Credit: Imperial College London Researchers are scanning 6,000 volunteers for a project that aims to create 3-D computer face models for reconstructive surgery. One of the current challenges for plastic
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Elon Musk leaving Trump advisory councils following Paris agreement withdrawal
Elon Musk is making good on his promise to leave President Trump’s White House advisory councils, he said today on Twitter. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO promised Wednesday he would
Marijuana media giant High Times sells majority stake for ~$42 million
High Times, the most prestigious brand in pot, has been valued at $70 million in a deal that sees it selling a 60% majority stake for roughly $42 million to
How flattening our dimension can bring better graphics into the fold
In order to create 3-D models in the field of computer graphics, thin sheets of material are layered together to create a single object. Dr. Scott Schaefer, professor in the
Scientists slash computations for deep learning
Ryan Spring (left) and Anshumali Shrivastava. Credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Rice University computer scientists have adapted a widely used technique for rapid data lookup to slash the amount of computation—and
How flattening our dimension can bring better graphics into the fold
In order to create 3-D models in the field of computer graphics, thin sheets of material are layered together to create a single object. Dr. Scott Schaefer, professor in the
Your windows become powerful with SolarGaps
If you’re about to replace your roof, Tesla has you covered, but roofs have a long life span, and besides, not all of us have the luxury/misery of having a
Exploring the use of algorithms in the criminal justice system
Using an algorithm to help set bail could keep many defendants out of jail without increasing the risk of flight to avoid trial. Credit: Stocksy/Clique Images Courts nationwide are making
Exploring the use of algorithms in the criminal justice system
Using an algorithm to help set bail could keep many defendants out of jail without increasing the risk of flight to avoid trial. Credit: Stocksy/Clique Images Courts nationwide are making
The evolution of computational linguistics and where it’s headed next
Natural language processing is a key part of the artificial intelligence revolution. Credit: Stefani Billings Earlier this year, Christopher Manning, a Stanford professor of computer science and of linguistics, was
How Hollywood is giving its biggest stars digital facelifts
This combination of photos released by Disney, shows the character Jack Sparrow at two stages of his life in “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.” Johnny Depp,
Google’s AlphaGo retires on top after humbling world No. 1
AlphaGo defeated brash 19-year-old world number one Ke Jie of China on Saturday to sweep a three-game series that was closely watched as a measure of how far artificial intelligence
Google’s AlphaGo retires on top after humbling world No. 1
AlphaGo defeated brash 19-year-old world number one Ke Jie of China on Saturday to sweep a three-game series that was closely watched as a measure of how far artificial intelligence
Tesla Model 3 said to do 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds
The Tesla Model 3 is so close you could taste it (probably tastes like car) but we don’t yet know final specs on the vehicle. A new retail comparison chart
Chinese go champion begins 2nd game against computer
Chinese Go player Ke Jie, left, looks at the board as a person makes a move on behalf of Google’s artificial intelligence program, AlphaGo, during a game of Go at