Beewolf symbiosis: Protective shield for allies
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena and Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, report in a new study in the journal PNAS that the symbiosis of beewolves with their bacterial helpers includes protection of th.....»»
5 free vulnerability scanners you should check out
Vulnerability scanners delve into systems to uncover security gaps. The primary mission? To fortify organizations against breaches and shield sensitive data from exposure. Beyond merely pinpointing weaknesses, vulnerability scanning is a proactive me.....»»
Thunder Shield Security introduces Custos to help organizations identify critical vulnerabilities
Thunder Shield Security announced Custos, its next-generation scanning platform equipped with artificial intelligence and machine learning to proactively combat cyber threats and safeguard organizations. Custos streamlines cybersecurity with a compre.....»»
Inside the race to stop a deadly viral outbreak in India
With viral spillovers happening more frequently, containment is a fragile shield. Enlarge / Road blockade due to Nipah affected areas at Chathamangalam panjayat on September 8, 2021, in Kozhikode, India. (credit: DeFodi Images Ne.....»»
Inside the Race to Stop a Deadly Viral Outbreak in India
Quick thinking and medical sleuthing allowed Kerala to contain a potentially disastrous Nipah virus outbreak this month—but with viral spillovers happening more frequently, containment is a fragile shield......»»
Video: Firefoxes and whale spouts light up Earth"s shield
Did you know the Northern lights or Aurora Borealis are created when the mythical Finnish "firefox" runs so quickly across the snow that its tail causes sparks to fly into the night sky?.....»»
Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC: How to solve the shield wall puzzle in Chapter 4
After passing through a lithograph puzzle door, you'll be immediately met with another puzzle featuring walls filled with shields. Here's how to solve it......»»
Tiny bubbles could reveal immune cell secrets and improve treatments
Macrophages are cells vital to the immune system and could possibly inform cell-based therapies for a variety of medical conditions. However, realizing the full potential of macrophage therapies relies on being able to see what these cellular allies.....»»
OtterBox’s new iPhone 15 cases debut in three protective MagSafe styles
OtterBox is as close to royalty as it gets in the rugged case space, and now the company is launching its new lineup of iPhone 15 covers. Debuting a collection of different ways to protect Apple’s latest handsets, there are three different form fac.....»»
UAW on strike in Detroit, but not at the automakers
More than 1,000 UAW workers went on strike at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Pickets were seen in downtown Detroit on Wednesday morning as the Detroit auto show opened its doors......»»
A microwave shield yields ultracold dipolar molecules
Almost a century ago, physicists Satyendra Nath Bose and Albert Einstein predicted a theoretical state of matter in which individual particles would, at extremely cold temperatures and low densities, condense into an indistinguishable whole. These so.....»»
SecuX Shield BIO enhances crypto security
SecuX revealed its latest creation, the Shield BIO card-type hardware wallet. The Shield BIO combines biometric fingerprint authentication with the handy format of a credit card. At the heart of this wallet is the military-grade Secure Element chip,.....»»
Wild boar in a Hungarian forest may be key to protecting Europe"s pig herds
As African swine fever stalks the EU's biggest livestock population, researchers aim to deploy a vaccine to halt the disease's spread and shield millions of animals......»»
Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E gets a $65,000 Rally-inspired version
Ford adds chunky tires and protective shielding, plus a new rallysport drive mode. Enlarge / Ford's latest Mach-E variant is designed for fun on or off the tarmac. (credit: Ford) Ford has a long and successful history w.....»»
8×8 Omni Shield protects users from fraudulent SMS activity
8×8 announced the 8×8 Omni Shield solution, allowing enterprises to proactively safeguard their customers from fraudulent SMS activity. The new SMS fraud prevention communication API is part of the 8×8 CPaaS portfolio, which helps ente.....»»
Infosec products of the month: August 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Action1, Adaptive Shield, Bitdefender, Bitwarden, Forescout, ImmuniWeb, Kingston Digital, LastPass, Lineaje, LOKKER, Menlo Security, MongoDB, Netskope, Net.....»»
Cybersecurity experts say the west has failed to learn lessons from Ukraine
US and its allies struggle to copy Kyiv’s collaborative efforts. Enlarge / Viktor Zhora from Ukraine’s information protection service, says cyber has become a major component of hybrid warfare. (credit: Dragonflypd.com/Black.....»»
Fungal–plant symbiosis offers a promising tool to boost crop resilience
Researchers inoculated oilseed rape plants with a species of fungus that is known for its ability to combat pest insects. Utilizing the relationship between beneficial fungi and crop plants may introduce a new era of agriculture where the plant resil.....»»
They sense electric fields, tolerate snow and have "mating trains": 4 reasons echidnas really are remarkable
Many of us love seeing an echidna. Their shuffling walk, inquisitive gaze and protective spines are unmistakable, coupled with the coarse hair and stubby beak......»»
Nomad Rugged Case for Apple Watch is an Ultra conversion kit in black steel
Nomad is out today with its latest Apple accessory – the Rugged Case for Apple Watch which is the company’s first protective case + band for the wearable. Made with black steel and orange or black buttons, the Rugged Case is like a super durable.....»»
Researchers discover mechanism by which cancer cells survive replication stress
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have discovered a new molecular mechanism by which cancer cells safeguard themselves from oncogene-induced replication stress and propose a strategy to deactivate this protective mechanism. The study is publishe.....»»