Metabolomes: A new way to store data in little space
New research shows it’s possible to store image files in solutions of common biological small molecules.
The work is toward molecular storage systems that could...
Scientists keep ‘Tsunami’ power on a silicon chip
A tsunami holds its wave shape over very long distances across the ocean, retaining its power and 'information' far from its source.
In communications science,...
New material shows high potential for quantum computing
Scientists focus on quantum phenomena in gold.
Scientists are getting closer to confirming the existence of an exotic quantum particle called Majorana fermion, crucial for...
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...
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This popular painkiller may harm your blood sugar
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Common painkiller may harm your immune system, damage heart and kidneys
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