"Fortress" conservation policies threaten the food security of rural populations, says researcher
Barriers created by "fortress conservation"—as in the near-total sectioning off of land for conservation without human interference—are threatening important dietary diversity for the up to 1.5 billion people around the world who rely on wild foo.....»»
Critically endangered Sumatran elephant calf born in Indonesia
A critically endangered Sumatran elephant has been born in Indonesia, officials said Tuesday, another rare birth that has given renewed hope to conservation efforts......»»
Apple @ Work Podcast: Password security 101
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & p.....»»
BigID DSPM Starter App enhances data security posture for Snowflake customers
BigID launched Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Starter App, built natively in Snowflake and using the Snowflake Native App Framework. BigID’s DSPM Starter App will be available via Snowflake Marketplace and provide rapid data discovery.....»»
Report: Voice of Practitioners 2024 – The True State of Secrets Security
In this study, GitGuardian and CyberArk reveal the stark reality of secrets management across 1,000 organizations. With 79% experiencing secrets leaks and an average remediation time of 27 days, the findings expose critical gaps between security conf.....»»
AI learning mechanisms may lead to increase in codebase leaks
The proliferation of non-human identities and the complexity of modern application architectures has created significant security challenges, particularly in managing sensitive credentials, according to GitGuardian. Based on a survey of 1,000 IT deci.....»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: November 5, 2024
Application Security Engineer MassMutual | USA | Hybrid – View job details As an Application Security Engineer, you will conduct in-depth security assessments, including vulnerability scanning, and code reviews. Ensure secure coding p.....»»
Maximizing security visibility on a budget
In this Help Net Security interview, Barry Mainz, CEO at Forescout, discusses the obstacles organizations encounter in attaining security visibility, particularly within cloud and hybrid environments. He explains why asset intelligence—going beyond.....»»
Drugmaker shut down after black schmutz found in injectable weight-loss drug
The warning comes amid a legal war over compounded weight-loss drugs. The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use any drugs made by a compounding pharmacy in.....»»
Svalbard Global Seed Vault evokes epic imagery and controversy because of the symbolic value of seeds
Two-thirds of the world's food comes today from just nine plants: sugar cane, maize (corn), rice, wheat, potatoes, soybeans, oil-palm fruit, sugar beet and cassava. In the past, farmers grew tens of thousands of crop varieties around the world. This.....»»
Organosilicon chemistry offers options for replacing PFAS in food and medical industries
Due to the unique properties of PFAS, almost no other chemical substances can compete with them. That explains why it is so hard to find a replacement for these toxic "forever chemicals," which accumulate in the environment and do not break down over.....»»
Kitchen renovation could reduce household air pollution and save lives in rural China
A study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology highlights the health benefits of kitchen renovation as a cost-effective way to mitigate household air pollution in rural China......»»
Handling the hype: Researcher seeks to improve science communication
Being a scientist has its challenges. Knowing how to communicate your scientific research in a socially responsible manner can be even more difficult. Thankfully, one researcher at Michigan State University and colleagues at several other universitie.....»»
Study highlights microalgae as sustainable ingredients for food and pharmaceutical applications
Microalgae are gaining recognition as sustainable, nutrient-rich sources of bioactive compounds, including proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, which are essential for various food and health-related applications......»»
Can We Live on $100k Per Year? We Have $2.5 Million Saved and $40k in Social Security Benefits at 67
Can We Live on $100k Per Year? We Have $2.5 Million Saved and $40k in Social Security Benefits at 67.....»»
Check your Samsung Galaxy S24 right now for a new security update
Samsung Galaxy S24 users can now download a new software update. Although it’s not the update people have waited for, it’s still a major one......»»
I’m single, retired and saved $2.3 million, but I’m still planning to take my Social Security early. Is that a stupid decision?
I’m single, retired and saved $2.3 million, but I’m still planning to take my Social Security early. Is that a stupid decision?.....»»
Farmers threaten lawsuit against state over "disgusting" agricultural practice: "It"s horrid"
Farmers threaten lawsuit against state over "disgusting" agricultural practice: "It"s horrid".....»»
Cybersecurity in crisis: Are we ready for what’s coming?
In this Help Net Security video, James Edgar, CISO at Corpay, reveals insights into cybersecurity health, concerns, challenges, and other considerations for building a solid defense program. Key insights revealed in Corpay’s 2024 State of Busin.....»»
Hiring guide: Key skills for cybersecurity researchers
In this Help Net Security interview, Rachel Barouch, an Organizational Coach for VCs and startups and a former VP HR in both a VC and a Cybersecurity startup, discusses the dynamics of cybersecurity researchers and team-building strategies. She highl.....»»
Report reveals how the state of our oceans is intrinsically linked to human health
A study published in the journal One Earth explores how marine biodiversity conservation, human health and well-being are connected. The results suggest that marine protected areas can be good for both planet and people......»»