
Computer Mimics Nature by Watching TV
Computer scientists in the
UK have developed a new way
of making life-like
animations of trees using
video footage of the real
thing. ... > full story

A Facial Expression Is Worth a Thousand Words
Moving pictures are more
suitable to interpret the
mood of a person than a
static photograph.
Communication is a central
aspect of everyday life, a
fact that is reflected in
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Do Computers Understand Art?
Mathematical algorithms can
provide clues about the
artistic style of a
painting. The composition of
colors or certain aesthetic
measurements can already be
quantified by a computer,
... > full story

World Champion in Automatic Image and Video Search
How do you find an image or
video on the Internet or
YouTube without a text
description? Researchers
have developed software that
can find objects and
... > full story
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Hackers at the Movies
February 8, 2010 Researchers in Ireland have analyzed 50 non-documentary movies from the last four decades featuring hackers and come to some intriguing conclusions about the hacker stereotype with implications for ... > full story -
Lightning-Fast Search on Mobile Devices
February 5, 2010 Researchers have developed a fast and easy-to-use search technologies for mobile ... > full story -
Special Effects in Avatar Made Possible Thanks to European Technology
February 3, 2010 Highly effective and scalable digital technology developed originally for television has transformed the production, post-production and viewing experience in high-resolution feature films. A joint ... > full story -
Wireless Optical Transmission Key to Secure, Safe and Rapid Indoor Communications
January 28, 2010 Light is better than radio waves when it comes to some wireless communications, according to a group of engineers. Optical communications systems could provide faster, more secure communications with ... > full story -
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Learning the Art of Creating Computer Games Can Boot Student Skills
January 24, 2010 Computer games have a broad appeal that transcends gender, culture, age and socioeconomic status. Now, computer scientists think that creating computer games, rather than just playing them could ... > full story -
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Moving Video to 'Captcha' Robot Hackers
December 31, 2009 Researchers have developed a synthesis technique that generates moving pictures of 3-D objects which will allow security developers to generate an infinite number of "emergence" images virtually ... > full story -
Researchers Develop Drug Information Interface to Save Lives
December 29, 2009 A new drug information interface system has been shown to help in dealing with visual and motor impairments, which can make sorting, holding and identifying pills a challenge as we ... > full story -
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Computer Algorithm Identifies Authentic Van Gogh
December 21, 2009 A researcher in the Netherlands has developed computer algorithms to support art historians and other art experts in their visual assessment of paintings. His digital technology is capable of ... > full story -
Video Games: Racing, Shooting and Zapping Your Way to Better Visual Skills
December 18, 2009 Do your kids want a Wii, a PlayStation or an Xbox 360 this year? This holiday gift season is packed with popular gaming systems and adrenaline-pumping, sharpshooting games. What's a parent to do? Is ... > full story -
Surgery on Beating Heart Thanks to Robotic Helping Hand
December 11, 2009 If you've been waiting for the day to arrive when computers actually start performing surgery, that moment might soon be upon us. Scientists have developed a computerized 3-D model that allows ... > full story
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