‘Knowledge hacking’ app Uptime raises $16M
Uptime, the self-described “knowledge hacking” app, has raised $16 million in seed funding, after officially launching on iOS in January. Positioned as a “micro-learning” platform,” Uptime presents five-minute “kno.....»»
NASA"s VIPER robotic moon rover team raises its mighty mast
NASA's VIPER—short for the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover—now stands taller and more capable than ever, thanks to its mast......»»
Africa"s Ph.D.s: Study shows how to develop strong graduates who want to make a difference
The challenge for universities is to produce graduates who can work with others to produce knowledge and research that can change institutions and societies for the better......»»
Q&A: Can genetic genealogy restore family narratives disrupted by the transatlantic slave trade?
Some political figures seek to remove references to slavery from the study of American history, adding to the vast knowledge gaps that stem from the transatlantic slave trade. To better understand these histories, scholars and individuals are turning.....»»
I use these 2 apps for universal AirDrop rather than pushing people to Apple
They're free, they're easy, they're open source, and they generate funny names. Enlarge / These kinds of sharing names are fun to shout across the house (I have first-hand knowledge of this). (credit: Kevin Purdy) I like.....»»
The two apps I use when I need AirDrop on non-Apple devices
They're free, they're easy, they're open-source, and they generate funny names. Enlarge / These kinds of sharing names are fun to shout across the house (I have first-hand knowledge of this). (credit: Kevin Purdy) I like.....»»
Study finds wild nematode worms learn to avoid harmful bacteria—and their offspring inherit this knowledge
The nematode worm C. elegans will stay away from dangerous bacteria in its environment when exposed to certain bacterial RNAs—and can transmit that learned behavior to future generations. A team led by Coleen Murphy at Princeton University report t.....»»
AI framework vulnerability is being used to compromise enterprise servers (CVE-2023-48022)
Attackers are leveraging a vulnerability (CVE-2023-48022) in Anyscale’s Ray AI software to compromise enterprise servers and saddle them with cryptominers and reverse shells. “To our knowledge, the attack started 7 months ago,” Avi.....»»
Prestigious journals make it hard for scientists who don"t speak English to get published, study finds
For the first time in history, a single language dominates global scientific communication. But the actual production of knowledge continues to be a multilingual enterprise......»»
Inside the book – See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking
In this Help Net Security video, Ed Adams, president and CEO of Security Innovation, discusses his new book See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking. The book, published by Wiley, explores the breadth and depth of cybersecurity careers......»»
CyberSaint raises $21 million to accelerate market expansion
CyberSaint announced the company has raised $21 million in Series A funding led by Riverside Acceleration Capital (RAC). Additional participating investors include Sage Hill Investors, Audeo Capital, and BlueIO. The funding will build on customer mom.....»»
Ford delays 3-row EVs as focus shifts to smaller, affordable products, sources say
The automaker is expected to launch a small EV crossover by late 2026, according to a person with knowledge of the automaker's plans. Bloomberg reported it would start at around $25,000 and be the first of three affordable EVs......»»
Sources: Ford delays 3-row EVs as focus shifts to smaller, affordable products
The automaker is expected to launch a small EV crossover by late 2026, according to a person with knowledge of the automaker's plans. Bloomberg reported it would start at around $25,000 and be the first of three affordable EVs......»»
Apple-backed Product Security Verified label will confirm smart home devices are secure
A new Product Security Verified (PSV) label will in future be used to identify smart home devices which meet new industry standards designed to protect against hacking and data breaches. It’s the latest initiative by the industry alliance behind.....»»
BigID raises $60 million to accelerate AI data security innovation
BigID announced that it closed a $60 million growth round led by Riverwood Capital with participation by Silver Lake Waterman and Advent. With the strong momentum of generative AI, enterprises have rushed to stand up new initiatives that drive produc.....»»
Domain knowledge drives data-driven artificial intelligence in well logging
Data-driven artificial intelligence, such as deep learning and reinforcement learning, possesses powerful data analysis capabilities. These techniques enable the statistical and probabilistic analysis of data, facilitating the mapping of relationship.....»»
Deadly morel mushroom outbreak highlights big gaps in fungi knowledge
Prized morels are unpredictably and puzzlingly deadly, outbreak report shows. Enlarge / Mature morel mushrooms in a greenhouse at an agriculture garden in Zhenbeibu Town of Xixia District of Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hu.....»»
Women favor climate actions that benefit future generations more than men, research shows
The decisions we make now inevitably shape the prospects for generations to come. So tackling a long-term problem like climate change raises an intergenerational moral dilemma: should we invest in solutions that might not personally benefit ourselves.....»»
It"s hearty, it"s meaty, it"s mold: Hacking the genome of fungi for smart foods of the future
With animal-free dairy products and convincing vegetarian meat substitutes already on the market, it's easy to see how biotechnology can change the food industry. Advances in genetic engineering are allowing us to harness microorganisms to produce cr.....»»
Vindictus: Defying Fate is worth trying for free even if you never played the MMO
We checked out the free playtest for Vindictus: Defying Fate early, and can confirm that no prior knowledge of the MMO is required to enjoy this action game......»»
Ancient scrolls are being "read" by machine learning—with human knowledge to detect language and make sense of them
A groundbreaking announcement for the recovery of lost ancient literature was recently made. Using a non-invasive method that harnesses machine learning, an international trio of scholars retrieved 15 columns of ancient Greek text from within a carbo.....»»