In a single-photon detector, individual photons from a light source produce detectable electronic signals (large multicolored pulse at left), as well as pulses of electronic noise (subsequent, smaller signals) that
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Expressing the value of data science in an ROI framework
Data science is rapidly becoming woven into the fabric of organizations of all sizes and types, and is driving significant societal and economic impact. Organizations are increasingly becoming data driven,
Judge dismisses riot charges against Democracy Now! cofounder Amy Goodman
There may be hope for the First Amendment rights of new media journalists― a North Dakota judge has dismissed riot charges against Democracy Now! cofounder and investigative reporter Amy Goodman.
Holographic imaging and deep learning diagnose malaria
Four cells as seen under a microscope in different stages of infection from a malarial parasite. The first image is uninfected, but as the parasite matures in the images from
New version of breakthrough memory management scheme better accommodates commercial chips
MIT researchers have found a new way of managing memory on computer chips that uses circuit space much more efficiently and is more consistent with existing chip designs. Credit: Jose-Luis
Fujitsu doubles deep learning neural network scale with technology to improve GPU memory efficiency
Figure 1: Technology to improve memory efficiency. Credit: Fujitsu Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced development of technology to streamline the internal memory of GPUs to support the growing neural network
Better person-machine communication designed to help prevent accidents
HoliDes. Credit: Elhuyar Fundazioa The basic components of communication are transmitter, receiver, code, message, channel and context. This setup is the same for communication between humans and machines. In fact, this
Automated screening for childhood communication disorders
A new computer system can automatically screen young children for speech and language disorders and, potentially, even provide specific diagnoses. Credit: Jose-Luis Olivares/MIT For children with speech and language disorders,
The NFL joins the data revolution in sports
The NFL joins the Age of Metrics. Credit: shutterstock.com In some potentially game-changing news for the way we understand professional football, the National Football League began the 2016 preseason by
Meet Rutgers’ RADICAL supercomputing guru
Rutgers Professor Shantenu Jha wants to enhance personalized medicine. Credit: John Scafidi Shantenu Jha is a RADICAL man. The Rutgers professor wants to enhance personalized medicine, global health, science and
Researchers restore first ever computer music recording
University of Canterbury alumni composer Jason Long (L) and professor Jack Copeland pose for a photo in Christchurch, on September 6, 2016 New Zealand researchers said Monday they have restored
An algorithm for taxi sharing
Uber, the smartphone app that connects riders and drivers, launched Tuesday in Buenos Aires without authorization, triggering protests by taxi drivers who blocked major avenues and snarled traffic. Article source:
Removing gender bias from algorithms
Can machine learning help us find – and reduce – gender bias? Credit: shutterstock.com Machine learning is ubiquitous in our daily lives. Every time we talk to our smartphones, search
In drought-ridden California, a new fertilizer technology from KDC Ag could bring relief
Driving along the manicured streets of monied Los Angeles neighborhoods, it’s a challenge to think of California as rain-starved and sun-choked. But a trip along Interstate 5 reveals a different
Computer engineers boost app speeds by more than nine percent
Researchers from North Carolina State University and Samsung Electronics have found a way to boost the speed of computer applications by more than 9 percent. The improvement results from techniques
