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Scientists have added radar info to seismic data, isotope measurements and optical imagery to study covert nuclear tests. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Deep-learning algorithm spontaneously mimicked the activity of specialized neurons that tell us where we are in space

Right now, your computer might be using its memory and processor power—and your electricity—to generate money for someone else, without you ever knowing

Animation software brings together data to tell a molecular story

Google's new camera decides what to photograph, based on AI algorithms

Despite widespread concern about lack of cybersecurity funding, two surprising factors more directly determine whether a hospital is well protected

How adding touch to VR can lead to an “uncanny valley” of sensations—and what we can do about it

The Swedish furniture has become something of a benchmark for robotics engineers

The real danger is that the information and social platforms on the internet are being corrupted in the service of con men, political demagogues and thieves

Researchers used Twitter searches for nonflu words associated with behavior to predict flu outbreaks two weeks in advance.

Princeton University's Jennifer Rexford talks about optimizing the internet for the uses it got drafted into performing.

Despite CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to reassure Congress that artificial intelligence can help find fake news and protect privacy, lawmakers worry the tech may be “biased”