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Hanyang University study proposes light-driven random number generator for image security

Researchers developed a photospike-based TRNG that harnesses unpredictable light-induced electrical charges to generate true random numbers. The device passed all 15 randomness tests and remained stable over millions of cycles, making it suitable for image authentication and deepfake detection.

SourceHanyang University Research Strategy Planning Team·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 13, 2026

AI set to transform personality testing, new research finds

New research from the University of East London suggests that machine learning can improve the accuracy and nuance of personality tests like DISC assessment. Using over 1,000 participants, researchers achieved accuracy rates of over 93% in predicting personality types and identified four clear clusters with subtle overlaps.

SourceUniversity of East London·JournalJournal of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 27, 2026

Back to the future: Is light-speed analog computing on the horizon?

Scientists have developed a programmable electronic circuit that harnesses high-frequency electromagnetic waves to perform complex parallel processing at light-speed. This breakthrough has the potential to power next-generation wireless networks, real-time radar, and advanced monitoring in various industries.

SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 6, 2025

Study finds that individual layers of synthetic materials can collaborate for greater impact

Engineers mimic natural shells' behavior by programming individual layers of synthetic material to collaborate under stress, expanding design space for nonlinear stress-strain responses. The new framework enables multistage responses that adapt to collision severity, improving wearable bandages and car bumpers.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 16, 2025

Keeping the light from fading

Researchers at Nara Institute of Science and Technology developed a new calibration method to compensate for variations in illumination while scanning stained-glass windows. This approach can help capture the colors of cultural artifacts in a lifelike way, even with long scanning times.

SourceNara Institute of Science and Technology·JournalInternational Journal of Computer Vision·DateMar 25, 2022

Researchers release first-of-its-kind quantitative assessment for sustainable agriculture

The Sustainable Agriculture Matrix provides a comprehensive assessment of agricultural sustainability at a national level, considering environmental, economic, and social impacts. The framework helps governments and organizations evaluate progress, identify priorities for improvement, and inform policies towards sustainable agriculture.

SourceUniversity of Maryland Center for Environmental Science·JournalOne Earth·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 17, 2021