Are new corals in Sydney dangerous invaders or harmless refugees?
Worsening environmental pressures, such as higher sea temperatures, are causing the catastrophic loss of coral cover around the globe. As the waters of the Great Barrier Reef warm, subtropical corals are heading south in search of cooler waters......»»
Online interaction is impacting the mood and cognitive function of young people, says study
The potential for being judged online could be affecting the ability of adolescents to concentrate on everyday tasks, a study by UNSW Sydney researchers finds......»»
Deforestation imperils famed DR Congo reserve as refugees flood in
Acrid smoke swirls amid the buzzing of dozens of chainsaws under the majestic Nyiragongo volcano, producing scenes of devastation in the heart of the lush natural treasure in eastern DR Congo......»»
Twitter"s sudden ban on third-party apps is baffling as it is stupid
Twitter's dev team is setting a dangerous precedent of miscommunication and complacency with one tweet......»»
Wearable, printable, shapeable sensors detect pathogens and toxins in the environment
Researchers at Tufts University School of Engineering have developed a way to detect bacteria, toxins, and dangerous chemicals in our environment using a biopolymer sensor that can be printed like ink on a wide range of materials, including wearable.....»»
There"s a new top dog when it comes to dangerous malware
Qbot takes over from Emotet as the number one malware worldwide......»»
New method for designing tiny 3D materials could make fuel cells more efficient
Scientists from UNSW Sydney have demonstrated a novel technique for creating tiny 3D materials that could eventually make fuel cells like hydrogen batteries cheaper and more sustainable......»»
Lethal pathogen causes widespread biological disruption for frogs, but responses differ by species
A new study by a Western Sydney University researcher has explored a lethal fungal pathogen causing widespread biological disruption for frogs, assessing how responses differ by species across the globe......»»
Two thirds of reef sharks and rays risk extinction: Study
Nearly two thirds of the sharks and rays that live among the world's corals are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Tuesday, with a warning this could further imperil precious reefs......»»
Florida investigation uncovers trafficking of some of the world"s most dangerous snakes
After a two-year investigation into Florida's black market trade of dangerous, venomous snakes, eight men are facing charges for their alleged participation in the deals......»»
Star on a dangerous path provides regular meals for supermassive black hole
In the eROSITA all-sky survey, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) have found an interesting repeating event. In an otherwise quiescent galaxy, an X-ray flare repeats every 220 days, indicating that a star orbiti.....»»
How Airports Catch Illicit Radioactive Cargo
Hidden screening devices are used to track the movement of dangerous materials—and recently caught a shipment of uranium at London’s Heathrow Airport......»»
Using machine learning to map where sharks face the most risk from longline fishing
The ocean can be a dangerous place, even for a shark. Despite sitting at the top of the food chain, these predators are now reeling from destructive human activities like overfishing, pollution and climate change......»»
Five types of threat: How those who want to divide us use language to stoke violence
Events like the riots in Brazil, the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection two years before it and the mass shooting at the Colorado LGBTQ nightclub each occurred after certain groups repeatedly directed dangerous rhetoric against others. It's the reason electe.....»»
Cybercriminals shall not pass: how to protect your Macs and yourself from the most popular cyber threats
The Internet is a dangerous place, with many potential attacks that could be costly to your digital life. Here's how to keep your Mac, and your online identity, secure from threats.Keep your data safe with simple security practicesIn 2022, the number.....»»
Climate change puts brakes on speedy corals
Scientists at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) have found some fast-growing coral species on the Great Barrier Reef slow down their growth rates when exposed to warm water......»»
Are stingrays actually dangerous? Three reasons you shouldn"t fear these sea pancakes
To beat the summer heat, many of us in the Southern Hemisphere are hitting the beach—and this raises our chances of encountering potentially dangerous marine life beneath the waves......»»
Better access to sunlight could be lifeline for corals worldwide, study finds
When it comes to preserving the world's coral reefs, what's going on above the surface is as important as what's going on below it, according to new research conducted at Penn State......»»
This dangerous Android malware is seeing a huge rise in infections
Its source code was published on GitHub, resulting in a spike in infections......»»
Peloton fined $19M over terrible handling of dangerous treadmills
Troubled exercise firm Peloton has agreed to pay a $19 million civil penalty for how it illegally failed to immediately report its treadmill defects to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).Before the company benefited from coronavirus loc.....»»
New iPads, mostly new Apple TV, and old problems -- October 2022 in review
Apple revamped its iPad lineup, lost one designer and briefly regained a previous one, plus Musk bought Twitter.Left: Apple Store Australia staff on strike. Source: Cameron Atfield, Sydney Morning HeraldIf Apple had its way, the real news of October.....»»