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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
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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

UH engineers making AI faster, reducing power consumption

The team created a specialized two-dimensional thin film dielectric designed to replace traditional heat-generating components in integrated circuit chips. This breakthrough aims to reduce the significant energy cost and heat produced by high-performance computing necessary for AI.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalACS Nano·DateDec 2, 2025

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

Kate Petersen Mace selected as High Performance Data Facility Project Director

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Kate Petersen Mace as the project director for the High Performance Data Facility (HPDF), a first-of-its-kind project providing resources for data-intensive science. Mace will lead the team in developing transformational capabilities to serve the DOE community.

SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·TypeNews article·DateOct 1, 2024
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

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Jefferson Lab to lead $300+ million high performance data facility hub

The High Performance Data Facility Hub will provide researchers with unprecedented data management resources, accelerating scientific discovery through seamless access to large and complex datasets. The hub will be led by Jefferson Lab and partner with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·DateOct 16, 2023

Watching viscous flow, but faster

KAUST researchers have developed a new method to simulate viscous liquids up to 15 times faster than the current state of the art. This breakthrough enables faster simulations for industrial processes, medical devices, computer graphics, and visual simulations.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalACM Transactions on Graphics·DateJul 28, 2022

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

A new microscope allows for high-throughput 3D adaptive optical imaging

A new microscope allows for real-time aberration-free dynamic speckle microscopy using compressed time-reversal matrix technology. This enables almost real-time volumetric adaptive optical imaging with reduced data acquisition time and improved lateral resolution.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalLight Science & Applications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 13, 2022
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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

Seismic research cruise provides new data on US Atlantic margin gas hydrates

Data from the U.S. Geological Survey's Mid-Atlantic Resource Imaging Experiment (MATRIX) provides new insights into gas hydrate features and structures below the seafloor. The research cruise acquires over 2,000 kilometers of marine seismic data, revealing shallow gas deposits and structural features beneath methane seeps.

SourceU.S. Geological Survey·DateSep 20, 2018
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Matrix registry probes adherence to clopidogrel at 1 year

A large community-based registry of patients treated with drug-eluting stents found that nearly a third of patients stopped taking clopidogrel by one year, but many returned to the medication. Patients who discontinued clopidogrel had a higher risk of death compared to those who continued taking the medication.

SourceWeber Shandwick Worldwide·DateMar 31, 2008