28/03/2017

Security

The next cyberattack could come from sound waves

You might think your smartphone or laptop is relatively safe from cyber attacks thanks to anti-virus and encryption software. But your devices are increasingly at risk from "side-channel" attacks, where an intruder can bypass ...

Engineering

New nano devices could withstand extreme environments of space

Behind its thick swirling clouds, Venus is hiding a hot surface pelted with sulfuric acid rains. At 896 F (480 C) degrees, the planet's atmosphere would fry any of today's electronics, posing a challenge to scientists hoping ...