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Machine Learning Shapes Microwaves for a Computer’s Eyes
Engineers from Duke University and the Institut de Physique de Nice in France have developed a new method to identify objects using microwaves that improves accuracy while reducing the associated computing time and power requirements.
Baby and Adult Brains ‘Sync Up’ During Play, Finds Princeton Baby Lab
A team of Princeton researchers has conducted the first study of how baby and adult brains interact during natural play, and they found measurable similarities in their neural activity.
Double-Checking the Science
Sometimes it helps to check the facts. You may be surprised what you find.
Large ‘Herbivores of the Sea’ Help Keep Coral Reefs Healthy
Selective fishing can disrupt the delicate balance maintained between corals and algae in embattled Caribbean coral reefs.
One-Fourth of Children with Autism Are Undiagnosed
One-fourth of children under age 8 with autism spectrum disorder — most of them black or Hispanic — are not being diagnosed, which is critical for improving quality of life.