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The Frontiers of Knowledge Award goes to Joan Daemen and Vincent Rijmen for designing the cryptographic system that protects the security of electronic devices and digital connections worldwide

The Rijndael algorithm, created by Daemen and Rijmen in 1997, has become the international standard for encrypting data, safeguarding websites, laptops, mobile phones, and more. Its security has withstood 25 years of attacks, making it a crucial backbone of trust in the digital world.

SourceBBVA Foundation·DateJan 29, 2026

Researchers unveil first-ever defense against cryptanalytic attacks on AI

Security researchers have developed a defense mechanism that protects against cryptanalytic parameter extraction attacks on AI systems. By making neurons in the same layer similar to each other, the defense creates a barrier of similarity that makes it difficult for attacks to proceed.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 17, 2025

A fresh approach to new and secure encryption

SymTrust project aims to develop new symmetric cryptography methods based on sound security arguments, balancing efficiency and security. Researchers will study existing ciphers and conditions of cryptanalysis to set new standards in information encryption.

SourceRuhr-University Bochum·DateMar 30, 2023
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Chromo-encryption method encodes secrets with color

Researchers developed a new encryption method that encodes secret messages using brilliant colors created by silver nanostructures reacting to polarized light. The method's unique chiral response makes it more secure than traditional binary codes.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalAdvanced Optical Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 13, 2023

Codebreakers crack secrets of Mary Queen of Scots’ lost letters

A team of international codebreakers has deciphered 57 previously unknown letters written by Mary Queen of Scots while imprisoned in England. The letters provide insights into her captivity and communication with French ambassador Michel de Castelnau, including complaints about poor health and negotiations for release.

SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalCryptologia·DateFeb 7, 2023

Cryptoassets: New evidence shows that nested financial services could cause domino effects

A new algorithm unravels the structure of financial services on the Ethereum blockchain, revealing highly intertwined structures that involve risks not yet fully understood. The findings highlight the need for transparency and awareness among users, regulators, and policymakers to mitigate systemic risks associated with cryptoassets.

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalACM Transactions on the Web·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 28, 2022
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Researchers use WWII code-breaking techniques to interpret brain data

A team of researchers has developed a cryptography-inspired technique to decode brain data, predicting arm movements in monkeys with unprecedented accuracy. This approach could lead to the creation of prosthetic limbs that can directly interpret user thoughts, revolutionizing quality-of-life for individuals with paralysis.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalNature Biomedical Engineering·DateDec 13, 2017

UCSD scientists explain and improve upon 'enigmatic' probability formula

UCSD researchers have developed a new estimator that outperforms the historic Good-Turing formula under all conditions. The new estimator, called attenuation, evaluates the highest possible ratio between the probability assigned to each symbol in a sequence by any distribution and the corresponding probability assigned by the estimator.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalScience·DateOct 16, 2003