Computing

A new study uses brain imaging to separate those who think about and even attempt suicide from those who don’t 

Geotagged tweets using slang like “dummies,” “Captain Cody” or other drug handles could help pinpoint clusters of opioid problems more quickly than traditional methods do

Aid organizations have been piloting a nimble approach to cut through the fog of war

New qubit designs could enable more robust machines

Early tests of the “vide-omics” principle have already demonstrated its potential

Up-to-date software, apps, browsers and router software offer the best protection against a potential flaw in wi-fi security called a key reinstallation attack, or KRACK.

DeepMind’s Go game-playing AI—which dominated its human competition—just got better

Spatial audio promises immersive virtual experiences that engage more of the senses

An experiment using a computer algorithm to create deceptive Yelp reviews was disturbingly successful, and could point to bigger problems as artificial intelligence matures

By playing the online game Foldit, players might help design an enzyme that can stop aflatoxins from making millions sick.

As we embrace technological innovation, we must also grapple with its implications

Scientists celebrate a 19th-century visionary—and the achievements of all women in science, engineering and math