Global E-mail Patterns Reveal "Clash of Civilizations"
The global pattern of e-mail communication reflects the cultural fault lines thought to determine future conflict, say computational social scientists.
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Micro 3-D Printer Creates Tiny Structures in Seconds
Faster printing could see the technology move from research labs to industry.
The Algorithm That Helps You Friend People You Don't Know
Computer scientists have developed an algorithm that uses the structure of a social network to find the best strategy for friending people you don't know.
Clues Suggest Malware Is Moving from PCs to Mobile Devices
Researchers report signs that moneymaking malware common on PCs is being adapted to mobile phones and tablets.
Unmasked, but Unfazed—Chinese Hacking Group Is Still Active
An exposé of its methods and technology may not have deterred a group targeting U.S. corporate secrets.
Ubuntu Off to a Promising Start on Smartphones
An early version of Ubuntu’s touch-centric OS looks smartly designed and worth watching as it develops.
Mozilla’s Mobile Firefox OS Raises Security Questions
Firefox’s new Web-centric OS will let users run apps from the Web, raising concerns over how to stop malicious software.
A Password You Wear on Your Wrist
Mobile security startup PassBan offers smartphone owners a slew of authentication options—including one you can wear.
Protecting Power Grids from Hackers Is a Huge Challenge
Securing critical infrastructure needs to go far beyond the measures in President Obama’s recent executive order.
An Autopsy of a Dead Social Network
Following the collapse of the social network Friendster, computer scientists have carried out a digital autopsy to find out what went wrong.
