Duke University located in the Research Triangle of Durham, North Carolina traces its roots to 1838 when it was founded by Quakers and Methodists in Trinity, NC. Duke has more than 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students and professional degree students enrolled in its private university. Duke Medical School, School of Engineering, and the School of the Environment are rated very high nationally and internationally. Biomedical research is a very strong point for Duke and its discoveries come in rapid succession. Duke is well funded by endowments, grants and an exceptionally generous alumni.
Security
If you bought a phone in the past few years, chances are you barely ever type your password anymore: your face unlocks not only your phone, but also your social media, your Duke MyChart portal and even your banking app.
Mar 27, 2024
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Engineering
John Dolbow, professor of mechanical engineering and materials science at Duke University and Oscar Lopez-Pamies, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, have collaborated ...
Mar 19, 2024
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Security
A black sedan cruises silently down a quiet suburban road, driver humming Christmas carols quietly while the car's autopilot handles the driving. Suddenly, red flashing lights and audible warnings blare to life, snapping ...
Jan 31, 2024
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Business
The rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning is increasing the demand for data from app users, device owners, firms, consumers, and even patients. As data-hungry technologies are getting more and more efficient, ...
Dec 5, 2023
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Machine learning & AI
Quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) might seem as distant from each other as New York and Los Angeles. But according to Duke Quantum Center (DQC) director Chris Monroe, the two subjects are practically next-door ...
Oct 19, 2023
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Business
As the world undergoes the great energy transition—from fossil fuels to alternative energy and batteries—rare earth metals are becoming more precious.
Oct 3, 2023
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Two out of five homes worldwide have at least one smart device that is vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Soon, that new smart TV or robot vacuum you've been considering for your home will come with a label that helps you gauge ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Computer Sciences
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a new method to significantly improve the effectiveness of machine learning models searching for new molecular therapeutics when using just a fraction of the available ...
Jul 27, 2023
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Robotics
Companion robots enhanced with artificial intelligence may one day help alleviate the loneliness epidemic, suggests a new report from researchers at Auckland, Duke, and Cornell Universities.
Jul 13, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
If you own an internet-connected "smart" device, chances are it knows a lot about your home life.
Apr 25, 2023
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