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Germany to Support Quantum Computing with €2 Billion
Germany's economy and science ministries announced an approximately €2-billion ($2.4-billion) allocation to develop the country's first competitive quantum computer...
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Smart Finger Ring with Integrated RFID Chip
Researchers have developed a three-dimensionally printed smart finger ring that potentially could replace house keys, wallets, health insurance cards, and more....
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Biden Administration Will Prioritize Cybersecurity in Distribution of $1 Billion in Federal IT Funding
The Biden administration will prioritize cybersecurity in the distribution of $1 billion in technology modernization funds signed into law by Congress in March....
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Researchers Advance 3D Printing to Aid Tissue Replacement
A unique scaffolding material for engineered tissues can be altered to grow natural tissue.
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Digital Mental Health Interventions for Young People Are Perceived Promising, But Are They Effective?
A study of digital mental health interventions for adolescents and young people found mixed results when it comes to their effectiveness.
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Election Security: A Scientific View
Barbara Simons and the issues with Internet voting.
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Learning on the Fly: Computational Model Demonstrates Similarity in How Humans, Insects Learn
A new computational model shows similarities in the way insects and mammals learn.
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Despite Chip Shortage, Chip Innovation Is Booming
While a variety of industries struggle with supplies, semiconductor experts say there are plenty of new ideas and, most surprising, start-ups.
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Online Cheating Charges Upend Dartmouth Medical School
The university accused 17 students of cheating on remote exams, raising questions about data mining and sowing mistrust on campus.
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Spotify Urged to Rule Out 'Invasive' Voice Recognition Tech
Musicians and human rights groups have called on Spotify to estop use of a recently developed speech recognition tool it developed for suggesting songs.
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60% of School Apps Are Sharing Kids' Data with 3rd Parties
A study analyzing 73 "utility" apps for school districts found that nearly two-thirds of them share some student data with third-party marketing companies.
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Where Should Our Digital Data Go After We Die?
A study by computer scientists at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada considered ways for people to control their personal digital data after they...
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'Intelligent' Shoe Helps Blind People Avoid Obstacles
Computer scientists have designed a shoe with ultrasonic sensors that can detect obstacles and emit vibrations to warn blind and visually impaired wearers.
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The Next Frontier for Gesture Control: Teeth
Researchers have developed a prototype wearable system controlled by teeth-tapping gestures.
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Hacked Pipeline May Stay Shut for Days, Raising Concerns About Fuel Supply
While the impact has been limited so far, some energy analysts warned of possible shortages and higher prices as the suspension continues.
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Ransomware Attack Leads to Shutdown of Major U.S. Pipeline System
The attack on top U.S. operator Colonial Pipeline appears to have been carried out by an Eastern European-based criminal gang.
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Fertility Apps Collect, Share Intimate Data Without Users' Knowledge or Permission
Many top-rated fertility apps collect and share personal information without the knowledge or permission of users, according to a new study.
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IBM Unveils Two-Nanometer Chip Technology for Faster Computing
IBM has unveiled what it is calling the world's first 2-nanometer chipmaking technology.
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An Uncrackable Combination of Invisible Ink, AI
Researchers printed encoded data using a carbon nanoparticle-based ink that can be read only by an artificial intelligence model when exposed to ultraviolet light...
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