Is the new iPhone designed for cybersafety?
Some of the iPhone's innovations have made users less secure.
September 12, 2017
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Technology
Evolutionary geneticists spot natural selection happening now in people
Comparing genomes of more than 200,000 people, researchers identified genetic variants that are less common in older people,…
September 11, 2017
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Are cryptocurrencies a dream come true for cyber-extortionists?
Cybercriminals increasingly depend on e-currencies to profit from their misdeeds. They, and their potential victims, could…
September 11, 2017
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The only safe email is text-only email
It's impossible to be certain of safety while using Gmail, Yahoo mail and other web-based email systems. The best solution…
September 10, 2017
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Can random bits of DNA lead to safe, new antibiotics and herbicides?
Inserting a random DNA mishmash into a plant or bacterium directs it to make a novel protein. Sifting through the resulting…
September 10, 2017
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Massive sunspots and huge solar flares mean unexpected space weather for Earth
At a time in the sun's cycle when space weather experts expect less solar activity, our star is going bonkers with solar…
September 7, 2017
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The 'internet of things' is sending us back to the Middle Ages
The companies that make our digital devices think – and act – like they still own them, even after we've bought…
September 5, 2017
690
What the Industrial Revolution really tells us about the future of automation and work
The Industrial Revolution led to centuries of social and economic upheaval. Are economists telling us not to worry about…
September 1, 2017
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How algorithms and human journalists will need to work together
Since 2014, computers have been writing news reports on selected topics. Recent efforts to test their abilities find both…
August 31, 2017
662
What is the online equivalent of a burning cross?
Two websites, one taken offline, the other still active, raise hard questions about how prepared Americans are to deal with…
August 30, 2017
682
Choose better passwords with the help of science
Recent federal changes to password-strength guidelines echo the findings of research we've been doing. It's time…
August 30, 2017
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Artificial intelligence cyber attacks are coming – but what does that mean?
It won't be like an army of robots marching in the streets, but AI hacking is on the horizon.
August 27, 2017
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How robots could help bridge the elder-care gap
Robots have the potential to help support a growing population that wants to age in their own homes. But those helpful machines…
August 27, 2017
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Postpartum depression can affect dads – and their hormones may be to blame
Having a newborn can be rough, whether you're a mom or a dad. New research ties men's testosterone to their postpartum…
August 24, 2017
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How quantum mechanics can change computing
As companies make quantum computers available through their cloud services, take a look at what it means for computing to…
August 23, 2017
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When 'man's best friend' feels more hate than love for an owner
Sometimes a dog can have very good reasons for hating its humans.
August 22, 2017
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Will CRISPR fears fade with familiarity?
Americans have moved on from worrying about ‘test-tube babies’ – but there are still ethical challenges to resolve…
August 21, 2017
756
Devil versus angel: When do they shift into action in the face of temptation?
As we struggle to avoid temptations throughout the day, we often rely on willpower and self-control to back impulses. New…
August 21, 2017
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Making driverless cars safe for people on foot
Pedestrians ensure their safety by making eye contact with human drivers. Autonomous cars will have to communicate with…
August 17, 2017
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FirstNet for emergency communications: 6 questions answered
A multibillion-dollar effort is just beginning to build an all-new nationwide wireless broadband network for emergency responders.…
August 16, 2017
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