Topic
Data
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Power play
Study shows how more R&D funding can accelerate the world energy revolution.
March 15, 2016 -
The games within the games
The world’s biggest sports analytics conference shows how theorists have changed sports.
March 15, 2016 -
IDSS conversations: Guy Bresler
Assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science discusses his work focusing on learning graphical models from data.
March 11, 2016 -
System loads Web pages 34 percent faster by fetching files more effectively
"Polaris" system from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab accelerates website load-time by decreasing network trips.
March 9, 2016 -
The beginning of the end for encryption schemes?
New quantum computer, based on five atoms, factors numbers in a scalable way.
March 3, 2016 -
Testimony: LIGO has “cracked open” a new window to the universe
MIT’s David Shoemaker testifies before Congress on the significance of LIGO.
February 26, 2016 -
Rogue wave ahead
New prediction tool gives 2-3 minute warning of incoming rogue waves.
February 25, 2016 -
MIT researchers create citywide building energy model for Boston
Detailed model can help planners meet climate goals, increase resilience.
February 22, 2016 -
Scientists make first direct detection of gravitational waves
LIGO signal reveals first observation of two massive black holes colliding, proves Einstein right.
February 11, 2016 -
A new quantum approach to big data
System for handling massive digital datasets could make impossibly complex problems solvable.
January 25, 2016 -
Watch your tone
Voice-analytics software helps customer-service reps build better rapport with customers.
January 20, 2016 -
Most distant massive galaxy cluster identified
Formed in the first 4 billion years of the universe, cluster is 1,000 times more massive than the Milky Way.
January 7, 2016 -
Smarter driving, using your phone
App that rates drivers’ behavior yields promising safety results on the road.
January 5, 2016 -
Reducing waste and inefficiency, while increasing access and profits, propels MIT Energy Hackathon
Eight real-world industry challenges fuel teams’ competitive spirit and impressive results.
December 11, 2015 -
Data, drones, and 3-D-printed hearts
Looking back on the year that was: Highlights from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab in 2015.
December 8, 2015 -
What are your apps hiding?
Half of the communication connections established by the top 500 Android apps have no effect on user experience.
November 19, 2015 -
“Shrinking bull’s-eye” algorithm speeds up complex modeling from days to hours
Algorithm may be applied to a broad range of complicated problems.
November 16, 2015 -
How to make better visualizations
Eye-tracking research reveals which types of visuals actually get the message across.
November 5, 2015 -
An app for safer roads
Censio’s data analytics on driving behavior helps users improve safety and lower insurance rates.
November 2, 2015 -
Study: Volkswagen’s emissions cheat to cause 60 premature deaths in U.S.
Timely vehicle recall by German automaker would avoid some 130 early deaths, researchers say.
October 28, 2015