Computing

Hardware hasn’t caught up with theory, but we’re already lining up many previously intractable problems for when it does

Measuring zoo animals’ heart and breathing rates from a distance keeps them—and humans—safe

By breaking 900 classical piano compositions into musical chunks, researchers could track Ludwig van Beethoven’s influence on the composers who followed him. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

Voters exposed to such untrustworthy sources also see valid news online, a study finds

Researchers also calculated the carbon footprints for online and in-person shopping

The use of off-the-shelf components means bad actors can easily look for vulnerabilities

A new study finds algorithms’ predictions are slightly superior but not under all circumstances

They aim for clarity amid confusion surrounding the outbreak

Successfully applying AI to biomedicine requires innovators trained in contrasting cultures

Deep-learning algorithms are peering into MRIs and x-rays with unmatched vision, but who is to blame when they make a mistake?

AR headsets are still bulky and expensive, but smartphone-based apps are filling the gap

New machine-learning technique can distinguish living bodies from deceased ones