https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/software/ Software Development -- Software Engineering. From embedded software to smart machines, read about advanced logic systems and more. en-us Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:07:27 EST Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:07:27 EST 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/software/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250622225927.htm Scientists at NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have created CURBy, a cutting-edge quantum randomness beacon that draws on the intrinsic unpredictability of quantum entanglement to produce true random numbers. Unlike traditional methods, CURBy is traceable, transparent, and verifiable thanks to quantum physics and blockchain-like protocols. This breakthrough has real-world applications ranging from cybersecurity to public lotteries—and it’s open source, inviting the world to use and build upon it. Sun, 22 Jun 2025 22:59:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250622225927.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250608222002.htm A team of researchers has shown that even small-scale quantum computers can enhance machine learning performance, using a novel photonic quantum circuit. Their findings suggest that today s quantum technology isn t just experimental it can already outperform classical systems in specific tasks. Notably, this photonic approach could also drastically reduce energy consumption, offering a sustainable path forward as machine learning s power needs soar. Sun, 08 Jun 2025 22:20:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250608222002.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132447.htm Found in knee replacements and bone plates, aircraft components, and catalytic converters, the exceptionally strong metals known as multiple principal element alloys (MPEA) are about to get even stronger through to artificial intelligence. Scientists have designed a new MPEA with superior mechanical properties using a data-driven framework that leverages the supercomputing power of explainable artificial intelligence (AI). Thu, 15 May 2025 13:24:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132447.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513172033.htm Engineers built E-BAR, a mobile robot designed to physically support the elderly and prevent them from falling as they move around their homes. E-BAR acts as a set of robotic handlebars that follows a person from behind, allowing them to walk independently or lean on the robot's arms for support. Tue, 13 May 2025 17:20:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513172033.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508161448.htm Engineers developed a ping-pong-playing robot that quickly estimates the speed and trajectory of an incoming ball and precisely hits it to a desired location on the table. Thu, 08 May 2025 16:14:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508161448.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507130522.htm Two new advanced predictive algorithms use information about a person's health conditions and simple blood tests to accurately predict a patient's chances of having a currently undiagnosed cancer, including hard to diagnose liver and oral cancers. The new models could revolutionize how cancer is detected in primary care, and make it easier for patients to get treatment at much earlier stages. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:05:22 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507130522.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505204915.htm Researchers have developed a new protocol for characterizing quantum gate errors, paving the way toward more reliable quantum simulations and fault-tolerant quantum computing. Mon, 05 May 2025 20:49:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505204915.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250501122502.htm A mathematician has built an algebraic solution to an equation that was once believed impossible to solve. Thu, 01 May 2025 12:25:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250501122502.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250423135036.htm After uncovering a unifying algorithm that links more than 20 common machine-learning approaches, researchers organized them into a 'periodic table of machine learning' that can help scientists combine elements of different methods to improve algorithms or create new ones. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:50:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250423135036.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410131114.htm Researchers devised a way to maintain an AI model's accuracy while ensuring attackers can't extract sensitive information used to train it. The approach is computationally efficient, reducing a longstanding tradeoff between accuracy and privacy. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:11:14 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410131114.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409115256.htm FLUID, an open-source, 3D-printed robot, offers an affordable and customizable solution for automated material synthesis, making advanced research accessible to more scientists. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:52:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409115256.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407172921.htm A web platform uses a chatbot to enable any chemist -- including undergraduate chemistry majors -- to configure and execute complex quantum mechanical simulations through chatting. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:29:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407172921.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250404122438.htm Researchers from chemistry, biology, and medicine are increasingly turning to AI models to develop new hypotheses. However, it is often unclear on which basis the algorithms come to their conclusions and to what extent they can be generalized. A publicationnow warns of misunderstandings in handling artificial intelligence. At the same time, it highlights the conditions under which researchers can most likely have confidence in the models. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:24:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250404122438.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141605.htm The smart MAIJU jumpsuit offers a novel approach to at-home monitoring of infants' early motor development. The wearable device combines expertise in medicine, measuring technology and AI, enabling objective and accurate assessment of children's motor skills without the presence of researchers. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:16:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141605.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250312124148.htm Physicists have created a new computer code that could speed up the design of the complicated magnets that shape the plasma in stellarators, making the systems simpler and more affordable to build. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:41:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250312124148.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250304143529.htm Researchers have demonstrated that multicolored stickers applied to stop or speed limit signs on the roadside can 'confuse' self-driving vehicles, causing unpredictable and possibly hazardous operations. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:35:29 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250304143529.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226142431.htm A recent study shows that computer algorithms can be used to find molecules that can be developed into anti-inflammatory drugs. In the article, the researchers also describe how the same strategy can be used to search through 10 sextillion alternatives to identify the best drug candidate. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:24:31 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226142431.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219111127.htm Researchers have unveiled a transformative framework for understanding complex systems. This pioneering study establishes the new field of higher-order topological dynamics, revealing how the hidden geometry of networks shapes everything from brain activity to the climate and artificial intelligence (AI). Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:11:27 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219111127.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213143918.htm From predicting potholes to designing more durable concrete, artificial intelligence is paving the way for smarter infrastructure, new studies show. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:39:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213143918.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132435.htm Physicists have achieved a breakthrough in data processing by employing an 'inverse-design' approach. This method allows algorithms to configure a system based on desired functions, bypassing manual design and complex simulations. The result is a smart 'universal' device that uses spin waves ('magnons') to perform multiple data processing tasks with exceptional energy efficiency. This innovation marks a transformative advance in unconventional computing, with significant potential for next-generation telecommunications, computing, and neuromorphic systems. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:24:35 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132435.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203142738.htm Researchers developed an automated system to help programmers increase the efficiency of their deep learning algorithms by simultaneously leveraging two types of redundancy in complex data structures: sparsity and symmetry. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:27:38 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203142738.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250123110248.htm Engineers have invented a microscopic spectral sensor that can identify myriad materials with unprecedented accuracy. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:02:48 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250123110248.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250116133546.htm Researchers have developed a novel 6D pose dataset designed to improve robotic grasping accuracy and adaptability in industrial settings. The dataset, which integrates RGB and depth images, demonstrates significant potential to enhance the precision of robots performing pick-and-place tasks in dynamic environments. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:35:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250116133546.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115165102.htm New insect-scale microrobots can fly more than 100 times longer than previous versions. The new bots, also significantly faster and more agile, could someday be used to pollinate fruits and vegetables. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:51:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115165102.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250109125630.htm A team has developed a new method that facilitates and improves predictions of tabular data, especially for small data sets with fewer than 10,000 data points. The new AI model TabPFN is trained on synthetically generated data before it is used and thus learns to evaluate possible causal relationships and use them for predictions. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:56:30 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250109125630.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106195930.htm Researchers have harnessed artificial intelligence to take a key step toward slashing the time and cost of designing new wireless chips and discovering new functionalities to meet expanding demands for better wireless speed and performance. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:59:30 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106195930.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106133235.htm Scientists have developed an advanced swarm navigation algorithm for cyborg insects that prevents them from becoming stuck while navigating challenging terrain. The new algorithm represents a significant advance in swarm robotics. It could pave the way for applications in disaster relief, search-and-rescue missions, and infrastructure inspection. Cyborg insects are real insects equipped with tiny electronic devices on their backs -- consisting of various sensors like optical and infrared cameras, a battery, and an antenna for communication -- that allow their movements to be remotely controlled for specific tasks. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:32:35 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106133235.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250102162630.htm Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve the analysis of medical image data. For example, algorithms based on deep learning can determine the location and size of tumors. This is the result of AutoPET, an international competition in medical image analysis. The seven best autoPET teams report on how algorithms can detect tumor lesions in positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT). Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:26:30 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250102162630.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241217141112.htm Researchers developed a fully open-source biomolecular structure prediction model that achieves state-of-the-art performance, at the level of AlpahFold3, in an effort to democratize biomedical research and drug development. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:11:12 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241217141112.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241213125208.htm A new AI image tool could aid the development of algorithms to analyse wildlife images to help improve understanding of how species around the world are responding to climate change, a study suggests. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:52:08 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241213125208.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241126191730.htm A team of researchers has developed an innovative imaging platform that promises to improve our understanding of cellular structures at the nanoscale. This platform, called soTILT3D for single-objective tilted light sheet with 3D point spread functions (PSFs), offers significant advancements in super-resolution microscopy, enabling fast and precise 3D imaging of multiple cellular structures while the extracellular environment can be controlled and flexibly adjusted. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:17:30 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241126191730.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241126135834.htm Humans get a real buzz from the virtual world of gaming and augmented reality but now scientists have trialled the use of these new-age technologies on small animals, to test the reactions of tiny hoverflies and even crabs. In a bid to comprehend the aerodynamic powers of flying insects and other little-understood animal behaviors, the study is gaining new perspectives on how invertebrates respond to, interact with and navigate virtual 'worlds' created by advanced entertainment technology. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:58:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241126135834.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241119132833.htm In order to use remote locations to record and assess the behavior of wildlife and environmental conditions, the GAIA Initiative developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that reliably and automatically classifies behaviors of white-backed vultures using animal tag data. As scavengers, vultures always look for the next carcass. With the help of tagged animals and a second AI algorithm, the scientists can now automatically locate carcasses across vast landscapes. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:28:33 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241119132833.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241114161302.htm Researchers have created a headphone prototype that allows listeners to hear people speaking within a bubble with a programmable radius of 3 to 6 feet. Voices and sounds outside the bubble are quieted an average of 49 decibels, even if they're louder than those in the bubble. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:13:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241114161302.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241112123749.htm Researchers have developed PanoRadar, a new tool to give robots superhuman vision by transforming simple radio waves into detailed, 3D views of the environment. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:37:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241112123749.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241031151718.htm Today, a research team has proposed a new reinforcement learning framework with autonomous drones to find sperm whales and predict where they will surface. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:17:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241031151718.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241021123021.htm The speed and agility of cloud computing opens doors to completing advanced computational chemistry workflows in days instead of months. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:30:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241021123021.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002165613.htm deepSPACE isn't a futuristic film, a new videogame or the next season of a classic TV series. In fact, the new design software developed by an aerospace engineer isn't about outer space at all. This new tool takes your concept and requirements and rapidly generates design configurations from conventional to out-of-this-world, including a 3D CAD model and performance evaluations. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:56:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002165613.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240924165754.htm Artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzz phrase of 2024. Though far from that cultural spotlight, scientists from agricultural, biological and technological backgrounds are also turning to AI as they collaborate to find ways for these algorithms and models to analyze datasets to better understand and predict a world impacted by climate change. Scientists have now demonstrated the capability of a recurrent neural network -- a model that teaches computers to process data using long short-term memory -- to predict maize yield from several remote sensing technologies and environmental and genetic data. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:57:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240924165754.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240819185140.htm Finding the next groundbreaking polymer is always a challenge, but now researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to shape and transform the future of the field. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:51:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240819185140.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240805134143.htm A growing body of AI tools screen how people talk, searching for subtle changes that could indicate mental health concerns like depression or anxiety. A study finds that these tools don't perform consistently across people from different genders and races. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:41:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240805134143.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240731141038.htm Significant strides in addressing the issue of AI 'hallucinations' and improving the reliability of anomaly detection algorithms. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:10:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240731141038.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240722155039.htm Large language models may pass medical exams with flying colors but using them for diagnoses would currently be grossly negligent. Medical chatbots make hasty diagnoses, do not adhere to guidelines, and would put patients' lives at risk. A team has systematically investigated whether this form of artificial intelligence (AI) would be suitable for everyday clinical practice. Despite the current shortcomings, the researchers see potential in the technology. They have published a method that can be used to test the reliability of future medical chatbots. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:50:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240722155039.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240628125201.htm Computer scientists have written a network flow algorithm that computes almost as fast as is mathematically possible. This algorithm computes the maximum traffic flow with minimum transport costs for any type of network. It thus solves a key question in theoretical computer science. The superfast algorithm also lays the foundation for efficiently computing very large and dynamically changing networks in the future. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:52:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240628125201.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240626151937.htm Traditional methods to assess balance often suffer from subjectivity, aren't comprehensive enough and can't be administered remotely. They also are expensive and require specialized equipment and clinical expertise. Using wearable sensors and advanced machine learning algorithms, researchers offer a practical and cost-effective solution for capturing detailed movement data, essential for balance analysis. This approach is more accessible and can be administered remotely, which could have significant implications for health care, rehabilitation, sports science or other fields where balance assessment is important. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:19:37 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240626151937.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240613160232.htm Findings indicate that such software can dramatically improve patient safety during surgery. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:02:32 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240613160232.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611130301.htm A new computer vision technique developed by engineers significantly speeds up the characterization of newly synthesized electronic materials. Such materials might be used in novel solar cells, transistors, LEDs, and batteries. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:03:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611130301.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240604184244.htm Engineers have developed a model that combines machine learning and collaborative robotics to accelerate the design of aerogel materials used in wearable heating applications. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:42:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240604184244.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240531122530.htm To overcome issues associated with real-life testing, researchers successfully demonstrated the use of digital twin technology within robot simulation software in assessing a robot's suitability for deployment in simulated built environments. Fri, 31 May 2024 12:25:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240531122530.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240529162437.htm Researchers recently published findings that could lay the groundwork for applying quantum computing methods to protein structure prediction. Wed, 29 May 2024 16:24:37 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240529162437.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240522225234.htm An international team have developed a new material that moves like skin while preserving signal strength in electronics. The technology could enable the development of next-generation wearable devices with continuous, consistent wireless and battery-free functionality. Wed, 22 May 2024 22:52:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240522225234.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240510111406.htm Engineers have demonstrated a simple computational approach for improving the linearization of power amplifiers (PA), such as those used in mmWave systems and other telecommunication systems. The proposed technique involves training small neural networks to directly estimate the coefficients of a polynomial for digital pre-distortion (DPD) based on their frequency response during calibration sweeps. Fri, 10 May 2024 11:14:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240510111406.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240509155536.htm Systems controlled by next-generation computing algorithms could give rise to better and more efficient machine learning products, a new study suggests. Thu, 09 May 2024 15:55:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240509155536.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240506194522.htm Cybersecurity programs vary dramatically across the country, a review has found. The authors argue that program leaders should work with professional societies to make sure graduates are well trained to meet industry needs in a fast-changing field. A research team found a shortage of research in evaluating the instructional approaches being used to teach cybersecurity. The authors also contend that programs could benefit from increasing their use of educational and instructional tools and theories. Mon, 06 May 2024 19:45:22 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240506194522.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240424111710.htm According to new research, current methods for detecting manipulated digital media will not be effective against AI-generated video; but a machine-learning approach could be the key to unmasking these synthetic creations. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:17:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240424111710.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415163707.htm 4.5 million gamers around the world have advanced medical science by helping to reconstruct microbial evolutionary histories using a minigame included inside the critically and commercially successful video game, Borderlands 3. Their playing has led to a significantly refined estimate of the relationships of microbes in the human gut. The results of this collaboration will both substantially advance our knowledge of the microbiome and improve on the AI programs that will be used to carry out this work in future. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:37:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415163707.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240409184035.htm New research shows that people recognize more of their biases in algorithms' decisions than they do in their own -- even when those decisions are the same. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:40:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240409184035.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240325114124.htm Conventional quantum algorithms are not feasible for solving combinatorial optimization problems (COPs) with constraints in the operation time of quantum computers. To address this issue, researchers have developed a novel algorithm called post-processing variationally scheduled quantum algorithm. The novelty of this innovative algorithm lies in the use of a post-processing technique combined with variational scheduling to achieve high-quality solutions to COPs in a short time. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:41:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240325114124.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240320122433.htm Researchers have called for a more considered approach when embedding ethical principles in the development and governance of AI for children. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:24:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240320122433.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240318142319.htm Researchers have developed a new training tool to help artificial intelligence (AI) programs better account for the fact that humans don't always tell the truth when providing personal information. The new tool was developed for use in contexts when humans have an economic incentive to lie, such as applying for a mortgage or trying to lower their insurance premiums. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:23:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240318142319.htm