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Machine learning tool sorts the nuances of quantum data

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 01:04 PM PDT

An interdisciplinary team of researchers developed a machine learning tool to parse quantum matter and make crucial distinctions in the data, an approach that will help scientists unravel the most confounding phenomena in the subatomic realm.

Scientists use artificial intelligence to detect gravitational waves

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 01:04 PM PDT

Researchers have used artificial intelligence to dramatically reduce the time it takes to process data coming from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory.

For many students, double-dose algebra leads to college attainment

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 11:07 AM PDT

In the United States, low-income and minority students are completing college at low rates compared to higher-income and majority peers -- a detriment to reducing economic inequality. Double-dose algebra could be a solution, according to a new study.

A new look at color displays

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 12:30 PM PDT

Researchers have developed a method that may lead to new types of displays based on structural colors. The discovery opens the way to cheap and energy-efficient color displays and electronic labels.

Digital pens provide new insight into cognitive testing results

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 10:31 AM PDT

During neuropsychological assessments, participants complete tasks designed to study memory and thinking. Based on their performance, the participants receive a score that researchers use to evaluate how well specific domains of their cognition are functioning.

Making computer servers worldwide more climate friendly

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 10:31 AM PDT

An elegant new algorithm can significantly reduce the resource consumption of the world's computer servers. Computer servers are as taxing on the climate as global air traffic combined, thereby making the green transition in IT an urgent matter. The researchers expect major IT companies to deploy the algorithm immediately.