Electronics

Lightning may prevent hackers from damaging power grids

Lightning may prevent hackers from damaging power grids

In a new study, researchers found lightning from distant storms may help prevent hackers from damaging electric power substations and other infrastructure. The research was...
New digital fingerprints could boost your device security

New digital fingerprints could boost your device security

A new study from Rice University has developed a new technology to produce digital fingerprints much more reliable than before. The new tech could be...
AI could save your phone battery

AI could save your phone battery

In a new study, researchers found artificial intelligence (AI) could help save phone battery for when people need it. It can predict when people will...
Scientists discover new flaws in 4G and 5G networks

Scientists discover new flaws in 4G and 5G networks

In a new study, researchers show new flaws found in 4G and 5G networks could help hackers intercept phone calls and track users’ locations. The...
Your computer may be vulnerable to attack via plug-in devices

Your computer may be vulnerable to attack via plug-in devices

In a new study, researchers found many laptops and desktop computers are vulnerable to hacking through common plug-in devices. Attackers could compromise an unattended computer...
Scientists expand the use of silicon in batteries

Scientists expand the use of silicon in batteries

A new study has shown that a great potential improvement could be done to expand the use of silicon in batteries. It could extend the...
New platform puts data privacy in the hands of users

New platform lets users control their data privacy

A new study from MIT and Harvard researchers has developed a new platform to make sure that users could decide how their data are...
Smartphones could help explain the causes of depression and anxiety

Smartphones could help explain the causes of depression and anxiety

In a new study, researchers used smartphones to measure symptoms of depression and anxiety in real time and learn how immediate feelings relate to...
Big step toward powerful, rechargeable lithium metal batteries

Big step toward powerful, rechargeable lithium metal batteries

A new study published in Advanced Materials has shown that scientists have taken the next step to develop powerful, rechargeable lithium metal batteries. The new...

Social media use may bring risks to your mental health

Positive interactions on social media are not making people feel more connected, whereas negative experiences increase the likelihood of them reporting loneliness, according a...