China Compromised More than a Dozen US Pipelines Between 2011 and 2013
"Hackers working for the Chinese government compromised more than a dozen U.S. pipeline operators nearly a decade ago, the Biden administration revealed Tuesday while also issuing first-of-its-kind cybersecurity requirements on the pipeline industry,.....»»
Exploring effects of thawing permafrost on topography and periglacial environment along China-Russia crude oil pipeline
The buried China-Russia Crude Oil Pipeline (CRCOP), with its oil temperature above 0°C, interacts with the permafrost environment in a complex way, causing permafrost degradation, frost geohazards, and various environmental problems along its route......»»
Researchers tune Casimir force using magnetic fields
Research teams led by Prof. Zeng Changgan and Zhang Hui from the Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have achieved a reversible.....»»
Discovery of microfossil in China from the 518-million-year-old Qingjiang biota sheds light on adaptive evolution
Microbial sulfate reduction dating back to the Paleoarchean plays a crucial role in driving global carbon and sulfur cycles in ancient and modern Earth. Over 150 species of sulfate reducers from bacterial and archaeal phyla have been identified acros.....»»
EU to impose tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EVs
China has signaled it’s ready to retaliate, threatening measures across agriculture, aviation and cars with large engines......»»
20,000 FortiGate appliances compromised by Chinese hackers
Coathanger – a piece of malware specifically built to persist on Fortinet’s FortiGate appliances – may still be lurking on too many devices deployed worldwide. How Coathanger persists on FortiGate devices In February 2024, the Dutch Mil.....»»
PNY Elite-X Type-C Drive review: Small size, huge convenience
The PNY Elite-X Type C Drive is a cheap, quick, and extremely portable storage solution for anyone who needs a few dozen Gigabytes in their pocket.PNY Elite-X Type-C Drive reviewAlmost every Apple device now has a USB-C port, and having a small drive.....»»
China state hackers infected 20,000 Fortinet VPNs, Dutch spy service says
Critical code-execution flaw was under exploitation 2 months before company disclosed it. Enlarge Hackers working for the Chinese government gained access to more than 20,000 VPN appliances sold by Fortinet using a crit.....»»
A new species of mountain pit viper from China
Yunnan, China is a biodiversity hotspot, with many new reptile species discovered in the region in recent years. It is also where a research team from China found a new species of medium-sized venomous snake, known as a mountain pit viper......»»
Activists rally at Apple Park for reinstatement of child safety features
Protesters at Apple Park are demanding that the company reinstate its recently abandoned child safety measures.Image credit: Heat Initiative (via X)Nearly three dozen protesters gathered around Apple Park on Monday morning, carrying signs that read,.....»»
China announces first astronaut candidates from Hong Kong, Macau
China on Tuesday announced the first astronaut candidates from its special administrative regions of Macau and Hong Kong, with the latter calling it a "glorious page" in the city's history......»»
Hackers steal “significant volume” of data from hundreds of Snowflake customers
Give shortcomings of Snowflake and its customers, there's plenty of blame to go around. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As many as 165 customers of cloud storage provider Snowflake have been compromised by a group that ob.....»»
Apple Vision Pro is coming to eight more countries very soon
After three months as a US-exclusive, the Apple Vision Pro has now been announced for eight more countries, including China.Apple Vision Pro is arriving in more Apple Stores worldwideAfter being announced at WWDC in June 2023, the Apple Vision Pro fi.....»»
Legislation would block carbon dioxide pipelines in Illinois for up to two years
With the prospect of vast networks of carbon dioxide pipelines looming in Illinois and other Midwestern states, the state legislature has taken steps to protect landowners, taxpayers and the environment......»»
Researchers propose new socio-ecological framework for sustainable reforestation in Karst regions
The South China Karst, the world's most concentrated karst area, has reduced rocky desertification through extensive conservation and restoration over the past two decades, making it a global "greening" hotspot. However, the sustainability of this tr.....»»
Researchers track greenhouse gas emissions in Chinese value chains with an interprovincial input–output model
China's economy has shifted from a stage of high growth to a stage of high-quality development, and the establishment of a dual-carbon target requires profound changes in the industrial structure and energy systems, as well as finding the right direc.....»»
Cyber insurance isn’t the answer for ransom payments
Ransomware remains an ongoing threat for organizations and is the largest single cause of IT outages and downtime as 41% of data is compromised during a cyberattack, according to Veeam. “Ransomware is endemic, impacting 3 out of 4 organizations in.....»»
Scientists develop fatigue-free ferroelectric material
Researchers at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with research groups from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and Fudan University, have.....»»
Volgarr the Viking 2 will take you back to your Ghosts ‘n Goblins days
Revealed during today's Guerrilla Collective stream, 2013's Volgarr the Viking is getting a surprise sequel from Digital Eclipse......»»
Apple needs an AI-powered folding iPhone to stem its decline in China, says Kuo
Apple needs an AI-powered folding iPhone to stem its decline in China, says Kuo.....»»
Igniting Innovation: The China-US Young Maker Competition Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators
In today’s rapidly evolving world, innovation isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the driving force behind progress and change. The China-US Young Maker Competition embodies this spirit of innovation, providing a platform for makers to.....»»