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Computer Sciences
Researchers' VR walking simulator feels surprisingly close to the real thing
Despite virtual reality (VR) technology being more affordable than ever, developers have yet to achieve a sense of full immersion in a digital world. Among the greatest challenges is making the user feel as if they are walking.
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Robotics
A technique to plan paths for multiple robots in flexible formations
Multi-robot systems have recently been used to tackle a variety of real-world problems, for instance, helping human users to monitor environments and access secluded locations. In order to navigate unknown and dynamic environments ...
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Machine learning & AI
Gold digger: Neural networks at the nexus of data science and electron microscopy
From sample preparation to image acquisition, electron microscopy (EM) requires precise and time-consuming steps to produce the clarity and detail needed to visualize small cell structures with high resolution. Moreover, ...
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Business
Apple to host virtual iPad event, may hint at new AirPods
Many of us may be suffering from virtual event fatigue after a year of video calls. But not Apple, which plans new product announcements at what seems likely to be an iPhone-less online event on Tuesday
Apr 20, 2021
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Computer Sciences
Digital human platform brings to life Einstein's voice for a conversational chatbot
Audio content production company Aflorithmic and digital human creators UneeQ have collaborated to synthesize the voice of renowned historical scientist, Albert Einstein.
Apr 19, 2021 report
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Computer Sciences
Using different teams of robots to model environmental processes
Teams of multiple robots could help to tackle a number of complex real-world problems, for instance, assisting human agents during search and rescue missions, monitoring the environment or assessing the damage caused by natural ...
Apr 19, 2021 feature
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Computer Sciences
New AI tool tracks evolution of COVID-19 conspiracy theories on social media
A new machine-learning program accurately identifies COVID-19-related conspiracy theories on social media and models how they evolved over time—a tool that could someday help public health officials combat misinformation ...
Apr 19, 2021
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Computer Sciences
Researchers use AI to empower environmental regulators
Like superheroes capable of seeing through obstacles, environmental regulators may soon wield the power of all-seeing eyes that can identify violators anywhere at any time, according to a new Stanford University-led study. ...
Apr 19, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Mapping performance variations to see how lithium-metal batteries fail
Scientists have identified the primary cause of failure in a state-of-the-art lithium-metal battery, of interest for long-range electric vehicles. Using high-energy X-rays, they followed the cycling-induced changes at thousands ...
Apr 19, 2021
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Computer Sciences
3D deep neural network precisely reconstructs freely-behaving animal's movements
Animals are constantly moving and behaving in response to instructions from the brain. But while there are advanced techniques for measuring these instructions in terms of neural activity, there is a paucity of techniques ...
Apr 19, 2021
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Business
Cryptocurrency derivatives markets are booming: study
Markets for cryptocurrency derivatives—contractual side-bets on the future price of cryptocurrencies—have exploded in recent years. On a busy day, over $100 billion in these derivatives are traded, rivaling the daily ...
Apr 19, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
A tool for navigating complex computer instructions
We've come a long way since Intel introduced the first microprocessor in 1971. Their 4004 held 2,300 transistors, with today's best chips exceeding billions, harnessing more and more power since their birth.
Apr 19, 2021
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Robotics
Tailing new ideas: Cheetah-inspired design enables better robot movement
From lizards to kangaroos, many animals with tails possess an agility that allows them to turn or self-right after a foot slip. Cheetahs demonstrate tremendous precision and maneuverability at high speeds due, in part, to ...
Apr 19, 2021
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