Communications of the ACM
Durable, Dense, and Efficient: The Promise of DNA Data Storage
Is DNA the future of data storage?
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Testing Asimov's Idea for Power From Space
Isaac Asimov's notion of capturing energy in space and beaming it to the Earth’s surface faces its first orbital testing.
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Virtual Collaboration in the Age of the Coronavirus
Videoconferencing apps took off during the COVID-19 lockdowns, but more efficient ways to collaborate virtually are waiting in the wings.
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Creepy Robots of the Coronavirus Era
The robots policing people as they begin to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns are not being mistaken for anyone's friends.
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Picking Locks with Audio Technology
How eavesdropping smartphones could give thieves a copy of your front door key.
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Stopping the Exploiters
An angry public demands an end to phishing sites exploiting Covid-19.
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Blocking Facial Recognition
Facial recognition technology faces opposition from technology industry giants, and from the grass roots.
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Hitting the Heights
Rocket-assisted airplane collisions fuel better drone impact simulators.
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Driverless Cars Face Laser Sabotage
Attacks on the light-based radar (LiDAR) of autonomous vehicles could drive them off the road, or freeze them in their (tire) tracks.
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Dark Web's Doppelgängers Aim to Dupe Antifraud Systems
Digital doppelgängers that fool online payment fraud detection systems are a threat to your bank balance.
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