Design principles derived from observing fruit flies may lead to better self-driving cars and improved Parkinson’s treatment
How Quantum Terrorists Could Bring Down The Future Internet
Malicious actors could exploit the laws of quantum mechanics to destroy quantum information on a global scale, say physicists.
Simpler Parts Make For A More Efficient System
Decentralized systems are more efficient at reaching a target when its components are not overly capable, according to new GW study.
The Race To Claim The North Pole Will Heat Up
Eleven years after Russian explorers planted their country’s flag on the Arctic Ocean floor, trying to claim the seabed for Russia alone, sea ice has melted to a record low, and everyone wants a piece of the North Pole — since it’s no longer a frozen death trap.
Franken-Algorithms: The Deadly Consequences Of Unpredictable Code
The death of a woman hit by a self-driving car highlights an unfolding technological crisis, as code piled on code creates ‘a universe no one fully understands’
Fighting ISIS And Fake Facebook Accounts With Physics
Online extremist groups emerge like curdling milk, a dynamic that may also describe how the recently disclosed fake Facebook accounts attract followers.
Identifying Early Signs Of Online Extremist Groups
An analogy between the growth of online networks and the formation of gels suggests ways to detect extremist groups before they become influential.
Have Scientists Discovered An Algorithm That Could Thwart ISIS?
A group of scientists may have discovered an existing mathematical equation that could help predict the next Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack.
How Pro-ISIS Groups Adapt Like Online Organisms
A new model calls for monitoring social media terror sympathizers as evolving groups, not individuals.