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Monday, November 17, 2014

ScienceDaily: Information Technology News

ScienceDaily: Information Technology News


Magic tricks created using artificial intelligence for the first time

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 06:10 PM PST

Researchers working on artificial intelligence have taught a computer to create magic tricks. The researchers gave a computer program the outline of how a magic jigsaw puzzle and a mind reading card trick work, as well the results of experiments into how humans understand magic tricks, and the system created completely new variants on those tricks which can be delivered by a magician.

Poor-quality weight loss advice often appears first in an online search

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 11:09 AM PST

More than 40 percent of U.S. Internet users use online search engines to seek guidance on weight loss and physical activity. A new study finds that high-quality weight loss information often appears after the first page of search engine results.

Model for evaluating product-recommendation algorithms suggests that trial and error get it right

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 10:11 AM PST

A model for evaluating product-recommendation algorithms suggests that trial and error get it right. Researchers will present a paper that applies their model to the recommendation engines that are familiar from websites like Amazon and Netflix -- with surprising results.

Trends in plant biodiversity data online

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 09:49 AM PST

Today's herbaria, as well as all other collections-based environments, are now transitioning their collections data onto the web to remain viable in the smartphone-in-my-pocket age. A team of researchers has examined the importance of these online plant-based resources through the use of Google Analytics.

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