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The federal government’s web portal for reporting cybercrimes is of little use if you have limited proficiency with English.
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Two forms of the same boron nitride molecules couldn’t look and act more different – but combining them could lead to…
Deepfake technology is widely available, and a pivotal election year lies ahead. The fake Biden robocall is likely to be…
Even in a moment of extreme partisanship, ‘we’ still exist if ‘we’ can witness something together. Researchers are…
Microplastic pollution is a growing problem − one lab is looking at tiny insects as inspiration for how these pollutants…
Improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of addiction can change how researchers and clinicians approach treatments.
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Although you get your fatty acid levels routinely checked at the doctor’s, rarely do clinicians and researchers consider…
Japan is one of several countries that weren’t part of the space race of the 1950s and 1960s looking toward the Moon.…
Face recognition technology follows earlier biometric surveillance techniques, including fingerprints, passport photos and…
Apple’s phenomenal success and the field of user experience design can be traced back to the launch of the Macintosh personal…
Sarah Nance uses geologic data and a variety of artistic media to help people think about their place in the landscapes…
There are many ideas about how to regulate AI, but not all of them are technologically feasible, and some of those that…
Researchers want real-world impact. Lawmakers want programs that work. The public wants to benefit from taxpayer-funded…
With the fourth significant shortage of helium in a decade continuing, companies and researchers are looking for alternative…