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07/27/2010 10:00 PM
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Data sorting world record falls: Computer scientists break terabyte sort barrier in 60 seconds
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Computer scientists from the University of California, San Diego broke "the terabyte barrier" -- and a world record -- when they sorted more than one terabyte of data (1,000 gigabytes or 1 million megabytes) in just 60 seconds. During this 2010 "Sort Benchmark" competition -- the "World Cup of data sorting" -- the computer scientists from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering also tied a world record for fastest data sorting rate.
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07/25/2010 07:00 PM
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3-D gesture-based interaction system unveiled
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Touch screens such as those found on the iPhone or iPad are the latest form of technology allowing interaction with smart phones, computers and other devices. However, scientists in Germany have developed the next generation non-contact gesture and finger recognition system. The novel system detects hand and finger positions in real-time and translates these into appropriate interaction commands. Furthermore, the system does not require special gloves or markers and is capable of supporting multiple users.
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07/21/2010 04:00 AM
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Computer program predicts MRSA bacteria's next move
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Researchers are using computers to identify how one strain of dangerous bacteria might mutate in the same way a champion chess player tries to anticipate an opponent's strategies. The predictive software could result in better drug design to beat antibiotic-resistant mutations.
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07/20/2010 11:00 PM
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Semantic web made easy: Tool developed by computer scientists paves way for web of the future
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Researchers in Spain have developed a tool that simplifies the use of the semantic web. The new tool, called Fortunata, can be used by developers, graphic designers and end users without an in-depth knowledge of informatics.
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07/13/2010 01:00 PM
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New 3-D imaging techniques for improved lung cancer drug development
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Advanced imaging technologies that promise to improve effective drug development to treat lung cancer are the focus of the current issue of Optics Express. Research outlines standardized approaches to measure and compare tumor size, as well as to validate the accuracy of such measurements. This validation is a critical new area of research as important new applications for these tools are being explored in drug development.
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07/12/2010 10:00 PM
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New research can spot cloud computing problems before they start
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Large-scale computer hosting infrastructures offer a variety of services to computer users, including cloud. But when these infrastructures run into problems -- like bottlenecks that slow their operating speed -- it can be costly for both the infrastructure provider and the user. New research will allow these infrastructure providers to more accurately predict such anomalies, and address them before they become a major problem.
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07/11/2010 11:00 PM
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Taking computer games into the future
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Playing computer games could get a lot more lifelike, thanks to a major research project being carried out in the UK.
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07/10/2010 04:00 AM
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Scientists use computer algorithms to develop seasonal flu vaccines
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Computer scientists have developed a rapid and effective approach to produce vaccines for new strains of influenza viruses. The researchers hope to develop the new technology and provide an efficient method to confront the threat of seasonal epidemics.
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07/09/2010 01:00 AM
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New technology reduces storage needs and costs for genomic data
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A new computer data compression technique called Genomic SQueeZ will allow genetic researchers and others to store, analyze and share massive volumes of data in less space and at lower cost.
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07/07/2010 10:00 PM
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Reversible watermarking for digital images
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Every picture tells a story, but how do you know that a digital photo has not been manipulated to change the tale being told? A new approach to adding an encrypted watermark to digital images allows the an image to be validated against a pass key, according to new research.
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06/28/2010 04:00 PM
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Enterprise PCs work while they sleep – saving energy and money – with new software
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Personal computers in enterprise environments save energy and money by "sleep-working," thanks to new software called SleepServer. Sleep-working enterprise PCs are accessible via remote connections and maintain their presence on voice over IP, instant messaging, and peer-to-peer networks even though the PCs are in low-power sleep mode. SleepServer can reduce energy consumption on enterprise PCs previously running 24/7 by an average of 60 percent.
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06/23/2010 11:00 PM
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An 'omics' for databases in the life sciences
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A searchable directory of the countless biological databases on the web produced in the wake of genomic and post-genomic research could be generated automatically, according to new research.
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