https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. The fax machine is a symbol of obsolete technology long superseded by computer networks – but faxing is actually growing in popularity. https://phys.org/news/2019-02-people-machines.html Consumer & Gadgets Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:10:02 EST news468672159 When you rapidly turn the pages of a flipbook, the series of static images look like they are moving. Scientists recently applied a similar principle to capture how the structure of a material changes over extremely short time scales—mere trillionths of a second or faster. To record this atomic-scale motion, they needed a special instrument housed at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory. https://phys.org/news/2018-10-movie-nanocrystal-evolution.html Condensed Matter Thu, 04 Oct 2018 08:43:52 EDT news457861427 A new study uses Google Trends data in an attempt to understand who uses the anonymous crypto-currency Bitcoin, and for what purposes. https://phys.org/news/2015-08-bitcoin-virtual-currency-users.html Economics & Business Tue, 04 Aug 2015 08:10:05 EDT news357893867 Researchers at Rice University have discovered a new way to make ultrasensitive conductivity measurements at optical frequencies on high-speed nanoscale electronic components. https://phys.org/news/2015-06-ultrasensitive.html Nanophysics Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:45:19 EDT news353148306 Hitachi, Ltd. recently announced the development of provably secure digital signature technology based on the use of biometric information such as finger vein pattern in creating the signature. Through this, it will be possible to achieve an information security platform with the same functionality as the standard public key infrastructure ("PKI"), based on individual biometric information without using a smart card or password. The technology will be developed as a convenient and secure digital signature technology along with applications such as in the national ID system, electronic government services, and electronic commerce. This work was supported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan. https://phys.org/news/2013-02-successful-biometric-digital-signature-technology.html Engineering Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:19:01 EST news281089128 (Phys.org)—Protecting sensitive electronic information in different situations requires different types of cryptographic algorithms, but ultimately they all depend on keys, the cryptographic equivalent of a password. A new publication from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) aims to help people secure their data with good keys no matter which algorithm they choose. https://phys.org/news/2012-12-nist-document-guidance-cryptographic-key.html Computer Sciences Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:02:13 EST news274608116 (Phys.org)—Microsoft has announced new tools for developers related to its SkyDrive file-sharing and cloud storage service—namely, SkyDrive SDKs for .NET and Windows Phone 8. SkyDrive is an important integrator for software and hardware coming out of the Microsoft universe; the new developer tools will push SkyDrive further into prominence. A Technology Evangelist for Microsoft, Jim O'Neil, said that the cloud serves up the "connection" experience and within Windows 8 that experience is not "bolted on." https://phys.org/news/2012-11-microsoft-skydrive-sdks-ifttt-tie-in.html Software Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:11:12 EST news272524245 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced proposed changes to a standard that specifies how to implement digital signatures, which can be used to ensure the integrity of electronic documents, such as wills and contracts, as well as the identity of the signer. https://phys.org/news/2012-04-nist-digital-signature-standard.html Other Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:25:33 EDT news253970716 (AP) -- The Utah Supreme Court said Tuesday that state election officials must accept online petition signatures to qualify individuals for the ballot. https://phys.org/news/2010-06-utah-supreme-court-online-petition.html Internet Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:38:18 EDT news196439885 The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters made history Friday when it allowed eight county residents to register to vote by writing their signatures on iPads, iPhones and other mobile touch-screen devices. https://phys.org/news/2010-05-voters-register-mobile-touch-screen-devices.html Hi Tech & Innovation Mon, 17 May 2010 08:20:01 EDT news193300491 (PhysOrg.com) -- A French-developed security platform which turns email into the electronic equivalent of registered mail could help deal with the bureaucratic paper mountains throughout Europe. https://phys.org/news/2009-05-paperless-proof-e-government-magic.html Computer Sciences Mon, 25 May 2009 15:37:14 EDT news162484596