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On Venus, Tectonics Without the Plates
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On Venus, Tectonics Without the Plates

As we've explored the Solar System, some items we're familiar with from Earth's geology have kept appearing in new places.

­t Researcher Creates Robotic Cheetah
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­t Researcher Creates Robotic Cheetah

Researchers are developing a scaled-down robotic version of a cheetah that uses only about 15% more energy than the real animal.

Nasa's Mars Rover Opportunity Leaves 'tribulation' 
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Nasa's Mars Rover Opportunity Leaves 'tribulation' 

NASA's senior Mars rover, Opportunity, is departing "Cape Tribulation," a crater-rim segment it has explored since late 2014, southbound for its next destination...

50 Years Ago, a Computer Pioneer Got a New York Subway Race Rolling
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50 Years Ago, a Computer Pioneer Got a New York Subway Race Rolling

Fifty years ago, Peter Samson, one of the inventors of Spacewar, considered the world's first video game, began another craze underground.

'space Fabric' Links Fashion and Engineering
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'space Fabric' Links Fashion and Engineering

Raul Polit Casillas grew up around fabrics. His mother is a fashion designer in Spain, and, at a young age, he was intrigued by how materials are used for design...

Find Out If a Robot Will Take Your Job 
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Find Out If a Robot Will Take Your Job 

At a community college in upstate New York, 12 cafeteria workers recently learned that they will lose their jobs—and be replaced by self-serve machines.

Researchers Harness Heat to Power Computers
From ACM TechNews

Researchers Harness Heat to Power Computers

Researchers say they have developed a nano-thermal-mechanical device that could help computers use heat as an alternative energy source.

Internet Atlas Maps the Physical Internet to Enhance Security
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Internet Atlas Maps the Physical Internet to Enhance Security

Researchers say they have developed the first-ever detailed worldwide map of the Internet.

Could the ­S Take Out North Korea's Missiles Before Launch?
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Could the ­S Take Out North Korea's Missiles Before Launch?

A failed missile launch in North Korea Sunday has brought renewed attention to reports that the United States is trying to degrade North Korea's missile capabilities...

Introducing 'operator 4.0,' A tech-Augmented Human worker
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Introducing 'operator 4.0,' A tech-Augmented Human worker

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has arrived.

How Youtube's Shifting Algorithms Hurt Independent Media
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How Youtube's Shifting Algorithms Hurt Independent Media

At the age of 21, David Pakman started a little Massachusetts community radio talk program.

Tool Checks Computer Architectures, Reveals Flaws in Emerging Design
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Tool Checks Computer Architectures, Reveals Flaws in Emerging Design

Researchers at Princeton University have discovered a series of errors in the RISC-V instruction specification that are leading to changes in the new system.

'indistinguishable Photons' Could ­nleash Quantum Computing
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'indistinguishable Photons' Could ­nleash Quantum Computing

Researchers have developed a new way to generate indistinguishable photons.

Don't Worry, Driverless Cars Are Learning From Grand Theft Auto
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Don't Worry, Driverless Cars Are Learning From Grand Theft Auto

In the race to the autonomous revolution, developers have realized there aren't enough hours in a day to clock the real-world miles needed to teach cars how to...

A Chip Revolution Will Bring Better Vr Sooner Than You Think
From ACM News

A Chip Revolution Will Bring Better Vr Sooner Than You Think

David Kosslyn and Ian Thompson are the founders of a virtual reality company called Angle Technologies.

4d Printing Gets Simpler and Faster
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4d Printing Gets Simpler and Faster

A team of researchers has developed a new approach that significantly simplifies and increases the potential of four-dimensional printing.

Robot Ray Swims ­sing High-Voltage Artificial Muscles
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Robot Ray Swims ­sing High-Voltage Artificial Muscles

Researchers have developed a robotic ray that is propelled by soft, flapping wings made of dielectric elastomers, which bend when electricity is applied to them...

We Know What You're Watching (even If It's Encrypted)
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We Know What You're Watching (even If It's Encrypted)

I stand firm in the opinion that it's my basic, human right to binge-watch six hours of trashy detective shows on a Friday night with a silent phone in my lap and...

Nasa Missions Provide New Insights Into 'ocean Worlds' in Our Solar System
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Nasa Missions Provide New Insights Into 'ocean Worlds' in Our Solar System

Two veteran NASA missions are providing new details about icy, ocean-bearing moons of Jupiter and Saturn, further heightening the scientific interest of these and...

That Fingerprint Sensor on Your Phone Is Not as Safe as You Think
From ACM News

That Fingerprint Sensor on Your Phone Is Not as Safe as You Think

Fingerprint sensors have turned modern smartphones into miracles of convenience.
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