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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Thermal camera senses breathing to improve exercise calorie estimates
The estimates of calories burned made by smartphones, smartwatches and other wearable devices vary wildly. That's because these devices lack the sensors required to gather all the information they need to make accurate estimates.
Apr 8, 2024
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Computer Sciences
New method uses classical computers to check accuracy of complex quantum systems
Quantum computers of the future may ultimately outperform their classical counterparts to solve intractable problems in computer science, medicine, business, chemistry, physics, and other fields. But the machines are not ...
Mar 20, 2024
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Smart rings' ultra-precise movement tracking take wearable technology to the next level
There is a lot of hype about smart rings right now—Samsung is due to release a Galaxy ring, and there is unsubstantiated speculation that Apple is considering a ring too. But why would you want a smart ring in the first ...
Mar 20, 2024
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Parallel physical random bit generation towards rates of order 100 Tb/s
In our digital networked society, random bit generators (RBGs) are vital for services and state-of-the-art technologies such as cryptographically secured communication, blockchain technologies, and quantum key distribution. ...
Mar 15, 2024
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How AI is shaping the music listening habits of Gen Z
For four years, we've been teaching a class on music and the mind. We've asked the students at the start of each semester to complete a short, informal survey on their music education and favorite songs and artists.
Mar 13, 2024
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Automotive
ChargePoint CEO expects more electric vehicle stations as use and EV sales keep growing
Sales growth of electric vehicles in the U.S. has started to slow, and polls show it's due in part to anxiety over running out of battery power and too few charging stations.
Mar 11, 2024
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Driving an electric car is cheaper in some parts of Canada than others
Electric vehicles are a critical part of Canada's climate strategy, but a new UBC study highlights how it's cheaper in some regions than others to drive electric—making it more challenging for certain households to make ...
Feb 29, 2024
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Wearable sticker turns hand movements into communication
Imagine wearing a thin flexible sticker that can turn your hand or finger movement into communication without you having to say a word or tap a touch screen. Researchers have developed a new type of wearable sensor that can ...
Feb 27, 2024
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Fitness trackers find new symptom of depression—body temperature
When a group of California researchers started a COVID-19 study in 2020 using fitness tracking rings, they didn't know they would make a leap forward for an entirely different condition.
Feb 12, 2024
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