Communications: News, features and articles
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How a DDoS Cyberattack Caused Widespread Internet OutageMany people in the U.S. were affected by a widespread internet outage early today due to a so-called DDoS cyberattack. How does this attack work, and what does it do?
By Jesse Emspak Published
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3D-Printed Gadget Lets Kids Turn Smartphone into MicroscopeA 3D-printed smartphone microscope system is making microbiology interactive by allowing schoolkids to experiment and play games with light-seeking microbes.
By Edd Gent Published
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Smartphone-Connected Contact Lenses Give New Meaning to 'Eye Phone'Apps allow you to link your smartphone to anything from your shoes, to your jewelry, to your doorbell — and soon, you may be able to add your contact lenses to that list.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Facebook's Internet-Delivery Drone Completes First Test FlightFacebook is testing a drone that can deliver internet access to remote areas of the world.
By Kacey Deamer Published
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'Snowfox' GPS Phone Helps Parents Keep Tabs on Young KidsA new, screenless phone for young kids could help parents stay in touch with their children, without the adults having to worry that their kids are glued to smartphones.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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What Brexit Vote Means for Science (in 140 Characters)Scientists, innovators and more took to Twitter to share their concerns and reactions to the vote.
By Kacey Deamer Published
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ISIS Plays 'Evolutionary Game' to Avoid Online ShutdownPro-ISIS groups online mutate, reincarnate to continue to grow and survive.
By Kacey Deamer Published
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How Big Is the Internet, Really?A billion websites, more than 4 billion Web pages and 2 percent of the Amazon rainforest? Here's how researchers have tried to estimate the size of the Internet.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Drawn to Safety: Doodles Could Secure Your PhoneYou might soon be ditching your text passwords and unlocking your phone, apps and accounts with a doodle.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
