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How Computers Will Learn To Listen

Many people will have personal experience at how difficult it is for computers to deal with spoken language – people who “communicate” with automated telephone systems need a great deal of patience because if they speak just a little …

Viability Of Quantum Computers As Unpredictable As Quantum Mechanics

Prospects for building a practical quantum computer are as unpredictable as quantum mechanics itself. However, physicists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated sustained, reliable information …

Nanosized Violin String Makes Sweet Physics Music

Researchers at TU Delft have succeeded in measuring the influence of a single electron on a vibrating carbon nanotube. That can be a real milestone on the road to ultra-small measuring instruments