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Computational Scientists Demonstrate How Supernovae Detonate
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Computational Scientists Demonstrate How Supernovae Detonate

A Florida State University research team used theory and computations to show how one class of supernovae stellar explosions go from a slow burn to a brilliant...

'The Robot Made Me Do It': Robots Encourage Risk-Taking Behavior in Humans
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'The Robot Made Me Do It': Robots Encourage Risk-Taking Behavior in Humans

Robots can encourage humans to take greater risks in a simulated gambling scenario than they would if the robot is silent, research shows.

Dutch Hacker Cracks Trump's Twitter Account
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Dutch Hacker Cracks Trump's Twitter Account

Dutch security researcher Victor Gevers gained access to President Trump's Twitter account in October by successfully guessing the password, "MAGA2020!"

Earable Computing: A New Research Area in the Making
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Earable Computing: A New Research Area in the Making

A University of Illinois research group is defining a new sub-area of mobile computing called "earable computing"  that sees earphones as the next significant milestone...

Computer Scientist Warren Hoburg Selected for NASA's Artemis Team
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Computer Scientist Warren Hoburg Selected for NASA's Artemis Team

Computer scientist Warren Hoburg was selected by NASA as one of 18 astronauts to form the Artemis Team for the agency's next astronaut missions on and around the...

The Death and Life of an Admissions Algorithm
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The Death and Life of an Admissions Algorithm

The University of Texas at Austin has stopped using a machine-learning system to evaluate applicants for its Ph.D. program in computer science.

Tech's Million Dollar Question: Does Remote Work Kill Innovation?
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Tech's Million Dollar Question: Does Remote Work Kill Innovation?

Some in the tech industry say that remote work can make innovation very, very hard.

Modern Computing Alliance Will Focus on Cloud and IT Tools
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Modern Computing Alliance Will Focus on Cloud and IT Tools

Google, Dell, Intel, and a handful of other major tech companies have banded together to form the Modern Computing Alliance, which will tackle problems related...

Amazon Plans to Train Millions to Work in the Cloud
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Amazon Plans to Train Millions to Work in the Cloud

Amazon announced an effort to retrain 29 million people worldwide by 2025 in new skills for cloud-computing roles.

PBS Stations Will Broadcast 'Family Night: Coding' During Computer Science Education Week
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PBS Stations Will Broadcast 'Family Night: Coding' During Computer Science Education Week

WITF and affiliated PBS stations in Pennsylvania will broadcast "Family Night: Coding," on Thursday, December 10, to mark Computer Science Education Week.

Non-Compete Agreements Stifle Workers, Research Says
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Non-Compete Agreements Stifle Workers, Research Says

Research on the non-compete agreements some companies require of employees points to the same conclusion: non-competes stifle workers.

2020 Global Highly Cited Scientific Researchers Identified
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2020 Global Highly Cited Scientific Researchers Identified

Clarivate's list of Highly Cited Researchers 2020 includes 124 computer scientists, researchers who have demonstrated significant influence in their field through...

Virtual Hour of Code Event Set for CSEdWeek
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Virtual Hour of Code Event Set for CSEdWeek

The Mississippi State University Center for Cyber Education will conclude 2020 Computer Science Education Week activities by hosting a virtual Hour of Code event...

Why CS Students Are Drawn to Sanskrit
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Why CS Students Are Drawn to Sanskrit

Libbie Mills, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, noticed something interesting in her introductory Sanskrit class this fall: six of the 40 enrolled...

Computer Scientists Show That Robot Vacuums Can Spy on Private Conversations
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Computer Scientists Show That Robot Vacuums Can Spy on Private Conversations

Computer scientists at the National University of Singapore have demonstrated that it is possible to spy on private conversations using a common robot vacuum cleaner...

COVID-19 Hinders Academic Productivity of Faculty with Young Children
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COVID-19 Hinders Academic Productivity of Faculty with Young Children

The academic productivity of higher education faculty in the United States in the STEMM fields with very young children suffered as a result of stay-at-home orders...

Python and TypeScript Gain Popularity Among Programming Languages
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Python and TypeScript Gain Popularity Among Programming Languages

JavaScript, Python, Java, and the fast-growing TypeScript are the most popular programming language on GitHub, according to GitHub's annual Octoverse report.

Federal Judge Halts Trump's H-1B Visa Rules
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Federal Judge Halts Trump's H-1B Visa Rules

A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration rules issued in October that were meant to restrict H-1B visas which the tech industry relies on for highly...

Carebots Raise Ethical Questions on Assisting Older Adults
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Carebots Raise Ethical Questions on Assisting Older Adults

Researchers at North Carolina State University are addressing ethical questions raised by AI-enabled carebots and their assistance to the elderly.

Spending a Long Time on Your Phone Isn't Bad for Mental Health, Report Says
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Spending a Long Time on Your Phone Isn't Bad for Mental Health, Report Says

The amount of time spent on a smartphone is not related to poor mental health, according to a study published in Technology, Mind, and Behavior.
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