Scientists unveil electronics that mimic the human brain in efficient learning
Only 10 years ago, scientists working on neuromorphic computing could only dream of a device using miniature tools called memristors that would function/operate like...
Bluetooth signals from your smartphone could automate Covid-19 contact tracing while preserving privacy
Imagine you’ve been diagnosed as Covid-19 positive.
Health officials begin contact tracing to contain infections, asking you to identify people with whom you’ve been in...
Smartphone videos produce highly realistic 3D face reconstructions
Normally, it takes pricey equipment and expertise to create an accurate 3D reconstruction of someone's face that's realistic and doesn't look creepy.
Now, Carnegie Mellon...
Some smartphone apps may contain hidden behaviors that users never see
A team of cybersecurity researchers has found that some apps have hidden "backdoor" secrets that could make them vulnerable to hacking.
Researchers have discovered that...
This drone can play dodgeball and win
The drone can successfully dodge - even if the ball is approaching it from a distance of three meters at 10 m/s.
Using a novel...
Scientists develop a safer, more durable lithium ion battery
The popular myth that a spider is never more than a few feet away is arguably more true of lithium-ion batteries than of arachnids.
Powering...
Fish scales could make wearable electronics more sustainable
Flexible temporary electronic displays may one day make it possible to sport a glowing tattoo or check a reading, like that of a stopwatch,...
Researchers expose vulnerabilities of password managers
Some commercial password managers may be vulnerable to cyber-attack by fake apps, new research suggests.
Security experts recommend using a complex, random and unique password...
Scientists develop voice localization techniques for smart speakers
Smart speakers—think, an Amazon Alexa or a Google Home—offer a wide variety of capabilities to help free up both our time and our hands.
We...
New electric car battery could last for 1 million miles
A new lithium-ion battery for electric cars is safe, has high power, and can last for a million miles.
Electric car batteries typically require a...