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A novel state of thorium opens the possibility for a nuclear clock

Why are there atomic clocks but no nuclear clocks? After all, an atom's nucleus is typically surrounded by many electrons, so in principle it should be less susceptible to outside noise (in the form of light). A nucleus, for high-atomic number atoms,.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmag12 hr. 1 min. ago

Colorado scrambles to change voting-system passwords after accidental leak

"The goal is to complete the password updates by this evening," government says. The Colorado Department of State said it accidentally posted a spreadsheet containing "partial pas.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News6 hr. 39 min. ago

North Korean hackers pave the way for Play ransomware

North Korean state-sponsored hackers – Jumpy Pisces, aka Andariel, aka Onyx Sleet – have been spotted burrowing into enterprise systems, then seemingly handing matters over to the Play ransomware group. Timeline of the attack (Source: Pal.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News11 hr. 6 min. ago

Sophos mounted counter-offensive operation to foil Chinese attackers

Sophos conducted defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with multiple interlinked nation-state adversaries based in China targeting perimeter devices, including Sophos Firewalls. Espionage campaigns tied to Chinese hacking.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News11 hr. 6 min. ago

Destructive weed, found in New York state, resists common herbicides

The invasive pigweed Palmer amaranth, first found in New York soybean fields in 2019, has been dubbed the "spotted lanternfly of weeds" for its ability to spread quickly and wreak havoc on crops. Now a new study sheds light on how formidable an oppon.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News12 hr. 1 min. ago

Safe, efficient method for synthesizing allenes opens up new possibilities for drug development

A research team jointly led by Professor Sung You Hong and Professor Jan-Uwe Rohde has unveiled a novel method for synthesizing allenes—a series of compounds integral to drug development and synthetic chemistry—without relying on hazardous, highl.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News12 hr. 1 min. ago

A novel state of thorium opens the possibility for a nuclear clock

Why are there atomic clocks but no nuclear clocks? After all, an atom's nucleus is typically surrounded by many electrons, so in principle it should be less susceptible to outside noise (in the form of light). A nucleus, for high-atomic number atoms,.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News12 hr. 1 min. ago

Colonialism, starvation and resistance: How food is weaponized, from Gaza to Canada

For more than a year, the Israeli state has been engaged in a massive incursion into Gaza following the October 2023 Hamas attack against Israel......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News12 hr. 37 min. ago

Samsung hints at plans for cheaper foldables

In a recent conference call, Samsung has hinted that they are looking into the possibility of creating cheaper foldable phones. The post Samsung hints at plans for cheaper foldables appeared first on Phandroid. We are fascinated by foldabl.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated News21 hr. 44 min. ago

Official Nintendo Music app debuts today to deliver 40-years of iconic tunes to your iPhone

Update: The new Nintendo Music app is now live on Apple’s App Store and Google Play.  After stretching its P-wings a little bit into the (sort of) smart alarm clock world with the new Alarmo earlier this month, today the Mushroom Kingdom is mov.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Slivered onions are likely cause of McDonald’s E. coli outbreak, CDC says

To date, 90 sickened, 27 hospitalized and one dead in the multi-state outbreak. Slivered onions are the likely source of the multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Qua.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Findings from veterinary research may help to improve deer health, one test at a time

The cervid livestock business is one of the fastest-growing industries in rural America. In Missouri alone, more than 250 farms are dedicated to raising deer. To improve overall herd health and support the state's economy, researchers at the Universi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

NASA and NOAA rank 2024 ozone hole as 7th-smallest since recovery began

Healing continues in the atmosphere over the Antarctic: a hole that opens annually in the ozone layer over Earth's southern pole was relatively small in 2024 compared to other years. Scientists with NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Microplastics increasing in freshwater, directly related to plastic production

Microplastics have been steadily increasing in freshwater environments for decades and are directly tied to rising global plastic production since the 1950s, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of Penn State researchers. The finding.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Preserved dung suggests large herbivores have lived in Yellowstone National Park for more than 2,000 years

Large herbivores like bison or elk have continuously lived in the Yellowstone National Park region for about 2,300 years, according to a new analysis of chemicals preserved in lake sediments. John Wendt of Oklahoma State University, U.S., and colleag.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Researchers" new outreach strategy sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida

Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State's environment, economy and public safety. South Florida's warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet trade have made.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Team observes how iron atoms alter grain boundary structures in titanium

Using state-of-the-art microscopy and simulation techniques, an international research team has systematically observed how iron atoms alter the structure of grain boundaries in titanium. Their findings were published in the journal Science on Octobe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

A global imbalance in reference genomes: Research highlights need for sequencing resources in biodiversity-rich areas

Montana State University and Universidad de los Andes researchers have detected a significant imbalance in the distribution of tetrapod reference genomes. They find a disproportionate concentration of studies in high-latitude regions compared to wher.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

The state of password security in 2024

In this Help Net Security video, John Bennett, CEO at Dashlane, discusses their recent Global Password Health Score Report, detailing the global state of password health and hygiene. Poor security habits like password reuse remain widespread. With pa.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Engineered bacterial protein offers efficient rare earth metal separation

A newly discovered protein naturally houses an unusual binding site that can differentiate between rare earth elements, and researchers at Penn State have made it even better. Rare earth elements are key components used in everything from modern tech.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Why We All Need a U.N. Study of the Effects of Nuclear War

A new United Nations expert study of the effects of nuclear war would spur informed and inclusive global debate on what nuclear war means for people and the planet today.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024