A remote driver steers a Vay vehicle during a live demonstration prior to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kickoff in Las Vegas, Nevada. With no one in the driver seat,…
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False Memories Are Harder to Create Than Once Thought
Summary: A new analysis challenges long-standing claims about the ease of implanting false memories, often cited in court cases to discredit witnesses. Researchers re-evaluated data from a 2023 replication of…
How process analysis is transforming access control
The proposed methodology for formalizing and conformance testing RBAC policies. Credit: Dr. Yuichi Sei Researchers at the University of Electro-Communications have developed a framework for improving system security by analyzing…
Weaponized disinformation can pose serious threat to urban transit systems
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain As every straphanger knows, public transit systems are fantastic—except when they aren’t. A single station closure can ruin a commuter’s morning, and even minor delays or…
Who’s winning the CES autonomy race? Not cars
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain This week’s Consumer Electronics Show unveils major new autonomous transport products for farms, boating and construction sites, highlighting a yawning gap with autos, where scalable driverless…
Researchers propose AI-driven solution for smarter traffic management
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new method for managing urban traffic at multi-intersection networks is discussed in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology. The research promises improvements in…
The Genetic Impact of Forever Chemicals on Brain Function
Summary: Researchers have found that per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) alter the expression of specific genes in brain-like cells, potentially contributing to neurotoxicity. Among six tested compounds, perfluorooctanoic acid…
Doppler radar tracks non-weather debris to aid emergency response
Radar images reveal airborne debris movement, aiding emergency response efforts. Credit: Rachel Green/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are using non-weather…
Amazon’s Seattle campus still quiet as 5-days-in-office deadline hits
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Amazon’s first day back in the office felt like any other Thursday. Which is to say, none too busy in downtown Seattle. In Seattle’s South Lake…
