As smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and other smart devices become more prevalent in our lives, computer scientists have raised concerns that these network-enabled devices, if not properly secured, could be co-opted to…
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A new method of 3D printing living tissues
Scientists at the University of Oxford have developed a new method to 3D-print laboratory-grown cells to form living structures. The approach could revolutionise regenerative medicine, enabling the production of complex tissues and…
MIT’s Case study suggests new approach to urban water supply
Researchers have found there is often a strong case for building relatively modest, incremental additions to water infrastructure in advanced countries, rather than expensive larger-scale projects that may be needed only rarely….
Automated fingerprint analysis is one step closer to reality
Scientists have developed an algorithm that automates a key step in forensic fingerprint analysis, which may make the process more reliable and efficient. The first big case involving fingerprint evidence in the…
Super-light graphene and ceramic metamaterial possesses high strength, other attributes
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A new featherweight, flame-resistant and super-elastic “metamaterial” has been shown to combine high strength with electrical conductivity and thermal insulation, suggesting potential applications from buildings to aerospace. The…