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Teen-created software IDs skin conditions, risky drivers and more
Researchers at the 2023 Regeneron ISEF unveiled computer programs to diagnose skin conditions, warn of dangerous driving and translate sign language.
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ComputingScientists Say: Supercomputer
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ComputingA new supercomputer just set a world record for speed
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