‘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.....»»
Apple buys iwork.ai, which raises hopes more than expectations
Apple has bought the web domain iwork.ai, which some are taking as evidence of plans to introduce major new artificial intelligence features into the company’s productivity suite … more….....»»
A new Microsoft Azure hacking campaign is targeting high-end executives
Russian and Nigerian hackers are going after the C-suite and their Microsoft Azure cloud accounts......»»
Nucleus Security raises $43 million to redefine how businesses manage their attack surface
Nucleus Security has announced it has secured $43 million in Series B funding led by Arthur Ventures and Lead Edge Capital. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in the company’s mission to redefine how enterprises manage risk exposur.....»»
Studies find teenagers need better reproductive health education to tackle parenthood fears
Nearly half of teenagers are worried about having children and many lack knowledge about their reproductive health, find two new studies by University College London researchers......»»
First Peoples" land overlaps with 130 imperiled bird species—and this knowledge may be vital to saving them
Australia's First Peoples have a strong and continuing connection to the land. Their determination to maintain this connection provides important opportunities for conservation......»»
Bugcrowd raises $102 million to boost AI-powered crowdsourced security platform
Bugcrowd has secured $102 million in strategic growth funding to scale its AI-powered crowdsourced security platform offerings globally. Led by General Catalyst, with participation from longtime existing investors Rally Ventures and Costanoa Ventures.....»»
Hacking the flow: The consequences of compromised water systems
In this Help Net Security video, Andy Thompson, Offensive Cybersecurity Research Evangelist at CyberArk, discusses the dire consequences of hacking water systems and why their cybersecurity must be prioritized. From contaminating water supplies to di.....»»
Researcher: The war in Gaza is wiping out Palestine"s education and knowledge systems
Gaza's education system has suffered significantly since Israel's bombardment and assault on the strip began. Last month, Israel blew up Gaza's last standing university, Al-Israa University......»»
New research shows students" knowledge and perceptions of active learning declined during pandemic-era teaching
Students' knowledge and perceptions of active learning declined significantly during COVID-induced remote teaching and have not recovered to pre-pandemic levels, according to new research from Chapman University Assistant Professor Jeremy Hsu. The re.....»»
BorgWarner Q4 earnings, revenue improve, but EV pullback raises concerns
BorgWarner's earnings fell short of expectations, leaving investors with questions about the supplier’s exposure to EV programs......»»
Report: Apple is testing foldable iPhones, having the same problems as everyone else
Don't expect these clamshell-style foldables in 2024 or 2025 or maybe ever. Enlarge (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple is purportedly working on a foldable iPhone internally, according to "a person with direct knowledge of the.....»»
Revolutionizing Web Design: How AI Website Builders Are Changing the Game
In the fast-paced digital world, the creation and design of websites have evolved dramatically. Gone are the days when building a website required extensive coding knowledge or hiring a developer. The advent of AI website builders has transformed the.....»»
Gamma-ray bursts: Harvesting knowledge from the universe"s most powerful explosions
The most powerful events in the known universe—gamma-ray bursts (GRBs)—are short-lived outbursts of the highest-energy light. They can erupt with a quintillion (a 10 followed by 18 zeros) times the luminosity of our sun. Now thought to announce t.....»»
Manipulating host defenses: Unveiling the role of a powdery mildew effector in grapevine infection
Powdery mildew, caused by Erysiphe necator, is a significant threat to grapevine health, utilizing secreted effector proteins (CSEPs) to suppress plant defenses. Despite knowledge of plant immune mechanisms, the specific roles of E. necator's CSEPs i.....»»
Opinion: Peer review isn"t perfect—I teach others how to do it and I"ve seen firsthand how it comes up short
When I teach research methods, a major focus is peer review. As a process, peer review evaluates academic papers for their quality, integrity and impact on a field, largely shaping what scientists accept as "knowledge." By instinct, any academic foll.....»»
Two new freshwater fungi species in China enhance biodiversity knowledge
Researchers have discovered two new freshwater hyphomycete (mold) species, Acrogenospora alangii and Conioscypha yunnanensis, in southwestern China......»»
Zuckerberg’s AI announcement raises privacy and toxicity red flags
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s AI announcement has raised major concerns, after he said that the company had more user data than was used to train ChatGPT – and would soon be using it to train its own AI systems. The company’s plan to use Facebo.....»»
NinjaOne raises $231.5 million to boost product innovation
NinjaOne announced it raised a $231.5 million Series C funding round led by ICONIQ Growth. Frank Slootman, Chairman and CEO of Snowflake; and Amit Agarwal, President of Datadog; among others also invested in the round. With this financing, ICONIQ Gro.....»»
10 must-read cybersecurity books for 2024
Our list of cybersecurity books has been curated to steer your professional growth in 2024. This selection aims to provide comprehensive information security insights and knowledge, ensuring you stay ahead in your career learning journey throughout t.....»»
Fisetin rescues pathogenic mutation of kinesin in neurons, finds study
Mutations in the kinesin KIF1A cause impaired axonal transport, resulting in neurological disorders or neurodevelopmental disorders known as KIF1A-associated neurological disorder (KAND). In clinical practice, there is limited knowledge about effecti.....»»