Engineering
How Risky are the World Economic Forum's Top 10 Emerging Technologies for 2016?
It’s hard to predict the possible downsides, but we must try to do it anyway in order to develop them responsibly
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Computing
In a First, Quantum Computer Simulates High-Energy Physics
The technique could allow quantum computers to address otherwise-intractable problems in particle physics
Culture
3-D Digital Modeling Can Preserve Endangered Historic Sites Forever
Before war and time destroy more of our important cultural sites, we need to save them in 3-D digital libraries
Engineering
The Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2016
Ten technologies that showcase the power of innovation to improve lives, transform industries and safeguard our planet
Computing
When Simulations Replace Reality: A Q&A with Robin Hanson, Big Ideas Guy
Economist envisions a world run by digital “emulations” of humans
Computing
“Artificial Synapses” Could Let Supercomputers Mimic the Human Brain
Researchers say the technology could improve robots, self-driving cars and stock trading
Engineering
Want to Know about Deep Learning and AI?--Check This Out
One of the innovators who created the technique that is taking the tech world by storm tells how it works
Computing
When Will Computers Have Common Sense? Ask Facebook
The social network is ramping up artificial intelligence to teach machines to figure out what users want—without human help...
Computing
"Ransomware" Cyber Attack Exposes Vulnerability of Universities
Security expert warns that schools’ “Frankensteined” networks open doors for hackers
Conservation
Tiger, Tiger, Being Tracked
Wildlife Conservation Society researcher Ullas Karanth talks about his July, 2016, Scientific American article on state-of-the-art techniques for tracking tigers and estimating their populations and habitat health...
Computing
Google Moves Closer to a Universal Quantum Computer
Combining the best of analog and digital approaches could yield a full-scale multipurpose quantum computer
Computing
Women in Science: Ada Lovelace, the First Computer Programmer
Computers streamline everything we do, from making our grocery list to checking the weather. With the Apple iOS Store adding ~20,000 apps per month, more and more of us are trying our hand at computer programming...
Computing
Tech Turns to Biology as Data Storage Needs Explode
Interest by Microsoft and others in DNA–based storage could deliver post-silicon electronic memory within a decade
Engineering
Should We Fear Supersmart Robots?
If we're not careful, we could find ourselves at odds with determined, intelligent machines whose objectives conflict with our own
Computing
Silicon Valley and "Disruptive" War Research
The Pentagon hopes to generate more "disruptive" weapons technologies by pursuing closer ties with researchers in Silicon Valley and elsewhere
Computing
Here's How to End the Fog of Cyber War
Nations must agree on penalties with sharp teeth to discourage state-sponsored cyber attacks
Computing
Unveiling the Hidden Layers of Deep Learning
Interactive neural network “playground” visualization offers insights on how machines learn
Computing
Springtime for AI: The Rise of Deep Learning
After decades of disappointment, artificial intelligence is finally catching up to its early promise, thanks to a powerful technique called deep learning
Engineering
Special Report on the Rise of AI
Artificial intelligence, once discarded as a has-been technology, is now undergoing a vigorous resurgence
Computing
STEM Student Spotlight: Kaya Thomas
“When I discovered computer science, I realized that I had the tools to create a resource that can increase the discoverability of books.”
