Earliest evidence of human activity found in the Americas
Footprints found at White Sands National Park in New Mexico provide the earliest unequivocal evidence of human activity in the Americas and offer insight into life over 23,000 years ago......»»
Engineering enzymes to break down microplastics in sewage and wastewater
There are over 5 billion tons of plastic waste accumulated across the planet, much of which are microplastics that may harm human health and pose a long-term threat to agricultural productivity and food security. The gargantuan task of cleaning up th.....»»
Chinese attackers leverage previously unseen malware for espionage
Sophos released its report, “Operation Crimson Palace: Threat Hunting Unveils Multiple Clusters of Chinese State-Sponsored Activity Targeting Southeast Asia,” which details a highly sophisticated, nearly two-year long espionage campaign against a.....»»
Cox Appeals Billion Dollar Piracy Verdict Over ‘Concealed Evidence’
Cox Communications has filed its opening brief in a new appeal of the $1 billion piracy case. A jury previously held the Internet provider liable for the music piracy activities of its subscribers. After the trial, Cox learned that the music companie.....»»
Experts say use of political memes are a predictor of political violence
In a study of social media activity prior to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, researchers at the University of Notre Dame say a sharp increase in politically salient imagery online—visual content designed to influence, dehumanize, manipulat.....»»
Confronting climate change: The genetic makeover of a threatened conifer
Conifers like Cupressus gigantea face significant threats from climate change and human activities, leading to habitat fragmentation and population decline. These challenges reduce genetic diversity and increase inbreeding, potentially accumulating h.....»»
People underestimate the probability of including at least one minority member in a group, research suggests
Human society includes various minority groups. However, it is often difficult to know whether someone is a minority member simply by looking at the person, as minority traits may not be visually apparent (e.g., sexual orientation, color vision defic.....»»
Olivine experiments provide new insights into lunar basalt formation
Olivine is the earliest mineral to crystallize from basaltic magma, and accurate knowledge of olivine/melt partition coefficients (DOl-melt ) for first-transition row elements (FTREs) Ga and Ge, is required in quantitative modeling of petrogenetic pr.....»»
AirTags used by alleged human smuggler may ultimately provide enough evidence for conviction
An alleged member of a Russia-based human smuggling network used at least seven Apple AirTags to stalk his wife. And, they may be his downfall.Apple AirTagIbodullo Muhiddinov Numanovich, a Tajikistan citizen living in the United States, is believed t.....»»
Ancient Egyptian skull shows evidence of cancer, surgical treatment
“An extraordinary new perspective in our understanding of the history of medicine.” Enlarge (credit: Tondini, Isidro, Camarós, 2024.) The 4,000-year-old skull and mandible of an Egyptian man show signs of cancerous.....»»
New study finds Earth warming at record rate, but no evidence of climate change accelerating
The rate Earth is warming hit an all-time high in 2023 with 92% of last year's surprising record-shattering heat caused by humans, top scientists calculated......»»
"Painting with light" illuminates photo evidence of air pollution
Researchers and artists have joined forces to "paint with light"—making invisible air pollution visible and demonstrating the health risks posed to people living and working in Ethiopia, India, and the UK......»»
Find out which cyber threats you should be concerned about
This article includes excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights into the current cyber threat landscape. Human error still perceived as the Achilles’ heel of cybersecurity Proofpoint | 2024 Voice of the CISO | May 2.....»»
Chasing down a cellular "short circuit" sheds light on how certain diseases begin
A group of researchers at University of California San Diego has identified the cause of a "short-circuit" in cellular pathways, a discovery that sheds new light on the genesis of a number of human diseases......»»
Rate of global warming caused by humans is at an all-time high, say scientists
The second annual Indicators of Global Climate Change report, which is led by the University of Leeds, reveals that human-induced warming has risen to 1.19 °C over the past decade (2014-2023)—an increase from the 1.14 °C seen in 2013-2022 (set ou.....»»
Boeing"s Starliner set up for third shot at first human spaceflight
A pair of NASA astronauts will try again on Wednesday morning to take a ride on Boeing's CST-100 Starliner, making its first-ever human spaceflight......»»
AI researchers warn of ‘human extinction’ threat without further oversight
The group of thirteen employees are calling for increased oversight and improved whistle blower protections in the industry to mitigate potential harms......»»
Scientists push single-molecule DNA sequencing to the next level
In recent years, technologies that allow scientists to study a person's DNA at single-molecule resolution have vastly expanded our knowledge of the human genome, the microbiome, and the genetic basis of disease. With such a detailed view of DNA, it's.....»»
Human activity contributed to woolly rhinoceros" extinction, suggest researchers
Researchers have discovered sustained hunting by humans prevented the woolly rhinoceros from accessing favorable habitats as Earth warmed following the Last Ice Age......»»
iPhone Fold is on the way, but you"re still going to have to wait a while
Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone is still a hot topic, but analysts believe Apple won't be bringing out its own foldable smartphone until 2027 at the earliest.A render of a possible iPhone FoldWhile rivals such as Samsung have entered the market.....»»
Researchers create winning strategy to combat vaccine misinformation on X
A new in-depth analysis shows that users who reply to misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine on X, formerly known as Twitter, with a positive attitude, politeness, and strong evidence are more likely to encourage others to disbelieve the incorrect.....»»