Computer Science: Virtual Reality (VR)
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Study finds realism a key factor in driving engagement with virtual reality videos      (via sciencedaily.com) 

A recent study finds that realism is a key factor in determining whether viewers engage with virtual reality videos -- and that engagement is itself a key factor in determining whether viewers are interested in watching VR videos in the future.

Computer Science: Virtual Reality (VR)
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Laser bursts drive extremely fast logic gates      (via sciencedaily.com) 

By clarifying the role of 'real' and 'virtual' charge carriers in laser-induced currents, researchers have taken a decisive step toward creating ultrafast computers.

Computer Science: Virtual Reality (VR)
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Head, body, eye coordination conserved across animal kingdom      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Fruit flies synchronize the movements of their heads and bodies to stabilize their vision and fly effectively, according to researchers who utilized virtual-reality flight simulators. The finding appears to hold true in primates and other animals, the researchers say, indicating that animals evolved to move their eyes and bodies independently to conserve energy and improve performance. This understanding could inform the design of advanced mobile robots.

Computer Science: Encryption
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Self-propelled, endlessly programmable artificial cilia      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Researchers have developed a single-material, single-stimuli microstructure that can outmaneuver even living cilia. These programmable, micron-scale structures could be used for a range of applications, including soft robotics, biocompatible medical devices, and even dynamic information encryption.

Computer Science: Encryption Mathematics: Puzzles
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Scientific advance leads to a new tool in the fight against hackers      (via sciencedaily.com) 

A new form of security identification could soon see the light of day and help us protect our data from hackers and cybercriminals. Quantum mathematicians have solved a mathematical riddle that allows for a person's geographical location to be used as a personal ID that is secure against even the most advanced cyber attacks.

Computer Science: Virtual Reality (VR)
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Immersive VR: Empowering kids to survive in fire, flood, and war      (via sciencedaily.com) 

When you live in the driest State in the driest country in the world, bushfires are an unfortunate, and all-too-regular part of life. Learning how to survive such emergencies is important for all people, but especially for our youngest citizens.

Computer Science: Virtual Reality (VR)
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New process enables 3D printing of small and complex components made of glass in just a few minutes      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Scientists combine materials science invention with newly developed 3D printing technology. Components made of highly transparent glass can be manufactured in just a few minutes and with great geometric freedom. Possible applications of the new process technology are micro-optical components of sensors, microscopes or lab-on-a-chip systems

Computer Science: Virtual Reality (VR)
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New polymer materials make fabricating optical interconnects easier      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Researchers have developed new polymer materials that are ideal for making the optical links necessary to connect chip-based photonic components with board-level circuits or optical fibers. These materials can be used to easily create interconnects between photonic chips and optical printed circuit boards, the light-based equivalent of electronic printed circuit boards.

Computer Science: Virtual Reality (VR)
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How did visitors experience the domestic space in Pompeii?      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Researchers have used virtual reality and 3D eye-tracking technology to examine what drew the attention of the visitors when entering the stunning environment of an ancient Roman house. The team recreated the House of Greek Epigrams in 3D and tracked the gaze of study participants as they viewed the home.

Computer Science: Encryption
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New technique offers faster security for non-volatile memory tech      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Researchers have developed a technique that leverages hardware and software to improve file system security for next-generation memory technologies called non-volatile memories (NVMs). The new encryption technique also permits faster performance than existing software security technologies.

Computer Science: Virtual Reality (VR)
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Adding AI to Museum exhibits increases learning, keeps kids engaged longer      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Researchers have demonstrated a more effective way to support learning and increase engagement at science-focused museum exhibits. They used artificial intelligence to create a new genre of interactive, hands-on exhibits that includes an intelligent, virtual assistant to interact with visitors. When the researchers compared their intelligent exhibit to a traditional one, they found that the intelligent exhibit increased learning and the time spent at the exhibit.

Computer Science: Encryption
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Technology has the potential to change the patient-provider relationship      (via sciencedaily.com) 

As personal health records (AKA patient portals) allowing patients to see test results, medications and other health information gain in popularity, scientists studied cancer patients' and doctors' differing perceptions of this tool. Patients cited potential for personal health records to deepen their relationship with their healthcare provider and to allow them to be more understood. Physicians were interested in having more clinical information sharing to facilitate better patient care.

Computer Science: Encryption Mathematics: Puzzles
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Single-photon source paves the way for practical quantum encryption      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Researchers describe new high-purity single-photon source that can operate at room temperature. The source is an important step toward practical applications of quantum technology, such as highly secure communication based on quantum key distribution (QKD).

Computer Science: Encryption
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Tiny, cheap solution for quantum-secure encryption      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Engineers propose a new kind of encryption to protect data in the age of quantum computers.

Computer Science: Virtual Reality (VR) Mathematics: Puzzles
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Active video games provide alternative workout      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Working out isn't known for being fun. But new active video and virtual reality games may help change that. Exergaming, or active video gaming, may be the perfect introduction to helping people be more active, according to new research.

Computer Science: Encryption
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Qubits: Developing long-distance quantum telecommunications networks      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Computers, smartphones, GPS: quantum physics has enabled many technological advances. It is now opening up new fields of research in cryptography (the art of coding messages) with the aim of developing ultra-secure telecommunications networks. There is one obstacle, however: after a few hundred kilometers within an optical fiber, the photons that carry the qubits or 'quantum bits' (the information) disappear. They therefore need 'repeaters', a kind of 'relay', which are partly based on a quantum memory. By managing to store a qubit in a crystal (a 'memory') for 20 milliseconds, a team has now taken a major step towards the development of long-distance quantum telecommunications networks.

Computer Science: Encryption
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Tiny magnets could hold the secret to new quantum computers      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Scientists have discovered a type of magnetic behavior that could help enable magnetically based quantum devices.

Computer Science: Virtual Reality (VR)
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Intensity control of projectors in parallel: A doorway to an augmented reality future      (via sciencedaily.com) 

A challenge to adopting augmented reality (AR) in wider applications is working with dynamic objects, owing to a delay between their movement and the projection of light onto their new position. But, scientists may have a workaround. They have developed a method that uses multiple projectors while reducing delay time. Their method could open the door to a future driven by AR, helping us live increasingly technology-centered lives.

Computer Science: Virtual Reality (VR)
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Stackable 'holobricks' can make giant 3D images      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Researchers have developed a new method to display highly realistic holographic images using 'holobricks' that can be stacked together to generate large-scale holograms.

Computer Science: Virtual Reality (VR) Mathematics: General
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Are conferences worth the time and money?      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Scientists who interact with others during assigned sessions at conferences are more likely to form productive collaborations than scientists who do not, researchers found. And the kicker? It doesn't matter whether the conference is in person or virtual.