Computing

Maritime technology groups are building robotic vessels to cross the oceans

A flying robot reveals how birds stay aloft and could inspire next-generation drones

The behavior of such machines influences how people treat one another

Some scientists teach computers to “see” proteins. Markus Buehler is teaching them to hear the compounds instead

Hackers could trick voice assistants to make calls or compromise texts

Hardware hasn’t caught up with theory, but we’re already lining up many previously intractable problems for when it does

Measuring zoo animals’ heart and breathing rates from a distance keeps them—and humans—safe

By breaking 900 classical piano compositions into musical chunks, researchers could track Ludwig van Beethoven’s influence on the composers who followed him. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

Voters exposed to such untrustworthy sources also see valid news online, a study finds

Researchers also calculated the carbon footprints for online and in-person shopping

The use of off-the-shelf components means bad actors can easily look for vulnerabilities

A new study finds algorithms’ predictions are slightly superior but not under all circumstances