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Scientists ­se a Photonic Quantum Simulator to Make Virtual Movies of Molecules Vibrating
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Scientists ­se a Photonic Quantum Simulator to Make Virtual Movies of Molecules Vibrating

Researchers from five institutions have demonstrated how an optical chip can simulate the motion of atoms within molecules at the quantum level.

Combining Experts and Automation in 3D Printing
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Combining Experts and Automation in 3D Printing

Researchers have developed an approach to the three-dimensional printing of soft material that merges expert judgment with an optimization algorithm.

 The Fake News Wars Have Only Begun
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The Fake News Wars Have Only Begun

 The next generation of false news will feature realistic-looking videos and a battle of algorithms.

First 3D Printed Human Corneas
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First 3D Printed Human Corneas

Researchers at Newcastle University in the U.K. have developed a technique for using a three-dimensional printer to create human corneas.

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Screen Time Controls, Working with China
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Apple CEO Tim Cook on Screen Time Controls, Working with China

Tim Cook, who has led Apple since 2011, spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep in a wide-ranging interview on Monday as the company kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers...

Evidence Found for a New Fundamental Particle
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Evidence Found for a New Fundamental Particle

Physicists are both thrilled and baffled by a new report from a neutrino experiment at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory near Chicago.

Mars Curiosity's Labs Are Back in Action
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Mars Curiosity's Labs Are Back in Action

NASA's Curiosity rover is analyzing drilled samples on Mars in one of its onboard labs for the first time in more than a year.

Device Allows a Personal Computer to Process Huge Graphs
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Device Allows a Personal Computer to Process Huge Graphs

A new device uses inexpensive flash storage to process huge graphs using a personal computer.

IBM Leads 'Call for Code' to ­se Cloud, AI for Natural Disaster Relief
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IBM Leads 'Call for Code' to ­se Cloud, AI for Natural Disaster Relief

The new Call for Code Global Initiative is aimed at helping the IT world respond more efficiently to natural disasters using a variety of computer-based technologies...

Facebook AI Turns One Style of Music Into Another
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Facebook AI Turns One Style of Music Into Another

Facebook AI Research has developed a neural network that can translate music from one style, genre, and set of instruments into another.

Physicists Invent Flux Capacitor to Break Time-Reversal Symmetry
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Physicists Invent Flux Capacitor to Break Time-Reversal Symmetry

Researchers in Australia and Switzerland have proposed a device that can break time-reversal symmetry by exploiting the quantum tunneling of magnetic flux around...

From Horizon to Horizon: Celebrating 15 Years of Mars Express
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From Horizon to Horizon: Celebrating 15 Years of Mars Express

Fifteen years ago, ESA's Mars Express was launched to investigate the Red Planet. To mark this milestone comes a striking view of Mars from horizon to horizon,...

A Genetic Algorithm Predicts the Vertical Growth of Cities
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A Genetic Algorithm Predicts the Vertical Growth of Cities

New genetic algorithms can predict how the number of skyscrapers and other buildings in an urban area will increase.

Ingestible 'Bacteria on a Chip' Could Help Diagnose Disease
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Ingestible 'Bacteria on a Chip' Could Help Diagnose Disease

A new ingestible sensor can help diagnose gastrointestinal problems.

How Close Are We, Really, to Building a Quantum Computer?
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How Close Are We, Really, to Building a Quantum Computer?

Intel Labs' Jim Clarke observes that the race to develop the first practical quantum computer is fraught with challenges.

Computer Science Programs to Increase in Hawaii Schools
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Computer Science Programs to Increase in Hawaii Schools

Hawaii's Board of Education is working to boost computer science programs in the state’s schools.

AI Footstep Recognition System Could Be ­sed for Airport Security
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AI Footstep Recognition System Could Be ­sed for Airport Security

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence-based biometric verification system for identifying a person by their specific gait.

Dawn Mission: New Orbit, New Opportunities
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Dawn Mission: New Orbit, New Opportunities

NASA's Dawn spacecraft is maneuvering to its lowest-ever orbit for a close-up examination of the inner solar system's only dwarf planet.

At Beijing Security Fair, an Arms Race for Surveillance Tech
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At Beijing Security Fair, an Arms Race for Surveillance Tech

It can crack your smartphone password in seconds, rip personal data from call and messaging apps, and peruse your contact book.

Frozen Pluto Has Wind-Blown Dunes Made of Methane Sand
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Frozen Pluto Has Wind-Blown Dunes Made of Methane Sand

Part of the wonder of seeing new worlds is the radical difference from the planet you know.
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