Articles tagged with Internet
Scientists from Queen Mary University of London created an AI that uses internet searches to source and process associated words and images for a novel mind reading card trick. The computer assists in designing the trick by uncovering suggestions and acting as an aid to prompt further creativity.
Researchers found that internet search volumes for suicide increased by 19% after the series release, with 17 of 20 common queries showing higher-than-expected increases. Searches focused on suicidal ideation, such as 'how to commit suicide,' were particularly concerning.
A new study found that Netflix's '13 Reasons Why' corresponded with a substantial increase in internet searches for suicide, including phrases like 'how to commit suicide' and 'suicide prevention'. The study suggests that the show may have inspired some viewers to act on their suicidal thoughts.
A new study uses Google search data to track dengue fever in underdeveloped countries, providing accurate and timely estimates of disease prevalence. The method, called ARGO, combines Google Trends data with government-provided clinical data to alert governments and hospitals when elevated dengue incidence is anticipated.
New research published in the Journal of Retailing shows that offline retailers can use online data to identify consumers who value product touch and target them with marketing strategies. By understanding consumers' mental representations of products, retailers can offer free trials and other incentives to boost sales.
Researchers have successfully developed a new material that promises to improve the strength and durability of microscopic sensors. The alloy, made from nickel, molybdenum, and tungsten, exhibits extraordinary properties, including high tensile strength three times greater than high-strength steel.
A study conducted by University of North Texas professor Daniel Taylor found that online cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is effective in military personnel, with improved sleep quality and reduced use of sleep medication. However, the internet-delivered therapy was about half as effective as traditional methods.
Researchers found that online ads decrease brain activity in frontal/prefrontal cortical areas, indicating a drop in concentration levels. The presence of ads also affects the frontal/prefrontal asymmetry index, with some subjects experiencing increased and others decreased activity.
A study published in PLOS ONE found that individuals who experience digital-behaviour problems exhibit significant physiological changes, including increased heart rate and blood pressure, when terminating internet use. These changes are accompanied by heightened anxiety levels.
Analyzing millions of internet searches tied to major societal events offers a new way to understand public reaction. In the study, firearm-related searches more than doubled after the Sandy Hook shooting incident, with retail websites being the most visited sites.
Researchers developed a new protocol to improve information flow between emergency responders and decision-makers, reducing delays by seconds. The Multi Node Label Routing (MNLR) protocol helps detect failures and reroute data quickly, making it more reliable for emergency situations.
Researchers found that watching videos and listening to music are the most data-intensive activities, accounting for around half of mobile data demand. Changing user behavior, such as gathering together to watch streamed media or using SMS texting instead of instant messaging, could significantly reduce energy consumption.
Research suggests that online health information can compromise the parent-doctor relationship, leading to delayed treatment. Parents who view conflicting symptoms may question their doctor's diagnosis and seek a second opinion, highlighting the importance of discussing concerns with patients.
A recent survey of 14,000 internet users in seven nations found that concerns about fake news undermining democratic processes are unwarranted. In fact, internet users use search to check facts and validity of information, and encounter diverse information across multiple media sources.
Researchers identified a new form of blackhat search engine optimization targeting local listing services like Google Maps. Scammers exploit location-based search to make fake businesses appear in users' searches.
Researchers compiled a list of over 40 online programs with evidence from randomized controlled trials, finding nearly 80% were unavailable to the public. The sites address various health issues, including depression, weight loss, and chronic pain, and offer interactive modules and assignments to complete.
CISPA researchers have developed an early warning system to detect and prevent mass cyber attacks, including DDoS attacks. The system uses honeypots to track and analyze attack patterns, providing valuable insights into the motivations behind these attacks.
Researchers have discovered that YouTube's encryption is not secure enough to protect user anonymity. A machine-learning algorithm can identify which videos a user watched with high accuracy, allowing intelligence agencies and internet marketers to track viewing habits.
A new Chrome extension called ScaleUp improves web browsing speeds at 30,000 feet by increasing image size and simplifying font loads. The solution reduces latency and packet loss, providing faster Internet access to air travelers.
A new study by Oxford casts doubt on whether internet filters in the home effectively shield young people from unpleasant online experiences. Researchers found that homes with internet filters had no link to lower rates of negative online experiences among teenagers.
The Darknet's unique topology makes it difficult to attack, with an attack on a specific node requiring four times more strength than one on the internet. The network can easily counter large attacks by adding more capacity through its decentralized onion router protocol.
Researchers found that trolls form 'anti-social networks' that reinforce their behaviour and are attracted to attention from media reports, highlighting the need for social media platforms to take responsibility for negative content
A new paper by Nathan Hamlin explains a code that could thwart hackers armed with next generation quantum computers. The Generalized Knapsack Code uses alternative number representations to block cyberattacks, providing a viable security method for defending against quantum computing hacks.
Researchers found that hospitalized stroke patients with visible brain vessel changes and those who exhibited weakness or partial loss of movement were at higher risk for falls. Social media campaigns can effectively educate and engage communities about stroke awareness, increasing website traffic by 200% compared to previous years.
A new study found that Wikipedia editors rely more on out-of-copyright information after Google Books digitized a publication, resulting in decreased traffic for pages using copyrighted content. This limitation affects not only readers but also creators seeking to build upon historical information.
A team of researchers led by Yinzhi Cao has developed a novel method for tracking web users across browsers using operating system and hardware level factors. The technique identifies 99.24% of users compared to 90.84% for top single-browser fingerprinting techniques.
Researchers discovered that an algorithm called additive increase, multiplicative decrease (AIMD) is used both in engineered systems like the Internet and biological networks like the human brain. This finding sheds light on how the brain manages information and potentially helps understand learning disabilities.
Researchers at the University of Kent found that people who use Facebook or surf the web tend to underestimate time compared to general internet use. The study, which monitored responses from 44 participants, showed that Facebook-related stimuli lead to a greater distortion in time perception.
Researchers used social media and internet reports to analyze exposure patterns during the 2014-2015 Ebola epidemic and 2015 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome outbreak. The study found that alternative data streams can provide reliable information on disease dynamics in the early stages of an outbreak.
A study by Princeton and Stanford universities reveals that anonymous web browsing histories can be linked to social media profiles, raising concerns about internet privacy. Researchers created an algorithm that compared anonymous web browsing histories with public social media feeds to identify users with high accuracy.
Researchers from UGR and hospitals Virgen de las Nieves and San Cecilio found that telerehabilitation reduces side effects of breast cancer treatment, such as pain and fatigue. The online exercise program showed excellent results for patients, maintaining benefits even after 6 months.
A new UTSA study examines how phishing e-mails thrive on overconfidence, finding that self-efficacy is a major factor. The researchers created experimental surveys with subjects choosing between genuine and phishing emails, revealing why certain tactics appeal to different people.
Researchers found that cell phones distract individuals with lower internet usage, impairing attention and judgment. Heavy internet users, however, use mobile phones as spatial cues to enhance visual search.
Researchers studied data from Ashley Madison to identify key characteristics of its users. Income proved to be a significant factor, indicating the service behaves like a luxury good. Religiosity also showed a notable correlation with user spending rates, decreasing by 18% for every additional religious congregation per 1,000 people.
Researchers used internet data to track public interest in conservation over time, finding sudden spikes linked to media coverage and seasonal events. The study suggests harnessing these peaks to aid protection efforts, using methods that are relatively cheap and produce huge sample sizes.
Researchers found that laptop use in class was linked to poorer test scores, with social media and non-academic internet use being the biggest distractions. The study suggests that encouraging students to bring laptops to class without a clear purpose can negatively impact academic performance.
Researchers at Newcastle University found that hackers can hack a credit card account in as little as 6 seconds by guessing the card number, expiry date, and CVV. The 'Distributed Guessing Attack' method allows hackers to circumvent security features and validate card details across multiple websites.
A new recommendation algorithm allows individuals and items to belong to multiple overlapping groups, making it more realistic than existing models. The algorithm's predicted ratings proved more accurate than those from existing systems on five large datasets.
Researchers used crowdsourced data to investigate earthquake feelings in Italy and Greece. Intermediate-depth earthquakes are often felt on the African side of the Africa-Eurasia plate boundary.
The Internet of Things (IoT) will require new search mechanisms to support billions of connected devices, demanding machine-to-machine searches and secure data access. Complex IoT technologies like smart cities, autonomous cars, and environmental monitoring need efficient indexing and ranking mechanisms.
A RAND Corporation study found that 20% of US households view having a landline as the most important telecommunications choice. In contrast, mobile telephones dominate communications for most people, with 3.5 times more importance than landlines.
Research by INSEAD found that social media activists can elicit corporate responses by threatening a firm's public image, particularly those with high social and political standing. Companies with greater image vulnerability are more sensitive to threats and respond faster to donations.
A new study from Oregon State University found that 35% of chronically ill middle-aged women don't use the internet for self-care, while fewer than half use online forums to connect with others. The research suggests that lower-resourced individuals are more likely to be excluded from online resources.
The NIH-led initiative reviews the use of big data in infectious disease surveillance, combining traditional and non-traditional data sources to provide more accurate and timely information. This approach aims to forecast outbreak sizes and trajectories, enabling better responses to emerging threats.
A new Oxford University study found that internet gaming is not as addictive as gambling, with only 2-3% of gamers reporting symptoms of internet gaming disorder. The study suggests that while gamers may experience negative effects, they are not as severe as those experienced by gamblers.
Elizabeth Belding and her team are working to provide internet access to 13 Native American reservations in the San Diego area with NSF funding. They will use white spaces technology to bring connectivity to remote areas, collecting data on user habits to improve the user experience.
Researchers have developed tiny graphene radios that can transmit terahertz waves at speeds greater than one terabit per second, paving the way for an Internet of Nano-Things. These radios could enable short-range, high-speed communication and revolutionize industries such as healthcare and agriculture.
Researchers at University of Granada found telerehabilitation through Skype reduces pain, fatigue, and improves strength in women with breast cancer. An 8-week exercise program led to significant benefits that lasted 6 months after completion.
Indiana University researchers are working to ensure the cybersecurity of internet-connected household devices, including door locks, cameras, and smart home systems. The study aims to develop a privacy structure for users and bystanders to interact with these devices safely.
Newly developed transistors harness near-off-state current to operate, reducing power consumption to below a billionth of a watt. This enables long-term operation without batteries, ideal for wearable and implantable devices in the Internet of Things.
Raychaudhuri's MobilityFirst project aims to rearchitect the internet with name-based routing, improving flexibility, security, and efficiency. The project has underway trials to deliver content closer to users, extend mobile services, and support targeted emergency messaging.
Researchers at Northeastern University have proposed a way to optimize power exchange between the main grid and multiple microgrids using consensus-based algorithms. These algorithms allow decentralized generators to communicate with each other and with the main grid, ensuring reliable and cost-effective energy distribution.
A recent study published in BMC Public Health found that people with higher levels of social connection have better health literacy. Researchers also discovered that volunteering and civic engagement are linked to improved health literacy. The study analyzed data from the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, highlighting the importan...
Participants shared concerns about providers accessing their browsing history, verbal abuse, and harassment. Eleven Wikipedia editors expressed similar fears, despite helping shape the online resource.
A recent study analyzed data on 1,500 plane crashes and found that a death toll of around 50 is the minimum threshold for predicting significant levels of public interest. The research also showed that location, media coverage, and other factors influence article views, highlighting biases in Wikipedia's 'sum of human knowledge'.
The UnBias project aims to establish a system of auditability and build trust in the internet by studying user experience and algorithm design. Researchers will also produce educational materials to support youth understanding about online environments.
A new study by Nils B. Weidmann and colleagues found that politically excluded groups in countries with strong government control have lower internet access rates compared to more powerful groups. The researchers used the Ethnic Power Relations database to analyze internet availability among marginalized groups and found significant di...
Research reviewed 224 studies on Internet and mobile device interventions, finding improved diets, increased physical activity, and modest weight loss over 3-12 months. Programs with goal-setting, self-monitoring, and healthcare provider interactions were most effective.
A new research consortium is working on developing a network architecture and technologies for secure and flexible distributed data centers. The goal is to take computing and storage capacities closer to end-users, addressing the increasing demand for data centers.
Researchers at MIT have developed programmable routers that can implement diverse traffic management schemes, improving network resilience. The new design allows for flexible traffic management without compromising operating speeds, enabling innovation and rapid prototyping.