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A new study by Brown University researchers finds that US political polarization has grown rapidly over the past 40 years, surpassing other developed democracies. The research suggests that factors such as racial division, party sorting, and partisan cable news may be driving this trend.
A new study by Flinders University finds that teenagers' online impulsivity is a significant risk factor for cybercrime. The internet's blurring of social boundaries encourages thrill-seeking behavior, which can lead to digital piracy, pornography, and hacking. The researchers suggest that policy interventions should take into account ...
Research at Swansea University and the University of Milan found that students with high levels of internet addiction are less motivated to engage in studies, more anxious about tests, and experience increased loneliness. This excessive internet use impairs study skills and motivation.
Researchers have developed algorithms that limit control information without affecting network performance, enabling IoT via satellite to become more efficient and accessible. This is crucial for applications like smart farming and home automation, where wireless communication between machines is essential.
A study found that only 10% of patients utilize electronic medical records, despite over 95% having access. Patient engagement is key to successful use, with trusting providers encouraging access.
Researchers at the University of Arkansas are developing a new data-driven map, TransMap, with $1.5 million funding from the US Department of Transportation. The system will utilize the Internet of Things to provide real-time, interactive maps and geospatial data for transportation infrastructure planning.
The Acoustical Society of America and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health launched a campaign to improve Wikipedia content on sound, acoustics, and hearing topics. The Wiki4YearOfSound2020 platform provides guidance and invites users to edit Wikipedia articles and donate images.
A new study reveals that cultural values and human behavior shape cybersecurity regulations, with competitive nations like China enforcing stricter rules than the US or UK. The Global Cybersecurity Index assesses country commitments to regulation in five areas.
A study found that users view native ads as advertisements and use them to evaluate advertisers. Users who see native ads continue their search and are more likely to click on the advertiser's organic listings and make a purchase.
UCLouvain's research developed Multipath TCP to support expanding global internet traffic, improving Wi-Fi and mobile network switching. The protocol is used by 800 million iPhones and has won international awards, enhancing connectivity in rural areas and offering a win-win for subscribers and telecom operators.
New research from Ohio State University finds a fundamental flaw in Bluetooth Low Energy devices' communication with mobile apps, leaving them vulnerable to fingerprinting attacks and unauthorized access. The study identified over 5,800 Bluetooth devices, with 94.6% of them able to be 'fingerprinted' and 7.4% vulnerable to hacking.
Researchers developed a tool called Geneva that automatically learns to evade internet censorship by exploiting gaps in censors' logic. Tested in China, India and Kazakhstan, Geneva found dozens of ways to circumvent censorship, outperforming human attempts.
Let's Encrypt, a nonprofit certificate authority co-founded by J. Alex Halderman, has revolutionized the implementation of HTTPS on websites worldwide. By offering free certificates and an automated process, it has driven a significant increase in secure websites, with the internet now boasting an 80% adoption rate.
A new power-saving chip developed by UC San Diego engineers significantly reduces the need to replace batteries in IoT devices and wearables. The wake-up receiver wakes up devices only when necessary, allowing for reduced power use and increased battery life.
A new study argues that free internet access is essential for protecting fundamental human rights, particularly in developing countries. The research highlights the importance of universal access to enable billions of people to lead 'minimally decent lives'.
A machine-learning algorithm helps select the best channel for communication in a wireless network of resource-constrained devices. The algorithm outperforms traditional methods by reducing congestion and increasing successful transmissions.
A University of Texas at Austin team developed an AI system named Fashion++ that analyzes outfits and suggests tweaks for a more fashionable look. The tool uses visual recognition systems to consider color, pattern, texture, and shape, offering alternative outfits to users.
A new study by UC San Diego health scientists found that 6.4 million Americans search for CBD online every month, surpassing interest in acupuncture, apple cider vinegar, and other health products. The study analyzed Google search queries from 2004 to 2019 and forecasts a 180% increase in searches for 2019.
A new study by UTSA researchers reveals that popular smart light brands have significant security holes, including infrared capabilities that can be exploited by hackers. The study warns that smart bulbs could become a prime target for hackers, posing a risk to consumers' personal information.
A recent study found that both professional esports players and recreational video game players are at risk of developing internet gaming disorder when they use gaming as a means of escapism. The study, which surveyed over 4,300 gamers, suggests that escapist tendencies can be a common predictor of gaming disorder in both groups.
A new book examines how autocratic regimes use digital technology to suppress and control information, while also identifying opportunities for protest movements to mobilize online. Researchers found that higher internet penetration can reduce protest occurrence, but online channels can spread mobilization quickly once established.
The authors propose an 'internet of health' where wearable sensors provide non-intrusive data on a person's health, correlated with environmental factors. This could lead to early disease prevention and personalized medicine.
MIT researchers analyzed 380,000 government service requests to find a way for cities to preserve citizen privacy while improving efficiency. They identified model cities that maximized both privacy and efficiency, suggesting similar methodologies for worldwide evaluation of government services.
Researchers found that predictors of juvenile delinquency, such as low self-control, are common factors for both boys and girls. For girls, peer associations played a significant role in hacking behavior, while for boys, time spent playing video games was associated with hacking. The study highlights the importance of parents understan...
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is leading a $20 million project to create a platform for testing novel internet architectures. FABRIC, funded by the National Science Foundation, will allow scientists to explore what a new internet could look like at scale.
A team of scientists from Skoltech and Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology studied the movements of 19 esports players, including professionals and amateurs. The results show that machine learning methods can accurately predict a player's skill level in 77% of cases, with professional players moving more than beginners.
Researchers from Skoltech found that professional players move around more often and intensely than amateurs, while sitting still during game events. Machine learning methods correctly predicted a player's skill level in 77% of cases.
Dr. Qing Gu is researching a new technology using optical signals to transport data on microchips, aiming to increase speed and efficiency. Her goal is to develop nanoLEDs as a better alternative to nanolasers for chip-scale data transportation.
A novel mmWave network called mmX reduces cost and power consumption of a mmWave network, enabling its use in all IoT applications. The new network provides much higher bitrate than WiFi and Bluetooth, improving internet connectivity for IoT devices.
West Virginia University is creating 40 annual scholarships to support students in cybersecurity roles. The program aims to address the growing demand for cybersecurity experts amid escalating cyber threats and unfilled positions globally.
Researchers found that self-diagnosis using the internet can lead to successful diagnoses of rare inherited conditions like autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease (ADTKD). The study received over 665 referrals from 1996 to 2017, with positive genetic testing results in 27% of cases.
A new paper by Emilio Ferrara explores the complex history of digital spam, from its origins in confidence tricks to sophisticated AI-powered manipulations. With social media bots and deepfakes posing significant threats, experts warn of an escalating 'arms race' against spammers.
A new study published in the Journal of Marketing found that price-based recovery incentives after service failures are negatively associated with the likelihood of subscribers renewing their contracts at the end of the contract period. The researchers propose several ways subscription-based service providers can reduce the negative ef...
A study on Minecraft communities reveals that amateur gamers develop essential leadership and governance skills, creating effective self-governance systems. The research demonstrates the transferability of these skills to real-world environments, highlighting the potential for internet communities to shape healthier democracy.
A study tested a short-term treatment for internet and computer game addiction in 143 men, exploring its effectiveness in addressing addiction. The results of this trial provide valuable insights into potential treatments for these conditions.
The DoRIoT project aims to enable statutory regulations and industry standards on data security, reliability, and privacy in the Internet of Things. By developing self-organizing migration of services, companies can operate independently of cloud infrastructure and reduce traffic and reaction time.
Researchers found that access to online job opportunities has not led to greater equality in the hiring process. Instead, lower-wage jobs are highly competitive, while higher-wage positions have limited openings.
Lancaster University scientists have drawn up new guidelines to help designers build in safeguards for children using programmable Internet computing devices. The research aims to mitigate risks such as peer-to-peer abuse, bullying, and exploitation of data generated by children.
Research reveals that excessive Internet use can lead to changes in brain structure and function, impacting cognitive processes like attention and memory. The study also highlights the need for balance between online activities and social interactions, emphasizing the importance of 'Internet hygiene' techniques.
Researchers at Binghamton University developed a micro biobattery that can power disposable sensors for short durations. The biobattery is low-cost, disposable, and environmentally-friendly, addressing current limitations of the Internet of Disposable Things.
The research team conducted 'talking head' interviews with household objects, including a smart kettle, to understand our relationship with networked technologies. The experiment aims to uncover new ways of thinking and create practical tools for making sense of the IoT.
Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) discovered a vulnerability in field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) used in cloud services, allowing hackers to carry out side-channel attacks and spy on other users. The finding highlights the need for protection measures to safeguard against cyber threats.
USC researchers Bhaskar Krishnamachari and Aditya Asgaonkar propose a blockchain-based solution to reduce costs and increase efficiency in online transactions. Their system allows buyers and sellers to interact directly without third-party mediators, using smart contracts to verify honesty and disincentivize malicious behavior.
Arts education can offer ways to disclose what is hidden and give tools to examine the ignorance, misunderstandings, and false beliefs within the historical and cultural contexts of hate speech.
A new study reveals that UK viewers are increasingly opting for data-intensive streaming services, leading to a significant increase in household data demand. The research found that YouTube was the most data-demanding watching service, while smartphones were the most commonly owned devices.
A six-week web-based intervention has been shown to significantly improve anxiety, depression and psychosocial well-being in heart-failure patients. The program combined psychological and medical help, was found to have lasting benefits and can be integrated into routine healthcare.
A large-scale Oxford Internet Institute study of UK teenagers found that social media use had limited effects on life satisfaction, with some bidirectional effects observed. The researchers used improved data and statistical approaches to test the relationship between social media use and life satisfaction, finding modest trends.
Researchers at North Carolina State University identified widespread design flaws in smart home IoT devices that allow third parties to prevent devices from sharing information. The flaws can be used to prevent security systems from signaling a break-in or uploading video of intruders. Experts propose potential solutions, including mak...
The study predicts that by 2070, the dead could outnumber the living on Facebook if current growth rates continue. The analysis raises important questions about who controls access to deceased user profiles and how they should be managed for the benefit of families, friends, and future historians.
A University at Buffalo researcher and his team tested the impact of response options on the reliability of psychological measures, finding that six options appears to be the magic number for optimal accuracy. They argue that too few or too many options can lead to inaccurate results due to human cognitive limitations.
University of Copenhagen researchers create a nanomechanical router that emits quantum information carried by light particles, enabling the scaling up of quantum technology. The component's tiny size makes it promising for future applications, potentially achieving 'quantum supremacy' with tens of photons simultaneously.
A study by Michigan State University found that online sexual experiences can predict offline risks, including HIV risk, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence. The researchers identified four classes of experience patterns, which predicted susceptibility to these outcomes.
The IDAct system uses battery-free RFID tags and readers to track objects and detect human presence, potentially enhancing elder care with unobtrusive monitoring of medications and daily activities. The technology has been tested with high accuracy, detecting specific activities over 96% of the time.
Access to broadband internet increases fertility rates among higher-educated women by 8.7% compared to 7.2%, with improved work-life balance due to teleworking and part-time working. This effect is less pronounced for lesser-educated women, highlighting a digital divide.
The new Easy Email Encryption (E3) app automatically encrypts incoming emails on trusted devices, providing real-world security without requiring technical expertise. With receiver-controlled encryption and per-device key pairs, E3 makes email protection accessible to non-technical users.
Fanny Ye aims to design methods and algorithms for automating the analysis of online underground markets. She will also develop a novel framework for cross-market user identification and profiling to gain insights into cybercriminal social networks and secure cyberspace.
The UK is set to lead wireless communications technology with the DLINK project, which aims to deliver 'fibre-in-air' communication links with unprecedented data rates and transmission distances. The project exploits a new portion of the wireless spectrum, called D-band, enabling high data rates of up to 45Gb/s.
Daily teen e-cigarette users are more likely to purchase from commercial sources like drug stores and vape shops, while non-daily users turn to friends and family. The study suggests restricting e-cigarette sales and informing parents about online purchases to prevent adolescent access.
Researchers developed the free software 'CoinEater', which recognises and blocks crypto mining on websites without user approval. The software scans over 100,000 pages daily to detect cryptojacking and pop-up scams.
Researchers found that internet activity reflects seasonal patterns in nature, with certain species showing stronger trends. The study suggests using online data to monitor changes in biodiversity and inform conservation efforts.