http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/software/ Software Development -- Software Engineering. From embedded software to smart machines, read about advanced logic systems and more. en-us Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:05:01 EST Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:05:01 EST 60 http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/logosmall.gif http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/software/ For more science articles, visit ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091106102658.htm Researchers in Spain have designed a system for the mobility of military troops within a battlefield following the mechanisms used by ant colonies to move. The scientists have used settings of Panzer General, a commercial war video game, for the development of this software. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091106102658.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091103112247.htm When searching for basketball videos online, a long list of Web sites appears, which may contain a picture or a word describing a basketball. But what if the computer could search inside videos for a basketball? Researchers are developing software that would enable computers to search inside videos, detect humans and specific objects, and perform other video analysis tasks. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091103112247.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091103102246.htm The spread of malware, or computer viruses, is a growing problem that can lead to crashed computer systems, stolen personal information, and billions of dollars in lost productivity every year. One of the most insidious types of malware is a "rootkit," which can effectively hide the presence of other spyware or viruses from the user. But now researchers have devised a way to block rootkits and prevent them from taking over your computer systems. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091103102246.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090928095447.htm Service-centric software engineering is the latest paradigm in computing, and researchers have developed a platform they believe will launch the concept into the business world. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090928095447.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091022153637.htm While more older adults than ever are using cell phones and computers, a technology gap still exists that threatens to turn senior citizens into second-class citizens, according to Florida State University researchers. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091022153637.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091022134452.htm Medical clinics the world over could benefit from new software created by a team of scientists has found a way to improve the efficiency of a pneumonia vaccine testing method. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091022134452.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090915202150.htm New mobile phone software will help epidemiologists and ecologists working in the field to analyse their data remotely and map findings across the world, without having to return to the lab, according to research. The authors of the study say the software will also enable members of the public to act as 'citizen scientists' and help collect data for community projects. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090915202150.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091006121115.htm Mathematicians have developed powerful new tools for winnowing out the genes behind some of humanity's most intractable diseases. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091006121115.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091015191043.htm Conventional imaging systems incorporate a light source for illuminating an object and a separate sensing device for recording the light rays scattered by the object. By using lenses and software, the recorded information can be turned into a proper image. Human vision is an ordinary process: the use of two eyes (and a powerful brain that processes visual information) provides human observers with a sense of depth perception. But how does a video camera attached to a robot "see" in three dimensions? Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091015191043.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091007103026.htm Recent bank failures point to the continuing need for vigilance by regulators and investors. Now, a new report discusses the possibility of an early-warning system that spots the outliers before they fail. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091007103026.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090922100039.htm European researchers are making an impressive effort to link up digital repositories to create a vast network of easy to search online data. The DRIVER project' work -- one of the largest efforts of its kind -- aims to make some sense and better use of the growing online digital world, the 'data-sphere'. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090922100039.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091005161328.htm Criminals are having a harder time hiding their faces, thanks to new software that helps witnesses recreate and recognize suspects using principles borrowed from the fields of optics and genetics. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091005161328.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090928131026.htm A biomedical engineer has spent the last four years building a better imager for preclincal studies. He can now disassemble a specimen and reassemble it into a three-dimensional digital model that gives details down to single cells and their exact location. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090928131026.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090930102719.htm The SeCSE (pronounced sexy) project seeks to develop a platform capable of delivering on the promise of service-centric software engineering. It is a new computing paradigm that can mix and match services to create powerful applications, and the service elements can be reused, or updated individually. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090930102719.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090925102101.htm European researchers are creating new technology that could, ultimately, make accessible the sum of humankind's knowledge. Hundreds of organisations and millions of documents are already linked to this "United Nations of knowledge". The EU-funded DRIVER project's key result is a technological breakthrough that enables institutions to link repositories of knowledge together into one huge, networked online 'library of libraries'. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090925102101.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090928095458.htm Software developed by a UK researcher could spell the end for future melody plagiarism. The research focuses on how to predict court decisions on music plagiarism using cognitive similarity algorithms. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090928095458.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090927130032.htm In the never-ending battle to protect computer networks from intruders, researchers are working with security experts to develop a new defense modeled after one of nature's hardiest creatures -- the ant. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090927130032.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090918100010.htm A team of researchers in Spain has developed an intelligent surveillance system able to detect aberrant behavior by drivers and people on foot crossing pedestrian crossings and in other urban settings. The study could be used to penalize incorrect behavior. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090918100010.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090917135027.htm Technology developed by European researchers is helping the stage production of Ben Hur Live in London's O2 arena. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090917135027.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090910114152.htm A researcher in Israel has invented a new software tool, interfacing with the user through the sense of touch, to help the blind navigate through unfamiliar places. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090910114152.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090915140928.htm Using tourist photos downloaded from the Web, computer scientists created a digital version of Rome in about a day. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090915140928.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090912151652.htm Researchers say that "teachable software" designed to mimic the human brain may help them diagnose cardiac infections without an invasive exam. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090912151652.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090909103124.htm Advances have brought graphite's potential as a mass data storage medium a step closer to reality and created the potential for reprogrammable gate arrays that could bring about a revolution in integrated circuit logic design. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090909103124.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090904071957.htm In spite of rising energy prices, many car drivers in large cities still ride alone. The OpenRide mobile ridesharing service aims to save them money while reducing the amount of traffic and thus the burden on the environment. At the IFA international consumer electronics exhibition in Berlin, researchers presented a prototype of their open infrastructure for organizing spontaneous ridesharing opportunities. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090904071957.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090908193440.htm A new framework of recommendations created by health informatics researchers may help doctors and hospitals prepare for a federal initiative to expand the use of electronic health records. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090908193440.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090831130800.htm A new mathematical tool from a computer scientist in Israel aims to protect genetic privacy while giving genomic data to researchers. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090831130800.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090903163953.htm Computational photography researchers have built an open-source digital camera. Anyone will be able to create new features for the camera by writing aps that will control all the camera's functions -- focus, exposure, shutter speed, flash, etc. Cameras could be taught new tricks with downloadable apps, analogous to iPhone apps. No longer will camera owners be limited to the features installed by the manufacturer. Sky's the limit. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090903163953.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090901172836.htm Engineers have devised innovative computer software that can sift through hundreds of genetic mutations and highlight the DNA changes that are most likely to promote cancer. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090901172836.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090901164048.htm Going back to the drawing board is much easier now that researchers have developed a new type of design program called FEAsy. The program allows the designer to sketch a rough concept of the part and then analyze the part's characteristics while it is still only a drawing. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090901164048.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090827082533.htm Innovative software developed in Europe that makes it easier to organise, search and navigate collections of digital images will soon be available to media agencies, photographers and, potentially, anyone trying to keep up with photo-happy Facebook or Flickr friends. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090827082533.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090827073256.htm Scientists in England are to design the first ever biological robot using mould. Researchers are developing the amorphous non-silicon biological robot, plasmobot, using plasmodium, the vegetative stage of the slime mould Physarum polycephalum, a commonly occurring mould which lives in forests, gardens and most damp places in the UK. The research project aims to design the first every fully biological (no silicon components) amorphous massively-parallel robot. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090827073256.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090824204830.htm What are the causes of illness? How can the effect of medication be improved? Molecular biologists can now gain new insights by the virtual simulations generated with a new type of software. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090824204830.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090824204832.htm European researchers have developed new control systems that let driverless vehicles communicate and cooperate with each other. Could fleets of high throughput rapid transit systems soon be cruising our cities? Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090824204832.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090814101949.htm A new dome projection developed in Europe offers a compelling replacement for the flat movie screen. The 'Immersive Dome' puts viewers at the heart of the action, and lets them actively participate. And instead of the conventional surround sound, a three-dimensional aural experience awaits visitors. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090814101949.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090807103913.htm Can computers solve the logistical nightmare of planning English football fixtures (soccer game schedules) over the holidays? Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090807103913.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090807091202.htm New semantics-based software tools that accelerate the speed companies can develop or adjust their processes – while slashing costs – have resulted from a major research project. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090807091202.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090818130427.htm Two new software programs that improve the process of identifying cancer biomarkers from gene expression data earned silver-level compatibility certification from the the NIH/National Cancer Institute's cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid, also known as caBIG. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090818130427.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090812104219.htm A ruined temple, ancient frescos and even a long-dead king have been brought to life by a "visual time machine" developed by European researchers. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090812104219.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090729155819.htm Researchers are improving US Air Force situational awareness with software that presents vast amounts of map data in a more manageable format for its commanders in theater. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090729155819.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090730140441.htm Creating error-free software remains time consuming and labor intensive. A major research effort has developed a system that speeds software development from the drawing board to high-quality, platform-independent code. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090730140441.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090810161902.htm Computer scientists hacked an electronic voting machine and stole votes using a malicious programming approach that had not been invented when the voting machine was designed. The scientists employed "return-oriented programming" to force a Sequoia AVC Advantage electronic voting machine to turn against itself and steal votes. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090810161902.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090729140241.htm Developing software is a complicated and laborious process. A new European platform automates much of the tricky building and testing phases of programming. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090729140241.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090807103919.htm Remote maintenance systems that monitor the status of facilities and machines have always had to be configured manually, a laborious task. But now a new system can be easily adapted for a range of facilities with no need for programming expertise. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090807103919.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090805150532.htm Scientists have developed a new software application to improve the noise-filtering abilities of hearing aids and cochlear implants. Hearing aids and cochlear implants act as tiny amplifiers so the deaf and hard-of-hearing can make sense of voices and music. Unfortunately, these devices also amplify background sound, so they're less effective in a noisy environment like a busy workplace or café. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090805150532.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090805212356.htm Computerized agents which will negotiate the best online deals for buyers and sellers will be fully operational by the end of the year. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090805212356.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090804071814.htm Training employees to do their jobs effectively is something many companies would like to – and need to – improve. Now researchers are developing software tools to ensure skills gaps are identified and plugged. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090804071814.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090801095804.htm A new open source, Web 2.0-inspired solution for building and managing business relationships online promises to level the playing field for small- and medium-sized enterprises. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090801095804.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090624111917.htm Researchers are developing programming tools to enable engineers in the defense industry to utilize the processing power of GPUs without having to learn the complicated programming language required to use them directly. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090624111917.htm