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When Computers Learn Human Languages, They Also Learn Human Prejudices
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When Computers Learn Human Languages, They Also Learn Human Prejudices

New research from Princeton University suggests computers learning human languages can demonstrate prejudices and biased word associations.

Nasa's Next-Gen Ships Run on Last-Gen Chips
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Nasa's Next-Gen Ships Run on Last-Gen Chips

Earlier this summer, NASA announced that ARM Holdings' A53 will be the microprocessor core design at the heart of the agency's next generation of spacecraft.

An Exoplanet Too Far
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An Exoplanet Too Far

Another day, another world.

The Man Who Created Leappad Wants To Turn Your Eyes Into a Mouse
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The Man Who Created Leappad Wants To Turn Your Eyes Into a Mouse

First came the computer mouse. Then the touchscreen.

G.e., the 124-Year-Old Software Start-­p
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G.e., the 124-Year-Old Software Start-­p

It may not qualify as a lightning-bolt eureka moment, but Jeffrey R. Immelt, chief executive of General Electric, recalls the June day in 2009 that got him thinking...

Secure Networks For the Internet of the Future
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Secure Networks For the Internet of the Future

Researchers at Bavaria, Germany's University of Wurzburg are developing secure and efficient networks for the Internet of the future.

Extending Battery Life For Mobile Devices
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Extending Battery Life For Mobile Devices

Mobile devices will be able to leverage battery power in larger nearby devices for communication using new radio technology.

Flood Forecasting Gets Major ­pgrade
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Flood Forecasting Gets Major ­pgrade

Researchers have created the National Water Model, which provides forecasts, data, and decision support to emergency services and water management personnel.

Electrons at the Speed Limit
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Electrons at the Speed Limit

Researchers have explored the ultimate speed of electrons when controlled by electric fields, which has implications for future petahertz electronics.

Here’s How the Internet Was Invented at ­CLA
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Here’s How the Internet Was Invented at ­CLA

Werner Herzog’s new film tracks the birthplace of modern connectivity.

Nasa's Juno to Soar Closest to Jupiter This Saturday
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Nasa's Juno to Soar Closest to Jupiter This Saturday

This Saturday at 5:51 a.m. PDT, (8:51 a.m. EDT, 12:51 UTC) NASA's Juno spacecraft will get closer to the cloud tops of Jupiter than at any other time during its...

Apple Issues Global Ios ­pdate After Attempt to ­se Spyware on Activist's Iphone
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Apple Issues Global Ios ­pdate After Attempt to ­se Spyware on Activist's Iphone

A botched attempt to break into the iPhone of an Arab activist using hitherto unknown espionage software has triggered a global upgrade of Apple's mobile operating...

How Cooperative Behavior Could Make Artificial Intelligence More Human
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How Cooperative Behavior Could Make Artificial Intelligence More Human

Computer science can play an important role in determining the conditions that give rise to the form of cooperation known as indirect reciprocity, or donation to...

Chaos Could Provide the Key to Enhanced Wireless Communications
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Chaos Could Provide the Key to Enhanced Wireless Communications

Researchers have shown that adding chaos to wireless communication can augment its reliability, efficiency, and security.

Mind Aglow: Scientists Watch Thoughts Form in the Brain
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Mind Aglow: Scientists Watch Thoughts Form in the Brain

When a single neuron fires, it is an isolated chemical blip. When many fire together, they form a thought.

Auto, Technology Industries Clash Over Talking Cars
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Auto, Technology Industries Clash Over Talking Cars

Cars that wirelessly talk to each other are finally ready for the road, creating the potential to dramatically reduce traffic deaths, improve the safety of self...

35 Years On, Voyager's Legacy Continues at Saturn
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35 Years On, Voyager's Legacy Continues at Saturn

Saturn, with its alluring rings and numerous moons, has long fascinated stargazers and scientists.

All the Ways Your Wi-Fi Router Can Spy on You
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All the Ways Your Wi-Fi Router Can Spy on You

City dwellers spend nearly every moment of every day awash in Wi-Fi signals.

Beyond Terminator: Squishy 'octobot' Heralds New Era of Soft Robotics
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Beyond Terminator: Squishy 'octobot' Heralds New Era of Soft Robotics

A squishy octopus-shaped machine less than 2 centimetres tall is making waves in the field of soft robotics.

After 25 Years, a New Web
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After 25 Years, a New Web

Tim Berners-Lee and others want a more reliable Web that ensures integrity and privacy.
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