Summary: New research reveals that men are more likely than women to let emotions from unrelated situations affect their financial decisions. After watching emotional news stories, men opted for safer…
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German startup bets on remote driver
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,…
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…
