"Advent of Code" Has Begun - and Other Geeky Daily Programming Challenges
I Programmer writes: December 1st is much anticipated among those who like programming puzzles. It is time to start collecting stars by solving small puzzles on the Advent of Code website with the goal of amassing 50 stars by Christmas Day, December.....»»
PyPI halted new users and projects while it fended off supply-chain attack
Automation is making attacks on open source code repositories harder to fight. Enlarge / Supply-chain attacks, like the latest PyPI discovery, insert malicious code into seemingly functional software packages used by developers......»»
Employees keep home distractions at bay by using their working memory
Are family challenges distracting you at work, making your job feel demanding and stressful?.....»»
Progress and challenges on the road to net zero: Q&A
In early March, after years of deliberations, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced a new reporting requirement for U.S.-based public companies. Beginning in 2025, companies that meet a certain threshold of market value will be required by.....»»
Attitudes to adulthood are shifting as traditional milestones become out of reach, new study finds
According to the study, people aged 18–30 have the most negative attitudes towards adulthood, which could be due to them spending their early adult years struggling to "get ahead" amid the challenges of a pandemic and cost of living crisis......»»
AppViewX partners with Fortanix to address critical enterprise security challenges
AppViewX and Fortanix announced a partnership to offer cloud-delivered secure digital identity management and code signing. Together the companies make it easy to address critical enterprise security challenges with comprehensive, robust and scalable.....»»
Daily Telescope: Peering into the remnants of an 800-year-old supernova
Incomplete explosions can leave a kind of "zombie" star. Enlarge / A composite image of SNR 1181. (credit: NASA, ESA, JPL et. al.) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this world and.....»»
Patch actively exploited Microsoft SharePoint bug, CISA orders federal agencies (CVE-2023-24955)
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added CVE-2023-24955 – a code injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to execute code remotely on a vulnerable Microsoft SharePoint Server – to its KEV ca.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: March 27, 2024 – WWDC24 officially announced
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Researchers find the more flood driving factors there are, the more extreme a flood is
There are several factors that play an important role in the development of floods: air temperature, soil moisture, snow depth, and the daily precipitation in the days before a flood. In order to better understand how individual factors contribute to.....»»
Advancing towards sustainability: Turning carbon dioxide and water into acetylene
Reaching sustainability is one of humanity's most pressing challenges today—and also one of the hardest. To minimize our impact on the environment and start reverting the damage humanity has already caused, striving to achieve carbon neutrality in.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: March 26, 2024 – Apple display projects, App Store changes rejected
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Code hints at custom Apple Maps routes coming in iOS 18
Apple could introduce a new feature for planning custom routes in Apple Maps, but little is known beyond a code snippet callout of the feature in an iOS 18 file.Apple Maps could get custom route planning in iOS 18New operating system releases require.....»»
GitGuardian SCA automates vulnerability detection and prioritization for enhanced code health
GitGuardian has released its Software Composition Analysis (SCA) module. SCA directly impacts the health of organizations’ codebase by automating vulnerability detection, prioritization, and remediation in software dependencies. Its additional capa.....»»
Daily Telescope: A protostar with a stunning protoplanetary disc
Dust and stars, stars and dust. Enlarge / FS Tau is a multi-star system. (credit: NASA, ESA, K. Stapelfeldt (NASA JPL), G. Kober ) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this world and.....»»
Study considers ways to increase accessibility for all wildlife enthusiasts
One in three birders experiences accessibility challenges to participation in birding, according to Virginia Tech researchers Emily Sinkular and Ashley Dayer......»»
Enhancing fire safety: The emergence of PA-DAD as a sustainable flame retardant for epoxy resin composites
Epoxy resin (EP), an essential material in various applications such as adhesives, coatings, and composites, faces challenges due to its intrinsic flammability and dense smoke production, posing threats to safety and property. To address these issues.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: March 25, 2024 – A18 Pro chip rumors, iOS 18 customization
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Killer deal: Belkin Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub just dropped to $99.99
Equipped with four Thunderbolt 4 ports for easy connection to a MacBook, the Belkin 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Core Hub is discounted to $99.99, a 50% off markdown with promo code.Save 50% on the Belkin Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Dock.Thunderbolt 4 Certified, th.....»»
Rectifying AI"s usage in the quest for thermoelectric materials
A team of researchers has used AI to identify a thermoelectric material with favorable values. The group was able to navigate AI's conventional pitfalls and big data challenges, offering a prime example of how AI can revolutionize materials science......»»
Rainforest response to deglaciation impacted by Australian Indigenous populations, study finds
Australia's Indigenous populations have played an important role in modifying the continent's landscape over millennia, particularly by using fire to create open spaces for daily activities. This continued until they left the area in approximately 18.....»»