Computer Science

New materials keep Moore’s Law alive

Scientists create a new polymer-based electrical insulation for circuits that could help put more power in smaller spaces. Progress in the field of integrated circuits...

New material paves the way to faster computing

Research led by the Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge has identified a material that could help tackle speed and energy, the two...

These exoskeleton legs could think and move on their own

Scientists are developing exoskeletons and prosthetic legs capable of thinking and making control decisions on their own using sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The system...

Scientists create unique silver-hydrogel composite for soft bioelectronics

In the field of robotics, metals offer advantages like strength, durability, and electrical conductivity. But, they are heavy and rigid—properties that are undesirable in soft...

This 3D printing method could create life-size human hand in 19 minutes, not 6...

A new 3D printing method can create a life-size human hand in 19 minutes—instead of six hours using conventional 3D printing. It’s a step toward...

New tool could spot deepfake photos automatically

University at Buffalo computer scientists have developed a tool that automatically identifies deepfake photos by analyzing light reflections in the eyes. The tool proved 94%...

What’s all the buzz about Bitcoin?

Bitcoin stock surged earlier this month when Elon Musk electrified its prospects by pledging that Tesla, Inc. would soon take payment for its electric...

Scientists find new way to produce 3D holograms in real-time

Despite years of hype, virtual reality headsets have yet to topple TV or computer screens as the go-to devices for video viewing. One reason: VR...

New optical antennas could eliminate data limits

Researchers have found a new way to harness properties of light waves that can radically increase the amount of data they carry. They demonstrated the...

This method could determine whether you’ll die from COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that artificial intelligence could predict who is most likely to die from the coronavirus. In doing so, it can...