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Organizing Unstructured Data
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Will No-Code Crack the Code?
No-code platforms help non-coders program, but developers will always be needed.
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Digital Technology Fans Firefighting
New tools help firefighters identify the dynamics and characteristics of a fire—and respond more effectively.
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Can a Free Internet Survive?
Internet freedom is eroding on two fronts: the sheer number of efforts to block access to legitimate information, and the level of sophistication used.
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What Is the Cost of Living Online?
The cost of powering streaming and other rapidly growing online services will not "take down the Internet."
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Making Sense With Biology
Hybrid systems enhance the capabilities of electronics with biologics.
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Will AI Rewrite Coding?
There is an emerging effort to tap artificial intelligence to write code based on short text descriptions of what the code should do.
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Formal Software Verification Measures Up
Verified coding techniques use mathematical proofs to ensure code is error-free and hacker-resistant. Can the approach revolutionize software?
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The Worsening State of Ransomware
Sophisticated, dangerous ransomware is the new normal … and there is no simple fix.
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The Scramble for Post-Quantum Cryptography
Quantum computers are expected to undermine today's computer security.
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Digital IDs Make Their Mark
Encrypted identification data on a smartcard or smartphone can deliver significant benefits while boosting security, but raise concerns about privacy and the potential...
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Terahertz Networks Move Closer to Reality
The desire for faster, higher-frequency wireless networking is a constant. Terahertz technology could deliver large gains.
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Virtual Reality Meets the Office
"Virtual meeting spaces greatly expand the possibilities for online communication—and, at their best, create an environment that parallels or exceeds real world...
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Meet the Uninfectables
Hospital wards, grocery stores, and food delivery services are turning to robotic devices to better navigate the pandemic.
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Underwater Drones Make Waves
Underwater drones offer scientists a glimpse into the world's least-known frontier.
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Digital Twins Grow Up
The idea of creating digital twins to simulate real-world systems isn't new, but the concept is advancing rapidly.
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In Search of a CRISPR Kill Switch
The benefits of genetic engineering tool CRISPR have been widely discussed. But what if something goes wrong?
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Weighing the Impact of GDPR
The EU data regulation will affect computer, Internet, and technology usage within and outside the EU; how it will play out remains to be seen.
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Finding a Healthier Approach to Managing Medical Data
Researchers are exploring ways to put medical data to greater use while better protecting privacy.
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