M&S cyber-attack: how to protect yourself from sim-swap fraud

Sim-swap fraud can have very damaging effects.

Daniel Gardham, Lecturer in Secure Systems, University of Surrey • conversation
May 22, 2025 ~6 min

AI learns how vision and sound are connected, without human intervention

This new machine-learning model can match corresponding audio and visual data, which could someday help robots interact in the real world.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
May 22, 2025 ~7 min


Learning how to predict rare kinds of failures

Researchers are developing algorithms to predict failures when automation meets the real world in areas like air traffic scheduling or autonomous vehicles.

MIT Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems • mit
May 21, 2025 ~10 min

A new technology for extending the shelf life of produce

Researchers used microneedles to inject fresh-cut crops with melatonin and delay spoilage.

Zach Winn | MIT News • mit
May 21, 2025 ~8 min

Leaders used psychedelics to enforce class in the ancient Andes

"Taking psychoactives was not just about seeing visions. It was part of a tightly controlled ritual, likely reserved for a select few..."

Eric Hamilton-Florida • futurity
May 20, 2025 ~6 min

AI could make grading faster for teachers

Grading can be a time-consuming task for many teachers. Artificial intelligence tools may help ease the strain, researchers say.

Sydney Barrilleaux - U. Georgia • futurity
May 20, 2025 ~6 min

New antenna could offer 5G ‘on-the-move’

Researchers aim to produce an antenna that delivers 5G-level performance while using less than 10% of the energy.

Brett Beasley-Notre Dame • futurity
May 20, 2025 ~7 min

‘MagicTime’ makes text-to-video AI more realistic

"MagicTime is a step toward AI that can better simulate the physical, chemical, biological, or social properties of the world around us."

Luke Auburn-Rochester • futurity
May 20, 2025 ~4 min


How 3D printing is personalizing health care

Precise and flexible 3D manufacturing techniques make it possible to individually tailor everything from prosthetics to drugs.

Daniel Freedman, Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management, University of Wisconsin-Stout • conversation
May 20, 2025 ~10 min

Scientists discover potential new targets for Alzheimer’s drugs

Pathways involved in DNA repair and other cellular functions could contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
May 20, 2025 ~7 min

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