Google healthcare data move makes some queasy
Google on Tuesday defended a project aimed at modernizing healthcare while giving it access to medical data of millions of people.
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Security
Researchers discover vulnerabilities affecting billions of computer chips
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) security researchers Berk Sunar and Daniel Moghimi led an international team of researchers that discovered serious security vulnerabilities in computer chips made by Intel Corp. and ...
Nov 12, 2019
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Machine learning & AI
Army researcher promotes cooperation between humans, autonomous machines
The trust between humans and autonomous machines is a top priority for Army researchers—as machines become integral to society, it is critical to understand the impact on human decision-making.
Nov 12, 2019
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Energy & Green Tech
New material points toward highly efficient solar cells
A new type of material for next-generation solar cells eliminates the need to use lead, which has been a major roadblock for this technology.
Nov 12, 2019
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Internet
Facebook messaging apps getting unified payment system
Facebook on Tuesday said it is consolidating the system that handles payments at the social network and in its family of messaging apps.
Nov 12, 2019
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Machine learning & AI
AI-driven single blood cell classification
Every day, millions of single blood cells are evaluated for disease diagnostics in medical laboratories and clinics. Most of this repetitive task is still done manually by trained cytologists who inspect cells in stained ...
Nov 12, 2019
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Robotics
Nuclear warheads? This robot can find them
Picture a swarm of autonomous, three-foot rolling robots armed with smart detectors to support nuclear safeguards and verify arms-control agreements. The prototype of such robots, being developed by the U.S. Department of ...
Nov 12, 2019
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Energy & Green Tech
New exploration method for geothermal energy
Where to drill? This is the basic question in the exploration of underground energy resources, such as geothermal energy. Water in rocks flows along permeable pathways, which are the main target for geothermal drilling. Borehole, ...
Nov 12, 2019
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Engineering
Magnetic skin ensures the force is with you
Who has not unleashed their inner Jedi to use "the force" to open automatic doors at the shopping mall? A novel magnetic skin has been developed at KAUST that can remotely control switches and keyboards with the wave of a ...
Nov 12, 2019
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Engineering
New Low-Load Cycle targets heavy-duty diesel engine emissions
Southwest Research Institute engineers developed a new certification cycle, the Low-Load Cycle (LLC), to gauge the performance of heavy-duty diesel engine aftertreatment systems in low-load conditions. Aftertreatment systems ...
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