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Theregister

NASA's Psyche sends back engineering data via laser beam

NASA's optical communications demonstration achieved 25 Mbps from 140 million miles away, showcasing potential for higher-bandwidth communications in future space projects. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

3 weeks ago

Data science

NASA restores data transmissions with Voyager 1 spacecraft

NASA Voyager 1 spacecraft, launched in 1977, sent data after a year-long blackout due to a malfunctioning chip; engineers fixed the issue remotely. [ more ]

Mail Online

3 weeks ago

Data science

NASA's Voyager 1 finally starts making sense again

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft resumes sending readable data after fixing a chip malfunction to enable the return of valuable science and engineering data. [ more ]

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The Atlantic

2 months ago

Privacy professionals

The Health System Was Too Easy a Target for Hackers

Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities more effectively than regulators.

Ransomware attacks on essential infrastructure have wide-ranging consequences. [ more ]

Theregister

6 months ago

Privacy professionals

Introducing the tech that keeps the lights on

Data diodes are network appliances that allow data to be passed in one direction only, providing a one-way air gap in cybersecurity.

These devices have been around since the 1980s and are used in highly classified networks to securely transmit selected information.

The main challenge with data diodes is ensuring compatibility with data transmission protocols that are designed for error detection and correction. [ more ]

Acm

5 months ago

Digital life

Scientists Develop More Efficient Way to Transmit Data Between Devices

Researchers at the University of Sussex have developed a lower-power method for transmitting data at close range using electric waves.

The method could replace battery-hungry technologies like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 5G.

Electric field modulation offers a more efficient way to connect devices and allows for longer battery life. [ more ]