Connectivity Two Ways to Stop Ransomware in Its Tracks The malware that holds files hostage until payment may have met its match. by Glenn Fleishman 2016-07-29T13:06:00-04:00
Rewriting Life How Do Genome Sequencing Centers Store Such Huge Amounts of Data? If genetic analysis is going to get as cheap as we expect, sequencing centers could become some of the world’s largest users of data storage. by Glenn Fleishman 2015-10-26T13:30:00-04:00
Computing What Is the Oldest Computer Program Still in Use? Keeping software alive for just a few years without constant updates and overhauls might seem nearly impossible. But some software systems remain in fine fettle decades after their launch. by Glenn Fleishman 2015-08-06T12:56:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy What Powers Spacecraft to Outer Planets and Beyond? An energy technology that NASA began using in the 1960s made the recent Pluto fly-by possible. by Glenn Fleishman 2015-07-23T12:30:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines Why Don’t Computers Boot Up Instantly? Computers still require a phoenix-like rebirth after every little death that comes with a shutdown. by Glenn Fleishman 2015-06-10T14:05:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines An Internet of Treacherous Things A zombie network of home routers highlights the importance of prioritizing smart appliance security. by Glenn Fleishman 2015-01-13T15:55:00-05:00
Intelligent Machines Faster Computation Will Damage the Internet's Integrity An Intel researcher warns that SHA-1, a commonly used cryptographic algorithm, will be easy to crack by 2018. by Glenn Fleishman 2012-10-08T16:17:00-04:00
