Computer Science

Why new facial-recognition airport screenings are raising concerns

With the busiest travel season of the year in full swing, visitors to Denver International Airport and at least 24 other U.S. airports are...

New software could create entirely new views from existing video

A groundbreaking algorithm developed by researchers at Cornell University and Google Research is poised to revolutionize the world of filmmaking. The software, known as DynIBar,...

How AI technology could fight against dark side of the internet

The internet is full of information—some of it is helpful, while some of it is harmful or just untrue. Misinformation, propaganda, and fake news are...

New super material could boost next-generation memory technology

Imagine a future where computers are even faster, smarter, and more efficient. That future is getting closer, thanks to a group of researchers from Tohoku...

Super-thin material could help make faster computers with less energy use

Computers may seem complicated, but at their core, they are really just made up of lots and lots of electronic switches. These switches turn on...

Scientists develop new algorithm to break through search bubbles

Most of us use Google, Netflix, Spotify, or other platforms that provide us with recommendations. Have you ever noticed that when you look for a...

How splitting sound might lead to a new kind of quantum computer

When you turn on a lamp to brighten a room, you are experiencing light energy transmitted as photons, which are small, discrete quantum packets...

Cool new software Infinigen could help robots see better

Infinigen is a cool new invention by engineers at Princeton University, who have developed a way to train robots and other machines to understand...

AI can predict sudden cardiac death in people with heart disease better

You know how your doctor takes fancy pictures of your insides, like X-rays or MRIs? These are called medical images. You might think we understand...

How scientists are testing self-driving cars in a virtual world

Driverless cars, also known as autonomous vehicles, have started to become a common sight on our roads. However, as cool as they might seem, they...