Engineering
A "smart" polymer cast that automatically seals itself around a broken arm, a membrane that can sense where it has been cut, and pneumatic actuators that can be cut and reconfigured into different shapes are some possible ...
May 18, 2020
0
232
Security
Engineers from SMU's Darwin Deason Institute for Cybersecurity have developed software that detects ransomware attacks before attackers can inflict catastrophic damage.
May 13, 2020
0
28
Internet
In a world suddenly fearful of touch, voice technology is getting a fresh look.
May 10, 2020
0
15
Business
Uber is leading a $170 million investment in scooter- and bike-sharing startup Lime, in a move that deepens the ties between the two "sharing economy" platforms, the companies said Thursday.
May 7, 2020
0
3
Hi Tech & Innovation
A Polish company is betting that its drones can help save lives by speeding up deliveries of coronavirus test samples and medical supplies.
Apr 30, 2020
0
4
Engineering
Theologians once pondered how many angels could dance on the head of a pin. Not to be outdone, Cornell researchers who build nanoscale electronics have developed microsensors so tiny, they can fit 30,000 on one side of a ...
Apr 22, 2020
2
6104
Computer Sciences
Fast containment is key to halting the progression of pandemics, and rapid determination of a diagnosed patient's locations and contact history is a vital step for communities and cities. This process is labor-intensive, ...
Apr 13, 2020
0
59
Software
Researchers at a company called Bleeping Computer have exposed another security flaw with the conferencing application Zoom—one that allows hackers to steal user passwords. The vulnerability in the software application ...
Robotics
Using a novel type of cameras, researchers from the University of Zurich have demonstrated a flying robot that can detect and avoid fast-moving objects. A step towards drones that can fly faster in harsh environments, accomplishing ...
Mar 19, 2020
0
243
Computer Sciences
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Brown University have developed new approaches that significantly improve the accuracy of an important ...
Mar 16, 2020
0
18
