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A Resource Allocation Tool for Endangered Species Protection
New decision-making tool helps align investment with objectives in biodiversity conservation.
Study Reveals That Stringent Password Policies Protect Against Fraud
Users today are required to keep track of a huge number of email addresses and passwords, so it’s no wonder most are reused from account to account. However, the practice of reusing that same password to log into different websites could have catastrophic consequences.
Members of Parliament Discuss the Future of AI with Pepper the Robot
Making its debut as the first robot to appear at a U.K. parliamentary meeting, Pepper, a Middlesex University-based robot, spoke to Members of Parliament (MPs) this week about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
Shanghai Airport the First to Fully Automate Check-in with Facial Recognition
Shanghai’s Hongqiao airport has just unveiled a new facial recognition technology system that will allow travelers to check in automatically at the airport.
Christie's Prepares to Auction off AI-generated Painting
An artificial intelligence (AI)-generated painting is expected to go up for sale at Christie’s auction house next week, according to reports.
Watch: Data Cover Climate Vulnerability in More Than 270 U.S. Cities
The open-source, free measurement and analysis tool explores a city’s readiness for climate change.
Snapchat Now Offering Filters for Cats
Cat owners rejoice: Snapchat has announced that its augmented reality selfie filters will now work on cats, according to the photo-sharing site.
PolyU Team Develops Contactless 3D Fingerprinting System
Scientists at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed a new system that relies on 3D technology to improve both the speed and accuracy of fingerprinting — all without the pressing required of traditional contact fingerprinting.
Argonne's GREET Life-Cycle Models Receive Updates
The 2018 suite of GREET (Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation) models now includes algal biofuel pathways and a lithium battery module.
Rackmount Networking Appliance Houses 8-core AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 Series Processor
The server can be used for networking and data centers.
Watch: The Merits of Visualizing Air Quality in the Home
Would you change your habits at home if you could visualize how current behaviors impact indoor air quality?
Biometric Tech Tunnel Opens at Dubai International Airport
Considered the world's busiest airport, Dubai International has debuted a new smart tunnel that relies on biometric technology in lieu of passports.
Instagram to Curb Cyber Bullying Using AI
In an effort to curb the amount of cyber bullying that takes place on social media, Instagram has revealed that it will begin using artificial intelligence (AI) to scan photos for abusive content.
Wind Farms Are Not as Efficient as You Might Think
University of California Santa Barbara researchers have found that wind farms aren't reaching their full efficiency potential.
Team Uses "Robomussels" to Check Mussel Temperatures
As temperatures rise due to climate change, mussels tucked away in their intertidal beds face temperatures reaching close to their lethal limit in certain regions of the world. As such, researchers are attempting to determine what that temperature threshold is by examining refugia, otherwise known as geographic regions less susceptible to climate change where animals like mussels, incapable of relocating, have a higher chance of survival.
Responding to Negative Reviews May Feel Right, But Could Prompt More
A new study has found that when managers respond to online reviews of their businesses, it could spark more reviews, and specifically, more negative reviews.
A Mask That Lets Busy People Send Surrogates to Meetings They Can't Attend
A collaboration between Sony and a Japanese AR/VR researcher allows time-stretched people to hire surrogates to attend conferences and meetings in their absence.
The Netherlands to Launch Mobile Phone Ban for Cyclists
It will soon be illegal for cyclists in the Netherlands to use their smartphones while riding their bicycles, thanks to a new law that will take effect July 2019.
California to Ban 'Undeclared' Election Bots
A new bill signed into law by California governor Jerry Brown will ban undeclared bots — automated online accounts designed to locate and disseminate information surrounding certain themes, keywords and people — during elections.
IEEE GlobalSpec Celebrates IEEE Day
As a member of the IEEE family, IEEE GlobalSpec is proud to celebrate and recognize IEEE Day 2018