MIT researchers sent the first quantum signal ever through a wormhole
Researchers at the Center for Theoretical Physics lead work on testing quantum gravity on a quantum processor.
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Joshua Shavit
- Jun 30
Google searches are effective predictors of domestic violence, research finds
Study finds that Google searches are an effective tool to track and predict domestic violence, especially in times of crisis.
Joseph Shavit
- May 9
Apple, Google and Microsoft look to ditch passwords for good
The US tech giants have announced a new standard that allows people to unlock their mobile phones using biometrics, such as fingerprints.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 2
Google autocomplete helps mislead public, legitimize conspiracy theorists: researchers say
Google algorithms place innocuous subtitles on prominent conspiracy theorists, which mislead the public and amplify extremist views.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 28, 2021
Disabled people can now use Android phones with face gestures
Using a raised eyebrow or smile, people with speech or physical disabilities can now operate their Android-powered smartphones hands-free.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 14, 2020
Google’s parent company is building a farming robot
“Mineral” is a suite of hardware and software tools that analyze the “complexity of the plant world.”