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Why the Simplex Method, at Age 75, is Still the Go-To Algorithm
Daniel A. Spielman and colleague Shang-hua Teng solved the mystery of the Simplex Method using a technique called smoothed analysis… From ACM NewsAn edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
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Google Claims a Quantum Breakthrough That Could Change Computing
Google said in a paper published Wednesday its quantum computer needed only minutes to perform a task that would take a supercomputer 10,000 years.
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Does Your Toothbrush Have an App Yet?
New technologies are being introduced to the world of dental care.
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Gymnastics' Latest Twist? AI Judges That See Everything
The gymnastics world championships in Germany used an artificial intelligence system to evaluate athletes' performance.
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The Microbots Are on Their Way
A researcher at the University of Pennsylvania has developed tiny robots, thousands of which can fit side by side on a single silicon wafer.
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Distracted by Tech While Driving? The Answer May Be More Tech
Advanced driver-assistance technologies can help prevent accidents caused by distracted driving.
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Drone Delivers Kidney to Maryland Woman
An aerial drone recently was used to deliver a kidney for implantation into a Maryland woman.
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High-Tech Collision Warnings, No Matter How Smart Your Car Is
Research suggests older vehicles can be equipped with high-tech systems to make them safer.
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New Recruitment Tool for Construction: The Joystick
The U.S. construction industry aims to restore its workforce by attracting younger replacements who grew up playing PC games.
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A New Recruitment Tool for Construction: The Joystick
Plastic excavators, bulldozers and cranes fueled by imagination have long captivated toddlers. Now, the construction industry is trying to attract teenagers with...
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As Office Tenants Expect More Tech, Even the Windows Get Smart
Demand for new technologies from office developers and tenants is fueling competition between suppliers.
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AI Is Flying Drones (Very, Very Slowly)
Researchers have developed an autonomous drone that navigates using artificial intelligence.
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Something on Mars Is Producing Gas sually Made by Living Things on Earth
Methane gas periodically wafts into the atmosphere of Mars; that notion, once considered implausible and perplexing, is now widely accepted by planetary scientists...
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Warnings of a Dark Side to A.I. in Health Care
Last year, the Food and Drug Administration approved a device that can capture an image of your retina and automatically detect signs of diabetic blindness.
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Racing Against China, .S. Reveals Details of $500 Million Supercomputer
The U.S. Department of Energy has disclosed the details of its newest $500-million supercomputer.
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Jerry Merryman, Co-Inventor of the Pocket Calculator, Dies at 86
Jerry Merryman, a self-taught electrical engineer who helped design the first pocket calculator, died on Feb. 27 in Dallas. He was 86.
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The Auto Show of the Future is Already Here
Top auto shows are increasingly incorporating technology, along with hands-on experiences like driving simulators and virtual reality demos.
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For Gamers With Disabilities, Creative Controllers Open Worlds
Erin Hawley grew up immersed in video games, progressing from Pong on the Atari 2600 to Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Genesis to Tomb Raider on the Sony PlayStation...
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.S. Revives Secret Program to Sabotage Iranian Missiles and Rockets
The Trump White House has accelerated a secret American program to sabotage Iran's missiles and rockets, according to current and former administration officials...
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Making New Drugs With a Dose of Artificial Intelligence
You can think of it as a World Cup of biochemical research.
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