Bitcoin breaks psychological barrier of $50,000
The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value reached an all-time high today after flirting with the milestone for the better part of the past week......»»
Workers with job flexibility and security have better mental health
Job flexibility and security were linked to significantly less psychological distress and anxiety. Enlarge (credit: Office Space) American workers who have more flexibility and security in their jobs also have better me.....»»
macOS Sonoma update fixes USB hubs, Java crashes, and more
Following iOS and iPadOS updates late last week, Apple has released a complementary update to macOS Sonoma with security updates and some big bug fixes.macOS Sonoma 14.4 update breaks USB monitor hubsIt's still not fully clear what the update contain.....»»
Enhancing college campus safety: A virtual reality approach to understanding student emergency response
Amid the rise in emergencies on college campuses, including fires, accidents, psychological issues, and cyber threats, there's an urgent need to enhance students' emergency response abilities. Existing research has explored various facets of students.....»»
The key to Florida beaches" hurricane recovery: The humble sea oat
From eye level, the wisps of green emerging from sand dunes up and down Pinellas County's barrier islands look sparse, stubby, almost tentative as they peek at the sun. Below the surface, though, they are spreading out, trapping sand in place and act.....»»
Breakthrough in light manipulation: Unveiling novel finite barrier bound states
Exploring wave propagation and localization in various media has been a core focus in optics and acoustics. Specifically, in photonics and phononics, scientists have been dedicated to understanding and controlling the behavior of light and sound wave.....»»
Unpatchable security flaw in Apple Silicon Macs breaks encryption
University researchers have found an unpatchable security flaw in Apple Silicon Macs, which would allow an attacker to break encryption and get access to cryptographic keys. The flaw is present in M1, M2, and M3 chips, and because the failing is p.....»»
Truth and reconciliation: New study finds people less likely to acknowledge war crimes on social media
Social media could prove to be as much a barrier to post-conflict reconciliation as it is a way of helping communities move forward, new research has claimed......»»
Scientists Are Tinkering With Clouds to Save the Great Barrier Reef
Super-reflective clouds could shelter coral from scorching sunlight. But environmentalists are concerned that such plans could prolong our addiction to fossil fuels......»»
New macOS Sonoma 14.4 bug kills file versions in iCloud Drive
The list of issues in macOS Sonoma 14.4 is continuing to grow, with a new bug uncovered that wipes saved versions of files stored on iCloud Drive.A new macOS Sonoma 14.4 bug breaks iCloud Drive file versionsMany apps offer the capability to save earl.....»»
Qualcomm is about to make cheap Android phones better than ever
Qualcomm goes back to an old, but welcome playbook with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. It takes the best of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but lowers the barrier for all......»»
“Overwhelming evidence” shows Craig Wright did not create bitcoin, judge says
Jack Dorsey posted a "W," as judge halts Wright's suits against developers. Enlarge / Dr. Craig Wright arrives at the Rolls Building, part of the Royal Courts of Justice, on February 06, 2024, in London, England. (credit: Dan Ki.....»»
macOS 14.4 breaks USB hub support for some external monitors
Apple recently released macOS Sonoma 14.4, which introduces some new features as well as security patches. However, the latest update to the Mac operating system has also been causing issues for some users. More specifically, macOS 14.4 seems to brea.....»»
Bitcoin Fog operator convicted of laundering $400M in bitcoins on darknet
Roman Sterlingov will appeal, denouncing DOJ's crypto-tracing techniques. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) A US federal jury has convicted a dual Russian-Swedish national, Roman Sterlingov, for opera.....»»
Latest macOS Sonoma update is breaking some USB hubs in monitors
According to some scattered user reports, updating macOS to Sonoma 14.4 is causing some USB hubs embedded in monitors to stop working and there doesn't seem to be a clear fix.macOS Sonoma 14.4 update breaks USB monitor hubsOn Tuesday, AppleInsider re.....»»
The next space flight accident: How do we prevent it?
I recently watched NESC Deputy Director Mike Kirsch stand before a roomful of engineers at the Langley Research Center and tell them that with every passing day, NASA breaks a record: the longest stretch without a major accident in the nation's human.....»»
Bitcoin app accused of stealing $120,000 in another App Store failure [u]
Bitcoin app accused of stealing $120,000 in another App Store failure [u].....»»
The Great Barrier Reef"s latest bout of bleaching is the fifth in eight summers—the corals now have almost no reprieve
For the fifth time in just the past eight summers—2016, 2017, 2020, 2022 and now 2024—huge swathes of the Great Barrier Reef are experiencing extreme heat stress that has triggered yet another episode of mass coral bleaching......»»
Bitcoin app accused of stealing $120,000 in another App Store failure
Bitcoin app accused of stealing $120,000 in another App Store failure.....»»
Australia"s Great Barrier Reef in grip of "mass bleaching event"
A "mass bleaching event" is unfolding on Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef, authorities said Friday, as warming seas threaten the spectacular home to thousands of marine species......»»
Bitcoin price hits record $69K after SEC approvals fueled $7B in investments
SEC chair warns bitcoin is still "volatile" and linked to "illicit activity." Enlarge (credit: peshkov | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Bitcoin's price hit a record high Tuesday, surging above $69,000 and notching past its.....»»