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Computer science researchers developing through-fabric display technology
Researchers in the Cheriton School of Computer Science are developing what could be the next big breakthrough in wearable technology.
The new innovation in display tech, which the researchers are calling PocketView, uses LED lights to show basic information. It can function as a stand-alone piece of tech or could be incorporated into existing or next-generation smart devices.
Taking on the big problems
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Part of being a PhD student is about confronting significant issues in a field of study. For Shenghao Yang, a second-year PhD student in the Cheriton School of Computer Science, it’s not just about confronting issues in his field, but also one of the biggest problems facing the world, COVID-19.
Top 5 applications of fractals
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What is the length of Britain’s coastline? How does a frost crystal grow? How many questions are there in the problem set? Finding an answer to each of these requires some exploration of fractals.