Security software for autonomous vehicles

Before autonomous vehicles participate in road traffic, they must demonstrate conclusively that they do not pose a danger to others. New software prevents accidents by predicting different variants of a traffic situation every millisecond.

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Virtual reality trains public to reverse opioid overdoses

The United States has seen a 200% increase in the rate of deaths by opioid overdose in the last 20 years. But many of these deaths were preventable. Naloxone, also called Narcan, is a prescription drug that reverses opioid overdoses, and in more than 40 states there is a standing order policy, which makes it available to anyone, without an individual...

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Virtual tourism could offer new opportunities for travel industry, travelers

A new proposal for virtual travel, using advanced mathematical techniques and combining livestream video with existing photos and videos of travel hotspots, could help revitalize an industry that has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, according to researchers.

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New perception metric balances reaction time, accuracy

Researchers have developed a new metric for evaluating how well self-driving cars respond to changing road conditions and traffic, making it possible for the first time to compare perception systems for both accuracy and reaction time.

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Virtual imaging trials optimize CT, radiography for COVID-19

A new article looks at the use of virtual imaging trials in effective assessment and optimization of CT and radiography acquisitions and analysis tools to help manage the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Computer modeling used to predict reef health

A researcher has developed a way to predict the future health of the planet's coral reefs. He has been studying the ecosystems of the world's endangered reefs.

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Teamwork can make the 5G dream work: A collaborative system architecture for 5G networks

Scientists explain how collaboration between cloud and network service providers could enable advanced 5G applications.

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Robo-teammate can detect, share 3D changes in real-time

Something is different, and you can't quite put your finger on it. But your robot can.

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Scientists slow and steer light with resonant nanoantennas

Researchers have fashioned ultrathin silicon nanoantennas that trap and redirect light, for applications in quantum computing, LIDAR and even the detection of viruses.

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A how-to guide for teaching GIS courses online with hardware or software in the cloud

Geographers offer first-hand accounts of what is required for GIS instructors and IT administrators to set up virtual computing specifically for providing state-of-the-art geographic information systems (GIS) instruction.

Aug 2020