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A Mathematical Proof Takes 200 Terabytes To State
The latest example of proof by computer enters a new realm: a proof 200 terabytes in size.
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Nsa Can Legally Access Metadata of 25,000 Callers Based on a Single Suspect's Phone
Despite changes to the law, the U.S. National Security Agency can still request metadata from tens of thousands of private phones if they are indirectly connected...
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Scientists Hold Secret Meeting to Consider Creating a Synthetic Human Genome
Scientists are now contemplating the creation of a synthetic human genome, meaning they would use chemicals to manufacture all the DNA contained in human chromosomes...
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Second Cycle of Martian Seasons Completing For Curiosity Rover
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover completed its second Martian year since landing inside Gale Crater nearly four Earth years ago, which means it has recorded environmental...
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How to Make Passwords That Cannot Be Compromised By Torture or Coercion
Researchers have hypothesized a method to measure an individual's stress levels and determine whether they are being coerced into revealing a password.
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Phones at the Dinner Table: -M Study Explores Attitudes
A new study investigates how people use mobile phones at the dinner table and their attitudes toward other people doing so.
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'cardboardizer' Allows sers to Create Robotic Models in Minutes
The CardBoardiZer system developed at Purdue University allows even beginning designers to transform static three-dimensional objects into moving robotic versions...
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7 Cities Head For Smart City Transportation Challenge Finals
The cities continue to compete for as much as $50 million to improve safety, enhance mobility, boost economies, and address climate change.
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Genome Reveals Why Giraffes Have Long Necks
Call it a tall task: researchers have decoded the genomes of the giraffe and its closest relative, the okapi.
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New Electrical Energy Transmission System Makes Distance Wireless Charging a Reality
It may soon be possible to charge mobile devices without even taking them out of one's pocket.
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When Websites Won't Take No for an Answer
Harry Brignull, a user-experience consultant in Britain who helps websites and apps develop consumer-friendly features, has a professional bone to pick with sites...
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A Few Controversial Numbers May Be Illegal to Share
Jon Johansen's program worked. The Norwegian teenager watched as it downloaded 200 megabytes of a recently released movie, The Matrix, from a DVD onto his computer...
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Cybersecurity Sleuths Learn to Think Like Hackers
About 35 high-school students sit at neatly arranged rows of tables in the university's gym. Another 115 college-level contestants surround the high schoolers.
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4 Big Plans to Fix Internet Security
Inadequate security is endemic to the Internet, and solving this problem will require effective trust and security mechanisms.
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Moore's Law Is Dead. Now What?
The looming obsolescence of Moore's Law is forcing scientists to look for other ways to improve computer performance and innovation.
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System Harnesses Thousands of Network Cameras For Public Safety
Purdue University researchers have developed a prototype system that can tap into thousands of cameras located in numerous venues.
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How Toy Street Lamps Are Shedding New Light on Quantum Computing
The bulbs from toy street lamps, among other things, are helping to reveal new insights into quantum computing.
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Your Smartphone and Tablet May Be Making You Adhd-Like
Smartphones and other digital technology may be inducing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder-like symptoms, according to a new study.
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How to Hack the Hackers: The Human Side of Cyber Crime
Say what you will about cybercriminals, says Angela Sasse, "their victims rave about the customer service".
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