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Machines can't replicate human image recognition, yet

“Our goal is to seek a better understanding of the fundamental differences between humans and machines and utilize this in developing automated methods for…

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New Publications Describe Standards for Identity Credentials and Authentication Systems

A report describes a NIST-led international standard, ISO/IEC 24727, which defines a general-purpose identity application programming interface (API). The…

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Computational Process Zeroes in on Top Genetic Cancer Suspects

The goal is to provide critical help to researchers who are poring over numerous newly discovered gene mutations, many of which are harmless or have no…

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Grant to Improve Monitoring of Computers Should Increase Reliability

Since designing absolute, fault-free software is not possible, systems that accurately monitor the operation of concurrent computer systems and warn users of…

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New iPhone app 'Outbreaks Near Me' locates H1N1 (swine flu), infectious diseases

A new iPhone application, created by researchers at Children's Hospital Boston in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab, enables users to track and report…

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W3C’s New POWDER Tool Enhances Trust on the Web

Today W3C takes steps toward building a Web of trust, and making it possible to discover relevant, quality content more efficiently. When content providers use…

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USM and Hanoi National University of Education (HNUE) in collaboration to promote next generation internet technologies

Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) Signing Ceremony between Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Hanoi National University of Education, 1 September 2009 at 9.45…

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New Grading Tech Enhances Opal Quality Assessment

CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences image analyst Leanne Bischof helped develop the Gemmological Digital Analyser (GDA).Ms Bischof said that opals have…

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Intelligent System Helps Seniors Remember Key Tasks

An elderly lady is about to go to bed. She goes into her room, sits down on the bed, takes off her slippers and turns off the light. Suddenly, before getting…

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Who Are You? Mobile ID Devices Find Out Using NIST Guidelines

Devices that gather, process and transmit an individual’s biometric data—fingerprints, facial and iris images—for identification are proliferating. Previous…

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Scientists detect 'fingerprint' of high-temp superconductivity above transition temperature

A team of U.S. and Japanese scientists has shown for the first time that the spectroscopic “fingerprint” of high-temperature superconductivity remains intact…

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Space@VT Research to Improve Space Weather Understanding

For example, “satellites experience the disruptive effects of energetic charged particles and electrical charging across the satellite structure during various…

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Computer scientists scale 'layer 2' data center networks to 100,000 ports and beyond

University of California, San Diego computer scientists have created software that they hope will lead to data centers that logically function as single,…

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2 Certified Software Tools for Enhancing Cancer Biomarker Detection

The explosive growth of genomic and proteomic data has ushered in a new era of molecular medicine in which cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment are…

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Smart Cane Gives a New Direction

While common tools available today include canes or guide dogs, a group of engineering students at Central Michigan University say they have designed another…

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Satellites unlock secret to northern India's vanishing water

More than 26 cubic miles of groundwater disappeared from aquifers in areas of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and the nation's capitol territory of Delhi, between…

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