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New tool pinpoints security fixes in open-source software updates
Researchers have demonstrated a new tool that analyzes open-source software updates to specify which sections of code are being modified to address recently identified security vulnerabilities. The tool, called VFCFinder, ...
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New software trained on photographic database may allow facial recognition beneath the mask
During the COVID-19 pandemic, facemasks became almost ubiquitous and still are in some environments. There is a need for face recognition to be able to "see behind the mask" for security and safety.
May 7, 2024
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Smartphone app can unmask forged documents
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a smartphone app that can be used to check the authenticity of documents and other items. Extracts from the debt enforcement register of the City of Zurich are being made forgery-proof ...
May 7, 2024
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Researchers develop a biomechanical dataset for badminton performance analysis
In sports training, practice is the key, but being able to emulate the techniques of professional athletes can take a player's performance to the next level. AI-based personalized sports coaching assistants can make this ...
May 6, 2024
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Digital human model aids design of motorcycles, based on riding posture
Motorcycles are designed to accommodate the average-sized rider, leaving taller and shorter riders vulnerable to discomfort.
May 6, 2024
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Modular software for scientific image reconstruction
Scientists use an array of imaging instruments to look inside living organisms, sometimes as they move, and to observe inert objects without altering their state. Such instruments include telescopes, microscopes, CT scanners ...
May 2, 2024
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An affordable miniature car-like robot to test control and estimation algorithms
The development and testing of algorithms for robotics applications typically requires evaluations in both simulated and physical environments. Some algorithms, however, can be difficult to deploy in simple hardware experiments, ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Computational workflow engine, matched with robotic platform, used to drive experiments for the first time
Computational and experimental methods in materials science are often described as entirely separate affairs. On one side, computer simulations are used to explain and predict the properties of materials, including novel ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Super Mario hackers' tricks could protect software from bugs, study finds
Video gamers who exploit glitches in games can help experts better understand buggy software, students at the University of Bristol suggest.
Apr 23, 2024
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Microsoft's AI app VASA-1 makes photographs talk and sing with believable facial expressions
A team of AI researchers at Microsoft Research Asia has developed an AI application that converts a still image of a person and an audio track into an animation that accurately portrays the individual speaking or singing ...
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New apps help researchers with statistical analyses of data
It's a sign of the times: an app store for omics enthusiasts. The Multi-Omics Analysis Portal (MAP) by the end of 2024 will be a one-stop shop for computer applications capable of making sense of various and vast omics data. ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Wake-up call: Reducing road accidents with customized driver alerts
EU researchers are coming up with advanced technologies to spot early signs of fatigue and erratic behavior in people behind the wheel.
Apr 11, 2024
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Harnessing quantum technology for industry: Cutting-edge simulations for Industry 4.0
High-quality, defect-free, and perfectly dimensioned metal components. Quantum computing power looks set to optimize production processes in the metalworking industry.
Apr 11, 2024
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New code mines microscopy images in scientific articles
Deep learning is a form of artificial intelligence transforming society by teaching computers to process information using artificial neural networks that mimic the human brain. It is now used in facial recognition, self-driving ...
Apr 9, 2024
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NASA noise prediction tool supports users in air taxi industry
Several air taxi companies are using a NASA-developed computer software tool to predict aircraft noise and aerodynamic performance. This tool allows manufacturers working in fields related to NASA's Advanced Air Mobility ...
Apr 5, 2024
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Engineers and OpenAI recommend ways to evaluate large language models for cybersecurity applications
Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and OpenAI published a white paper that found that large language models (LLMs) could be an asset for cybersecurity professionals, but should be evaluated ...
Apr 2, 2024
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New software enables blind and low-vision users to create interactive, accessible charts
A growing number of tools enable users to make online data representations, like charts, that are accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. However, most tools require an existing visual chart that can then ...
Mar 27, 2024
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