Print
Email
Bookmark
RSS
Image Based Search Engine Created
VizSeek is one of the first
search engines on the
Internet to use a
photograph, a 2D image, or a
3D model and transform it
into a 3D shape. The search
can be narrowed with
... > full story
Wireless Wonders
Several cities, including
Philadelphia and San
Francisco, are considering
installing city-wide
wireless internet
connections of a new
generation. These so-called
wireless mesh networks will
... > full story
Security at Your Fingertips
A new pocket device reads
fingerprints and validates
them by wireless access to a
computer. With this
biometrics system, users can
avoid using passwords, and
get simpler and more secure
... > full story
High Tech Crime Fighting Tool
Engineers at the University
of Virginia have developed
a new program, called
web-cat, that allows police
to easily access crime data
online -- and spot trends
that show what types of
... > full story
Browse Science Videos
1 to 10 of 73 videos
-
Computer Scientists Attach Images to Passwords to Prevent Fraud
Web sites that visualize images while the user enters a password could help prevent impostors from stealing personal data or money. The user would see a familiar image for every letter typed, thus ... > more -
Nanotechnology Fingerprints Can Certify Authenticity
Immunochemists have now devised a range of nanoscale materials that can be embedded in drug packaging or in the pills themselves to distinguish medicines from counterfeits. Traces of these ... > more -
Computer Scientists Say Hackers Prey On Those Who Don't Protect Themselves
Computer scientists observe that the people most at risk for the loss of private information and other computer problems are those who create easily guessed passwords and user names. They advise ... > more -
Mathematicians Show Tricks Behind Ads, Sales
Consumers need to be more aware of the mathematical details behind sales pitches, math experts say. Simple arithmetic can show exactly what kind of deal is ... > more -
Epidemiologists Use Wireless Technology To Improve Blood Sugar Monitoring
Doctors provide Internet-enabled cell phones to diabetic patients in order to improve their health. Patients enter their blood sugar levels, food intake, physical activity information and more into ... > more -
Electrical Engineers Envision Broad, Transformational Use of Flash Memory
With their high capability and no moving parts, flash drives safely store data in camera memory sticks and in some MP3 players, and they also hide in gadgets such as cell phones. Experts say once ... > more -
Educational Psychology
Child Psychology
Computer Science
Distributed Computing
Child Development
Information Technology
Human Factors Researchers Show That Tablet PCs Belong In Classrooms
Human factors researchers determined that tablet personal computers can be used to aid students in classrooms. They offer a single platform that can include a student’s notes, textbook, ... > more -
Software Engineers Allow PCs to Scan Mobile Devices for Viruses
As cell phones, PDAs, and other wireless devices become more sophisticated, hackers are starting to spread viruses that can infect them. Software engineers have developed an application that allows a ... > more -
Robots That Do The Chores
Engineers at MIT Humanoid Robotics Group have developed a robot called Domo that can adapt to situations to assist people with everyday chores, everyday life, everyday work. Cameras inside Domo's ... > more -
Electrical Engineers Show Wireless Can Make a Difference in Emergencies
For the first time, a wireless communication system is being tested in simulated emergencies. Dispatchers can locate responders with GPS and give them directions by text message. The system relies on ... > more
Search ScienceDaily
Number of stories in archives: 77,311
