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Computer Science/Telecom
Physics/Material Science - Computer Science/Telecom - 16.05
Catching graphene butterflies
16 May 2013 - Wonder material graphene, when combined with other graphene-like materials, paves the way for vast new areas of scientific discovery and previously unheard-of applications, University of Manchester researchers have revealed.
Catching graphene butterflies
Medicine/Pharmacology - Computer Science/Telecom - 15.05
New QResearch tool to improve stroke treatment
University of Nottingham researchers have developed a new predictive tool to help GPs identify and treat patients at risk of stroke. - The QStroke algorithm has been shown to be better at predicting risk of primary stroke than current methods among those with atrial fibrillation who may need anticoagulants.
New QResearch tool to improve stroke treatment
University of Nottingham researchers have developed a new predictive tool to help GPs identify and treat patients at risk of stroke. - The QStroke algorithm has been shown to be better at predicting risk of primary stroke than current methods among those with atrial fibrillation who may need anticoagulants.
Computer Science/Telecom - Medicine/Pharmacology - 2.05
Big Data for Development: Mobile phone data could be used to prevent the spread of epidemics in developing countries
BOSTON - Computer scientists at the University of Birmingham have devised a new set of models, using mobile phone data, for studying the geographic evolution of country-wide epidemics and for understanding and planning the diffusion of information among the population to advise on strategies to avoid spreading the infection further.
Big Data for Development: Mobile phone data could be used to prevent the spread of epidemics in developing countries
BOSTON - Computer scientists at the University of Birmingham have devised a new set of models, using mobile phone data, for studying the geographic evolution of country-wide epidemics and for understanding and planning the diffusion of information among the population to advise on strategies to avoid spreading the infection further.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Computer Science/Telecom - 19.04
Treating the virtual patient
Researchers at Cardiff and Bristol Universities will today (Friday 19 April) show how ground-breaking ultra high definition (UHD) technology is making a real difference in remote medical training and diagnosis, with 3D demonstrations on a 'virtual patient'.
Treating the virtual patient
Medicine/Pharmacology - Computer Science/Telecom - 19.04
Bristol to provide cutting edge cloud network technology to enhance the fields of telemedicine
Researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Cardiff will today [Friday 19 April] show how groundbreaking ultra high definition (UHD) technology is making a real difference in remote medical training and diagnosis, with 3D demonstrations on a 'virtual patient'.
Bristol to provide cutting edge cloud network technology to enhance the fields of telemedicine
Researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Cardiff will today [Friday 19 April] show how groundbreaking ultra high definition (UHD) technology is making a real difference in remote medical training and diagnosis, with 3D demonstrations on a 'virtual patient'.
Psychology - Computer Science/Telecom - 20.03
Expression of emotion in books declined during 20th century, study finds
The use of words with emotional content in books has steadily decreased throughout the last century, according to new research from the Universities of Sheffield, Bristol and Durham. - The study, published today in PLOS ONE , also found a divergence between American and British English, with the former being more 'emotional' than the latter.
Expression of emotion in books declined during 20th century, study finds
The use of words with emotional content in books has steadily decreased throughout the last century, according to new research from the Universities of Sheffield, Bristol and Durham. - The study, published today in PLOS ONE , also found a divergence between American and British English, with the former being more 'emotional' than the latter.
Physics/Material Science - Computer Science/Telecom - 24.02
Quantum algorithm breakthrough
An international research group has demonstrated a quantum algorithm that performs a true calculation for the first time. Quantum algorithms could one day enable the design of new materials, pharmaceuticals or clean energy devices.
Quantum algorithm breakthrough
Life Sciences - Computer Science/Telecom - 28.11.2012
Major breakthrough in deciphering bread wheat’s genetic code
UK, German and US scientists decipher complex genetic code to create new tools for breeders and researchers across the world. - Scientists, including Keith Edwards and Gary Barker from the University of Bristol, have unlocked key components of the genetic code of one of the world's most important crops.
Major breakthrough in deciphering bread wheat’s genetic code
Medicine/Pharmacology - Computer Science/Telecom - 8.11.2012
New statistical method offers automatic mitotic cell detection for cancer diagnosis
Scientists have developed a statistical image analysis method which can assist in the grading of breast cancer by automatically segmenting tumour regions and detecting dividing cells in tissue samples.
New statistical method offers automatic mitotic cell detection for cancer diagnosis
Scientists have developed a statistical image analysis method which can assist in the grading of breast cancer by automatically segmenting tumour regions and detecting dividing cells in tissue samples.
Business/Economics - Computer Science/Telecom - 2.11.2012
World’s largest study to date into computer-based financial trading reveals beneficial effects but warns of systemic risks
A new Government research project , undertaken by an international team of researchers including experts from the University of Bristol, into the advantages and risks of computer-based trading in financial markets has shown it to have beneficial effects but warned of the risks of greater instability.
World’s largest study to date into computer-based financial trading reveals beneficial effects but warns of systemic risks
Physics/Material Science - Computer Science/Telecom - 23.10.2012
Quantum computing with recycled particles
A research team from the University of Bristol's Centre for Quantum Photonics (CQP) have brought the reality of a quantum computer one step closer by experimentally demonstrating a technique for significantly reducing the physical resources required for quantum factoring.
Quantum computing with recycled particles
Computer Science/Telecom - 11.10.2012
Vulnerabilities that allow mobile phone users to be tracked by friends and enemies
New privacy threats have been discovered by University of Birmingham researchers which allow the physical presence of mobile phones operating on 3G networks to be tracked by third parties. This research will be presented at the ACM conference on Computer and Security in Raleigh, North Carolina on Tuesday 16th October 2012.
Vulnerabilities that allow mobile phone users to be tracked by friends and enemies
New privacy threats have been discovered by University of Birmingham researchers which allow the physical presence of mobile phones operating on 3G networks to be tracked by third parties. This research will be presented at the ACM conference on Computer and Security in Raleigh, North Carolina on Tuesday 16th October 2012.
Computer Science/Telecom - 28.09.2012
Progesterone test can predict viability of pregnancy
Measuring progesterone levels in women with pain or bleeding during early pregnancy is a useful way to help to discriminate between a viable and a non-viable pregnancy, according to research by University of Birmingham researchers published on bmj.com today - The results suggest that a low level of progesterone in these women can rule out a viable pregnancy in the vast majority of cases.
Progesterone test can predict viability of pregnancy
Measuring progesterone levels in women with pain or bleeding during early pregnancy is a useful way to help to discriminate between a viable and a non-viable pregnancy, according to research by University of Birmingham researchers published on bmj.com today - The results suggest that a low level of progesterone in these women can rule out a viable pregnancy in the vast majority of cases.
Computer Science/Telecom - 4.09.2012
University researchers uncover the full scale and weaknesses of the monitoring of illegal file sharers
Research by computer scientists at the University of Birmingham has found that the monitoring of online file sharing is more prevalent than previously thought. They also conclude that in many cases, the evidence gathered through monitoring is not admissible in court.
University researchers uncover the full scale and weaknesses of the monitoring of illegal file sharers
Research by computer scientists at the University of Birmingham has found that the monitoring of online file sharing is more prevalent than previously thought. They also conclude that in many cases, the evidence gathered through monitoring is not admissible in court.
Physics/Material Science - Computer Science/Telecom - 20.08.2012
Scientists shed light on glowing materials
Researchers at King's College London, in collaboration with European research institutes ICFO (Barcelona) and AMOLF (Amsterdam), have succeeded in mapping how light behaves in complex photonic materials inspired by nature, like iridescent butterfly wings.
Scientists shed light on glowing materials
Researchers at King's College London, in collaboration with European research institutes ICFO (Barcelona) and AMOLF (Amsterdam), have succeeded in mapping how light behaves in complex photonic materials inspired by nature, like iridescent butterfly wings.
Computer Science/Telecom - 20.04.2012
Chatterbox whales say what?
Scientists studying the calls made by killer whales and pilot whales have a big problem: these whales talk too much. - Because they make so many different sounds it is very hard to work out what these noises might mean.
Chatterbox whales say what?
Computer Science/Telecom - 19.04.2012
A woman’s main focus moves off her partner once grandchildren arrive
A new study suggests that a woman's most intense relationship in her 20s is with a member of the opposite sex, but after the age of 45 this relationship shifts to a much younger female who is likely to be her daughter.
A woman’s main focus moves off her partner once grandchildren arrive
Computer Science/Telecom - 25.01.2012
Web app could find out if a song has the X Factor
A new web app that allows budding musicians to score their own songs to find out if they have hit potential has been launched. - The app follows on from a paper presented at an international workshop last month that suggested it is possible to predict hits in the UK top 40 singles charts.
Web app could find out if a song has the X Factor
A new web app that allows budding musicians to score their own songs to find out if they have hit potential has been launched. - The app follows on from a paper presented at an international workshop last month that suggested it is possible to predict hits in the UK top 40 singles charts.
Physics/Material Science - Computer Science/Telecom - 2.11.2011
Solving Einstein’s theory
A team of University researchers will get their hands on some of Europe's fastest supercomputers in a bid to crack Einstein's theory of relativity and help describe what happens when two black holes collide.
Solving Einstein’s theory
Computer Science/Telecom - Medicine/Pharmacology - 1.11.2011
Could social media be used to detect disease outbreaks?
New research has looked at whether social media could be used to track an event or phenomenon, such as flu outbreaks and rainfall rates. - The study by academics at the University of Bristol's Intelligent Systems Laboratory is published online in ACM Transactions on Intelligent Systems and Technology .
Could social media be used to detect disease outbreaks?
Medicine/Pharmacology - Computer Science/Telecom - 31.10.2011
Computer-based tool to improve diagnosis and prognosis for cancer patients
PA 336/11 - A computer-based tool could help GPs to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from two of the most common forms of cancer, potentially saving thousands of lives every year.
Computer-based tool to improve diagnosis and prognosis for cancer patients
PA 336/11 - A computer-based tool could help GPs to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from two of the most common forms of cancer, potentially saving thousands of lives every year.
Life Sciences - Computer Science/Telecom - 4.10.2011
MRI study finds that depression uncouples brain’s hate circuit
A new study using MRI scans, led by Professor Jianfeng Feng, from the University of Warwick's Department of Computer Science, has found that depression frequently seems to uncouple the brain's “Hate Circuit”.
MRI study finds that depression uncouples brain’s hate circuit
A new study using MRI scans, led by Professor Jianfeng Feng, from the University of Warwick's Department of Computer Science, has found that depression frequently seems to uncouple the brain's “Hate Circuit”.
Computer Science/Telecom - Medicine/Pharmacology - 28.09.2011
Study to investigate new treatment for lazy eye
Researchers are seeking children with amblyopia — also known as lazy eye — for a study investigating potential new treatments for the condition. - The team from University of Notingham is looking for children (age 5-12 yrs), for research exploring whether computer-based visual tasks can help to improve vision in the weak eye.
Study to investigate new treatment for lazy eye
Researchers are seeking children with amblyopia — also known as lazy eye — for a study investigating potential new treatments for the condition. - The team from University of Notingham is looking for children (age 5-12 yrs), for research exploring whether computer-based visual tasks can help to improve vision in the weak eye.
Business/Economics - Computer Science/Telecom - 10.08.2011
Input/output: The Economics of Database Searching
Searching the internet might seem simple, but applying a little bit of economic theory to information retrieval can shed some light on the best search strategies to adopt, according to researchers. - Leif Azzopardi from the School of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow took production theory from microeconomics and applied it to the process of searching the internet, or any other database system.
Input/output: The Economics of Database Searching
Searching the internet might seem simple, but applying a little bit of economic theory to information retrieval can shed some light on the best search strategies to adopt, according to researchers. - Leif Azzopardi from the School of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow took production theory from microeconomics and applied it to the process of searching the internet, or any other database system.
Physics/Material Science - Computer Science/Telecom - 3.08.2011
Dramatic simplification paves the way for building a quantum computer
An international research group has demonstrated a new technique that dramatically simplifies quantum circuits, bringing quantum computers closer to reality. - Xiao-Qi Zhou and colleagues at the University of Bristol's Centre for Quantum Photonics and the University of Queensland, Australia, have shown that controlled operations ‘ ones that are implemented on the condition that a 'control bit' is in the state 1 - can be dramatically simplified compared to the standard approach.
Dramatic simplification paves the way for building a quantum computer
Physics/Material Science - Computer Science/Telecom - 3.08.2011
First observational test of the multiverse?
The theory that our universe is contained inside a bubble, and that multiple alternative universes exist inside their own bubbles ‘ making up the ‘multiverse' ' is, for the first time, being tested by physicists.
First observational test of the multiverse?
Medicine/Pharmacology - Computer Science/Telecom - 7.07.2011
Chips hold the key to understanding the human brain
University of Manchester scientists have taken a key step towards producing a high-performance computer which aims to create working models of human brain functions. - Chips based on ARM processor technology will be linked together to simulate the highly-complex workings of the brain, whose functionality derives from networks of billions of interacting, highly-connected neurons.
Chips hold the key to understanding the human brain
Physics/Material Science - Computer Science/Telecom - 24.06.2011
Optical circuit enables new approach to quantum technologies
An international research group led by scientists from the University of Bristol, UK, and the Universities of Osaka and Hokkaido, Japan, has demonstrated a fundamental building block for quantum computing that could soon be employed in a range of quantum technologies.
Optical circuit enables new approach to quantum technologies
Literature/Linguistics - Computer Science/Telecom - 22.06.2011
Database explains strange survival of irregular verbs
An historical study of the development of irregular verbs in the hundreds of Romance languages including French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian and Catalan has revealed how these structures survive.
Database explains strange survival of irregular verbs
Mathematics - Computer Science/Telecom - 19.04.2011
Swapping 'dance partners' in the brain is key to learning
A new way of examining networks is revealing how different areas of the brain team up to help people learn. - Researchers collected brain imaging data from people performing a motor task, and then analysed this data using new computational techniques.
Swapping 'dance partners' in the brain is key to learning
Physics/Material Science - Computer Science/Telecom - 14.04.2011
LOFAR takes the pulse of the radio sky
LOFAR takes the pulse of the radio sky
Earth Sciences - Computer Science/Telecom - 14.03.2011
Unique new map shows earthquake risks on humanity
Unique new map shows earthquake risks on humanity
Medicine/Pharmacology - Computer Science/Telecom - 17.11.2010
Speech monitoring could track Parkinson s
Speech monitoring could track Parkinson s
Computer Science/Telecom - Microtechnics/Electroengineering - 15.11.2010
‘Space-time cloak’ to conceal events revealed in new study
‘Space-time cloak’ to conceal events revealed in new study
Physics/Material Science - Computer Science/Telecom - 16.09.2010
Optical chip enables new approach to quantum computing
Optical chip enables new approach to quantum computing
Computer Science/Telecom - Mathematics - 20.07.2010
’The friend of my enemy is my enemy’: Virtual universe study proves 80 year old theory on how humans interact
’The friend of my enemy is my enemy’: Virtual universe study proves 80 year old theory on how humans interact
Mathematics - Computer Science/Telecom - 19.07.2010
’The friend of my enemy is my enemy’: Virtual universe study proves 80 year old theory on how humans interact
’The friend of my enemy is my enemy’: Virtual universe study proves 80 year old theory on how humans interact
Medicine/Pharmacology - Computer Science/Telecom - 23.06.2010
No link between early childhood cancers and living near mobile phone base station during pregnancy, says study
No link between early childhood cancers and living near mobile phone base station during pregnancy, says study
Microtechnics/Electroengineering - Computer Science/Telecom - 26.05.2010
New technology will make election voting more efficient
New technology will make election voting more efficient
Medicine/Pharmacology - Computer Science/Telecom - 21.04.2010
Health impacts of mobile phone use to be explored in huge new study
Health impacts of mobile phone use to be explored in huge new study
Life Sciences - Computer Science/Telecom - 19.10.2009
Experts within a whisker of designing smarter robots
Experts within a whisker of designing smarter robots
Medicine/Pharmacology - Computer Science/Telecom - 16.04.2009
Relatively low dietary intake of vitamins A and C boosts asthma risk
Relatively low dietary intake of vitamins A and C boosts asthma risk
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Physics/Material Science - Computer Science/Telecom - 10.05
Scientists develop device for portable, ultra-precise clocks and quantum sensors
Scientists develop device for portable, ultra-precise clocks and quantum sensors
Microtechnics/Electroengineering - Computer Science/Telecom - 28.03
Swarming robots could be the servants of the future
Swarming robots could be the servants of the future
Computer Science/Telecom - 1.11.2012
Virtual reality ’beaming’ technology transforms human-animal interaction
Virtual reality ’beaming’ technology transforms human-animal interaction
Life Sciences - Computer Science/Telecom - 27.09.2012
‘Green Brain’ project to create an autonomous flying robot with a honey bee brain
‘Green Brain’ project to create an autonomous flying robot with a honey bee brain
Computer Science/Telecom - 23.08.2012
Can ’serious games’ be an effective tool for workplace learning?
Can ’serious games’ be an effective tool for workplace learning?
Computer Science/Telecom - Business/Economics - 16.07.2012
Do you know where you’re going? Your smart phone soon will
Do you know where you’re going? Your smart phone soon will
Physics/Material Science - Computer Science/Telecom - 4.07.2012
Scientists celebrate latest development in search for Higgs boson particle
Scientists celebrate latest development in search for Higgs boson particle
Life Sciences - Computer Science/Telecom - 31.05.2012
Scientists harvest information about the tomato genome
Scientists harvest information about the tomato genome
Microtechnics/Electroengineering - Computer Science/Telecom - 31.01.2012
Robot welding gets 5 times faster as €4 Million project replaces guess work with maths
Robot welding gets 5 times faster as €4 Million project replaces guess work with maths
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