Heuristic Detection Beats ML for Hardware Trojan Localization
Wisconsin team's LoRD method scores 2.957/3 detecting hardware Trojans in gate-level netlists using heuristics instead of machine learning.
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Atomic Structure in Nickel Oxide Cuts Catalyst Costs 90%
Nickel oxide atomic structure cuts catalyst loading 90% in methane-to-syngas conversion. DICP researchers show 0.8% Ni matches 8% conventional catalyst.
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Test-and-Learn Beats Factory Overhauls for AI Adoption
49% of manufacturers run AI delivering value, but 75% of pilots never scale. Sensors on legacy equipment beat factory overhauls for pragmatic adoption.
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Quantum Cyber Completes 80-Printer Drone Farm in Bridgeport
Quantum Cyber completes 80-printer 3D farm at Bridgeport facility targeting 100,000 annual drone output with EMP-hardened Formula A filament.
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MIT Class Project Becomes $850M Aircraft Factory in Ohio
MIT class project Electra secures $850M Ohio factory to build hybrid aircraft with 150-foot takeoffs, 1,200-mile range, and 800-unit yearly capacity.
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FPGAs Become Hardware Root of Trust for Robot Security
Lattice exec warns humanoid robots need hardware root of trust via FPGAs. Attestation and secure boot prevent cyberattacks on cyber-physical systems.
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Smart Buildings Face Privacy vs. Efficiency Tradeoff in 2026
Smart building sensors improve energy efficiency by 30% but raise privacy concerns. Edge AI and ambient energy harvesting offer solutions.
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