AI can rewrite open source code—but can it rewrite the license, too?

Now, AI coding tools are raising new issues with how that “clean room” rewrite process plays out both legally, ethically, and practically. Dan Blanchard took over maintenance of the repository in 2012 ...

AI is getting scary good at finding hidden software bugs - even in decades-old code

Researchers have found that LLM-driven bug finding is not a drop-in replacement for mature static analysis pipelines. Studies comparing AI coding agents to human developers show that while AI can be ...
Des Moines Register

New Iowa tool maps cancer rates by ZIP code, revealing hidden patterns

This story was updated because an earlier version included inaccuracies. People who live in Urbandale's ZIP code 50323 have a breast cancer rate more than two times higher than Iowans who live in Fort ...
IEEE

Improving Perception of Usability Through User Interface Design Patterns to Optimize Information Architecture for Cognitive Benefits and User Satisfaction in Massive Open ...

Abstract: This study explores the impact of user interface design patterns on usability, cognitive load, and user satisfaction for Massive Open Online Courses using small-screen devices. An empirical ...
JD Supra

USPTO Adds New Design Search Codes for Sound and Motion Trademarks

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) announced on February 10, 2026 that it has added a new category to its Trademark Design Search Code Manual for sound and motion marks. The ...
IEEE

On the Design of Variable Modulation and Adaptive Modulation for Uplink Sparse Code Multiple Access

Abstract: Sparse code multiple access (SCMA) is a promising non-orthogonal multiple access scheme for enabling massive connectivity in next generation wireless networks. However, current SCMA ...