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UCLA-led team develops new approach to building quantum computers

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Stephan Sullivan An artist’s representation shows the researchers’ quantum functional groups (bright colored spheres) linked to larger molecules. Main takeaways: Stronger, faster. Quantum computers promise far greater speed and processing power than today’s most advanced supercomputers Quantum quantum. As these next-generation computers relied on the interaction of fragile atomic and subatomic particles, increasing their processing power proved to be a challenge. A chemical solution. Researchers have created a new molecule that has the potential to protect quantum interactions on a larger scale without the need for traditional electrical engineering tools and machines. Quantum computing, although still in its infancy, has the potential to dramatically increase processing power by exploiting the odd behavior of particles at the smallest scales. Several research groups have reported performing calculations that would take thousands of years for traditional supercompu...

Can Computers Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia? - Neuroscience News

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Summary: New machine learning algorithms are able to accurately detect cognitive impairment by analyzing voice recordings. Source: Boston University It takes a lot of time—and money—to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. After running a lengthy face-to-face neuropsychological exam, the doctor must copy, review, and analyze each response in detail. But researchers at Boston University have developed a new tool that could automate the process and eventually allow it to move online. Their machine learning-powered computational model can detect cognitive impairment from audio recordings of neuropsychological tests—no in-person appointment required. Their findings were published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association . “This approach brings us one step closer to early intervention,” said Ioannis Paschalidis, co-author of the paper and BU College of Engineering Distinguished Professor of Engineering. He said faster early detection of A...