‘Faulty’ computer chip is 15x more efficient
RICE (US) — Researchers have created an “inexact” computer chip that’s super efficient, challenging the industry’s 50-year pursuit of accuracy.
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Hypersonic flight aboard superfast computer
STANFORD (US) — Some of the world’s fastest computers are being used to model the complexities of hypersonic flight—and could one day lead to planes that fly at seven to 15 times the speed of sound. Read more…
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To beat toxic bacteria, break up their party
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — Bacteria communicate to decide when they have enough density to produce toxins together effectively—a finding that could help beat infections.
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‘Gaydar’ guesses more right than wrong
U. WASHINGTON / CORNELL (US) — After seeing faces for less than a blink of an eye, college students have accuracy greater than mere chance in judging others’ sexual orientation. Read more…
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Mammals may not get to cool climates in time
U. WASHINGTON (US) — Nine percent of the Western Hemisphere’s mammals—and up to 40 percent in some regions—may not be able to outpace climate change. Read more…
