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November 18, 2017

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What Is the Computational Power of the Universe?

Nov. 15, 2017 — Can a close look at the universe give us solutions to problems too difficult for a computer -- even if we built a computer larger than a planet? Physicist Stephen Jordan reflects on this question in ... read more

Speedy Collision Detector Could Make Robots Better Human Assistants

Nov. 14, 2017 — A faster collision detection algorithm could enable robots to work more fluidly in the operating room or at home for assisted living. The algorithm, dubbed 'Fastron,' runs up ... read more

Bioengineered Robotic Hand With Its Own Nervous System Will Sense Touch

Nov. 14, 2017 — Researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind bioengineered robotic hand that will actually feel and adapt to its environment. This “living” robot will have its own ... read more

Supercomputing Speeds Up Deep Learning Training

Nov. 13, 2017 — Researchers used Stampede2 to complete a 100-epoch ImageNet deep neural network training in 11 minutes -- the fastest time recorded to date. Using 1600 Skylake processors ... read more

E-Cigarette Online Vendors Triple, Concerns Raised About Marketing, Delivery

Nov. 9, 2017 — Two studies reveal trends in the marketing practices, pricing, delivery methods of online e-cigarette ... read more

Using Light Instead of Robots to Assemble Electronic Components

Nov. 7, 2017 — An international team of researchers has developed a new light-based manipulation method that could one day be used to mass produce electronic components for smartphones, ... read more

Researchers Develop Data Bus for Quantum Computer

Nov. 6, 2017 — The quantum world is fragile; error correction codes are needed to protect the information stored in a quantum object from the deteriorating effects of noise. Quantum ... read more

Milestone for Ultra-Fast Communications and Computing

Nov. 6, 2017 — Researchers have discovered that a special kind of perovskite, a combination of an organic and inorganic compound that has the same structure as the original mineral, can be ... read more

Kicking the Habit, Online

Nov. 3, 2017 — Online social networks designed to help smokers kick the tobacco habit are effective, especially if users are active participants, according to a new ... read more

How to Store Information in Your Clothes Invisibly, Without Electronics

Oct. 31, 2017 — Computer scientists have created fabrics and fashion accessories that can store data -- from security codes to identification tags -- without needing any on-board electronics ... read more