deepai Gravity feels reliable — stable and consistent enough to count on. But reality is far stranger than our intuition. In truth, the strength of gravity varies over the Earth’s surface. And it is weakest…
Robotic consensus
Control algorithm for teams of robots factors in moving obstacles. [caption id="attachment_8526" align="alignnone" width="639"] MIT researchers will present a new, decentralized planning algorithm for teams of robots that factors in not only stationary obstacles, but…
Biotech boon: Natural enzymes on an unnatural path
Rice engineers unveil ultra-efficient method for making high-value chemicals HOUSTON-- Sometimes nature needs a helping hand, but the latest breakthrough from Rice University's Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering might be more accurately described as a…
Computers play a crucial role in preserving the…
From bears to birds to herders: NSF-funded researchers develop computing methods to cultivate a sustainable environment, economy and society [caption id="attachment_8516" align="alignright" width="349"] Kenyan pastoralist use the GrazeIt app to take a picture of vegetation…
Cyber Security high on the agenda
The federal Government has announced its national cyber security policy, ahead of CeBIT Australia where technology professionals will gather for Asia-Pacific’s largest business technology event, 2 – 4 May 2016 at Sydney Olympic Park. With IT security…