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Clearview fine: The unacceptable face of modern surveillance

The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued its third largest ever fine of £7.5m. It was imposed on Clearview AI, the controversial facial recognition company that has already been on the wrong end of similar decisions from regul.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityJun 27th, 2022

Experts call for trillions of dollars spent on fossil fuels to be redirected

New global findings in the 8th annual indicator report of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change reveal that people in every country face record-breaking threats to health and survival from the rapidly changing climate, with 10 of 15 indic.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Sinuses prevented prehistoric crocodile relatives from deep diving, paleobiologists suggest

An international team of paleobiologists have found that the sinuses of ocean-dwelling relatives of modern-day crocodiles prevented them from evolving into deep divers like whales and dolphins......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Examining the supernatural beliefs of medieval people, from elves and fairies to abductions and the undead

Medieval people have a reputation for being superstitious—and many of the supernatural phenomena found in the pages of medieval chronicles, miracle stories and romances are still alive in modern culture. Think ghosts, werewolves, demons, vampires,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Soybean domestication linked to higher mesophyll conductance for increased photosynthesis

In a new study conducted by the Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) project, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looked back in time at soybean growth and discovered that modern plants have increased mesophyll.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Add astronaut nutrition to the list of barriers to long-duration spaceflight

Though there are no firm plans for a crewed mission to Mars, we all know one's coming. Astronauts routinely spend months at a time on the ISS, and we've learned a lot about the hazards astronauts face on long missions. However, Mars missions can take.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Sustainable oyster harvesting in the Stone Age: Lessons for modern nature conservation

Oysters play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as they filter water, create habitats and support the nutrient cycle. Today, they are considered endangered in many parts of the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Engineered bacterial protein offers efficient rare earth metal separation

A newly discovered protein naturally houses an unusual binding site that can differentiate between rare earth elements, and researchers at Penn State have made it even better. Rare earth elements are key components used in everything from modern tech.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

One of the last floppy disk industries is finally modernizing

The Muni Metro in San Francisco was recently approved for an update that would transition it from a control system using floppy disks to a more modern system......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Indigenous People Mix Ancient and Modern Science to Protect Salmon and Bears

The Heiltsuk of British Columbia are using a mix of traditional principles and modern implementation to protect salmon and bears in their territory.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Mullvad beefs up its defense against AI surveillance and censorship

Mullvad beefs up its defense against AI surveillance and censorship.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Fraudsters revive old tactics mixed with modern technology

Threat actors continue to probe the payments ecosystem for vulnerabilities and were successful in conducting fraud schemes affecting multiple financial institutions, technologies, and processes, according to Visa. The resurgence of physical theft Sca.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts

North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

The complex considerations that magicians face when exposing the tricks of their trade

Magic is one of the oldest forms of entertainment, and much of its enchantment is said to rely on the audience not knowing how the tricks are done. However, while magicians swear to keep their secrets forever when they embark on their profession, the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Best parental control apps to track your kids in 2024

These are the best parental control apps to track your kids in 2024. The post Best parental control apps to track your kids in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. In the modern age where everything is one click or tap away, the probability o.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

YouTuber shows off hardware hack to replace soldered MacBook storage

A YouTube video shows off a newly-developed technique to replace the soldered-on storage modules on most modern MacBook Pro and other MacBook models — but the upgrade is impractical and costly to do.Video shows replacement of original soldered stor.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Apple Intelligence Image Playground, Genmoji testers face long wait

Apple says it will be allowing access to forthcoming image-creation tools like Image Wand, Genmoji, and Image Playground "over the coming weeks," making for an unusually long waitlist for testers.Developers are waiting to test the Apple Intelligence.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

iPhone 17 Pro Max might deliver the big design change fans want

If it weren’t for Face ID, we’d have a single type of smartphone display design right now: hole-punch screens like those on the Galaxy S24 … The post iPhone 17 Pro Max might deliver the big design change fans want appeared first on.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Study reveals the twists and turns of mammal evolution from a sprawling to upright posture

Mammals, including humans, stand out with their distinctively upright posture, a key trait that fueled their spectacular evolutionary success. Yet, the earliest known ancestors of modern mammals more resembled reptiles, with limbs stuck out to their.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Synthesis method improves catalytic activity by controlling the surface structure of metal particles

Fine-tuning the reactions that produce hydrogen (H2) for use as a clean fuel is an important endeavor to fight against climate change. Researchers at Tohoku University and the Tokyo University of Science have succeeded in improving the catalytic acti.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Proof Verify reduces false positives and improves fraud detection accuracy

Proof launched Verify, a live face-to-face experience that delivers high-level assurance with identity verification performed in the presence of an agent, reducing the risk of fraudulent activities such as deepfakes by ensuring that users are legitim.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024