New neutron detector can fit in your pocket
Researchers have developed a new material that opens doors for a new class of neutron detectors. The semiconductor-based detector is highly efficient, stable, and can be used both in small, portable...
View ArticleAmericans perceive likelihood of nuclear weapons risk as 50/50 toss-up
It has been 30 years since the end of the Cold War, yet on average, Americans still perceive that the odds of a nuclear weapon detonating on U.S. soil is as likely as a coin toss, according to new...
View ArticleCurrent model for storing nuclear waste is incomplete
The materials the United States and other countries plan to use to store high level nuclear waste will likely degrade faster than anyone previously knew, because of the way those materials interact,...
View ArticleNewspaper 'hierarchy' of injury glamorizes war
British newspapers are routinely glamorizing combat by creating a moral separation between combat and non-combat injuries, according to new research.
View ArticleSmaller detection device effective for nuclear treaty verification,...
Most nuclear data measurements are performed at accelerators large enough to occupy a geologic formation a kilometer wide. But a portable device that can reveal the composition of materials quickly...
View ArticleEven a limited India-Pakistan nuclear war would bring global famine, says study
A new multinational study incorporating the latest models of global climate, crop production and trade examines the possible effects of a nuclear exchange between two longtime enemies: India and...
View ArticleDrones could still be a threat to public safety -- New research improves...
Researchers have gathered extensive radar measurement data, aiming to improve the detection and identification of drones.
View ArticleAI estimates unexploded bombs from Vietnam War
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to detect Vietnam War-era bomb craters in Cambodia from satellite images - with the hope that it can help find unexploded bombs. The new method increased...
View ArticleCybersecurity, tech infrastructure requires international trust
Researchers use the field of incident response to shed light on how experts -- and nations -- can more effectively combat cyber-warfare when they foster trust and transcend politics.
View ArticleCatching nuclear smugglers: Fast algorithm could enable cost-effective...
A new algorithm could enable faster, less expensive detection of weapons-grade nuclear materials at borders, quickly differentiating between benign and illicit radiation signatures in the same cargo.
View ArticleResearchers use drones, machine learning to detect dangerous 'butterfly'...
Using advanced machine learning, drones could be used to detect dangerous 'butterfly' landmines in remote regions of post-conflict countries, according to research.
View ArticleHigh tech printing makes checking banknotes possible in the blink of an eye
New '3D micro-optic' security features in banknotes enable the general public to detect counterfeits reliably within a fraction of a second, according to new research.
View ArticleRadioactive cloud over Europe had civilian background
A mysterious cloud containing radioactive ruthenium-106, which moved across Europe in 2017, is still bothering Europe's radiation protection entities. German researchers now found out that the cloud...
View ArticleScientists offer roadmap for studying link between climate and armed conflict
Climate change -- from rising temperatures and more severe heavy rain, to drought -- is increasing risks for economies, human security, and conflict globally. Scientists are leading an effort to better...
View ArticleUS military improved mortality since World War II, but there have been...
Although wound survivability has increased over the last 80 years, the U.S. military's medical corps suffered some periods of backsliding during conflicts, recent analysis shows.
View ArticleConsumers don't fully trust smart home technologies
Smart home technologies are marketed to enhance your home and make life easier. However, consumers are not convinced that they can trust the privacy and security of these technologies, a new study has...
View ArticleRevolutionary quantum breakthrough paves way for safer online communication
The world is one step closer to having a totally secure internet and an answer to the growing threat of cyber-attacks, thanks to a team of international scientists who have created a unique prototype...
View ArticleMarine fisheries will not offset farm losses after nuclear war
After a nuclear war, wild-catch marine fisheries will not offset the loss of food grown on land, especially if widespread overfishing continues, according to a new study. But effective pre-war...
View ArticleNew tool to combat terrorism
Forensic science experts are refining an innovative counter-terrorism technique that checks for environmental DNA in the dust on clothing, baggage, shoes or even a passport.
View ArticleA better kind of cybersecurity strategy
The multilateral nature of cybersecurity today makes it markedly different than conventional security, according to a new study. The researchers' new model shows why countries that retaliate too much...
View ArticleGulf war illness not caused by depleted uranium from munitions, study shows
Inhalation of depleted uranium from exploding munitions did not lead to Gulf War illness (GWI) in veterans deployed in the 1991 Persian Gulf War, a new study suggests. The findings help eliminate a...
View ArticleTime to shift from 'food security' to 'nutrition security' to increase health...
A new article argues that today's health and equity challenges call for the US to shift from 'food insecurity' to 'nutrition insecurity' in order to catalyze appropriate focus and policies on access...
View ArticleUnconventional takes on pandemics and nuclear defense could protect humanity...
From engineered pandemics to city-toppling cyber attacks to nuclear annihilation, life on Earth could radically change, and soon.
View ArticleComputer scientists discover new vulnerability affecting computers globally
A team o computer science researchers has uncovered a line of attack that breaks all Spectre defenses, meaning that billions of computers and other devices across the globe are just as vulnerable today...
View ArticleNuclear terrorism could be intercepted by neutron-gamma detector that...
Scanning technology aimed at detecting small amounts of nuclear materials was unveiled by scientists in Sweden today, with the hope of preventing acts of nuclear terrorism.
View ArticleSmoke from nuclear war would devastate ozone layer, alter climate
The massive columns of smoke generated by a nuclear war would alter the world's climate for years and devastate the ozone layer, endangering both human health and food supplies, new research shows. The...
View ArticleGovernment action needed to ensure insurance against major hacking of...
Government action is needed so driverless vehicles can be insured against malicious hacks which could have potentially catastrophic consequences, a study says.
View ArticleSecuring data transfers with relativity
To counter hacking, researchers have developed a new system based on the concept of 'zero-knowledge proofs', the security of which is based on the physical principle of relativity: information cannot...
View ArticleReal-world study shows the potential of gait authentication to enhance...
A study showed that -- within an appropriate framework -- gait recognition could be a viable technique for protecting individuals and their data from potential crime.
View ArticleHow would a nuclear winter impact food production?
Research focuses on how meeting food security and nutrition in the face of potential risks is one of humanity's major challenges over the next decades.
View ArticleObesity threatens U.S. military readiness, experts say
A new article outlines the research and practices needed to combat the US obesity epidemic and its impact on military readiness.
View ArticleMilitary cannot rely on AI for strategy or judgment, study suggests
Using artificial intelligence (AI) for warfare has been the promise of science fiction and politicians for years, but new research argues only so much can be automated and shows the value of human...
View ArticleHow nuclear war would affect earth today
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought the threat of nuclear warfare to the forefront. But how would modern nuclear detonations impact the world today? A new study published today provides stark...
View ArticleNuclear war would cause a global famine and kill billions
More than 5 billion people would die of hunger following a full-scale nuclear war between the U.S. and Russia, according to a global study led by climate scientists that estimates post-conflict crop...
View ArticleProtein that could prevent chemical warfare attack created
A novel protein design could lead to a new generation of defensive biosensors and treatments against weapons of mass destruction.
View ArticleIdentifying research priorities for security and safety threats in the Arctic...
A new method has been developed for identifying and prioritizing research activities related to maritime safety and security issues for the Arctic and the North-Atlantic (ANA) region.
View ArticleWhen school feels 'like prison,' test scores, college attendance drop
Students at high schools with prominent security measures have lower math scores, are less likely to attend college and are suspended more compared to students in schools with less surveillance, a new...
View ArticleIn some U.S. zip codes, young men face more risk of firearm death than those...
A new study puts the risk of firearm-related death in perspective and calls attention to the urgent need for violence reduction interventions in the United States.
View ArticleDeepfake challenges 'will only grow'
A new report by artificial intelligence (AI) and foreign policy experts predicts that deepfakes technology is on the brink of being used much more widely, including in targeted military and...
View ArticleNew Zealand one of few island nations with potential to produce enough food...
New Zealand is one of only a few island nations that could continue to produce enough food to feed its population in a nuclear winter, researchers have found.
View ArticleSecuring supply chains with quantum computing
New research in quantum computing is moving science closer to being able to overcome supply-chain challenges and restore global security during future periods of unrest.
View ArticleSmart devices: Putting a premium on peace of mind
The White House has announced plans to roll out voluntary labeling for internet-connected devices like thermostats and baby monitors that meet certain cybersecurity standards. A new survey of U.S....
View ArticleA new weapon in the war on robocall scams
The latest weapon in the war on robocalls is an automated system that analyzes the content of unsolicited bulk calls to shed light on both the scope of the problem and the type of scams being...
View ArticleMonitoring nuclear weapons stockpiles with radio waves
Monitoring whether states are complying with disarmament treaties is not an easy task. An international team has been exploring remote monitoring with the help of two antennas and a couple of mirrors.
View ArticleAI should be better understood and managed -- new research warns
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and algorithms can and are being used to radicalize, polarize, and spread racism and political instability, says an academic. An expert argues that AI and algorithms are...
View Article21st century Total Wars will enlist technologies in ways we don't yet understand
As new technologies like artificial intelligence, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) such as drones and so-called 'cyberweapons' such as malware and Internet-based disinformation campaigns become integral...
View ArticleDefending your voice against deepfakes
Computer scientists have developed AntiFake, a tool to protect voice recordings from unauthorized speech synthesis.
View ArticleA non-proliferation solution: Using antineutrinos to surveil nuclear reactors
Antineutrinos generated in nuclear fission can be measured to remotely monitor the operation of nuclear reactors and verify that they are not being used to produce nuclear weapons, report scientists....
View ArticleNew method to more accurately spot underground nuclear tests
A more accurate way of identifying underground nuclear tests, including those conducted in secret, has been developed.
View ArticleThe West is best to spot UFOs
Researchers identified environmental factors that explain why reports of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) are more common in certain regions of the country. Most sightings occur in the American...
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