Articles tagged with Software
Researchers at MIT and QCRI demonstrate a vulnerability in Tor's design, allowing an adversary to infer a hidden server's location or the source of information reaching a user. However, they also propose defenses, which are being evaluated for inclusion in future versions of the Tor software, to prevent such attacks.
BGU researchers discovered that infected cellphones can use GSM phone frequencies to exfiltrate small bits of data, such as security keys and passwords, from 'air-gapped' computers. The 'GSMem' malicious software uses electromagnetic waves from phones to receive and transmit data over long distances.
A new computer program called Sketch-a-Net can correctly identify the subject of sketches up to 74.9% of the time, outperforming human accuracy of 73.1%. The program has potential applications in police forensics and image retrieval, leveraging touchscreen technology.
A new open-source software will put digitized biomedical data at the fingertips of healthcare professionals, enabling quicker second opinions and diagnoses. The software compresses images up to 100 times without losing detail or resolution.
The OpenDreamKit project will develop software for mathematical tools and virtual computing environments, making research data exploration and collaboration more efficient. The four-year project brings together 15 partners from across Europe to create open source software that can be used by researchers worldwide.
A Chinese research team proposes a novel approach to verify the correctness of high-speed train control systems, combining simulation and formal verification. The method models the system using Simulink/Stateflow and then transforms it into a formal Hybrid CSP model for verification, advancing the state-of-the-art in verifying train co...
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego developed a novel facial pattern recognition software to assess pediatric pain levels. The software achieved good-to-excellent accuracy in assessing pain conditions and performed equivalent to parents but better than nurses.
Rochester Institute of Technology professor Elizabeth Cherry is developing virtual heart models for cyber-physical systems as part of a five-year NSF project. The Cyberheart platform will analyze and simulate medical device interactions with patient-specific heart models, enabling safe and effective software for future medical devices.
Recent studies on artificial pancreas systems have identified security vulnerabilities, including software integrity and malware threats. The authors propose a more formal approach to reporting the technical characteristics of these complex systems to ensure their safety.
Researchers are assembling large collections of spreadsheets from unlikely sources, including Enron, to study user behavior and improve spreadsheet software. Two new datasets, Enron and Fuse, offer millions of spreadsheets for research purposes.
A team of US computer scientists are working on an analyzer that can hunt down algorithmic attacks, a new form of vulnerability that is nearly impossible to find with today's technology. The software will perform a mathematical simulation of the software to predict what will happen in the event of an attack.
Researchers developed LevelCheck software to assist surgeons in identifying the correct vertebra during spine surgery. The software achieves 100% accuracy in just 26 seconds, helping prevent wrong-level surgeries and improving patient safety.
The new technology enables drones to detect safe landing spots and execute proper landing operations even without GPS signal. The system uses computer-vision software to analyze images and identify landmarks, allowing the drone to regain stable flight and fulfill its mission autonomously.
The Fraunhofer Institute is developing a platform to interconnect various IT systems in rural areas, enabling secure real-time communication and optimizing transportation systems. This technology will be presented at CeBIT, allowing people to test business models for rural areas with a real-life simulation.
A new study reveals that top firms behind most of the innovation in market infrastructure are a mix of 'new entrant' and 'incumbent' firms. Software companies and smaller brokerage firms have invested heavily in technology to stay competitive.
Dr. Mark DeCoster's team will use NSF funding to develop artificial cell technology paired with educational software for hands-on experiments and visualization tools for students. The goal is to benefit both basic research and industry applications while generating income and jobs in the region.
The NIST 'erccdashboard' tool evaluates experimental methods used to study gene expression, ensuring reproducibility and reliability. The dashboard provides a standardized approach for analyzing gene expression data, allowing researchers to assess technical performance and prevent erroneous conclusions.
Georgia Tech researcher Mark Riedl develops Lovelace 2.0 Test to evaluate artificial intelligence's human-level creativity, moving beyond the limitations of the Turing Test. The new test requires agents to create artifacts that demonstrate a range of human-like intelligent capabilities.
The Disney Research library contains over 50 'feel effects,' including rain, a walking cat, and a beating heart. Novice users can create and share their own haptic effects using the FeelCraft software.
Researchers at Sentient Science and University at Buffalo develop wearable technology to measure stress, fatigue, and resilience. The system sends personalized alerts to prevent heart attacks and physical injuries.
Researchers are developing AI-powered software to automatically outline bones in X-ray images, a system that can already identify hips and will now be adapted to map out knees and hands. The goal is to reduce the workload of human researchers and enable faster diagnosis for patients with conditions like arthritis.
Researchers have developed a self-repairing software called A3 that detects and eradicates malware, repairing damage and preventing re-infection. The software can repair complex security vulnerabilities in minutes without taking servers down.
Researchers at the University of Maryland's Supply Chain Management Center have developed a user-ready online portal to help companies sense and respond to cyber supply chain risks. The portal combines cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, and supply chain management to provide benchmarking and anonymous industry peer comparison.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new software that estimates the range of electric vehicles by analyzing traffic data, weather, road grade and other variables. The tool uses a predictive, big-data approach to reduce range estimation error to a couple of miles and achieve 95% accuracy in some case studies.
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 at Montana State University provided the first blueprint of a bacterium's molecular machinery, showing how bacterial immune systems fight off viruses. By understanding CRISPR mechanisms, scientists can potentially develop therapies for plant, animal, and human diseases.
Researchers developed AI software that predicts player goals in video games with 62.3% accuracy, outperforming previous technology. The software uses deep learning to analyze large collections of game data and improve its accuracy over time.
Researchers have developed a non-invasive technology that uses video monitoring to detect atrial fibrillation by analyzing subtle changes in skin color. The technology has an error rate of 20%, comparable to automated ECG measurements, and holds promise for diagnosing cardiac disease using contactless video monitoring.
Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a software program that analyzes event-based tweets and measures context, providing qualitative information about tweets. The program helps Twitter analysts gain better insight into human behavior during trends and events.
The EuropeanPioneers programme supports 25 startups and SMEs in EU with 4.5 million Euros, targeting Smart City Services, Social Connected TV, Pervasive Gaming, and E-Learning.
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 develop AI-powered system to score Wikipedia entries based on quality, outperforming human users. The algorithm uses Bayesian statistics and multivariate Gaussian distribution modeling to analyze content and rank articles accordingly.
Researchers developed software to identify cancer cells in tissue sections and detect specific biomarkers. The tool reduces inter-observer variability, leading to more accurate diagnoses and suitable treatment options.
Researchers propose an architecture-centric method, ABC, to unify software development phases and control high-level structural complexity. The method realizes consistent, flexible, and systematic modeling and control of software complexity across the whole lifecycle.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University are developing tools to identify and counter cyber attacks on smart transportation systems, which could mitigate the impact of a potential 'Carmageddon' attack. The goal is to create algorithms that can automatically detect intrusions and take effective steps to counteract them.
Researchers from Virginia Tech have developed a new security approach that detects stealthy malware in advance. By analyzing causal relations among computer network events, the system can effectively isolate infected hosts and prevent attacks.
Researchers are working on finding elusive answers about Alzheimer's disease development. By leveraging computers and harnessing idle capacity, the project aims to accelerate research and uncover clues that could lead to a cure.
Researchers at Michigan Technological University have developed software to design lab-on-a-chip hardware, enabling the simultaneous testing of dozens of medical conditions with a single drop of blood. The technology could revolutionize medical diagnostics by providing fast and accurate results miles from the nearest clinic.
Research conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital found that iterative reconstruction techniques enabled a 50% reduction in radiation dose for abdominal CT exams. This technology simplifies quality and safety assurance in busy practices with diverse CT equipment and remote scanner locations.
A study by North Carolina State University and Microsoft Research found that game developers value communication, teamwork, and creative skills. The research highlights the importance of including non-programmers in computer science projects and developing interpersonal communication skills.
Researchers develop software to identify patients at risk of bleeding from stroke treatment, which could help doctors make more accurate assessments and treat more patients. The program uses pattern recognition software similar to airport security to analyze brain scans and predict the likelihood of bleeding with high accuracy.
Researchers found that people are 7% better at finding targets in the upper half of the screen compared to the lower half. This discovery could improve safety-related technologies like traffic signs and website user interfaces.
Researchers at Fraunhofer IGD have developed a real-time simulation software that allows designers to create clothes in seconds, incorporating changes quickly and frequently. The technology is set to revolutionize the fashion industry by making virtualization a precondition for clothing production of tomorrow.
Researchers at Virginia Tech and MIT have developed a computer-aided design tool called GenoCAD to create genetic languages for designing biological systems. The tool helps capture biological rules to engineer organisms that produce useful products or healthcare solutions from inexpensive materials. GenoCAD enables the standardization ...
Researchers unveil SpectralFinder, a software that can record and analyze hyperspectral data in real-time on a mobile platform. The technology differentiates materials based on unique color spectra, enabling applications such as environmental monitoring and quality control.
Researchers at Saarland University have developed software to detect malicious apps in app stores, identifying potential security threats. The software analyzes code access patterns to flag suspicious behavior, with over 3,000 apps already tested.
Researchers at Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT showcase security tools to protect manufacturing data from unauthorized access. The software application encrypts data as it emerges, ensuring only licensed actions are executed.
Researchers created XML3DRepo, a service that enables the standardization of complex 3D data through a web browser. This technology makes it possible to visualize and administer 3D models in an easy-to-understand format for project partners, investors, and the public.
Researchers from Saarland University have developed a method to capture actors' movements and transfer them to virtual characters in near real-time. This technology allows for more efficient and user-friendly motion capturing, enabling the creation of animated characters outdoors without markers.
A novel platform connects engineers in their offices with production locations, enabling real-time video transmission and interactive 3D model views. This approach facilitates remote maintenance by showing operators multiple views of the machine on screen.
The NASA Wallops Flight Facility successfully deployed a record-breaking 29 small satellites into orbit, also testing a new autonomous flight safety system that promises to eliminate expensive down-range tracking and command infrastructure. The system's first certification test was deemed 'positive' with initial data indicating it sent...
A new method called Chabada analyzes app store descriptions to detect suspicious behavior, identifying 56% of existing spy apps. The approach clusters apps by related topics and detects unusual data access patterns, serving as a potential gatekeeper for app stores.
A professor at Georgia Institute of Technology has developed software to help health officials respond to pandemics by combining biological and demographic data. The system uses social media and real-time information to inform decision-making, allocating medical resources and personnel effectively.
Research highlights the challenges faced by UK hospitals in adopting electronic health record systems due to underestimated costs. The study identified four key cost categories: infrastructure, personnel, estates/facilities, and other expenses, which are often cut back during implementation.
Researchers developed a lightweight detection system using the hidden semi-Markov model to identify malware-infected computers. The approach can model normal behavior and highlight deviations caused by malware, making it easier to detect botnets in real-time.
Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid have developed a new biomedical diagnostic tool using personalized 3D imaging, enabling faster and more precise images of living organisms. This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize medicine and basic research applications.
Briand's work on model-based software verification and testing has been recognized for its outstanding contribution to reliability engineering. The award honors his efforts to deliver predictable dependable software-intensive systems within cost and time constraints.
A CU-built software program uses big data to suggest personalized content review, boosting remembering by 16.5% in a study of middle school Spanish students. The algorithm analyzes past student performance to recommend material that needs review, leveraging strategies used by online retailers.
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Medical Research Council (MRC) have jointly awarded £1.43M to support the development of CCP4, a world-leading x-ray crystallography software resource. This funding renewal aims to further scientific knowledge and promote economic growth through innovative approache...
A team of researchers conducted the first-ever clinical study on computer security, exploring the impact of technological and human factors on malware attacks. The four-month study involved 50 subjects and found that technically sophisticated users were more at risk, contradicting the notion that they should have a 'Internet license'.