Computer Science

AI eye scan can help find heart disease and stroke risks

A new study has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors detect the risk of heart attacks and strokes simply by scanning a...

New Internet security tech could stop hackers—even with quantum computers

Researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany have found a way to protect internet communication from future threats, including those posed by...

Quantum communication isn’t foolproof: Hidden flaws could let hackers sneak in

Quantum communication is often seen as the future of secure messaging because it uses the strange laws of quantum physics to protect information. But a...

Scientists discover the hidden plot behind a $3.5 billion cryptocurrency crash

A team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London has uncovered how a group of traders may have caused one of the biggest...

Why most blockchain startups are failing—and it’s not about the tech

A new study from the University of Surrey has revealed that up to 90% of blockchain startups are likely to fail—but not because the...

Scientists create “impossible” quantum sandwich that could shape future computing

In a major breakthrough, scientists have successfully combined two unusual materials—once thought impossible to merge—into a brand-new artificial structure that could open doors to...

Scientists unlock key to error-free quantum computing

A new study has made a big step forward in the race to build quantum computers that are stable, reliable, and can be scaled...

AI can help detect and treat opioid addiction more effectively

A new study shows that using artificial intelligence (AI) to screen hospital patients for opioid addiction can help doctors identify those in need of...

Scientists build “growing” robot to help rescuers search through rubble

When buildings collapse during disasters like earthquakes or explosions, finding and rescuing trapped people can be extremely dangerous. To make this job safer and more...

ChatGPT’s Studio Ghibli-style images raise new copyright problems

Social media has recently been flooded with images that looked like they belonged in a Studio Ghibli film. Selfies, family photos and even memes have...