Snowden moment may be passing with new fears, pushback
Fears of terrorism are once again trumping talk of civil liberties.
Security
Dec 23, 2015
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IRS: Won't use phone-tracking technology without warrant
Internal Revenue Service criminal investigators will not continue to use cellphone-tracking technology without first seeking a warrant, the IRS commissioner told Congress in a letter made public Tuesday.
Security
Dec 1, 2015
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New California law extends privacy rights to electronic data
California will require police to get a court order before they can search messages, photos and other digital data stored on phones or company servers in the nation's most-populous state.
Internet
Oct 9, 2015
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Real competitors enhance thrill of auctions
The thrill is part of the game—whoever waits for his bid to be accepted on online auction platforms, feels the excitement in the bidding war for the object of desire. The heart beats faster, palms start to sweat. Physiological ...
Social Sciences
Sep 4, 2015
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Scientists explore the origins of energy in chemical reactions using experimental quantum chemistry
(Phys.org)—One thing that all chemical reactions have in common—whether they are the reactions that take place inside a battery, the metabolic reactions inside a living organism, or the combustion reactions that cause ...
Making the new silicon: Gallium nitride electronics could drastically cut energy usage
An exotic material called gallium nitride (GaN) is poised to become the next semiconductor for power electronics, enabling much higher efficiency than silicon.
Electronics & Semiconductors
Jul 29, 2015
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NIST revises key computer security publication on random number generation
In response to public concerns about cryptographic security, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has formally revised its recommended methods for generating random numbers, a crucial element in protecting ...
Engineering
Jun 26, 2015
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Team makes stride in explaining 30-year-old 'hidden order' physics mystery
A new explanation for a type of order, or symmetry, in an exotic material made with uranium may lead to enhanced computer displays and data storage systems, and more powerful superconducting magnets for medical imaging and ...
Superconductivity
Feb 12, 2015
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More privacy protection sought for feds' health care website (Update)
Privacy advocates say the Obama administration needs to make more changes to protect consumer privacy on the government's health insurance website.
Security
Jan 23, 2015
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FTC chief says gadget industry must prioritize privacy
While consumer electronics companies are celebrating a coming bonanza of health trackers, connected cars and "smart" home appliances, the head of the Federal Trade Commission is pressing the tech industry to protect consumer ...
Security
Jan 6, 2015
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