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Computer Sciences
Chip with secure encryption will help in fight against hackers
A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has designed and commissioned the production of a computer chip that implements post-quantum cryptography very efficiently. Such chips could provide protection against future ...
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Energy & Green Tech
Hydrogen technologies take leading role toward net zero
Achieving Net Zero energy, where the total amount of energy used is equal to the amount of renewable energy created, is closer than ever before, and hydrogen technologies will play an important role in achieving that goal.
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Machine learning & AI
Researchers use AI to unlock the secrets of ancient texts
The Abbey Library of St. Gall in Switzerland is home to approximately 160,000 volumes of literary and historical manuscripts dating back to the eighth century—all of which are written by hand, on parchment, in languages ...
Aug 03, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors
'Origami' testing app could help tackle spread of malaria
A new approach to tackling the spread of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, which combines affordable, easy-to-administer blood tests with machine learning and unbreakable encryption, has generated encouraging early results in ...
Aug 03, 2021
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Engineering
Vapor-collection technology saves water while clearing the air
About two-fifths of all the water that gets withdrawn from lakes, rivers, and wells in the U.S. is used not for agriculture, drinking, or sanitation, but to cool the power plants that provide electricity from fossil fuels ...
Aug 03, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Biofuel from kelp could provide cheaper, greener energy source
Kelp is plentiful in remote, coastal Alaska. Fuel is not. And it's expensive.
Aug 03, 2021
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Robotics
A tactile sensing mechanism for soft robotic fingers
In recent years, numerous roboticists worldwide have been trying to develop robotic systems that can artificially replicate the human sense of touch. In addition, they have been trying to create increasingly realistic and ...
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Consumer & Gadgets
'Vultur' malware uses new technique to steal banking credentials
A team of researchers at the security firm ThreatFabric is reporting on their website blog page that they have found instances of a new kind of malware in Android apps downloaded from Google Play that attempt to steal banking ...
Aug 02, 2021 report
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Other
A comprehensive study of technological change
The societal impacts of technological change can be seen in many domains, from messenger RNA vaccines and automation to drones and climate change. The pace of that technological change can affect its impact, and how quickly ...
Aug 02, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
Smart necklace could track your detailed facial expressions
Human facial movements convey emotions, and help us communicate nonverbally and perform physical activities, such as eating and drinking.
Aug 02, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Stinkweed could make a cleaner bio-jet fuel, study finds
A common farm weed could make a 'greener' jet fuel with fewer production-related environmental impacts than other biofuels, a new study indicates.
Aug 02, 2021
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Computer Sciences
Turning network traffic data into music
Cybersecurity analysts deal with an enormous amount of data, especially when monitoring network traffic. If one were to print the data in text form, a single day's worth of network traffic may be akin to a thick phonebook. ...
Aug 02, 2021
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Computer Sciences
Using generalization techniques to make AI systems more versatile
A group at DeepMind called the Open-Ended Learning Team has developed a new way to train AI systems to play games. Instead of exposing it to millions of prior games, as is done with other game playing AI systems, the group ...
Aug 02, 2021 report
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