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Medical, IoT Devices Vulnerable to Attack
Researchers discovered seven vulnerabilities, known collectively as "Access:7," in more than 150 Internet of Things devices made by more than 100 companies.
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Tiny Switches Give Solid-State LiDAR Record Resolution
A new high-resolution light detection and ranging chip could pave the way for smaller, less-expensive LiDAR navigation systems.
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Getting a Handle on Robotics Challenge
A robotic hand developed by Yale University researchers can fully rotate objects as its grippers break contact, similar to a human moving an object around to find...
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ML Offers Shortcut to Optimal HVAC Operation
A new method for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control mechanisms use machine learning to balance energy cost, comfort, and efficiency while enabling...
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Robots Sanitize Avelo Aircraft for COVID-19, Other Pathogens
Houston, TX-based startup Avelo Airlines is using autonomous robots from Canadian manufacturer Aero HygenX to disinfect aircraft cabins for COVID-19 and other viruses...
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Observing Time Crystals
Researchers at Australia's University of Melbourne observed a time crystal in action, with the help of quantum computing technology.
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'Fingerprint' ML Technique Identifies Bacteria in Seconds
Researchers combined surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and a deep learning model to identify bacteria in seconds with up to 98% accuracy.
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Move Over Candy Bars, New York Vending Machine Now Sells NFT Art
The first in-person non-fungible token vending machine has been installed in New York City by digital art collecting platform Neon.
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Robot Photographer Has Eye for Aesthetics
Cornell University researchers have developed a robotic photography system that can automatically rove an indoor space and shoot aesthetically appealing photos....
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Fingertip Sensitivity for Robots
A thumb-shaped sensor with a camera inside uses computer vision and a deep neural network to infer haptic contact information.
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Here Comes the Full Amazonification of Whole Foods
A newly revamped store in Washington shows how thoroughly Amazon has woven itself into the grocery shopping experience.
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Russia's War in Ukraine Could Spur Another Global Chip Shortage
Ukraine is home to half of the world's neon gas, which is critical for manufacturing semiconductor chips.
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Pioneering Simulations Focus on HIV-1 Virus
Researchers used supercomputers to generate the first biologically authentic computer simulations of the HIV-1 virus liposome and genome capsid.
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Toyota Halts Japan Production As Supplier Probes Possible Cyberattack
Toyota-owned truck manufacturer Hino Motors said two of its plants were affected, while Daihatsu, a Toyota affiliate that makes small cars, reportedly also stopped...
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New Chip Can Prevent Hackers From Extracting Hidden Information From Smart Devices
Engineers build a lower-energy chip that can prevent hackers from extracting hidden information from a smart device.
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Perovskite Artificial Retina Can Read Handwritten Numbers
Researchers at Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have constructed an artificial retina from perovskite materials.
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Quantum Computing Arrays Made of Two Types of Atom
Two research teams have created arrays containing two different neutral atoms, a promising platform for quantum computing.
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The U.S. Is Weaponizing Semiconductors to Try to Rein In Russia
The components may play a pivotal role in upcoming efforts to sanction the invading country, but it is unclear if those efforts will actually work.
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Toward a Stronger Defense of Personal Data
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed an integrated circuit chip that can thwart power side-channel attacks using less energy than...
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