computer science
A 'Sixth Sense' Protects Inattentive Drivers, Except When They're Texting
Researchers find a weakness in the brain's excellent error-correction hardware.
What an API Is and Why It’s Worth Fighting For
It's a key question on the eve of Google vs. Oracle, round three.
New Algorithm Builds Encryption Keys from Wireless Network Metadata
Network dynamics is noisy as hell. That may be useful.
Lego-Driven Robot Programmed To Hack Gesture-Based Security
Your swipes aren't all that precious after all, according to a new study.
New MIT Tool Quickly Roots Out Hidden Web App Security Bugs
In 50 Ruby on Rails web apps it quickly busted 23 previously undiagnosed vulnerabilities.
Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine Takes on Deep Learning
Thanks to a UK computer scientist and a simulated Analytical Engine.
We Asked Some Experts to Score Justin Trudeau’s Explanation of Quantum Computing
Canada’s Prime Minister is no expert, but his explanation of quantum computing wasn’t terrible.
The 'Ritual Camera' Archives Only the Most Forgettable Moments of Our Lives
A newly devised system observes our routines and compiles them into single memorable images.
New DDoS Defense Turns Servers Into 'Moving Targets'
The MOTAG system filters innocent clients from nefarious ones.
We Asked an Expert if Memes Could Determine the Outcome of the Presidential Election
In 2014, Indiana University received funding to start the Truthy Project, which is dedicated to studying the spread of data and why things like memes go viral. We called the professor in charge of it to discuss dank memes and their effect on the...