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Alice Teaches Kids To Program
Computer scientists have
found a way to make computer
programming visual. Instead
of using numbers, letters,
and punctuation like other
programming languages, Alice
uses three dimensional
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Kidney Exchange
Computer Scientists have
created an algorithm able to
sort through up to 10,000
kidney donor/patient pairs,
taking over the mammoth task
of coordinating paired
donation. The new algorithm
was needed to make the
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Cell Phone Viruses
As cell phones, PDAs, and
other wireless devices
become more sophisticated,
hackers are starting to
spread viruses that can
infect them. Software
engineers have developed an
application that allows a PC
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Protect Yourself From Computer Hackers
Computer scientists observe
that the people most at risk
for the loss of private
information and other
computer problems are those
who create easily guessed
passwords and user names.
... > full story
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Computer Scientists Develop Software That Evaluates Facial Expressions
Computer vision software can now map a person's face onto a mesh computer model and calculate facial expressions based on facial points such as lip curvature, eyebrow position, and cheek ... > more -
New Software Helps Track the Path of Toxic Spills
Ecological engineers have developed software that can model the path of a toxic spill in waterways anywhere in the United States. The system can predict if and when a contaminant will reach a ... > more -
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Simulation Software Derives New Tricks from Math
Even old jugglers can learn new tricks from mathematics. Several computer algorithms are able to simulate the combinatorial patterns of juggling and generate new ones that even experienced jugglers ... > more -
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Energy Scientists Propose Color-Coding Standard for PC Sleep Mode
Different computers use different indicator lights to signal that they are in energy-saving, or "sleep" mode. Users are often unsure if their PC is truly saving energy, rather than just turning its ... > more -
Computer Engineers Improve Wireless Networks by Making Users Connect Through Each Other
Several cities, including Philadelphia and San Francisco, are considering installing city-wide wireless internet connections of a new generation. These so-called wireless mesh networks will enable ... > more -
Electrical, Optical Engineers Bring Captioning to Your PDA
Twenty-eight million Americans have at least partial hearing loss, which makes it hard to follow anything from baseball games to movies.A researcher has designed software that beams movie captions ... > more -
Biologist, Computer Scientist Make 3D Anatomy Images Available Online
Frog biology is especially noteworthy because of the amphibians' sensitivity to pollution, which often flags previously unknown environmental problems. Science labs and classrooms around the world ... > more -
Physicists' Invention Opens Access to Computers for Persons with Tremors
For $100, people with tremors could finally be able to use a computer mouse. A new mouse adapter filters out the high-frequency, shaky component of the movement, transmitting only the steady ... > more -
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Electrical Engineers Create Voice-controlled Mouse
Computer scientists worked with electrical engineers to move the cursor on a computer screen with the userýs voice instead of a mouse. Software interprets vocal commands to move the cursor, ... > more -
Vivid Animations Help Students With Science Experiments
Students learning science in the classroom can now give their textbooks a break, and learn basic science concepts online. The virtual lab, developed by engineers and students at the University of ... > more
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