Category: News

Latest News & Events in Wireless Sensor Network

Novel Study Uses Computer Vision to Detect Skin Cancer

Because of its rapid spread, early detection is crucial for treating melanoma. Researchers from John Hopkins are currently studying how computer vision can be used to track skin lesions across multiple scans from different visits by the patient. It is…

Scientists Use AI Model to Study Wildlife

New research is looking into ways artificial intelligence can track animal life in recovering habitats. While it is relatively simple to measure reforestation through surveys with satellite and lidar, it is not so simple to determine how much and how…

First Man to Receive Software Patent Dies at 93

Martin Goetz, a UNIVAC programmer in the 1950s, famous for receiving the first U.S. patent for software, died on the 10th of October at his home in Brighton. Leukemia claimed the programmer’s life at 93.   In 1968, Mr Goetz…

Researchers Spot Data Leak Associated with Autofill Feature

A research team recently discovered that the ‘autofill’ feature in Android-based apps accidentally leaked login details to some apps that host the webpage. The paper ‘AutoSpill: Credential Leakage from Mobile Password Managers’ won the best paper award at the ACM…

Secrets for Research Excellence

Dr. Celestine Iwendi, a distinguished Reader at the University of Bolton, has shared a valuable summarised tip for researchers looking to achieve excellence in their research endeavors. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore his insightful suggestions and the the…

Cosmic Rays’ Effects on Quantum Computers

A new study has revealed a way to reduce the catastrophic errors suffered by quantum computers being built by Amazon, Google, and IBM as a result of cosmic rays from outer space. This error rate could be reduced by a…

Google Takes Action Against Spanish Spyware Framework

Across the European Union, spyware has been used to target opposition leaders, activists, journalists, and lawyers in multiple countries, calling for reforms. Recently, Google’s Threat Analysis Group announced an action to block one of these tools targeted at desktop computers,…