computer science
7 Must-Read Stories In December 2017
December 2017 was abuzz with news about the people who push the frontiers of science.
Hackers Can Access Smart Phones Using Sensor Data
A research group in Singapore has demonstrated that data from sensors embedded within smart phones can allow hackers to derive PIN numbers and access devices remotely.
Mapping Urban Infrastructure In 3D
Scientists are developing a software that uses information from laser scanner survey technologies and photography to construct 3D virtual models of infrastructure.
Losing An Arm Doesn’t Bother Starfish Bot
Drawing inspiration from starfish, scientists in Japan have developed a robot that can maintain its movement even when one of its limbs is damaged.
Electron Microscopy Reveals How Gases Behave When Hot
Researchers have obtained a better understanding of gas dynamics by measuring the loss of energy of electrons as they pass through gas samples.
Identifying The Paths Of Resistance In Power Semiconductors
Scientists in Japan have measured the relative contribution of three electron-scattering factors that determine resistance and energy efficiency in power semiconductors.
A Sense Of Purpose
With advanced sensor technology and real-time analytics, researchers at SMU’s LiveLabs are turning data from smartphones, wearable devices and the physical environment into powerful insights.
7 Must-Read Stories In November 2017
Outstanding scientists, ambitious biotech startups, modernized acupuncture and a video of CRISPR in action were the hottest topics of November 2017.
Deep Learning As A ‘Gait-Way’ To Identity
Using Siamese network architectures for deep learning, researchers in Japan have designed an improved gait recognition method to identify people from video surveillance records.
