Computer problems are a big waste of time

People waste between 11 and 20% of their time because of everyday computer problems, according to new research.

Michael Skov Jensen-Copenhagen • futurity
July 5, 2023 ~7 min

Will brain organoids soon become biocomputers?

Brain-powered computers would be faster, more efficient, and more powerful than silicon-based computing and AI, researchers say.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Feb. 28, 2023 ~6 min


Software edits images via human ‘mind control’

"We can make a computer edit images entirely based on thoughts generated by human subjects. The computer has absolutely no prior information..."

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
June 28, 2022 ~6 min

‘Shaving’ nanocrystals amps their electronic properties

Removing "hairs" from nanocrystals is an advance toward making them function together electronically, researchers report.

Louise Lerner-Chicago • futurity
March 25, 2022 ~7 min

Fluorescent light buzz could power more efficient computers

The property that makes fluorescent lights buzz could power a new generation of more efficient computing devices that store data with magnetic fields.

Nicole Casal Moore-Michigan • futurity
May 19, 2021 ~6 min

Computers still can’t solve this cookie cutter dilemma

If you've ever wondered how to use cookie cutters to minimize wasted dough, you've homed in on a math problem no algorithm can yet handle.

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
Dec. 8, 2020 ~6 min

You can aid COVID-19 research with Folding@home

Got a computer? You can help resarchers learn more about the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from your house with Folding@home.

Julia Evangelou Strait-WUSTL • futurity
July 2, 2020 ~7 min

Auto ‘politeness transfer’ softens blunt work messages

Drawing on thousands of emails from Enron, researchers have created a method to bring better manners to our communications via "politeness transfer."

Byron Spice-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
July 1, 2020 ~5 min


Silq is an easier quantum programming language

"Our quantum programming language Silq allows programmers to utilize the potential of quantum computers better than with existing languages..."

Florian Meyer-ETH Zurich • futurity
June 22, 2020 ~7 min

Artificial neurons show computers could be way more efficient

Artifiical neurons may shed light on how real neurons are so energy efficient while communicating across distances, paving the way for better computers.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
June 8, 2020 ~6 min

/

5