August 28, 2024

China Institutes Nationwide Audit to Address Research Misconduct and Mass Retractions, Retracted Research

New Tool Flags Academic Papers Citing Retracted Research

9 months ago

Key Points: A review paper cited retracted studies in 60% of its references, leading to an investigation by IEEE. Cabanac has flagged over 1,700 papers citing retracted work; some authors support this initiative, while others contest it. IEEE, Springer Nature, and other publishers are exploring tools to better screen for retracted citations. There’s a push to correct or withdraw systematic reviews citing retracted studies, particularly in the medical field. In January, a review paper presented at an IEEE conference was...

Latest August 28, 2024

Quantum Computing and the Future of Cryptography

by Al Mahmud Al Mamun

9 months ago

Quantum computing and the future of cryptography are intimately related. Quantum computing poses a significant threat to traditional cryptography while potentially revolutionizing the field. The threat of quantum computers to traditional cryptography Quantum computers have become a significant threat to traditional cryptography, which relies on mathematical problems that are difficult for classical computers to solve but can be solved quickly...

HMD Launches Barbie-Branded Flip Phone for a Digital Detox

by EDITORIAL TEAM

9 months ago

Key Points HMD releases a Barbie-themed flip phone in partnership with Mattel. The phone retails at £99 in the U.K., and a U.S. launch is planned soon. The phone lacks internet and social media and focuses on calls, texts, and basic camera functions. Targets Gen Z and digital detox enthusiasts seeking to reduce screen time. CCS Insight predicts 400,000 units...

EU Charges Apple with Breaching Digital Markets Act, Opens New Investigation on App Developer Fees, Apple’s New Smart Home Device, mobile browser

Apple Cuts 100 Jobs in Digital Services as It Shifts Focus to AI

by EDITORIAL TEAM

9 months ago

Key Points Apple has laid off about 100 employees in its digital services group, impacting teams such as Apple Books and Apple News. Apple's services division's total number of employees is unclear, but the company had around 161,000 employees as of September 2023. The layoffs reflect a shift in Apple's focus toward AI, leading to the suspension of some projects,...