Computer Science

Vapor stabilizing technique helps boost quantum computing

Vapor stabilizing technique helps boost quantum computing

The patented technique allows electrons to be used for quantum computing, high-precision measurements and other applications. A technique to stabilize alkali metal vapor density using...

VR may detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, Cambridge study shows

In a new study, researchers found that virtual reality (VR) could help detect navigation problems in early Alzheimer’s disease. The VR detection is more accurately...
Scientists land drones smoothly with deep neural network

Scientists land drones smoothly with deep neural network

Landing multi-rotor drones smoothly is difficult. Complex turbulence is created by the airflow from each rotor bouncing off the ground as the ground grows ever...
New light beam device could lead to faster internet

New light beam device could lead to faster internet

A research team has developed a light beam device that could lead to faster internet, clearer images of space and more detailed medical imaging. University...
Driverless cars working together can speed up traffic by 35 percent

Driverless cars working together can speed up traffic by 35 percent

A fleet of driverless cars working together to keep traffic moving smoothly can improve overall traffic flow by at least 35 percent, researchers have...
AI could predict a heart attack better than human

AI could predict a heart attack better than human

In a new study, researchers found that machine learning is overtaking humans in predicting death or heart attack. Machine learning is the modern bedrock of...
This machine learning tool can predict age and gender from just your Twitter profile

This machine learning tool can predict age and gender from just your Twitter profile

Researchers have developed a method to infer information about a social media account owner based on the information disclosed in their Twitter profile information. A...
Scientists create energy-free superfast computing

Scientists create energy-free super fast computing

Superfast data processing using light pulses instead of electricity has been created by scientists. The invention uses magnets to record computer data which consume virtually...
A step closer to light-based brain-like computing chip

A step closer to light-based brain-like computing chip

Scientists have unveiled a new integrated photonic hardware that can store and process information in ways similar to that of the human brain. A team...

This hummingbird robot could soon go where drones can’t

What can fly like a bird and hover like an insect? Your friendly neighborhood hummingbirds. If drones had this combo, they would be able to...