Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds
Nora McDonald, George Mason University - Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as “for you,” suggesting, by implication,...
Field test: compostable plastics break down in less than 22 days in industrial composting
Berlin (ots) - A recent study by Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands, analysed the fate of compostable packaging in an industrial composting plant. The results...
Wake-up call: reducing road accidents with customised driver alerts
EU researchers are coming up with advanced technologies to spot early signs of fatigue and erratic behaviour in people behind the wheel. By Tom Cassauwers...
Cybersecurity for satellites is a growing challenge, as threats to space-based infrastructure grow
Sylvester Kaczmarek, Imperial College London - In today’s interconnected world, space technology forms the backbone of our global communication, navigation and security systems. Satellites...
Why AI can’t replace air traffic controllers
Amy Pritchett, Penn State - After hours of routine operations, an air traffic controller gets a radio call from a small aircraft whose cockpit...
Your fingerprint is actually 3D − research into holograms could improve forensic fingerprint analysis
Partha Banerjee, University of Dayton - When you use your fingerprint to unlock your smartphone, your phone is looking at a two-dimensional pattern to...
Digital platforms like TikTok could help China extend its censorship regime across borders
Ge Chen, Durham University - China’s drive to expand its influence through soft power mechanisms like censorship is coming into sharper focus, especially under...
Fishing for answers: new technology onboard can help protect oceans
Digital advances will increase the sustainability of global fisheries and preserve marine ecosystems. By Ali Jones Off the rugged coastline of Iceland, five fishing vessels are...
