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The Drones of War
Drone makers are donating, or selling at cost, unmanned aerial drones to Ukraine.
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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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Plastic Chips Bend Computing
Cheap, flexible processors could be a step on the road to the Internet of Everything.
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Making Sense With Biology
Hybrid systems enhance the capabilities of electronics with biologics.
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Technology to the Rescue
Updating emergency rescue equipment and tactics with digital technologies.
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Changing How Data is Used
Federated AI Learning promises to reshape data security, privacy.
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Quantum Sensing Takes Shape
Opening up the world around us by detecting changes in quantum states.
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Could Mobile Voting Ring True?
Voting on smartphones could result in higher voter turnouts.
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ENIAC Turns 75
The first programmable electronic general-purpose digital computer was introduced to the world on Valentine’s Day in 1946.
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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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A Touch of Reality
The field of haptics—the use of technology to simulate touch, feeling, and motion—is finally hitting its stride.
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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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AI Shakes Up the Seismology World
Artificial intelligence is reshaping our understanding of earthquakes and other seismological events
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Minding the Gaps
Boosting diversity in the computer science field remains a challenge even after years of effort. A growing focus on universities may deliver results.
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