Computer Sciences
Traffic lights at intersections are managed by simple computers that assign the right of way to the nonconflicting direction. However, studies looking at travel times in urban areas have shown that delays caused by intersections ...
Jan 20, 2021
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Engineering
Adding a fourth light to traffic signals—in addition to red, green, and yellow—would shorten wait times at street corners for pedestrians, as well as improve traffic flow for both autonomous vehicles and human drivers. ...
Mar 12, 2024
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Internet
The National research center for Cybersecurity ATHENE has found a way to break one of the basic mechanisms used to secure internet traffic. The mechanism, called RPKI, is actually designed to prevent cybercriminals or government ...
Oct 5, 2022
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Automotive
While we may have to wait a little longer for fully automated flying cars, the future of automated vehicles is not far away.
Nov 1, 2021
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Hi Tech & Innovation
The road sweeper and a golf buggy move around the track with ease, jamming their brakes on when a pedestrian steps out and negotiating sharp turns.
Dec 22, 2019
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Engineering
Cybercriminals can run, but they cannot hide from their digital fingerprints.
Mar 7, 2019
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Machine learning & AI
In a new dissertation in mathematics, Björn Lindenberg shows how reinforcement learning in AI can be used to create effective strategies for autonomous decision-making in various environments. Reward systems can be developed ...
Jun 13, 2023
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Automotive
If self-driving cars are to safely navigate traffic, they need to "understand" the things around them.
Nov 4, 2021
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Security
Houses are getting smarter: smart thermostats manage our heating, while smart fridges can monitor our food consumption and help us order groceries. Some houses even have smart doorbells that tell us who is on our doorstep. ...
Feb 22, 2022
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Internet
Hundreds of millions of people were unable to access Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp for more than six hours on Monday, underscoring the world's reliance on platforms owned by the Silicon Valley giant.
Oct 5, 2021
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