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Middle East Countries Accelerate Quantum Computing Research
Universities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have launched quantum computing research groups to foster homegrown knowledge of the technology...
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Robot Discovers Lying About a Betrayal Helps Rebuild Trust
Researchers have shown that it is relatively easy for robots to regain the trust of humans after lying to them.
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Computer Program Predicts Risk of Deadly Irregular Heart Beats
A new computer-based set of rules more accurately predicts when patients with a rare heart condition might benefit from lifesaving implanted defibrillators.
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AI Is Flying Drones (Very, Very Slowly)
Researchers have developed an autonomous drone that navigates using artificial intelligence.
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Embedding NEMS Devices Within CMOS
A new process combines combined metal oxide semiconductors and micro-electro-mechanical systems in a single package.
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Three Small Stickers in Intersection Can Cause Tesla Autopilot to Swerve Into Wrong Lane
Security researchers from Tencent have demonstrated a way to use physical attacks to spoof Tesla's autopilot.
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The Day the Dinosaurs Died
If, on a certain evening about sixty-six million years ago, you had stood somewhere in North America and looked up at the sky, you would have soon made out what...
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GPS Glitch Threatens Thousands of Scientific Instruments
Researchers worldwide are racing to get ahead of a bug in the US Global Positioning System (GPS) that could cause data loggers, including thousands of scientific...
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The Animal-AI Olympics Is Going to Treat AI Like a Lab Rat
In one of Aesop's fables, a thirsty crow finds a pitcher with a small amount of water beyond the reach of its beak.
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Some Startup Founders Leave Silicon Valley 'Bubble' and Head East
Some Silicon Valley technology entrepreneurs are relocating to New York City, lured by increased availability of venture capital, skilled professionals, and affordable...
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Previously nknown Flaw in Intel Chips Could Allow Hackers to Steal Private Data From Your Computer
Security analysts have discovered a previously unknown vulnerability within Intel hardware that could enable the interception of private data inside one's computer...
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New Davis Cup Goes Virtual to Increase Sponsorship Revenue
The Davis Cup tennis tournament is being revamped to incorporate virtual replacement advertising during broadcasts at the inaugural game in Madrid, Spain.
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First Bacterial Genome Created Entirely With a Computer
Researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland have developed a technique that significantly streamlines production of large DNA molecules containing hundreds of genes...
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Tesla Cars Keep More Data Than You Think
Two "white hat hackers" discovered that crashed Tesla vehicles sent to salvage contain unencrypted personal data, including information from drivers' paired mobile...
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Hospital Viruses: Fake Cancerous Nodes in CT Scans, Created by Malware, Trick Radiologists
When Hillary Clinton stumbled and coughed through public appearances during her 2016 presidential run, she faced critics who said that she might not be well enough...
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Viruoso of Mobile Sensing Technology Receives ACM Prize in Computing
Shwetak Patel broke new ground in Internet of Things (IoT) research, and brought innovative products to market.
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When Computers Collude
If you shop online, there's a good chance the price you pay for stuff is determined by a computer algorithm.
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Europa Clipper High-Gain Antenna ndergoes Testing
It probably goes without saying, but this isn't your everyday satellite dish. In fact, it's not a satellite dish at all.
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The Problem with SMS Two-Factor Authentication
SMS two-factor authentication has some security issues that have prompted companies to get creative.
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