Computer Science and Technology News
Virtual Romanesque Monuments Being Created
Posted on May 26, 2010 at 11:33:50 am
Researchers from the Cartif Foundation and the University of Valladolid have created full color plans in 3-D of places of cultural interest, using laser scanners and photographic cameras
Trapping Giant Rydberg Atoms for Faster Quantum Computers
Posted on May 07, 2010 at 06:21:28 am
In an achievement that could help enable fast quantum computers, University of Michigan physicists have built a better Rydberg atom trap.
Single Molecule Can Calculate Thousands of Times Faster Than a PC
Posted on May 06, 2010 at 08:56:34 am
An experimental demonstration of a quantum calculation has shown that a single molecule can perform operations thousands of times faster than any conventional computer
Car Steered With Eyes
Posted on April 24, 2010 at 09:06:12 am
"Keep your eyes on the road!" Scientists have given a completely new meaning to this standard rule for drivers: Using software they developed, they can steer a car with their eyes
World's Smallest Superconductor Invented
Posted on March 31, 2010 at 08:29:07 am
Scientists have discovered the world's smallest superconductor, a sheet of four pairs of molecules less than one nanometer wide
Computer Algorithm Able to 'Read' Memories
Posted on March 11, 2010 at 05:49:43 pm
To explore how memories are recorded, researchers showed volunteers three short films and asked them to memorize what they saw
3-D Hand Movement Reconstructed Using Brain Signals
Posted on March 08, 2010 at 09:21:29 am
Researchers have successfully reconstructed 3-D hand motions from brain signals recorded in a non-invasive way
New Photonic Material May Facilitate All-Optical Switching and Computing
Posted on February 23, 2010 at 03:25:41 pm
A class of molecules whose size, structure and chemical composition have been optimized for photonic use could provide the demanding combination of properties needed to serve as the foundation for low-power, high-speed all-optical signal processing.
Diamond Nanowires for Quantum Computing?
Posted on February 16, 2010 at 09:59:01 am
Device Could Lead to New Class of Diamond Nanomaterials Suitable for Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Computing, and Magnetic Field Imaging
Virtual Museum Guide
Posted on February 12, 2010 at 06:07:58 pm
Archaeological treasures are brought to life by Fraunhofer software. Real images are enriched with digital information on a virtual tour through ancient buildings, creating a more vivid experience for the museum visitor.














