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How neural networks think
General-purpose technique sheds light on inner workings of neural nets trained to process language.
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Two sciences tie the knot
A new major combining computer science and economics will prepare students for designing the virtual marketplaces of the future.
READ MORENew robot rolls with the rules of pedestrian conduct
Approach may enable robots to move around hospitals, malls, and other areas with heavy foot traffic.
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Study: For food-waste recycling, policy is key
Paper co-authored by Engineering Systems PhD grad Jonathan Krones looks at which policies work best for food-waste recycling programs.
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Case study suggests new approach to urban water supply
Sarah Fletcher, PhD candidate in IDSS and TPP alum, is the lead author of a paper that suggests an alternate approach to water planning.
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An Algorithm Trained on Emoji Knows When You’re Being Sarcastic on Twitter
New algorithm from Iyad Rahwan and student teaches network to use emoji and language to determine emotion.
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New AI algorithm monitors sleep with radio waves
Paper (co-authored by Tommi Jaakkola) presents new way to monitor sleep stages.
READ MORESandy Pentland: International data science efforts and recognition
Pentland has been named founding member of the Board of Directors for the United Nations Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data. Pentland recently presented a keynote talk at the European Union's Presidency opening, and has been named Chief Expert at Bejing Normal University School of Economics and Resource Management.
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Miniaturizing the brain of a drone
Method for designing efficient computer chips may get miniature smart drones off the ground. (Team led by Sertac Karaman.)
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Study: Preschoolers learn from math games—to a point
Study co-authored by Esther Duflo engaged preschool children in math games and social games in order determine which activities might help produce improvements in school results.
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