Articles tagged with Internet
A study published in Drug Testing and Analysis found that many 'legal highs' sold online do not contain advertised ingredients, with some containing controlled substances instead. Dr. Mark Baron's research highlights the need for consumers to be aware of the dangers of purchasing products from unregulated online retailers.
Researchers from Beirut develop a new method to verify passwords using key-pattern analysis (KPA), which considers the speed and timing of user keystrokes. This approach renders stolen passwords useless by creating a unique biometric profile of the user's typing pattern.
A study by Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Southern California found that states with increased high-speed internet access saw larger increases in prescription drug abuse admissions. The analysis suggests that easy online availability of controlled drugs may contribute to the soaring abuse levels.
A new Weill Cornell study found that teenagers who drink alcohol tend to spend more hours using computers for non-school-related activities. The survey of 264 teenagers also linked drinking to more frequent social networking and listening to music, but not to video games or online shopping.
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and France Telecom have agreed to collaborate on research applying 'location theory' to determine optimal placement of their Internet routers. This collaboration aims to enhance services like video streaming by analyzing factors such as user demand, historical use patterns and geographic location.
Researchers found a strong association between high computer use and engagement in illicit drug use, drunkenness, and unprotected sex among adolescents. High computer use was associated with a 50% increased risk of engaging in these behaviors.
A Rutgers-Camden psychologist studied how internet users celebrated political wins with visits to porn sites, finding a significant link between male testosterone levels and vicarious winning. The research used Google trends data and estimated that 90% of porn use is attributed to men.
Rice University and nonprofit Technology For All launch free community broadband Wi-Fi network in East Houston neighborhood, providing underserved residents with reliable internet access. The network uses dynamic spectrum access technology to automatically shift between traditional Wi-Fi and unused TV channels for optimal coverage.
Physicians Arash Mostaghimi and Bradley Crotty warn of the challenges created by social media blurring private and professional lines. They advise regular electronic self-audits and creating dual citizenship with a distinct professional profile.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed an algorithm that enables computers to anticipate the future and make more efficient decisions. The algorithm, funded by Google, aims to minimize 'regret' in computer decision-making by analyzing variables and adapting to situations.
Researchers from US and Iran develop framework to identify cyber-terrorists through web mining and honeypot traps. The framework aims to trace cyber terrorists in real-time, making arrests before debilitating attacks occur.
A team of Georgia Tech researchers will create a suite of web-based measurement tools to promote Internet transparency and accountability. The project aims to provide users worldwide with the ability to detect artificially slowed services and censorship, enabling more informed decision-making about online activities.
A new study uses statistical methods to assess the authenticity of items sold on internet auction sites, revealing over 80% of artwork claimed to be by Henry Moore was actually fake. The results suggest strengthening laws on misrepresentation is necessary for public protection.
A new study by Ohio State University researcher R. Kelly Garrett found that using the internet generally doesn't make people more likely to believe political rumors, but e-mail does. E-mails from friends and family are more likely to be believed than online sources like websites and blogs.
The development team at Infinera Corp. has achieved a record one terabit per second speed on a single integrated indium phosphide chip, enabling more powerful, flexible, and reliable optical networks. The new technology uses equipment that is significantly smaller, less expensive, and uses much less energy than traditional transponder-...
A study published in Social Science and Medicine found that online peer support groups had a mixed effect on the well-being of participants with severe mental illnesses. While there was no significant improvement in their condition, participants reported feeling supported and benefited from online connections with peers.
A global shift in research will reposition the US as a major partner but not leader, according to Penn State researcher Caroline Wagner. The US could benefit from this shift by adopting knowledge-sharing policies with emerging global researchers.
A recent study by University of California, Berkeley researchers found that blacks are more likely to initiate contact with whites in online dating than the other way around. In contrast, white daters prefer to date within their own race, with a significant disparity in reciprocation rates between black and white participants.
The study maps global digital divide tiers, revealing four tiers of countries based on ICT access. Developed nations dominate the top tier, while African nations account for most of the lowest tier, indicating significant disparities in computer use and internet access.
A recent Internet census reveals that only 14% of allocated IPv4 addresses are visible on the public Internet, highlighting an uneven shortage. The IPv6 protocol offers more addresses, but its implementation may involve significant transition costs.
A new research project at Tel Aviv University has developed a security application called Locaccino to fine-tune privacy settings based on user information and behavior. The app allows users to track their friends' physical location, but also provides flexibility in sharing personal data online.
Researchers synthesize traffic matrices based on real network patterns, enabling network researchers to test communication network designs. This will help network providers make efficient and reliable networks.
A EUREKA-backed project, TRAMMS, aimed to solve Internet bottlenecks by monitoring traffic over three years. The team gained insight into user behavior and accurately measured network traffic, enabling service providers to avoid bottlenecks and improve web browsing quality.
The MEDEA+ Trusted Secure Computing project has developed a family of components and software to efficiently secure computers, communications, and multimedia devices. These innovations include integrity management, user identification/authentication, and privacy management.
The MOD-E-GAP project aims to develop next-generation internet infrastructure with increased bandwidth of 100 times current capacity. Led by the University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre, the project brings together leading industrial and academic organisations across Europe.
Research concludes that regulatory authorities should consider removing electronic nicotine delivery systems from the market due to design feature, labelling, disposal, and safety issues. Cartridge labelling is found to be poor, with incorrect nicotine levels and inadequate instructions.
The internet can provide anonymous space for expressing oneself and finding sympathetic listeners, but also poses risks of bullying, cyberbullying, and exposure to harmful information. Experts call for new public health initiatives to address the complex issue of online suicide prevention.
A new study analyzes where and how governments worldwide censor the web, revealing stark differences in levels of control. The analysis shows that countries with democratic systems have minimal or no censorship, while authoritarian regimes impose extensive restrictions.
Researchers have developed a new type of software that allows users to interact with large visual displays and touch screens over the Internet. The Hugin software framework enables multiple displays to connect and share the same space, facilitating collaboration among professionals in various fields.
Researchers suggest using digitized personal health records (PHR) to improve chronic disease management, increasing patient engagement and reducing hospital visits. A PHR portal-type system could facilitate dialogue between patients and healthcare workers, leading to better overall health outcomes.
Scientists from Queen's University Belfast are developing a new technology using wearable sensors to create ultra-high bandwidth mobile internet infrastructures. This innovation has the potential to reduce the density of mobile phone base stations and bring significant social benefits, including improved healthcare and remote gaming.
A new study of student reactions to campus shootings found that online activities neither helped nor harmed long-term psychological health. Students reported feeling better after participating in online memorials and communications, but these effects did not translate into long-term change.
The GTISC Emerging Cyber Threats Report for 2011 highlights three key areas of security risk: physical systems, botnets, and mobile devices. The report warns of increased threats to infrastructure and healthcare systems due to growing connectivity.
A new tool called BLADE has been developed to eliminate drive-by download threats, which infect computers silently without user knowledge or consent. The software successfully blocked all drive-by malware installation attempts from over 1,900 malicious websites, including Adobe Reader and Sun Java targets.
Researchers at UCLA are developing a new Internet architecture called Named Data Networking (NDN) that aims to improve security, efficiency and scalability. NDN will replace traditional host-based communication model with content-based approach, enabling secure end-to-end data transmission.
The Webinos project aims to create a universal application platform for cross-platform use of services and technologies across mobile, PC, TV, and in-car devices. The consortium is developing an open source platform and software components that will enable industry-wide collaboration and eliminate economic barriers.
The project aims to design a fundamentally secure internet architecture by exploring radical departures from the modern internet. The team will develop new technologies, including receiver-invoked third-party functionalities, on-demand bandwidth, and secure global private networks.
The TimeTree app combines phylogeny and timescale data to provide a powerful tool for understanding the interrelationships and diversity of living things. By searching for two organisms, users can find when they shared a common ancestor, with results available in seconds.
The San Diego Supercomputer Center and CAIDA have created a geometric map of the Internet using hyperbolic geometry, leading to more efficient routing architecture. The new approach simplifies path-finding throughout the network, increasing speed, accuracy, and resistance to damage.
A team of researchers, led by Patrick Crowley, is working on a new Internet architecture that focuses on named data networking. This approach aims to reduce redundant network traffic and improve security, enabling the connection of a large number of wireless and mobile devices.
Rice University researchers are testing wireless communications technology that uses dormant broadcast television channels to deliver free, high-speed broadband Internet service. The new grant will allow the network to dynamically adapt its frequency usage and study how people interact with the new technology.
The University of Pennsylvania has received $7.5 million from the NSF to contribute to the development of Nebula, a network architecture that will support trustworthy cloud computing with a secure and robust next-generation Internet. The project aims to address security challenges in the emerging cloud computing model by developing new...
A study by Michigan State University sociologist Zachary Neal found that city size is no longer the key factor in building a thriving economy. Instead, connections to other cities through technology and air travel are crucial.
The eXpressive Internet Architecture (XIA) Project aims to develop a next-generation network architecture that fixes security and reliability deficiencies threatening the Internet's viability. XIA will include intrinsic security features, enabling users to ensure the legitimacy of websites and documents they access.
The NSF has announced four new projects worth up to $8 million each to explore new internet architectures that can meet the challenges of the 21st century. The projects will focus on developing a more trustworthy and scalable network architecture.
A Rutgers-led research team will design a 'clean-slate' network architecture to accommodate the shift of Internet traffic to smart cellular phones, tablet computers and emerging mobile data services. The goal is to make the mobile Internet reliable, available, secure and trustworthy.
Research by Stanford University suggests that Internet access is crucial for finding mates, with 82.2% of participants having a partner if they have internet access compared to 62.8%. The study also found that the Internet is becoming increasingly important as a social intermediary for meeting partners.
Researchers from the University of Washington are leading an expedition to study the seafloor and its ecosystems. The team aims to deploy sensors and moorings that will provide real-time data on ocean conditions, enabling scientists to better understand and predict natural phenomena such as hurricanes and tsunamis.
USC neuroscientists use new method to trace brain circuits, revealing a distributed network that overcomes local damage and has alternate pathways. The study suggests the brain may be more like the Internet than previously thought.
A study of 1,041 Chinese teens found that pathological internet use was associated with a higher risk of developing depression. The research suggests that early intervention and prevention strategies targeting at-risk groups could reduce the burden of depression on young people.
A pilot program gives patients access to their doctors' notes to improve communication and care outcomes. Meanwhile, a study finds that physicians often neglect contextual information leading to medical errors.
A study by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center investigated the effects of transparency through open notes, revealing mixed views among doctors and patients regarding the benefits and drawbacks. The trial involved over 100 primary care doctors and 25,000 patients, who reviewed their medical records online.
The University of Haifa's Sagy Center has received an IBM Open Collaborative Research grant to develop a 'crowd computing' application enhancing online databases with user participation. The project aims to harness human intelligence beyond computation, exploring social dynamics and motivations behind user contributions.
A recent study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found that nearly three-quarters of the top search results for common sports medicine diagnoses were inaccurate. Nonprofit sites scored highest for completeness and correctness, while commercial sites with a financial interest often provided biased information.
A new study by Northwestern University researchers suggests that online classes may have negative consequences for lower-performing and language minority students. The study found modest evidence that live-only instruction results in higher learning outcomes than internet instruction, particularly for relatively low-achieving students.
Researchers found that 3G networks benefit from increasing Wi-Fi coverage percentage, particularly in densely populated areas. Conversely, Wi-Fi has an advantage when market penetration rates are high but coverage areas are limited.
A new study by Duke University scholars found that students who have home computers tend to post lower math and reading scores, particularly those from disadvantaged families. The researchers analyzed responses from over 150,000 students and found that the negative effects on test scores were modest but significant.
The Lancet Editorial calls on Google and Facebook to promote safe lifestyles and encourage young people to donate blood. Harnessing the internet's power could boost blood supplies by recruiting a new generation of late teens and 20-year-olds.
Researchers suggest podcasting can foster a positive attitude towards learning English as a foreign language due to improved mobile device technologies. However, the factors influencing technology adoption remain crucial for its successful implementation.
A research review found that patients use the internet to get health answers but only consult healthcare providers 28-41% of the time. The GATOR approach encourages healthy surfing by identifying trustworthy websites and evaluating information for accuracy and readability.