Audit raises concerns about wildfire risks at US nuclear lab
One of the nation's premier nuclear laboratories isn't taking the necessary precautions to guard against wildfires, according to an audit by the U.S. Energy Department's inspector general......»»
Bumblebee queens choose to hibernate in pesticide-contaminated soil, scientists discover
An alarming discovery from University of Guelph researchers raises concerns for bumblebee health, survival and reproduction. U of G environmental sciences researchers Drs. Nigel Raine and Sabrina Rondeau have found that bumblebee queens are more like.....»»
What to do if your iPhone or Android smartphone gets stolen?
A lost, stolen, or compromised smartphone today means we are in serious trouble. Most people have everything related to their personal and professional lives stored on their phones, a fact that criminals are well aware of. Cybersecurity risks resulti.....»»
Russia tells Israel to not even consider attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, TASS says
Russia tells Israel to not even consider attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, TASS says.....»»
Study: Smaller, more specific academic journals hold more sway over conservation policy
Scientists don't just want their results to be published; they want them to be published in the most influential journal they can find. This focus on a high impact factor is driven by their concerns about promotion and tenure, but it may be overlooki.....»»
Musk"s win on India satellite spectrum raises prospect of price war with Ambani
Musk"s win on India satellite spectrum raises prospect of price war with Ambani.....»»
Biden’s Withdrawal Made Containing War in the Middle East Harder
As tensions soar in the Middle East, the president’s lame duck status hinders efforts to manage the escalation of risks in the region.....»»
Longer wildfire seasons means more bad air days
Each year in Utah and most other western states in America, the period from July through October is considered wildfire season because it typically represents the peak times atmospherically for such hazardous phenomenon. Besides the danger to propert.....»»
China"s underground lab seeks answer to deep scientific riddle
Far beneath the lush landscape of southern China, a sprawling subterranean laboratory aims to be the world's first to crack a deep scientific enigma......»»
Why companies are struggling to keep up with SaaS data protection
While businesses increasingly rely on SaaS tools, many leaders are not fully confident in their ability to safeguard their data, according to Keepit. Growing concerns over SaaS data protection According to the survey, while 28% of respondents express.....»»
What is Implicit Bias, and how Might it Affect Your Next Medical Visit?
We talk to Cristina Gonzalez, a physician at New York University, who runs a lab that uses simulations to help medical professionals check their implicit bias at the exam room door......»»
Okta helps protect business before, during and after authentication
Okta announced new Workforce Identity Cloud capabilities to address top security challenges such as unmanaged SaaS service accounts, governance risks, and identity verification. As part of a unified approach, these innovations help protect business b.....»»
Amazon joins Google in investing in small modular nuclear power
What's with the sudden interest in nuclear power among tech titans? On Tuesday, Google announced that it had made a power purchase agreement for electricity generated by a small m.....»»
Product showcase: Secure and scale your network with NordLayer’s advanced security solutions
Cybersecurity threats have become increasingly prevalent and sophisticated in recent years, posing significant risks to businesses of all sizes. In 2023, there were 3,122 data breaches affecting approximately 349 million victims, highlighting the urg.....»»
Seven nuclear reactors to power Google’s AI ambitions
Google is joining the nuclear AI race with the purchase of power from seven Small Modular Reactors from Kairos Energy......»»
Google blocks popular ad blocker for ‘security and privacy concerns’
Google is beefing up security with Chrome extensions and warns that support for uBlock Origin will end soon. What other app might be affected?.....»»
Google and Kairos sign nuclear reactor deal with aim to power AI
New Google agreement could boost development of zero-emission small modular reactors. On Monday, Google announced an agreement with Kairos Power to purchase nuclear energy from mu.....»»
Digital quantum simulation of nuclear magnetic resonance experiments
Programmable quantum computers have the potential to efficiently simulate increasingly complex molecular structures, electronic structures, chemical reactions, and quantum mechanical states in chemistry that classical computers cannot. As the molecul.....»»
I was a beta tester for the Nobel prize-winning AlphaFold AI—it"s going to revolutionize health research
The deep learning machine AlphaFold, which was created by Google's AI research lab DeepMind, is already transforming our understanding of the molecular biology that underpins health and disease......»»
Scientists develop a new method to study gene function in cells and tissue
The Gaublomme lab has developed a new optical pooled screening approach called CRISPRmap, which enables the coupling of optical properties of single cells to targeted genetic perturbations. Optical phenotypes are typically inaccessible for sequencing.....»»
AI affects everyone—including Indigenous people
Since artificial intelligence (AI) became mainstream over the past two years, many of the risks it poses have been widely documented. As well as fueling deep fake porn, threatening personal privacy and accelerating the climate crisis, some people bel.....»»