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New Georgia Tech Study Exposes Privacy Risks in Thousands of Browser Extensions
New research from Georgia Tech reveals alarming privacy risks posed by thousands of browser extensions. These popular software add-ons, designed to enhance the web browsing experience, are found to be collecting sensitive user information from webpages, putting millions of internet users at risk. Led by Frank Li, an assistant professor in the School of Cybersecurity…
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Breakthrough in Si3N4 Ceramics Enhances Aircraft Performance
A pioneering team of material scientists led by Zhilin Tian and Bin Li from Sun Yat-sen University in China has revealed a groundbreaking advancement in the development of porous Si3N4 ceramics. Using a novel dual-solvent templating and freeze-casting method, the researchers have managed to significantly enhance the dielectric, mechanical and thermal properties of Si3N4 ceramics,…
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Researchers Pioneer New Method in Twistronics With MEGA2D Technology Breakthrough
A groundbreaking discovery in the field of condensed-matter physics has ushered the phenomenon known as “twistronics” into a new era. Researchers from Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley have developed MEGA2D, a micro-electromechanical system that allows for the precise twisting of ultra-thin materials. This innovation could lead to transformative advancements in technology ranging…
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Revolutionary Flexible Screen Uses Magnetic Fields to Encrypt and Display Images
Engineers at the University of Michigan have unveiled a flexible screen inspired by squid, capable of storing and displaying encrypted images using magnetic fields instead of traditional electronics. This cutting-edge research, published in Advanced Materials, promises new applications in areas such as clothing, ID badges and e-book readers where conventional light and power sources…
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New Study Links Mobile Phone Use to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Smokers and Diabetics
A significant new study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology has found a troubling link between regular mobile phone use and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, especially among smokers and those with diabetes. This association is partly attributed to factors like poor sleep, psychological distress and neuroticism. “Mobile phone use is a ubiquitous…
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Revolutionary Muscle-Powered Robotic Leg Promises Agile and Energy-Efficient Movement
In a groundbreaking innovation poised to redefine robotics, researchers at ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) have unveiled a muscle-powered robotic leg capable of remarkable agility and adaptability. This cutting-edge development leverages artificial muscles, known as HASELs, to deliver energy-efficient movement and high jumps, akin to the mobility seen in…
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Harvard’s Wyss Institute Unveils Breakthrough in Fluorescent Biosensors
In a pivotal advancement for medical diagnostics and environmental health monitoring, researchers led by Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have developed an innovative platform that simplifies the creation of highly efficient fluorescent biosensors. These biosensors, which can detect specific proteins, peptides and small molecules by dramatically increasing their fluorescence upon binding to targets,…
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New AI-Powered Test Offers Faster, Accurate Lyme Disease Detection
A team at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA has developed a cutting-edge diagnostic tool that promises to revolutionize the detection of Lyme disease. This innovative test, inspired by at-home COVID-19 testing, delivers results in just 20 minutes with remarkable accuracy and ease of use. Lyme disease affects more than 600,000 people annually in the…
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Breakthrough DNA Technology Revolutionizes Data Storage and Computing
In an unprecedented advancement, researchers from North Carolina State University and Johns Hopkins University have unveiled a breakthrough technology that uses DNA for comprehensive data storage and computation. This innovation, published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, could reshape the landscape of computing by providing an extraordinary data density and reliability that far exceeds current electronic…
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World’s Fastest Electron Microscope Developed by University of Arizona Researchers Sees Electrons in Motion
A team of researchers at the University of Arizona has accomplished a scientific milestone by developing the fastest electron microscope in the world. This innovative instrument can capture images of electrons in motion, offering the scientific community a fresh perspective on quantum physics. “These movements happen in attoseconds,” Mohammed Hassan, an associate professor of physics…
