A Galápagos Island warbler population does not recognize call signaling mainland threat
Researchers are realizing that animal communication is more complicated than previously thought, and that the information animals share in their vocalizations can be complex. For example, some animals produce calls that warn of specific dangers in th.....»»
Study reveals how global connections boost city economies
As city population grows, so does violent crime, contagious diseases, and per-capita GDP. A significant body of research has investigated what drives this scaling relationship, examining factors within a city......»»
Ransomware in 2024: New players, bigger payouts, and smarter tactics
In 2024, ransomware remained the top cybersecurity threat to organizations worldwide. New groups filled the void left by law enforcement crackdowns, targeting businesses with record-breaking ransom demands and sophisticated tactics. In this article,.....»»
Are threat feeds masking your biggest security blind spot?
Security teams that subscribe to threat feeds get lists of known malicious domains, IPs, and file signatures that they can leverage to blacklist and prevent attacks from those sources. The post Are threat feeds masking your biggest security blind spo.....»»
NetSPI introduces external attack surface management solutions
NetSPI introduced three tiers of external attack surface management (EASM) solutions, delivered through the The NetSPI Platform. The new offerings address the evolving needs of NetSPI’s global customer base, to move toward a continuous threat e.....»»
New software unlocks secrets of cell signaling, showing realistic simulations
Researchers at University of California San Diego have developed and tested a new software package, called Spatial Modeling Algorithms for Reactions and Transport (SMART), that can realistically simulate cell-signaling networks—the complex systems.....»»
You can now call ChatGPT using your phone line when cellular data is not available
OpenAI has been announcing a lot of new features and enhancements for ChatGPT in recent days, and the company still has a few more cards up its sleeve. Now OpenAI is introducing an intriguing feature: the ability to call ChatGPT using your phone line.....»»
Capybaras found dead from rabies on Brazilian island underline need to monitor virus
Three capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) died from rabies on Anchieta Island in the municipality of Ubatuba, São Paulo state, Brazil, between December 2019 and January 2020. One was found dead, and two exhibited hindlimb paralysis before dying. A.....»»
Call ChatGPT from any phone with OpenAI’s new 1-800 voice service
1-800-CHATGPT telephone number lets any US caller talk to OpenAI's assistant—no smartphone required. On Wednesday, OpenAI launched a 1-800-CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478) telephone num.....»»
Azo-menthol: New molecule can regulate ion channels using light
Located in the cell membrane, TRPM8 ion channels are known as receptors that recognize cold and respond to menthol, the cooling agent in peppermint. In addition, these channels influence pain perception and play a key role in numerous diseases. This.....»»
UK researchers call for better governance to tackle "wild west" of esports sponsorships
The rapidly growing field of esports needs a comprehensive and agreed governance framework to tackle "unhealthy" sponsorships to protect both players and fans, researchers have said......»»
Numbers don’t lie: EA Sports College Football 25 is 2024’s bestselling game
EA College Sports Football 25 is this year's bestselling game, but Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is right behind......»»
Most popular home internet routers in US may be banned as national security risk
The most popular home internet router brand in the US may be banned from sale in the country over fears that it represents a threat to national security. Three separate US agencies have opened investigations into TP-Link routers, which account for.....»»
European companies hit with effective DocuSign-themed phishing emails
A threat actor looking to take over the Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure of European companies has successfully compromised accounts of multiple victims in different firms, according to Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 researchers. The phishing.....»»
Stairwell Core boosts threat intelligence for security teams
Stairwell announces Stairwell Core, which enables organizations to privately collect, store, and continuously reassess executable files so they can confidently determine if malware has affected their systems. Core offers customers an accessible entry.....»»
These squirrels are cold-blooded vole killers
Novel hunting behavior may have emerged alongside a marked increase in the local vole population this summer. They seem so sweet and innocent but these squirrels.....»»
Dogs demonstrate ability to match voices to familiar humans
Researchers at ELTE Department of Ethology, Hungary designed an experiment to investigate whether dogs can recognize their owners based on pre-recorded speech. The results provided the first evidence that dogs are capable of voice-based individual-le.....»»
Critically endangered elephant found dead in Bali river
A critically endangered elephant living at a zoo on the Indonesian resort island of Bali was found dead in a river Tuesday after being swept away by strong currents following days of torrential rain, officials said......»»
Climate change could overwhelm sewage systems. Here"s how green infrastructure could help
Aside from hotter summers and melting glaciers, climate change is transforming how, when and where rain falls. This challenges much of the world's sewer systems, especially with the added strains of population growth and increased urbanization......»»
Waal river draws more water, signaling potential Rhine system shift
Historical observations and model computations point to the Rhine system having crossed a tipping point. Since extreme peak flows in the 1990s, the Waal has gradually attracted more water at the Pannerdense Kop bifurcation. This is shown in research.....»»
Malvertising on steroids serves Lumma infostealer
A large-scale malvertising campaign distributing the Lumma infostealer malware via intrusive “ads” leading to fake CAPTCHA pages has been tied by researchers to a threat actor abusing the Monetag ad network. The campaign from the users.....»»