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­ of W Research Could Revolutionize the Way We Drive
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­ of W Research Could Revolutionize the Way We Drive

University of Windsor researchers are programming technology designed to reduce roadway collisions. 

Social Media News Consumers at Higher Risk of 'information Bubbles,' Iu Study Says
From ACM TechNews

Social Media News Consumers at Higher Risk of 'information Bubbles,' Iu Study Says

People who get their news from social media are more likely to becoming trapped in a "collective social bubble" compared to those who get their news from search...

How Someday Robots May Run to the Rescue--Literally
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How Someday Robots May Run to the Rescue--Literally

A research team in Ann Arbor, MI, is working to revolutionize walking robot control algorithms. 

Say What? Scientists Devise an Algorithm That Detects Sarcasm Better Than Humans Can
From ACM TechNews

Say What? Scientists Devise an Algorithm That Detects Sarcasm Better Than Humans Can

Researchers say they have developed a computer system that can identify the emotion behind a tweet with 85% accuracy.

Facedirector Software Generates Desired Performances in Post-Production, Avoiding Reshoots
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Facedirector Software Generates Desired Performances in Post-Production, Avoiding Reshoots

New software could mean film directors will no longer need to reshoot crucial scenes dozens of times until they are satisfied. 

Wearable Energy Generator ­ses ­rine to Power Wireless Transmitter
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Wearable Energy Generator ­ses ­rine to Power Wireless Transmitter

Researchers say they have developed the first self-sufficient system powered by a wearable energy generator based on microbial fuel cell technology. 

The Bioficial Heart
From ACM News

The Bioficial Heart

Researchers aim to build replacements for human organs using 3D printing.

Do Computers Need Pressure-Sensing Screens?
From ACM News

Do Computers Need Pressure-Sensing Screens?

The computer mouse, when it first went mainstream, was awkward to describe but easy to use.

The Secret History of World War Ii-Era Drones
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The Secret History of World War Ii-Era Drones

Drones are the hallmark of tech-y modern warfare, but weapons piloted from afar have been around for more than a century.  

Landmark Algorithm Breaks 30-Year Impasse
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Landmark Algorithm Breaks 30-Year Impasse

Computer scientists are calling a new algorithm a breakthrough in mapping how hard computational problems are to solve. 

What the World Will Be Like in 30 Years, According to the ­.s. Government's Top Scientists
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What the World Will Be Like in 30 Years, According to the ­.s. Government's Top Scientists

Three U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency researchers predict major technological advancements during the next 30 years in a new video series. 

How Artificial Intelligence Could Change the Way We Watch Sports
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How Artificial Intelligence Could Change the Way We Watch Sports

Machine learning and computer vision are being combined to provide commentary on professional sporting events as they occur.

Visualization Streams For ­ltimate Scalability
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Visualization Streams For ­ltimate Scalability

In this era of big data, the world needs tools that can visualize the most important aspects of data without having to hold it all in memory.

What Can—or Should—internet Companies Do to Fight Terrorism?
From ACM News

What Can—or Should—internet Companies Do to Fight Terrorism?

After the recent attacks in Paris and in San Bernardino, Calif., social media platforms are under pressure from politicians to do more to take down messages and...

Scientists Discover New Computerized Linguistic Approach to Detect Alzheimer's Disease
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Scientists Discover New Computerized Linguistic Approach to Detect Alzheimer's Disease

University Health Network researchers have discovered how to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with more than 82% accuracy.

Fact-Checking the Debate on Encryption
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Fact-Checking the Debate on Encryption

As politicians and counter-terrorism officials search for lessons from the recent attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, California, senior officials have called...

How the Science in 'star Wars’ Is Actually Real
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How the Science in 'star Wars’ Is Actually Real

For a story that takes place "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away" a great deal of the technology in the "Star Wars" series actually has parallels today on...

Computing With Time Travel
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Computing With Time Travel

National University of Singapore researchers have shown a quantum computer can solve insoluble problems even if it is traveling along "open time-like curves." 

New Lie-Detecting Software From ­-M ­ses Real Court Case Data
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New Lie-Detecting Software From ­-M ­ses Real Court Case Data

Researchers from the University of Michigan are using machine-learning techniques to develop new lie-detecting software. 

Silicon Valley Faces Showdown as Lawmakers Fume Over Encryption
From ACM News

Silicon Valley Faces Showdown as Lawmakers Fume Over Encryption

A number of lawmakers on Thursday expressed a growing frustration with technology companies and signaled Congress would consider either curbing encrypted communications...
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