The University of Osaka researcher shows that solid-state hysteresis can be described using thermodynamic state variables When the input variable X is changed as X0→X1→X0, the response Y of the system varies as A→B→C →D→A.…
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…