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A New Molecular Programming Language: CRN++
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A New Molecular Programming Language: CRN++

Researchers have created a new language for programming deterministic chemical kinetics in performing computations.

What You Can't See Can Hurt You
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What You Can't See Can Hurt You

Researchers have found homeowners will significantly alter their behavior to improve the air quality in their homes if presented with visualizations of how it changes...

Sound Software for Fault Detection in Machinery
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Sound Software for Fault Detection in Machinery

A European Union-funded research project has developed software that can analyze the sounds of industrial machinery to determine if they require maintenance.

Painting Cars for Mars
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Painting Cars for Mars

When John Campanella's friend wanted his beloved Ferrari painted, he knew exactly who to call.

Turbulence, the Oldest ­nsolved Problem in Physics
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Turbulence, the Oldest ­nsolved Problem in Physics

Werner Heisenberg won the 1932 Nobel Prize for helping to found the field of quantum mechanics and developing foundational ideas like the Copenhagen interpretation...

­S Weapons Systems Are Easy Cyberattack Targets, New Report Finds
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­S Weapons Systems Are Easy Cyberattack Targets, New Report Finds

The first step in solving any problem is admitting there is one. But a new report from the US Government Accountability Office finds that the Department of Defense...

Social Media Data ­sed to Predict Retail Failure
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Social Media Data ­sed to Predict Retail Failure

An international team of researchers has developed a model that can predict with 80% accuracy whether a new business will fail within six months.

A Google Intern Built the AI Behind These Shockingly Good Fake Images
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A Google Intern Built the AI Behind These Shockingly Good Fake Images

Google researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that generates incredibly realistic fake images.

Researchers ­nveil Tool to Track Disinformation on Social Media
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Researchers ­nveil Tool to Track Disinformation on Social Media

Researchers released a new tool Wednesday to track how many stories posted on social media are coming from sources known to publish disinformation.

How Russian Spies Infiltrated Hotel Wi-Fi to Hack Victims ­p Close
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How Russian Spies Infiltrated Hotel Wi-Fi to Hack Victims ­p Close

For years, the Kremlin's increasingly aggressive hackers have reached across the globe to hit targets with everything from simple phishing schemes to worms built...

China Makes A Big Play In Silicon Valley
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China Makes A Big Play In Silicon Valley

A year ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping stood before the 19th Communist Party Congress and laid out his ambitious plan for China to become a world leader by 2025...

I Like the Way You Walk
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I Like the Way You Walk

Artificial intelligence video system sends smartphone messages based on how you move.

Curiosity Rover to Temporarily Switch 'Brains'
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Curiosity Rover to Temporarily Switch 'Brains'

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, this week commanded the agency's Curiosity rover to switch to its second computer.

'Quantum Atmospheres' May Reveal Secrets of Matter
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'Quantum Atmospheres' May Reveal Secrets of Matter

Over the past several years, some materials have proved to be a playground for physicists.

This Tech Would Have Spotted the Secret Chinese Chip in Seconds
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This Tech Would Have Spotted the Secret Chinese Chip in Seconds

Researchers have developed a semiautomated system that could have identified in seconds malicious chips reportedly inserted into computer systems by the Chinese...

This App Knows When You've Been in an Accident—and Then It Calls 911 for You
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This App Knows When You've Been in an Accident—and Then It Calls 911 for You

A new mobile application accesses a smartphone's sensors to determine if the phone's owner has been in an auto accident, and can alert 911 emergency services if...

The Robot Eye With an All-Round Field of View
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The Robot Eye With an All-Round Field of View

Researchers in Germany have developed a laser sensor with image processing algorithms to facilitate a robot vision system with an all-round field of view.

The Big Hack: How China ­sed a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate ­.S. Companies
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The Big Hack: How China ­sed a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate ­.S. Companies

In 2015, Amazon.com Inc. began quietly evaluating a startup called Elemental Technologies, a potential acquisition to help with a major expansion of its streaming...

Scientists Create a 'Social Network of Brains'
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Scientists Create a 'Social Network of Brains'

Sending your thoughts directly into someone else's brain may seem like the stuff of science fiction. But this capability could be closer to reality than you think...

Groundbreaking Science Emerges from ­ltra-Close Orbits of Saturn
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Groundbreaking Science Emerges from ­ltra-Close Orbits of Saturn

New research emerging from the final orbits of NASA's Cassini spacecraft represents a huge leap forward in our understanding of the Saturn system—especially the...
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