Computer Science

AI cracks the code of black holes: New clues about the heart of our...

Astronomers have taken a big leap forward in understanding black holes—thanks to the help of artificial intelligence. A team led by Michael Janssen from Radboud...

MIT physicists discover a new kind of magnetism that could power the future of...

MIT researchers have discovered a brand-new form of magnetism—called p-wave magnetism—that could open the door to ultra-fast, energy-efficient computer memory and processing technologies. This discovery,...

AI can detect more than 170 types of cancer

When a patient shows signs of a brain tumor—such as double vision—the usual next step is a biopsy to collect tissue and analyze it....

World’s first ultrafast light-based transistor could power computers a million times faster

Imagine computers that run not just faster—but a million times faster—than today’s best machines. Scientists at the University of Arizona, working with researchers from the...

Scientists create super-efficient 5G antenna that could transform wireless networks

5G networks have changed how billions of people around the world use their mobile devices. They offer faster downloads, smoother video calls, and more reliable...

Scientists create soft robots that walk straight out of a 3D printer

Imagine printing a robot—and watching it walk away as soon as it’s finished. That’s exactly what scientists at the University of Edinburgh have done. They’ve...

Chilling out your chips: How cold could be the future of computing

Today’s computer chips use a lot of energy and generate a great deal of heat. Cooling them down with fans or liquid systems helps, but...

AI learns to see like humans without being taught

Can machines ever see the world like humans do? New research suggests the answer may be yes. A team of scientists from the University of Osaka...

Can data centers be good neighbors? New noise solutions may help

As artificial intelligence, online shopping, and cloud storage continue to grow, data centers are popping up all over the country. These large buildings house computer...

Scientists develop touch-based tools to make remote robot work safer and smarter

A team of engineers from POSTECH in South Korea has created new technology that could make working with robots in dangerous industrial environments much...