New material shows high potential for quantum computing
Scientists focus on quantum phenomena in gold.
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First AI universe is so fast even creators aren’t sure how it works
For the first time, astrophysicists have used artificial intelligence techniques to generate complex 3D simulations of the universe.
The results are so fast, accurate and...
New computing system makes Android and iOS apps sharable on multiple devices
Computer scientists at Columbia Engineering have developed a new computing system that enables current, unmodified mobile apps to combine and share multiple devices, including...
Scientists use machine learning to unlock mysteries of quantum physics
Understanding electrons’ intricate behavior has led to discoveries that transformed society, such as the revolution in computing made possible by the invention of the...
Scientists use facial quirks to unmask ‘deepfakes’
After watching hours of video footage of former President Barack Obama delivers his weekly address, Shruti Agarwal began to notice a few quirks about...
How many taxis can scan a city?
Fewer than you would think!
Just 10 taxis equipped with mobile sensors can survey a third of Manhattan’s streets in a day.
The inexpensively collected valuable...
Engineers make editing video as easy as editing text
A new algorithm allows video editors to modify talking head videos as if they were editing text – copying, pasting, or adding and deleting...
Somebody’s watching you when you take self-driving cars
Picture the future, where driving is a thing of the past.
You can hop in your car or one from a ride-share, buckle up and...
Nanoscale ‘donuts’ offer boost to quantum computing
Growing 2D crystals over an array of micron-scale “donuts” may lead to tailored materials for quantum information processing and other novel electronics.
As researchers eye...
Princeton study uses AI to find new mutations behind autism
In a new study, researchers used artificial intelligence (AI) to decode the functional impact of mutations in people with autism.
The research was led by...
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Scientists find the major cause of autism
In a new study, researchers discovered that autism is 80% reliant on inherited genes.
That means that environmental causes are only responsible for 20% of...
These two types of drugs are linked to dementia
In a recent study from the University of East Anglia, researchers find that long-term use of anticholinergic antidepressants is linked to a higher risk...
Common painkiller may harm your immune system, damage heart and kidneys
In a recent study, researchers found that a widely used type of painkiller may increase risks of heart failure and kidney disease.
The type of...
Scientists confirm the main cause of dementia
In a recent study, researchers confirmed they discovered the main cause of dementia.
The researchers suggest that the build-up of urea in the brain to...
These two common foods linked to most heart disease, stroke, diabetes
It is known that a diet high in salt and processed meat can bring lots of harms to people’s health.
In a recent study, researchers...