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Saturday, January 11, 2014

ScienceDaily: Computers and Internet News

ScienceDaily: Computers and Internet News


Theory for metamaterials that act as an analog computer

Posted: 09 Jan 2014 11:37 AM PST

A new study shows that metamaterials can be designed to do "photonic calculus" as a light wave goes through them. A light wave, when described in terms of space and time, has a profile that can be thought of as a curve on a Cartesian plane. This theoretical material can perform a specific mathematical operation on that wave's profile, such as finding its derivative, as the light wave passes through the material.

What would make you more likely to read this story?

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 08:26 AM PST

New research has found that question headlines are significantly more effective than declarative headlines in generating readership. The study looked at the impact of question headlines in computer-mediated communications. 

Electronic Christmas gifts mean more responsibility for parents, kids

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 08:25 AM PST

Smartphones, laptops, tablets and video games were happily crossed off many the wish lists of many young children and teens this Christmas. But for parents, giving children electronic devices has to be about more than just saving Christmas, it has to be about making sure kids are safe when they start getting online.

New algorithm can dramatically streamline solutions to the 'max flow' problem

Posted: 07 Jan 2014 08:26 AM PST

Algorithm promises to greatly streamline solutions to the 'max flow' problem.

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