Mental Health
Could a Machine Identify Suicidal Thoughts?
A new study uses brain imaging to separate those who think about and even attempt suicide from those who don’t
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Computing
AI Scans Twitter for Signs of Opioid Abuse
Geotagged tweets using slang like “dummies,” “Captain Cody” or other drug handles could help pinpoint clusters of opioid problems more quickly than traditional methods do...
Computing
Out of the Syrian Crisis, a Data Revolution Takes Shape
Aid organizations have been piloting a nimble approach to cut through the fog of war
Computing
Quantum Leaps in Quantum Computing?
New qubit designs could enable more robust machines
Computing
DNA Techniques Could Transform Facial Recognition Technology
Early tests of the “vide-omics” principle have already demonstrated its potential
Computing
Keep Your Wi-Fi off KRACK
Up-to-date software, apps, browsers and router software offer the best protection against a potential flaw in wi-fi security called a key reinstallation attack, or KRACK.
Computing
AI versus AI: Self-Taught AlphaGo Zero Vanquishes Its Predecessor
DeepMind’s Go game-playing AI—which dominated its human competition—just got better
Electronics
New VR Tech Aims to Take Surround-Sound to the Next Level
Spatial audio promises immersive virtual experiences that engage more of the senses
Computing
Could AI Be the Future of Fake News and Product Reviews?
An experiment using a computer algorithm to create deceptive Yelp reviews was disturbingly successful, and could point to bigger problems as artificial intelligence matures
Public Health
Gamers Wanted to Attack Food Toxin
By playing the online game Foldit, players might help design an enzyme that can stop aflatoxins from making millions sick.
Computing
The Ethical Minefields of Technology
As we embrace technological innovation, we must also grapple with its implications
Electronics
Beware: Your Home Security Cam Is Watching You
It's weird to see how you act when nobody's looking
Computing
Ada Lovelace Day Honors "the First Computer Programmer"
Scientists celebrate a 19th-century visionary—and the achievements of all women in science, engineering and math
Computing
How the Chinese Cyberthreat Has Evolved
The world’s most populous country is home to a slew of cyberspies and hackers who have likely stolen more secrets from businesses and governments than any other country
Computing
Biometric Identifies You in a Heartbeat
Like fingerprints and facial recognition, the shape and beat of your heart can be used to verify your identity. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Computing
Let’s Use Government Data to Make Better Policy
It's a no-brainer, as long as privacy concerns are taken seriously
Space & Physics
Building a Better Mirror for Telescopes
More reflective telescope mirrors allow astronomers to capture more photons —and do more science. Christopher Intagliata reports...
Computing
Should Apple iPhone X Trust Facial Recognition for Security?
New FaceID biometrics will unlock the smartphone and provide access to Apple Pay and other apps
Engineering
Some of the Best Parts of Autonomous Vehicles Are Already Here
Consumers waiting for driverless vehicles to improve road safety might be overlooking the boring near-term advances that could make a real difference
Computing
Artificial Intelligence: The Gap between Promise and Practice
A true AI revolution can't happen without a reengineering of how business organizations operate
