Category: Engineering

ENG: At the heart of all artificial intelligence applications are mathematical models called neural networks which are inspired by the biological structure of the human brain. Neural networks can be trained by tuning their internal structure until they become capable of human-level tasks: recognizing our face, interpreting medical images for diagnosis, even driving our cars. Having integrated devices capable of performing the computations involved in neural networks quickly and efficiently has thus become a major research focus, both academic and industrial.

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ENG: Scientists from Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) used the mathematical method called automatic differentiation to find the optimal fit of experimental data up to four times faster. This research can be applied to multivariable models of electronic devices, which may allow them to be designed with increased performance while consuming less power.

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ENG: Video description: One of my favorite fun facts to share with someone is how no matter how implausible it seems, every time you shuffle a deck of cards, you’ve produced a sequence of cards that has never existed before. As unique as each individual order of cards is, more so is the person you are. Not even considering the genetic possibilities for a person but the life decisions and experiences you’ve encountered throughout. You may not feel it. But it’s pretty crazy that you exist.

RO: Descriere video: Una dintre anectodetele mele preferate pe care doresc să o împărtășesc este că, indiferent cât de neverosimil pare, de fiecare dată când amesteci un pachet de cărți, ai produs o secvență de cărți care nu a mai existat niciodată. Pe cât de unică este fiecare ordine individuală a cărților, pe atât de unic ești și tu. Nu luăm în considerare nici măcar posibilitățile genetice ale unei persoane, ci deciziile și experiențele de viață pe care le-ai întâlnit de-a lungul timpului. S-ar putea să nu o simți. Dar faptul că exiști este destul de nebunesc.

ENG: Despite being the size of a grain of salt, a new microscopic camera can capture crisp, full-colour images on par with normal lenses that are 500,000 times larger. The ultra-compact optical device was developed by a team of researchers from Princeton University and the University of Washington.

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