Your car might be watching you to keep you safe − at the expense of your privacy

Your car’s safety technology takes you into account. But a lot of that technology helps car companies collect data about you. Researchers are working on closing the gap between safety and privacy.

M. Hadi Amini, Assistant Professor of Computing and Information Sciences, Florida International University • conversation
Dec. 6, 2023 ~7 min

The camera never lies? Our research found CCTV isn't always dependable when it comes to murder investigations

CCTV is a popular form of digital evidence but it can be unreliable and problematic.

Fiona Brookman, Professor of Criminology, University of South Wales • conversation
March 17, 2023 ~6 min


2D material may lead to sharper phone photos

A new two-dimensional material could help you take super-sharp photos with your phone, even in low light, researchers say.

Jamie Oberdick-Penn State • futurity
Jan. 5, 2023 ~7 min

Surveillance is pervasive: Yes, you are being watched, even if no one is looking for you

It’s increasingly difficult to move about – both in the physical world and online – without being tracked.

Peter Krapp, Professor of Film & Media Studies, University of California, Irvine • conversation
July 22, 2022 ~9 min

Anti-racial profiling messages may build support for traffic cameras

Drivers are more open to automated enforcement via traffic cameras when advocates highlight their role in reducing racial profiling, a new study finds.

Megan Schumann-Rutgers • futurity
July 12, 2022 ~5 min

As iPhone Turns 15, Smartphones Continue to Hurt Camera Sales

VOA Learning English • voa
July 6, 2022 ~6 min

ShakeAlert earthquake warnings can give people time to protect themselves – but so far, few have actually done so

When researchers look at CCTV footage of how people really react during earthquakes – as opposed to what they report after the fact – it looks like alerts aren’t yet inspiring protective action.

Dare A. Baldwin, Full Professor, Psychology and Clark Honors College, University of Oregon • conversation
Jan. 20, 2022 ~9 min

Understanding how squid eyes are made

Harvard researchers shed new light on squid eye development and convergent evolution.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Jan. 7, 2022 ~5 min


Turning off your camera can ease ‘Zoom fatigue’

All day virtual meetings can bring on "Zoom fatigue," especially for women and new employees. But there may be a solution: Turn off the camera.

Sofia Sanchez-U. Arizona • futurity
Sept. 2, 2021 ~5 min

Bodycam video cuts racial bias in police misconduct investigations

"Police bodycams—when they're turned on—even the playing field by introducing objective evidence into the investigation of complaints..."

Jennifer Rainey Marquez-Georgia State • futurity
July 22, 2021 ~5 min

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