Quantum algorithm beats classical tools on complement sampling tasks

Quantum computers—devices that process information using quantum mechanical effects—have long been expected to outperform ...

Why some tunes stick: Mathematical symmetry helps explain catchy melodies

Why do some melodies feel instantly right, balanced, memorable and satisfying, even if you have never heard them before? New research from the University of Waterloo suggests that more than creativity ...

Why T-shaped knowledge is becoming more important than ever in the age of AI

AI tools are fundamentally changing software development. Investing in foundational knowledge and deep expertise secures your career long-term.
MIT Technology Review

The Download: a blockchain enigma, and the algorithms governing our lives

To be human is, fundamentally, to be a forecaster. Occasionally a pretty good one. Trying to see the future, whether through the lens of past experience or the logic of cause and effect, has helped us ...
IEEE

Evaluating Memory Management and Garbage Collection Algorithms with Virtual Threads in High-Concurrency Java Applications

Abstract: Garbage collection (GC) is a critical memory management mechanism within the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) responsible for automating memory allocation and reclamation. Its performance affects ...
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‘Yearning for the time before the algorithm’ – a creator explained why Gen Z folks are nostalgic for the year 2016

Well, I guess it depends on who you talk to, but one thing is certain: Gen Z folks are looking back at 2016 with nostalgia, and a TikTokker named Joel explained to viewers what’s going on.
IEEE

Performance Analysis of Classical vs. Machine Learning-Based Image Segmentation Algorithms in a Java Web Environment

This paper presents a comparative analysis of image segmentation algorithms in Java web environments, evaluating classical (K-means, GrabCut) and deep learning (DeepLabV3, U-Net) approaches.