Coronavirus: Computer model shows where spread occurs in cities

Researchers have developed a computer model that has predicted millions more people would be infected with coronavirus if coffee shops, restaurants and gyms were opened at full capacity in major US cities The model from Stanford University looks at three factors that play a role in infection risk: where people go during the day, how … Read more

‘Superspreader’ computer model shows most COVID infections in cities spread in restaurants and gyms

Researchers have developed a computer model that predicts how the novel coronavirus spreads in US cities. The model looks at three factors that play a role in infection risk: where people go during the day, how long they stay, and how many other people are visiting the same place at the same time.  It found … Read more

Drew Barrymore shows off her multitasking skills as she walks with her computer in ONE hand in NYC

Drew Barrymore wears a red lip mask with a layered look as she carries her opened computer with just ONE hand during late night outing in NYC By Sarah Abraham For Dailymail.com Published: 18:31 GMT, 6 November 2020 | Updated: 18:31 GMT, 6 November 2020 Drew Barrymore seems to be busier than ever now that … Read more

BBC’s Diana scandal files: Computer disks containing forged documents were ‘swiped’

Vital evidence in the Princess Diana BBC interview scandal was stolen in a mysterious burglary, it was claimed yesterday. Computer disks containing forged documents were allegedly swiped in a night-time raid on a London flat. The break-in was at the home of Matt Wiessler, a graphic artist who had mocked up bank statements on behalf of … Read more

Brain chip deemed ‘life-altering’ after paralyzed men use it to control a computer with their MIND

It may be the size of a paperclip, but this tiny brain implant has brought life back to men suffering with upper limb paralysis. Australia-based Synchron, a neurovascular bioelectronics medicine company, announced its Stentrode brain computer interface (BCI) has allowed patients to carry out tasks on a computer just by using their mind. Using the … Read more

Carlo Acutis: British computer whizz is beatified in cathedral in Italy

A British-born computer whizz who died from leukaemia aged 15 has been placed on the path to sainthood during a beatification ceremony at a cathedral in Italy. Carlo Acutis, who was born in London in 1991 to Italian parents before moving as a child to Milan, was honoured with a ceremony at the Basilica of San Francesco … Read more

The coronavirus revealed: Computer images show the spiked cell that has killed millions

New, incredibly detailed images of COVID-19, revealing its spiky shape and interaction with human cells, have emerged which are helping scientists in the battle for a cure.  A team of scientists in China created the first images of the COVID-19 virus in an important milestone on the road to finding a vaccine and cure. Dr Sai Li, … Read more

London-born ‘computer genius’ Carlos Acutis is to be beatified by the Catholic Church

A British-born Italian teenager who dedicated his short life to spreading the faith online and helping the poor will be beatified by the Catholic Church today. That leaves him just one miracle away from becoming the world’s first millennial saint. Internet and computer-mad youngster Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia in 2006 aged 15, was … Read more

Giant robotic scorpion could be the ultimate gaming computer rig with motorized tail

Giant robotic scorpion could be the ultimate gaming computer rig with motorized tail to support three overhead screens, heated recliner seat, keyboard attached to its claws – and a $3,999 price tag A firm unveiled its cutting edge gaming and working station chair  The Scorpion Computer Cockpit that is powered with a push of a button … Read more

Should you trust a computer algorithm to run your portfolio?

Computer-generated results have not received a good press in recent weeks, particularly with the A-level results debacle. So it is no surprise that some investors are questioning whether they should be willing to trust a computer with managing their hard-earned cash?  Applying algorithms – or predefined sets of rules – to stock market data in … Read more