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Stuxnet Tricks Copied by Computer Criminals
Techniques used by government-backed malware are surfacing in the code used by ordinary cyber criminals.
Techniques used by government-backed malware are surfacing in the code used by ordinary cyber criminals.
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 19, 2012, 7:29am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 19, 2012, 7:29am
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Valve, Microsoft, and the Future of Gaming
More revelations on Valve and its hardware ambitions.
More revelations on Valve and its hardware ambitions.
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Friday, Sep 14, 2012, 7:44am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Friday, Sep 14, 2012, 7:44am
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Intel Demos a Desktop That Doubles as a 27-Inch Tablet
Desktop computers with detachable screens that can be used like oversized tablets are in development and are intended for home and work use.
Desktop computers with detachable screens that can be used like oversized tablets are in development and are intended for home and work use.
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 13, 2012, 7:57am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 13, 2012, 7:57am
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Needle beam could eliminate signal loss in on-chip optics 
An international, Harvard-led team of researchers have demonstrated a new type of light beam that propagates without spreading outwards, remaining very narrow and controlled along an unprecedented distance. This "needle beam," as the team calls it, could greatly reduce signal loss for on-chip optical systems and may eventually assist the development of a more
An international, Harvard-led team of researchers have demonstrated a new type of light beam that propagates without spreading outwards, remaining very narrow and controlled along an unprecedented distance. This "needle beam," as the team calls it, could greatly reduce signal loss for on-chip optical systems and may eventually assist the development of a more
Computer Science
Source: Harvard University
Posted on: Monday, Sep 10, 2012, 8:30am
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Source: Harvard University
Posted on: Monday, Sep 10, 2012, 8:30am
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Will Watson Be the New Siri?
IBM thinks so. But their core competencies are not identical. I majored in English, a notoriously difficult skill set to commercialize. (But since nothing will come of nothing, I do try to shoehorn in gratuitous Shakespeare references on this blog wherever possible.) And so I can sympathize with the plight of IBM’s Watson. You train and train and train for one thing: to be “Jeopardy!” champion of the world. And then what?
IBM thinks so. But their core competencies are not identical. I majored in English, a notoriously difficult skill set to commercialize. (But since nothing will come of nothing, I do try to shoehorn in gratuitous Shakespeare references on this blog wherever possible.) And so I can sympathize with the plight of IBM’s Watson. You train and train and train for one thing: to be “Jeopardy!” champion of the world. And then what?
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012, 7:28am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012, 7:28am
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Visual programming means anyone can be a coder
Coding by tweaking on-screen shapes and drawings could revolutionise computer programming, making it accessible to all
Coding by tweaking on-screen shapes and drawings could revolutionise computer programming, making it accessible to all
Computer Science
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012, 7:28am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012, 7:28am
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Make Way for the Soccer Geeks
With Manchester City opening up its data to the masses, the golden age of soccer analytics is set to begin.
With Manchester City opening up its data to the masses, the golden age of soccer analytics is set to begin.
Computer Science
Source: The Atlantic
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012, 7:28am
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Source: The Atlantic
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012, 7:28am
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Ferroelectric materials could bring down cost of cloud computing and electronic devices
A new class of organic materials developed at Northwestern University boasts a very attractive but elusive property: ferroelectricity. The crystalline materials also have a great memory, which could be very useful in computer and cellphone memory applications, including cloud computing.
A new class of organic materials developed at Northwestern University boasts a very attractive but elusive property: ferroelectricity. The crystalline materials also have a great memory, which could be very useful in computer and cellphone memory applications, including cloud computing.
Materials Science
Source: Northwestern University
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 23, 2012, 11:45am
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Source: Northwestern University
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 23, 2012, 11:45am
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Watson turns medic: Supercomputer to diagnose disease
More than a year after it won the quiz show Jeopardy!, IBM's supercomputer is learning how to help doctors diagnose patients
More than a year after it won the quiz show Jeopardy!, IBM's supercomputer is learning how to help doctors diagnose patients
Computer Science
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 23, 2012, 7:55am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 23, 2012, 7:55am
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Artificial intelligence helps detect subtle differences in mutant worms
Research into the genetic factors behind certain disease mechanisms, illness progression and response to new drugs is frequently carried out using tiny multi-cellular animals such as nematodes, fruit flies or zebra fish.
Research into the genetic factors behind certain disease mechanisms, illness progression and response to new drugs is frequently carried out using tiny multi-cellular animals such as nematodes, fruit flies or zebra fish.
Computer Science
Source: Georgia Institute of Technology Research News
Posted on: Monday, Aug 20, 2012, 8:15am
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Source: Georgia Institute of Technology Research News
Posted on: Monday, Aug 20, 2012, 8:15am
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Electronic read-out of quantum bits
Quantum computers promise to reach computation speeds far beyond that of today's computers. As they would use quantum effects, however, they would also be susceptible to external interferences. Information flow into and out of the system is a critical point.
Quantum computers promise to reach computation speeds far beyond that of today's computers. As they would use quantum effects, however, they would also be susceptible to external interferences. Information flow into and out of the system is a critical point.
Computer Science
Source: Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
Posted on: Friday, Aug 17, 2012, 10:15am
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Source: Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
Posted on: Friday, Aug 17, 2012, 10:15am
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A $1.2bn Simulation of Civilisation
An ambitious European project wants to build super-real simulations to help predict the future.
An ambitious European project wants to build super-real simulations to help predict the future.
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 15, 2012, 8:07am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 15, 2012, 8:07am
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Why There Won't Be a Netflix Prize Sequel
Streaming video has given Netflix a wealth of new data, and it's too sensitive to share.
Streaming video has given Netflix a wealth of new data, and it's too sensitive to share.
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 14, 2012, 8:02am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 14, 2012, 8:02am
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How to Spot the Next Big Banking Scandal
A company says it can help financial institutions spot fraud by analyzing terabytes of internal e-mails.
A company says it can help financial institutions spot fraud by analyzing terabytes of internal e-mails.
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 08, 2012, 7:04am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 08, 2012, 7:04am
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Computer Scientists Exploit Social Networks To Create New Recommendation System
Opinions spread through social networks like epidemics. Now a new type of recommender systems aims to predict how quickly you're likely to become infected
Opinions spread through social networks like epidemics. Now a new type of recommender systems aims to predict how quickly you're likely to become infected
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 08, 2012, 7:04am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 08, 2012, 7:04am
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A Computer Infection that Can Never Be Cured
A hacker demonstrates that code can be hidden inside a new computer to put it forever under remote control, even after upgrades to the hard drive or operating system.
A hacker demonstrates that code can be hidden inside a new computer to put it forever under remote control, even after upgrades to the hard drive or operating system.
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 01, 2012, 8:06am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 01, 2012, 8:06am
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Research paves way to a scalable device for quantum information processing
Researchers at NPL have demonstrated for the first time a monolithic 3D ion microtrap array which could be scaled up to handle several tens of ion-based quantum bits (qubits). The research, published in Nature Nanotechnology, shows how it is possible to realise this device embedded in a semiconductor chip, and demonstrates the device's ability to confine individual ions at the nanoscale.
Researchers at NPL have demonstrated for the first time a monolithic 3D ion microtrap array which could be scaled up to handle several tens of ion-based quantum bits (qubits). The research, published in Nature Nanotechnology, shows how it is possible to realise this device embedded in a semiconductor chip, and demonstrates the device's ability to confine individual ions at the nanoscale.
Computer Science
Source: National Physical Laboratory
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012, 8:30am
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Source: National Physical Laboratory
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012, 8:30am
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Iranian nuclear facilities 'Thunderstruck' by AC/DC malware
A new malware attack on Iran has forced nuclear plant computers to blast heavy metal music at full volume
A new malware attack on Iran has forced nuclear plant computers to blast heavy metal music at full volume
Computer Science
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012, 7:47am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012, 7:47am
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Security tokens busted in a matter of minutes
Users who log in with USB-equipped security tokens could be vulnerable to attack
Users who log in with USB-equipped security tokens could be vulnerable to attack
Computer Science
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 27, 2012, 8:12am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 27, 2012, 8:12am
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The Triumph of Artificial Intelligence! 16,000 Processors Can Identify a Cat in a YouTube Video Sometimes
In the quest for ever-smarter artificial intelligence, it's easy to let hype get ahead of performance.
In the quest for ever-smarter artificial intelligence, it's easy to let hype get ahead of performance.
Computer Science
Source: The Atlantic
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 27, 2012, 8:12am
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Source: The Atlantic
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 27, 2012, 8:12am
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An Online Encyclopedia that Writes Itself
Machine reading effort builds dossiers on people and organizations from translated news sources.
Machine reading effort builds dossiers on people and organizations from translated news sources.
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 26, 2012, 8:07am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 26, 2012, 8:07am
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Researchers' study of phase change materials could lead to better computer memory
Memory devices for computers require a large collection of components that can switch between two states, which represent the 1's and 0's of binary language. Engineers hope to make next-generation chips with materials that distinguish between these states by physically rearranging their atoms into different phases. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have now provided new
Memory devices for computers require a large collection of components that can switch between two states, which represent the 1's and 0's of binary language. Engineers hope to make next-generation chips with materials that distinguish between these states by physically rearranging their atoms into different phases. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have now provided new
Materials Science
Source: University of Pennsylvania
Posted on: Friday, Jun 22, 2012, 12:00pm
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Source: University of Pennsylvania
Posted on: Friday, Jun 22, 2012, 12:00pm
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'Brave' brings hair-raising animation to life
The quest to create a wild mane of curls for Merida, the redheaded heroine of the animated film "Brave," became a full-blown obsession for Pixar's scientists and artists.
The quest to create a wild mane of curls for Merida, the redheaded heroine of the animated film "Brave," became a full-blown obsession for Pixar's scientists and artists.
Computer Science
Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Friday, Jun 22, 2012, 8:45am
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Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Friday, Jun 22, 2012, 8:45am
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All things big and small: The brain's discerning taste for size
The human brain can recognize thousands of different objects, but neuroscientists have long grappled with how the brain organizes object representation; in other words, how the brain perceives and identifies different objects. Now researchers at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) and the MIT Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences have discovered that the brain org
The human brain can recognize thousands of different objects, but neuroscientists have long grappled with how the brain organizes object representation; in other words, how the brain perceives and identifies different objects. Now researchers at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) and the MIT Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences have discovered that the brain org
Neuroscience
Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, CSAIL
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 21, 2012, 10:00am
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Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, CSAIL
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 21, 2012, 10:00am
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Fujitsu Cracks 300,000 Year Crypto Problem in Days
Pairing-based crypto is supposed to be the basis of next-generation crytography systems.
Pairing-based crypto is supposed to be the basis of next-generation crytography systems.
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012, 8:33am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012, 8:33am
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U.S. reclaims crown of world's fastest supercomputer
Department of Energy's new supercomputer "Sequoia" gives America a title it hasn't held since 2009
Department of Energy's new supercomputer "Sequoia" gives America a title it hasn't held since 2009
Computer Science
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 19, 2012, 8:44am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 19, 2012, 8:44am
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Computer model pinpoints prime materials for efficient carbon capture
When power plants begin capturing their carbon emissions to reduce greenhouse gases – and to most in the electric power industry, it's a question of when, not if – it will be an expensive undertaking.
When power plants begin capturing their carbon emissions to reduce greenhouse gases – and to most in the electric power industry, it's a question of when, not if – it will be an expensive undertaking.
Materials Science
Source: University of California - Berkeley
Posted on: Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 11:30am
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Source: University of California - Berkeley
Posted on: Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 11:30am
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Data Mining Your Desktop
HP Labs says the best office social networks require no effort. Social networks like Facebook and Twitter work well because people enjoy sharing their lives with friends. At the office, however, social networking with colleagues can feel forced. Many businesses are adopting social-networking tools in hopes of fostering collaboration, but if employees don't sign up or participate, the effort fails.
HP Labs says the best office social networks require no effort. Social networks like Facebook and Twitter work well because people enjoy sharing their lives with friends. At the office, however, social networking with colleagues can feel forced. Many businesses are adopting social-networking tools in hopes of fostering collaboration, but if employees don't sign up or participate, the effort fails.
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 8:42am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 8:42am
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Silicon trick for next-gen memory
Researchers reveal details of a promising way to make a fundamentally different kind of computer memory chip.
Researchers reveal details of a promising way to make a fundamentally different kind of computer memory chip.
Materials Science
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, May 18, 2012, 8:34am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, May 18, 2012, 8:34am
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Google Search basically reads your mind now
Sometimes the queries you enter into Google have multiple meanings. Wouldn't it be nice if Google could simply guess what you really want results for? It now can.
Sometimes the queries you enter into Google have multiple meanings. Wouldn't it be nice if Google could simply guess what you really want results for? It now can.
Computer Science
Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 7:58am
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Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 7:58am
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