Technology - general
Wifi virus latest threat to future IT security
01 Mar 2014
Researchers found that an experimental virus created by them could avoid detection and identify the points at which WiFi access is least protected by encryption and passwords
Smarter caching
21 Feb 2014
Cleverer management of the local memory banks known as ‘caches’ could improve computer chips’ performance while reducing their energy consumption
Researchers developing system to detect hoax tweets and posts
21 Feb 2014
A new system for detecting fake or hoax tweets and posts is being developed for Twitter by a team of researchers
Researchers developing system to detect hoax tweets and posts
21 Feb 2014
A new system for detecting fake or hoax tweets and posts is being developed for Twitter by a team of researchers
Silicon-germanium chip sets new speed record
20 Feb 2014
Silicon-germanium chip sets new speed record
20 Feb 2014
Experiments show initial gain in fusion fuel
14 Feb 2014
Storage system for ‘big data’ dramatically speeds access to information
By By Helen Knight, MIT News correspondent | 05 Feb 2014
Using multiple nodes allows the same bandwidth and performance from a storage network as far more expensive machines.
Turkeys inspire smartphone-capable early warning system for toxins
By By Sarah Yang | 27 Jan 2014
Expanding our view of vision
By Anne Trafton, MIT News Office | 27 Jan 2014
New brain-scanning technique allows scientists to see when and where the brain processes visual information