Researchers at MIT have developed a fascinating machine learning model that leverages sound to accurately map an environment and also determine the acoustics of the room at different locations.
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This MIT device can actively monitor up to 40 people's vital signs at once, and point out any abnormalities. This could be used to anticipate COVID-19 outbreaks in retirement homes.
The founder of Wikidata has published a new paper that looks at how non-English Wikipedia version can get more content using complex tools that he describes called Abstract Wikipedia and Wikilambda.
A paper has looked at the expected effect of internet satellites on telescope astronomy. It said the issue is manageable and that the first and last hours of the night will be impacted most.