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First demonstration of one petabit per second network node

October 17, 2019 0 Comments Biochemistry, Communications, Computer Programming, Computers and Internet, Distributed Computing, Engineering and Construction, Optics, Telecommunications

Computer scientists have demonstrated the first large-scale optical switching testbed capable of handling 1 Petabit per second optical signals. This demonstration made use of state-of-the-art large-scale and low-loss optical switches based on MEMS technology, three types of next-generation spatial-division multiplexing fibers, and included data rates from 10 Terabit per second to 1 Petabit per second. This is a major step forward towards practical petabit-class backbone networks.

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Assembler robots make large structures from little pieces

October 16, 2019 0 Comments Artificial intelligence, Civil Engineering, Communications, Computer Programming, Engineering, Engineering and Construction, Robotics, Robotics Research

Systems of tiny robots may someday build high-performance structures, from airplanes to space settlements.

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Women have substantially less influence on Twitter than men in academic medicine

October 14, 2019 0 Comments Alternative Medicine, Computer Programming, Computers and Internet, Hacking, Math Puzzles, Medical Topics, Menopause, Teen Health

Women who are health policy or health services researchers face a significant disparity in social media influence compared to their male peers, according to a new study. Although the average number of tweets among all researchers tend to be consistent, women trail behind men in follower counts, regardless of how active they are on Twitter.

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Engineers solve 50-year-old puzzle in signal processing

October 10, 2019 0 Comments Computer Modeling, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computers and Internet, Engineering, Optics, technology, Virtual Environment

Engineers have solved a 50-year-old puzzle in signal processing. They've formulated the 'inverse chirp z-transform,' an algorithm related to one that's running on your cell phone right now. It took some computing power and some math expertise to do it.

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Algorithm personalizes which cancer mutations are best targets for immunotherapy

October 10, 2019 0 Comments Brain Tumor, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Computer Modeling, Computer Programming, Lung Cancer, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics

As tumor cells multiply, they often spawn tens of thousands of genetic mutations. Figuring out which ones are the most promising to target with immunotherapy is like finding a few needles in a haystack. Now a new model hand-picks those needles so they can be leveraged in more effective, customized cancer vaccines.

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System can minimize damage when self-driving vehicles crash

October 10, 2019 0 Comments Artificial intelligence, Automotive and Transportation, Civil Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Robotics, Transportation Science, Vehicles

Engineers have developed decision-making and motion-planning technology to limit injuries and damage when self-driving vehicles are involved in unavoidable crashes. After recognizing that a collision of some kind is inevitable, the system works by analyzing all available options and choosing the course of action with the least serious outcome.

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Machine learning helps plant science turn over a new leaf

October 8, 2019 0 Comments Agriculture and Food, Botany, Computer Modeling, Computer Programming, Ecology, Endangered Plants, Environmental Awareness, Exotic Species, Software

Researchers have developed machine-learning algorithms that teach a computer system to analyze three-dimensional shapes of the branches and leaves of a plant. The study may help scientists better quantify how plants respond to climate change, genetic mutations or other factors.

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Military drills for robots

October 7, 2019 0 Comments Artificial intelligence, Automotive and Transportation, Computer Modeling, Computer Programming, Engineering, Robotics, Robotics Research, Vehicles

Researchers tested ground robots performing military-style exercises, much like Soldier counterparts, at a robotics testing site in Pennsylvania recently as part of a 10-year research project designed to push the research boundaries in robotics and autonomy.

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Building a brighter way for capturing cancer during surgery

September 30, 2019 0 Comments Breast Cancer, Cancer, Computer Modeling, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Medical Devices, Robotics, Today's Healthcare

Bioengineer's smart surgical microscope shows promise for more accurately and quickly identifying cancer cells in the operating room.

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Using math to blend musical notes seamlessly

September 27, 2019 0 Comments Acoustics, Computer Modeling, Computer Programming, Computers and Internet, Consumer Electronics, Neural Interfaces, technology, Telecommunications

Researchers have invented an algorithm that produces a real-time portamento effect, gliding a note at one pitch into a note of another pitch, between any two audio signals, such as a piano note gliding into a human voice.