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Researchers develop a novel evolvable Internet architecture framework with design constraints and models analysis to meet future Internet demands. The framework balances the advantages of both clean-slate and dirty-slate approaches, promoting flexibility and stability.
A new study from Georgia Tech found that copyright confusion has a significant impact on online creative communities, with 13% of YouTube help forum posts dedicated to copyright. Researchers identified five major problem areas: avoiding trouble, dealing with consequences, fear of infringement, and incomplete information.
Scientists at Eindhoven University of Technology have successfully controlled the shape of light particles, a crucial step towards establishing a 'quantum internet'. This breakthrough enables faster and more efficient quantum communication, paving the way for the development of powerful quantum computers.
A study published in Annals of Emergency Medicine found that Internet searches on a regional medical website can predict emergency department visits with an error rate of 4.8%. This correlation was strongest for the entire county, suggesting that Internet data may be used to forecast emergency department demand.
A study published in the RAND Journal of Economics found that price discrimination by ISPs can lead to increased web congestion, as consumers adjust their behavior to take advantage of faster services. The researchers argue that relaxing net neutrality rules would ultimately benefit ISPs at the expense of consumers.
A study by USCB researchers determined that building an audience and engaging it during crowdfunding is crucial for success. The most important networks were those that were scalable, such as Twitter and email, which helped bring people to the projects.
A study by RSNA found that patients who have direct access to their imaging exams report high satisfaction with improved healthcare quality and enhanced patient engagement. The use of Internet-based interoperable image exchange systems allows patients to securely store, manage, and share their imaging records.
Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have demonstrated that Bitcoin transactions can be linked to a user's IP address using just a few computers and €1500. This reveals up to 60% of the IP addresses behind Bitcoin transactions, highlighting low anonymity in the network.
Regular internet use and engaging in civic, leisure, and cultural activities may help maintain health literacy skills among older adults. Health literacy scores fell by one or more points in around a fifth of people over six years, regardless of initial score.
Dartmouth researchers have created an AI software that uses images to locate documents on the internet with greater accuracy than ever before. The system, tested on over 600 search queries, shows a 30% improvement in precision over traditional text-based search engines.
A study of 582 films over 30 years reveals that entertainment can be more important than a simple diversion, providing audiences with ways to grapple with life's questions. Serious movies may not sell as well as action flicks at the box office, but they are still deeply appreciated and memorable.
A study finds that elderly Americans with low health literacy are less likely to use the internet for health information. Interventions targeting health literacy among older adults may help bridge the digital divide.
A University of Texas at Arlington computer scientist is studying smarter route selection and adaptive cover traffic to protect online privacy. The research aims to route traffic around powerful eavesdroppers and add noise to confuse adversaries.
A research team at UMass Amherst aims to understand the complex interactions between content providers, ISPs, and CDNs, with the goal of improving online video streaming quality. The researchers plan to apply interdisciplinary techniques from control theory and network algorithmics to develop new architectures for better coordination.
A study by Northeastern University researchers found evidence of price discrimination on four general retailers and five travel sites, with significant price differences in some cases. The team examined 16 popular e-commerce sites using a sophisticated methodology to identify price steering and discrimination.
Researchers tracked Internet usage across the globe, finding daily patterns and correlations between country GDP and Internet availability. This study helps scientists develop better systems to measure and track Internet outages, improving overall reliability.
A 3-year study analyzing 53,000 end hosts and 160 countries found a significant relationship between broadband services, pricing, and demand. In developed countries, users can upgrade to faster services when demand increases, but in developing countries, high prices limit adoption and usage.
Researchers analyzed 10,000 BitTorrent users from around the world and found that most are 'content specialists' sharing specific types of content, such as music or movies. The study also reveals a correlation between country's GDP per capita and file-sharing behavior, with users in poorer countries downloading larger files like movies.
A new review article published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics found that internet-based diabetes self-management education can lead to better glycemic control and enhanced diabetes knowledge. The study compared the effectiveness of various methods of delivering diabetes education via the internet and concluded that this method i...
A new web privacy system, COWL, protects users' data by confining malicious code, allowing flexible web development while improving surfing safety. The system will be freely available for download on October 15th.
Researchers have developed an interactive-coding scheme that can approach the optimum on all three measures: noise tolerance, transmission rate, and decoding complexity. The scheme uses list decoding to create a list of likely candidates, allowing devices to zero in on optimal decoding with perfect knowledge of their own messages.
Health policy academics and clinicians warn of potential risks of new .health internet domain, citing lack of transparency and inadequate stakeholder participation. They recommend an immediate moratorium and the formation of an expert working panel to discuss governance and ensure universal access to quality health information online.
Daphne Yao aims to provide trustworthy data and infrastructure for military networks, detecting abnormal action sequences and workflows. Her research has shown promising results, enabling a leap forward in Army command and control of cyberspace capabilities.
Researchers create low-cost, disposable platform for detecting bath salts with high accuracy, suitable for handheld sensor development. The technique uses environmentally friendly electrodes and validates its results against established methods.
A study suggests that most gamblers who play responsibly enjoy the experience and exhibit no problems. Positive players set limits on spending and time, use strategies to control their behavior, and gamble for entertainment rather than escapism.
A team of neuroscientists and robotics engineers has demonstrated direct brain-to-brain communication in humans, transmitting information via the internet between two human subjects separated by 5,000 miles. The study used advanced precision neuro-technologies to directly transmit a thought from one person to another without them havin...
Research found that younger, better-educated individuals with poorer health are more likely to seek online anecdotal advice. Experts caution against using untrustworthy online sources and urge consumers to develop skills for accessing reliable health information.
A Tel Aviv University study reveals a direct link between online price competition and longer flight times. The research found that the shift to online distribution channels has changed the way airlines compete for customers, prioritizing price over performance.
Researchers at TUM developed TCP Stealth, a free software that inhibits identification of systems through Hacienda and similar cyberattack software. The software uses secret tokens to protect against remote control of servers worldwide.
Researchers found that internet activity significantly influences Bitcoin's value, with correlations between price developments, new user growth, and online searches. The study also identified two positive feedback loops and a negative feedback loop, highlighting the complex dynamics of the Bitcoin economy.
University of Washington engineers have designed a new communication system that uses radio frequency signals as a power source and reuses existing Wi-Fi infrastructure to provide Internet connectivity. This technology, called Wi-Fi backscatter, enables battery-free devices to connect to the internet, overcoming a major hurdle in the w...
A 1996 research paper by Michael Pazzani and colleagues has been selected as the most influential from The Thirteenth National Conference on Artificial Intelligence. The paper introduced a system to personalize internet content based on user profiles, which has since become a common application of artificial intelligence.
Pregnant women are relying on internet search engines and social media for medical guidance, as they feel doctor's office literature is insufficient. The structure of prenatal care has changed little over the past century, leading to a disconnect between what healthcare providers offer and what patients want.
A survey of 973 women in the UK and Denmark found that while most are aware of egg freezing, only one in five consider it appropriate for their personal circumstances. The majority associate oocyte freezing with delaying childbearing until social and domestic circumstances improve.
A Cornell University study investigated food fears about ingredients such as HFCS, and found that people who avoid these ingredients are more likely to receive information from the internet. Providing consumers with historical context about an ingredient can help reduce ingredient fears.
A new generation of internet is being developed with improved security, greater mobility and other features, researchers say. The transition will be gradual and seamless, with small groups adopting new apps and software before the old Internet disappears.
Researchers at MIT have developed a 36-core chip featuring a 'network-on-chip' design that enables efficient communication between cores, solving cache coherence issues and improving performance. The chip's hierarchical priority system ensures chronological ordering of requests, while maintaining a balance of equal weight for all cores.
Researchers at Michigan State University found that non-academic Internet use in class leads to lower exam scores for all students, not just those with lower intellectual abilities. The study suggests that the engaging nature of internet use can be a significant distraction and negatively impact academic performance.
A recent study by University of Chicago Booth School of Business Professor Matthew Gentzkow challenges the notion that the internet is responsible for the decline of newspapers. The research highlights three false premises in assumptions about journalism and finds that online ad rates are often compared incorrectly.
Researchers found that adding evidence-based weight loss strategies to a statewide wellness campaign improves weight loss outcomes among participants, with the internet-based approach being the most cost-effective. The study involved 230 participants who received either the standard campaign or one of two evidence-based programs.
Researchers are expanding their Child Exploitation Network Extractor (CENE) web crawler to track online child exploitation networks globally. The updated system will enable location-based tracking of servers and domain owners, helping identify countries hosting CE content.
The Net Children Go Mobile Project found that 46% of children own a smartphone and 41% use it daily, leading to increased digital skills but also online risks such as cyberbullying and exposure to sexual content. However, mobile internet access does not create vulnerability, and younger users are more likely to be affected by these risks.
A recent study found that public interest in climate change has remained steady despite negative media reports and scandals, but is not stirred by positive science. The researchers suggest that climate scientists should re-examine how to engage the public more effectively.
The National Science Foundation has awarded $15 million to three multi-institutional projects to further develop, deploy and test future Internet architectures. The projects aim to enhance security, respond to emerging service challenges and enable the scalability of the information infrastructure.
Carnegie Mellon researchers will test the eXpressive Internet Architecture (XIA) in vehicular networks and for delivering online video. The deployment aims to eliminate bottlenecks in video transmission, which accounts for most internet traffic.
Successful physics startups often differ from internet startups in terms of risk-taking and market strategies. Funding is a major challenge for entrepreneurs, with venture capitalists becoming more risk-averse.
The paper proposes a formal passive testing approach to evaluate the conformance and performance of Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) in IoT environments. The approach uses Horn clauses to express properties checked on extracted protocol traces, enabling the testing of individual nodes in complex networks.
Research reveals that only 10% of online NSSI websites are endorsed by health institutions, with the majority spreading myths and inaccuracies. The study highlights the need for credible sites to be prioritized in search results and for users to be educated on how to evaluate e-health information.
A global approach is necessary to combat massive data breaches like the one that hit Target, a Michigan State University cyber security expert argues. The report found that many hackers operate in Russia or on websites where users communicate in Russian, making it harder for authorities to track them.
Internet Interventions, a new OA journal from Elsevier, publishes high-quality research on the application of information technology in mental and behavioral healthcare. The journal aims to fill the gap in dedicated peer-reviewed scientific journals for e-mental health research.
The 'tactile internet' aims to drive innovation in areas like medicine, transportation, and energy efficiency through the development of 5G networks. The initiative seeks to improve safety and security in public spaces and enhance mobility for people with disabilities.
A study found that consumers who feel powerful are more inclined to switch products or services. Brands can benefit by measuring consumer empowerment and diversifying their product lines. Empowering consumers through marketing campaigns can also lead to increased business.
The internet is now a routine feature of being ill, with people seeking reflections, insights, and practical advice from others. The study found that film, animations, sound, pictures, and personal experiences make health information more digestible.
Carnegie Mellon University's Paul Eiss explores the 'narcomedia,' digital messaging used by Mexican drug cartels and government forces, revealing a nuanced conflict with shades of gray. The use of narcomessages has increased violence, physical attacks on journalists, and censorship.
Researchers have developed a low-cost, battery-free gesture recognition system called AllSee, which uses existing TV signals as both power and detection means. The technology enables seamless interaction with electronic devices hidden from sight using simple hand movements.
Researchers found that individuals who feel connected to a group are more likely to donate, even if it's for a different group. The study suggests that nonprofits can improve fundraising efforts by targeting specific demographics and avoiding comparisons between donors and recipients.
A new study by Barrett Sullivan found that over 57% of websites carrying information on vertebroplasty provide 'unacceptable' content. Weighing the pros and cons is crucial for patients seeking treatment.
A law academic suggests surveillance minimisation as a way forward to rebuild public trust after revelations about personal data collection. The concept applies the principle of data minimisation to communications surveillance, targeting it rather than making it universal and warranting its use at data access points.
Researchers at MIT developed a new algorithm that can dramatically reduce the number of operations needed to solve the max-flow problem, making it possible to tackle even huge networks. The algorithm divides each graph into clusters of well-connected nodes and focuses on bottlenecks, allowing for efficient routing.
A six-year study by University of Warwick researchers found that companies mentioned more frequently in the Financial Times tend to have higher trading volumes and changes in stock prices. The study used daily print issues from 2007-2012 to analyze the relationship between financial news and market movements.