nd 2015, 11:55 Researchers believe that children with autism or ADHD can benefit from technologies originally developed for the elderly. Children and young people with ADHD can find it difficult to keep appointments and easy to forget what they have to bring with them in different situations. Their lives can be made easier if they use a smart watch or a calendar displayed on a mobile phone or tablet. Such aids may use a combination of pictures, sounds or text to remind them about where they have to be and when, and the things they have to do. Improving audience's experience with digital instruments Jun 1st 2015, 14:45 Researchers have developed a new augmented reality display that allows the audience to explore 3-D augmentations of digital musical performances in order to improve their understanding of electronic musicians' engagement. Mobile Maestro: Immersive sound reproduction system from several smart phones May 31st 2015, 14:00 Mobile Maestro enables users to enjoy a high-quality listening experience anytime and anywhere through the collaborative use of multiple mobile devices. New Wi-Fi antenna enhances wireless coverage May 29th 2015, 12:29 Researchers have succeeded in using ionized gas in a common fluorescent light tube as an antenna for a Wi-Fi Internet router.

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Just add water: Engineers develop computer that operates on water droplets Jun 9th 2015, 13:30 A synchronous computer has been developed that operates using the unique physics of moving water droplets. Their goal is to design a new class of computers that can precisely control and manipulate physical matter. Using Minecraft to unboggle the robot mind Jun 8th 2015, 16:02 Researchers are developing a new algorithm to help robots better plan their actions in complex environments. It's designed to help robots be more useful in the real world, but it's being developed with the help of a virtual world -- that of the video game Minecraft. Helping robots handle uncertainty

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Decentralized partially observable Markov decision processes are a way to model autonomous robots' behavior in circumstances where neither their communication with each other nor their judgments about the outside world are perfect. Now researchers note that an algorithm for planning robot collaborations makes complex models practical.

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Developing a robot that learns from scratch, like a child Jun 10th 2015, 13:31 Researchers have made a robot that learns like a young child. At least, that's the idea. The machine starts with nothing -- it has to learn everything from scratch. Many experiments for the price of one: Breakthrough in the study of gene regulation Jun 10th 2015, 01:33 Inside every cell that makes up a diminutive fruit fly is a vast, dynamic network of information -- the genome whose 15,000 genes allow that cell to function. In a new study, computer scientists and molecular biologists demonstrated the utility of a novel approach to deciphering how networks of genes are regulated. Social media helps young adults quit smoking Jun 9th 2015, 18:17 Young adults who use social media to quit smoking are twice as successful in their efforts as those who use a more traditional method, according to new research. The study compared the success of the social media-based campaign Break It Off with Smokers' Helpline, a telephone hotline for young adults looking to quit smoking. Counting people with WiFi Jun 9th 2015, 01:30 Researchers are proving that wireless signals can do more than provide Internet access. They have demonstrated that a WiFi signal can be used to count the number of people in a given space, leading to diverse applications, from energy efficiency to search-and-rescue.

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Newly discovered property could help beat the heat problem in computer chips Jun 10th 2015, 20:16 X-ray studies have for the first time observed an exotic property that could warp the electronic structure of a material in a way that reduces heat buildup and improves performance in ever-smaller computer components. Engineer creates origami battery, for five cents Jun 10th 2015, 15:10 Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, can be used to create beautiful birds, frogs and other small sculptures. Now an engineer says the technique can be applied to building batteries, too. Robotic harvesting of broccoli could be coming to a field near you Jun 10th 2015, 13:32 A project involving 3D camera technology currently being developed could result in a fully automatic robotic harvesting system for broccoli. The project will test whether 3D camera technology can be used to identify and select when broccoli is ready for harvesting. This will be a key step towards the development of a fully automatic robotic harvesting system for broccoli, which will significantly reduce production costs. Computer game reduces issues associated with ADHD in children Jun 9th 2015, 10:56 Children diagnosed with ADHD can improve their behavior and social interactions in the classroom by playing a computer game that exercises their concentration, finds new research. Futuristic components on silicon chips, fabricated successfully Jun 8th 2015, 15:15 Scientists have developed a relatively simple, robust and versatile process for growing crystals made from compound semiconductor materials that will allow them be integrated onto silicon wafers -- an important step toward making future computer chips that will allow integrated circuits to continue shrinking in size and cost even as they increase in performance.

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Longstanding biology problem put to rest Jun 11th 2015, 16:30 Comparing the genomes of different species -- or different members of the same species -- is the basis of a great deal of modern biology. DNA sequences that are conserved across species are likely to be functionally important, while variations between members of the same species can indicate different susceptibilities to disease. The basic algorithm for determining how much two sequences of symbols have in common -- the "edit distance" between them -- is now more than 40 years old. Your phone knows how many steps you take per day, shouldn't your doctor? Jun 11th 2015, 16:30 The rise of health apps has made it possible to chart your steps, heartbeat, and sleep patterns, but the availability of this constant stream of information has yet to reach patient electronic health records. In a commentary, researchers argue that these mobile devices could rapidly reshape the practice of medicine. The first steps though will be creating standards that can enforce cross-platform communications. Researchers to help create 'early-warning systems' through social media to combat future disasters

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A project is underway to explore how social media can help response and recovery times during natural and human-made crises, such as the recent Nepal earthquake or sinking of ships at sea. Social networking against cancer Jun 4th 2015, 14:41 New research shows how social network analysis can be used to understand and identify the biomarkers in our bodies for diseases, including different types of cancer.

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Active video gaming compared to unstructured outdoor play Jun 12th 2015, 18:36 The increasing use of video games is often blamed for children's lack of interest in physical activity, but a new study suggests that active video games may actually be a source of moderate or intense physical activity in children five to eight years old. First room-temperature magnetic skyrmion bubbles Jun 12th 2015, 18:30 Researchers have just announced a new method for creating magnetic skyrmion bubbles at room temperature. The bubbles, a physics phenomenon thought to be an option for more energy-efficient and compact electronics, can be created with simple equipment and common materials. Robot eyes will benefit from insect vision Jun 10th 2015, 17:14 The way insects see and track their prey is being applied to a new robot under development, in the hopes of improving robot visual systems.

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Speech recognition from brain activity Jun 15th 2015, 15:24 Speech is produced in the human cerebral cortex. Brain waves associated with speech processes can be directly recorded with electrodes located on the surface of the cortex. It has now been shown for the first time that is possible to reconstruct basic units, words, and complete sentences of continuous speech from these brain waves and to generate the corresponding text. First flexible phase-change random access memory developed Jun 15th 2015, 13:44 Computer scientists have developed the first flexible PRAM enabled by self-assembled block copolymer (BCP) silica nanostructures with an ultralow current operation (below one quarter of conventional PRAM without BCP) on plastic substrates. Wireless researchers call for reformed safety standards for wireless devices Jun 11th 2015, 16:31 A new article has called for temperature changes in the tissues of the body to be used as a safety metric for mobile devices operating at mmWave frequencies, rather than power density, now the standard.

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What the blank makes quantum dots blink? Jun 15th 2015, 23:16 Quantum dots promise an astounding range of applications, if scientists can conquer their annoying habit of blinking. Researchers recently ran simulations that offer new insights into the problem. Can phone data detect real-time unemployment? Jun 15th 2015, 17:28 Mobile phone data can provide rapid insight into employment levels, precisely because people's communications patterns change when they are not working, a study concludes. First full genome of a living organism sequenced and assembled using technology the size of smartphone Jun 15th 2015, 16:47 Researchers have for the first time sequenced and assembled de novo the full genome of a living organism, the bacteria Escherichia Coli, using Oxford Nanopore’s MinIONTM device, a genome sequencer that can fit in the palm of your hand. Turning the Internet of things into the Internet of 'cha-ching' Jun 15th 2015, 16:47 That Nest thermostat on your wall could be making you money. Not saving money, mind you. That's its day job: learning your habits so it can fine-tune your energy use and lower your power bills. But most of the time, it's just sitting there with nothing much to do. Add in some code written by a group of computer researchers, however, and that Nest -- along with all the other smart refrigerators, TVs, light bulbs, sensors and more that make up the Internet of Things -- could be helping traveling businesspeople crunch data, tourists Photoshop their vacation snaps, and more. Safe use of multi-core technology for mobility Jun 15th 2015, 14:30 Information technologies provide cars and planes with many useful assistance systems and determine product properties. In the future, the necessary computation capacity will be supplied by multi-core processors that will replace the inflexible single-core systems with their limited capacity. As a result, however, programming paradigms will change and safety and reliability will have to be rethought and reviewed for critical applications in particular.

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Math students a hit with Minor League Baseball schedulers Jun 18th 2015, 14:34 With the help of some Johns Hopkins University math students, Minor League Baseball is catching up with the majors in using computers to produce season schedules. Scientists create computational algorithm for fact-checking Jun 17th 2015, 20:20 Network scientists have developed a new computational method that can leverage any body of knowledge to aid in the complex human task of fact-checking. In multiple experiments, the automated system consistently matched the assessment of human fact-checkers in terms of their certitude about the accuracy of these statements. Network model for tracking Twitter memes sheds light on information spreading in the brain Jun 17th 2015, 17:46 An international team of researchers is using data mapping methods created to track the spread of information on social networks to trace its dissemination across a surprisingly different system: the human brain.

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Digital messages on vehicle windshields make driving less safe Jun 25th 2015, 17:11 Augmented-reality head-up displays (AR-HUDs) that present digital images on windshields to alert drivers to everything from possible collisions to smart phone activity, are meant to make driving safer. But researchers say they are a threat to safety, as drivers frequently need to divide their attention to deal with this added visual information. Computer vision and mobile technology could help blind people 'see' Jun 25th 2015, 12:15 Computer scientists are developing new adaptive mobile technology that could enable blind and visually-impaired people to ‘see’ through their smartphone or tablet. The team plans to use color and depth sensor technology inside new smartphones and tablets, like the recent Project Tango by Google, to enable 3D mapping and localisation, navigation and object recognition. Computer vision and mobile technology could help blind people 'see' Jun 25th 2015, 12:15 Computer scientists are developing new adaptive mobile technology that could enable blind and visually-impaired people to ‘see’ through their smartphone or tablet. The team plans to use color and depth sensor technology inside new smartphones and tablets, like the recent Project Tango by Google, to enable 3D mapping and localisation, navigation and object recognition. Robot controlled remotely with thoughts Jun 23rd 2015, 14:36 For someone suffering from paralysis or limited mobility, visiting with other people is extremely difficult. Scientists have been working on a revolutionary brain-machine approach in order to restore a sense of independence to the disabled. The idea is to remotely control a robot from home with one's thoughts. The research, involving numerous subjects located in different countries, produced excellent results in both human and technical terms. Mirror-like display creates rich color pixels by harnessing ambient light Jun 23rd 2015, 13:55 A new approach to realizing color displays breaks away from the RGB construct and provides a rich palette of colors at each mirror-pixel location. X-ray imaging reveals secrets in battery materials Jun 18th 2015, 18:58 In a new study, researchers explain why one particular cathode material works well at high voltages, while most other cathodes do not. The insights could help battery developers design rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that operate at higher voltages.

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Online computer game can help shed weight, reduce food intake Jun 26th 2015, 12:34 A simple new computerized game could help people control their snacking impulses and lose weight. Psychologists report that participants lost an average of 0.7kg and consumed around 220 fewer calories a day whilst undergoing the week of training. Faster internet? Electrical engineers break power and distance barriers for fiber optic communication Jun 25th 2015, 18:52 Photonics researchers have increased the maximum power -- and therefore distance -- at which optical signals can be sent through optical fibers. This advance has the potential to increase the data transmission rates for the fiber optic cables that serve as the backbone of the Internet, cable, wireless and landline networks. The new study presents a solution to a long-standing roadblock to increasing data transmission rates in optical fiber. Analyzing ocean mixing reveals insight on climate Jun 24th 2015, 22:24 A computer model that clarifies the complex processes driving ocean mixing in the vast eddies that swirl across hundreds of miles of open ocean has been developed by researchers. Spintronics advance brings wafer-scale quantum devices closer to reality Jun 24th 2015, 15:56 Researchers have made a crucial step toward nuclear spintronic technologies. They have gotten nuclear spins to line themselves up in a consistent, controllable way, and they have done it using a high-performance material that is practical, convenient, and inexpensive. What your clothes may literally say about you Jun 24th 2015, 15:55 Researchers have designed a responsive hybrid material that is fueled by an oscillatory chemical reaction and can perform computations based on changes in the environment or movement, and potentially even respond to human vital signs. Chameleon-like clothing: World's first full-color, flexible, skin-like display Jun 24th 2015, 14:02 Inspired by octopuses and chameleons, researchers have developed technique for using a metallic nanostructure to create the first full-color, flexible display so thin it could be used to create color-changing clothing.

Iris recognition gives smartphone users more security options, expert says Jun 23rd 2015, 20:13 A new smartphone has been developedwith iris recognition and a professor says the technology is giving people more options to protect their electronic devices and should be available in the United States in the near future. Toward tiny, solar-powered sensors Jun 23rd 2015, 17:19 Scientists have developed a new power converter chip that can harvest more than 80 percent of the energy trickling into it, even at the extremely low power levels characteristic of tiny solar cells. Previous experimental ultralow-power converters had efficiencies of only 40 or 50 percent. New material with superfast electrons: 300 kilometers per second Jun 22nd 2015, 16:28 It may be significantly easier to design electronic components in future. Scientists have discovered that the electrical resistance of a compound of niobium and phosphorus increases enormously when the material is exposed to a magnetic field. Micro-tentacles created so tiny robots can handle delicate objects Jun 22nd 2015, 13:23 Robotics experts have developed microrobotic tentacles that can be the hands and fingers of small robots designed to safely handle delicate objects. Miniscule mirrored cavities connect quantum memories Jun 22nd 2015, 12:52 Scientists built nanoscale mirrors to trap light around atoms inside of diamond crystals. The mirrored cavities allow light to bounce back and forth up to 10,000 times, enhancing the normally weak interaction between light and the electronic spin states in the atoms. As a result, a 200-microsecond spin-coherence time was produced. The enhanced interactions and extended spin-coherence times are essential steps toward realizing quantum computing systems to solve some problems faster than conventional systems. How do toddlers use tablets? Jun 18th 2015, 21:41 Researchers studied more than 200 YouTube videos in an effort to understand how toddlers use tablets. Five new calcium carbides: Unique reducers and new hydrocarbon synthesis methods Jun 18th 2015, 16:22 Scientists have used computer simulation to predict the existence of five completely new compounds of carbon and calcium with varied chemical and physical properties, obtaining two of them by experiment.

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Monitoring Chinese industry 4.0 technology and patents Jun 24th 2015, 15:01 Researchers have analyzed patents registered in China over the last three years for industry 4.0 technologies. The first study to be published on the topic shows that Chinese researchers have patented important inventions in the fields of wireless sensor networks, embedded systems, low-cost robots and big data, indicating that China may be leading the pack when it comes to production data in the future. Lack of control on e-coaches Jun 23rd 2015, 11:24 There is no guarantee that smart, personal coaching apps can live up to claims to make our lives more healthy and more productive. Users may receive incorrect, commercially slanted, or ineffective advice. It is also unclear to users how producers of e-coaches deal with the intimate information that is collected. Researchers now aim to implement standards that will assure data privacy, and, moreover, quality, reliability and effectiveness of provided services.

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Biodegradable, flexible silicon transistors Jun 30th 2015, 16:12 Researchers have come up with a new solution to alleviate the environmental burden of discarded electronics. They have demonstrated the feasibility of making microwave biodegradable thin-film transistors from a transparent, flexible biodegradable substrate made from inexpensive wood, called cellulose nanofibrillated fiber. This work opens the door for green, low-cost, portable electronic devices in future. Most internet anonymity software leaks users' details Jun 30th 2015, 01:06 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are legal and increasingly popular for individuals wanting to circumvent censorship, avoid mass surveillance or access geographically limited services like Netflix. However, these services, used by hundreds of thousands of people to protect their identity on the web, are vulnerable to leaks, according to researchers. Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor may take smartphone security to new level Jun 29th 2015, 15:07 A new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor measures 3-D image of your finger's surface and the tissue beneath it -- enhancing biometrics and information security for smartphones and other devices. Fingerprint sensor technology currently used in smartphones like the iPhone 6 produces a two-dimensional image of a finger's surface, which can be spoofed fairly easily with a printed image of the fingerprint. A newly developed ultrasonic sensor eliminates that risk by imaging the ridges and valleys of the fingerprint's surface, and the tissue beneath, in three dimensions.

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New role for Twitter: Early warning system for bad drug interactions Jun 29th 2015, 17:25 A new technique for discovering potentially dangerous drug interactions--before they show up in medical databases like PubMed-- has been developed by researchers. It includes the searching millions of tweets on Twitter. Automatic computer bug repair Jun 29th 2015, 17:24 Researchers have developed a new system that repairs dangerous software bugs by automatically importing functionality from other, more secure applications.

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Computer learning system detects emotional context in text messages Jun 29th 2015, 16:45 A student has developed a computerized learning system that can detect emotional sentiments, such as sarcasm and irony, in text messages and emails. It could help detect content that suggests suicidal ideations, or other "calls for help.”

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'Ghost': Technology that leaps out of the screen Jul 3rd 2015, 11:27 Exciting new technologies, which allow users to change the shape of displays with their hands, promise to revolutionize the way we interact with smartphones, laptops and computers. Imagine pulling objects and data out of the screen and playing with these in mid-air. Today we live in a world of flat-screen displays we use all day – whether it’s the computer in the office, a smartphone on the train home, the TV or iPad on the couch in the evening. The world we live in is not flat, though; it’s made of hills and valleys, people and objects. Imagine if we could use our fingertips to manipulate the display and drag features out of it into our 3D world. Encryption made easier: Just talk like a parent Jul 2nd 2015, 17:18 A researcher has created an easier email encryption method – one that sounds familiar to parents who try to outsmart their 8-year-old child. The new technique gets rid of the complicated, mathematically generated messages that are typical of encryption software. Instead, the method transforms specific emails into ones that are vague by leaving out key words. Freezing single atoms to absolute zero with microwaves brings quantum technology closer Jul 2nd 2015, 17:15 Physicists have found a way of using everyday technology found in kitchen microwaves and mobile telephones to bring quantum technology closer. Quantum computer storage may require the help of an intermediary to transmit information Jul 2nd 2015, 11:39 Researchers have identified a system that could store quantum information for longer times, which is critical for the future of quantum computing. Cooperative driving will become common: Data exchange between vehicles and road network Jul 2nd 2015, 11:37 The just-completed international Celtic Plus CoMoSeF project involved the development of data exchange between vehicles and infrastructure. The resulting communication system provides drivers with real time information on road weather, road conditions and incidents.

Helping students stick with online courses Jul 1st 2015, 16:36 Researchers showed that a dropout-prediction model trained on data from one offering of a course can help predict which students will stop out of the next offering. New method of quantum entanglement packs vastly more data in a photon Jun 30th 2015, 14:06 Electrical engineers have demonstrated a new way to harness light particles, or photons, that are connected to each other and act in unison no matter how far apart they are -- a phenomenon known as quantum entanglement. New strategies for combatting chronic kidney disease, other long-term conditions Jun 25th 2015, 21:07 New strategies for using electronic health records (EHRs) to treat patients with chronic kidney disease have been outlined by investigators. Their recommendations may help clinicians and hospitals better manage individual patients with chronic conditions and identify groups of patients most likely to benefit from different treatment strategies. Patient outcomes could improve by preparing nursing homes for health information exchange Jun 24th 2015, 19:55 When older adults transfer between nursing homes and hospitals, inefficient and unclear communication between the organizations can hinder patient care. Now, a team of researchers is working to improve patients' health outcomes by increasing efficient, secure communication between nursing homes and hospitals using an electronic communication system called a health information exchange. Study predicts variation in illness severity in a population Jun 23rd 2015, 20:11 When individual random quantities, such as reactions in the body, are instead correlated, and multiplied, the process gives rise to the ubiquitous, highly skewed pattern, and that this pattern is more accurately called a Weibull distribution, scientists explain. Big data analysis platform to unveil gene interactions in cancer Jun 23rd 2015, 15:40 A breakthrough in cancer genomics has been achieved by developing a novel big data analysis platform for analyzing the interactions among genes. The analysis platform unveils the unregulated patterns of gene network in cancer and discovers potential diagnostic and therapeutic target genes, Nucleophosmin (NPM1) and its associated genes, in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML).

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Intrusiveness of old emotional memories can be reduced by computer game play procedure Jul 2nd 2015, 13:49 Unwanted, intrusive visual memories are a core feature of stress- and trauma-related clinical disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but they can also crop up in everyday life. New research shows that even once intrusive memories have been laid down, playing a visually-demanding computer game after reactivating the memories may reduce their occurrence over time. Evidence for stable room-temperature skyrmions

Jul 2nd 2015, 11:37

Researchers have identified a class of materials that displays clear evidence for stable skyrmions at room temperature and above, paving the way for the development of useful spintronics devices.

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Researchers design a new system to make overtaking safer on highways Jul 6th 2015, 13:00 Researchers have designed EYES, a new system for smartphones and tablets –now in the prototype phase– which aims to make overtaking manoeuvres safer on highways. EYES provides visual help to the driver when he overtakes and it is also useful in monitoring manoeuvres for autonomous vehicles (platooning).

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IT-based concepts for effective coordination of public authorities, general population Jul 8th 2015, 14:06 To get a handle on crisis situations you need volunteers from the general population. A new project investigates how volunteers’ help can be incorporated into the crisis management efforts of public bodies. Research is focusing on IT supported and systematic integration of existing structures such as associations, companies and citizens’ initiatives. E-waste: What we throw away doesn't go away Jul 8th 2015, 14:06 In our consumer-driven society, electrical and electronic equipment have never been more efficient, economical or in demand. However, e-waste from old and discarded equipment has become one of the fastest growing waste streams in developing, emerging and developed regions. 3D model to help researchers study pelvic floor disorder linked to childbirth Jul 8th 2015, 13:10 Researchers have developed the first-ever 3D complete computer model to help study treatment for pelvic organ prolapse, a mysterious condition often linked to childbirth that causes distress and discomfort and requires surgery for more than 200,000 women a year. Scientists develop free, online genetic research tool Jul 8th 2015, 11:29 For most genetic scientists, the lack of access to computer servers and programs can hinder genetic advancements. Now, a group of scientists has introduced a game changer in the world of biological research. The online, free service, RNAMiner, has been developed to handle large data sets which could lead to faster medical results. Big PanDA and Titan merge to tackle torrent of LHC's full-energy collision data Jul 7th 2015, 13:02 With the successful restart of the Large Hadron Collider, now operating at nearly twice its former collision energy, comes an enormous increase in the volume of data physicists must sift through to search for new discoveries. Fortunately, a remarkable data-management tool developed by physicists is evolving to meet the big-data challenge. Crowd computing to improve water filtration Jul 6th 2015, 16:37 Scientists propose a novel nanotechnology-based strategy to improve water filtration. The project was an experiment in crowdsourced computing -- carried out by over 150,000 volunteers who contributed their own computing power to the research.

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Wearable electronics: Tiny wires could provide a big energy boost Jul 8th 2015, 18:43 Wearable electronic devices for health and fitness monitoring are a rapidly growing area of consumer electronics; one of their biggest limitations is the capacity of their tiny batteries to deliver enough power to transmit data. Now, researchers have found a promising new approach to delivering the short but intense bursts of power needed by such small devices. Fewer women than men are shown online ads related to high-paying jobs Jul 7th 2015, 20:07 Significantly fewer women than men were shown online ads promising them help getting jobs paying more than $200,000, raising questions about the fairness of targeting ads online, new research suggests. Biggest beast in big data forest? One field's astonishing growth is 'genomical' Jul 7th 2015, 19:24 Who's about to become the biggest beast in the big data forest? A group of computing experts have arrived at an answer. It's not You Tube or Twitter, social media sites that gobble up awesome quantities of bandwidth, and it's not astronomy or particle physics. No, the alpha beast in the big data forest is genomics -- a science that didn't exist 15 years ago and just beginning to break out from the field. Omnidirectional free space wireless charging of multiple wireless devices Jul 7th 2015, 16:00 Scientists have made great strides in wireless-power transfer development. A new WPT system is capable of charging multiple mobile devices concurrently and with unprecedented freedom in any direction, even while holding the devices in midair or a half meter away from the power source, which is a transmitter.

Smartphones may be detrimental to learning process Jul 7th 2015, 16:00 A yearlong study of first-time smartphone users has found that users felt smartphones were actually detrimental to their ability to learn. The research reveals the self-rated impact of smartphones among the users. Policies on children's tech exposure confusing Jul 7th 2015, 13:33 Guidelines on children's exposure to radio frequency waves from technology are confusing for parents, new research suggests. The review found a wide variety of different protocols and guidelines across 34 countries. Detecting eye diseases using a Smartphone Jul 4th 2015, 12:45 Researchers have developed software that detects eye diseases such as diabetic macular edema using a smartphone. The system is aimed at general physicians who could detect the condition and refer the patient to a specialist. New technology using silver may hold key to electronics advances

Jul 2nd 2015, 17:15

Engineers have invented a way to fabricate silver, a highly conductive metal, for printed electronics that are produced at room temperature. There may be broad applications in microelectronics, sensors, energy devices, low emissivity coatings and even transparent displays. Could your smartphone one day tell you you're pregnant? Jul 1st 2015, 19:23 A self-contained fiber optic sensor for smartphones with the potential for use in a wide variety of biomolecular tests, including those for detecting pregnancy or monitoring diabetes, has been developed by researchers.

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Cutting cost, power consumption for big data Jul 10th 2015, 15:04 A new system for several common big-data applications should make servers using flash memory as efficient as those using conventional RAM, while preserving their power and cost savings. Cutting cost, power consumption for big data Jul 10th 2015, 15:04 A new system for several common big-data applications should make servers using flash memory as efficient as those using conventional RAM, while preserving their power and cost savings. Mobile connectivity indoors has just got better Jul 10th 2015, 12:15 Researchers have invented the simplest solution available today to swiftly build a mobile wireless positioning system in a new indoor environment. Unlike other systems, it requires neither manual and costly offline pre-calibration nor any special hardware. Basic computing elements created in bacteria Jul 9th 2015, 17:24 Researchers unveil a series of sensors, memory switches, and circuits that can be encoded in the common human gut bacterium. These basic computing elements will allow the bacteria to sense, memorize, and respond to signals in the gut, with future applications that might include the early detection and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease or colon cancer, they say. Why organizations fight data breaches differently Jul 9th 2015, 14:31 In the wake of recent high-profile security breaches at retail stores such as Target and Neiman Marcus, a new study determines why differences exist in the level of information security control resources among organizations.

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Researchers call for support for data in the cloud to facilitate genomics research Jul 9th 2015, 17:27 Prominent researchers from Canada, Europe and the US have made a powerful call to major funding agencies, asking them to commit to establishing a global genomic data commons in the cloud that could be easily accessed by authorized researchers worldwide.

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Violent video games provide quick stress relief, but at a price Jul 9th 2015, 17:26 While playing video games can improve mood, violent games may increase aggressive outcomes, a new study suggests. The participants included 82 undergraduate communication students. Most had little experience with violent video games.

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Mathematical model gives fashion advice Jul 14th 2015, 12:30 Researchers have developed a mathematical model that is able to assess whether a person is fashionably dressed and to give advice on how to make the outfit more fashionable. Robotics and the law: When software can harm you Jul 14th 2015, 00:57 Twenty years in, the law is finally starting to get used to the Internet. Now it is imperative that the law figure out how to deal effectively with the rise of robotics and artificial intelligence, an expert says. Better memory with faster lasers Jul 13th 2015, 20:14 By studying the effect of femtosecond laser pulses on the types of materials used to make DVDs, researchers made a discovery that could one day lead to better information storage in computers. Lung simulation could improve respiratory treatment Jul 13th 2015, 20:14 The first computer model that predicts the flow of liquid medication in human lungs is providing new insight into the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Wireless data delivery over active TV channels tested Jul 13th 2015, 18:36 Engineers have demonstrated the first system that allows wireless data transmissions over UHF channels during active TV broadcasts. Graphene-based film can be used for efficient cooling of electronics Jul 10th 2015, 12:03 Researchers have developed a method for efficiently cooling electronics using graphene-based film. The film has a thermal conductivity capacity that is four times that of copper. Moreover, the graphene film is attachable to electronic components made of silicon, which favors the film's performance compared to typical graphene characteristics shown in previous, similar experiments.