Earliest signs of an immune response found in developing embryos
Researchers reveal that newly formed embryos clear dying cells to maximize their chances of survival. It is the earliest display of an innate immune response found in vertebrate animals to date. The findings may aid future efforts to understand why s.....»»
One of Stephen King’s most famous novels is getting a streaming remake on Amazon
After developing The Life of Chuck, Mike Flanagan will adapt Carrie, one of Stephen King's most famous novels, as a TV series for Amazon. .....»»
How to spot AI deepfakes that spread election misinformation
Generative AI systems, such as ChatGPT, are trained on large datasets to create written, visual or audio content in response to prompts. When fed real images, some algorithms can produce fake photos and videos known as deepfakes......»»
Q&A: A faster way to identify drought-resistant plants for crop breeding research
Climate change is making droughts more common and more severe—which makes research into developing drought-resistant crops more important than ever. Now researchers have developed a new framework that should expedite this important research......»»
Cybercrime’s constant rise is becoming everyone’s problem
Cybercrime in recent years shows no signs of slowing down, with phishing attacks surging and ransomware tactics becoming more advanced, forcing organizations to constantly adapt their defenses. The rise of deepfake technology, especially in creating.....»»
Study of wild type mosquitoes in Burkina Faso discovers new signs of insecticide resistance
One of the main discoveries of a new study is the identification of new variants in genes associated with insecticide resistance in Anopheles mosquitoes, the primary vectors of malaria in West Africa, and potential novel resistance mechanisms, emphas.....»»
A new generation of telescopes will probe the "unknown unknowns" that could transform our knowledge of the universe
In recent decades, we've learned huge amounts about the universe and its history. The rapidly developing technology of telescopes—both on Earth and in space—has been a key part of this process, and those that are due to start operating over the n.....»»
Biofabrication should be sustainable: Researcher calls for a rethink in current practices
Miriam Filippi, a researcher in the field of soft robotics working on developing bioinspired artificial muscle tissues, believes we can make human activities more ecologically sound by harnessing the power of living cells for bio-hybrid materials......»»
Protein signaling pathway provides insights into cell migration and cancer metastasis
The innate immune response is the body's first line of defense against infection, and a successful immune defense takes a village: a combination of physical barriers, chemical attacks, and an army of specialized white blood cells. But maintaining and.....»»
Cognizant Neuro Cybersecurity enhances threat detection and response
Cognizant announced the debut of Cognizant Neuro Cybersecurity, a new addition to Cognizant’s Neuro suite of platforms, designed to amplify cybersecurity resilience by integrating and orchestrating point cybersecurity solutions across the enter.....»»
Adaptive ferroelectric materials show promise for energy-efficient supercomputing
Researchers have revealed an adaptive response with a ferroelectric device, which responds to light pulses in a way that resembles the plasticity of neural networks. This behavior could find application in energy-efficient microelectronics......»»
Firms with green innovation patents rewarded in the credit market, finds study
A Queensland University of Technology (QUT) study of the US credit default swap (CDS) market's response to green innovation in the form of green patents found that firms with more green patents had lower borrowing costs and higher credit ratings......»»
Trump was asked to name three nice things about Harris. His response sounded like hers
Trump was asked to name three nice things about Harris. His response sounded like hers.....»»
The Mpox Response Has Learned from HIV/AIDS History
Tools and networks that have helped control HIV/AIDS are now working against mpox.....»»
General Motors to contribute $625 million to new JV with Lithium Americas
General Motors will contribute $625 million to a new JV with Lithium Americas, with the money going toward developing the Thacker Pass project in Nevada......»»
General Motors to contribute $625 million ln to new JV with Lithium Americas
General Motors will contribute $625 million to a new JV with Lithium Americas, with the money going toward developing the Thacker Pass project in Nevada......»»
Resilience over reliance: Preparing for IT failures in an unpredictable digital world
No IT system — no matter how advanced – is completely immune to failure. The promise of a digital ring of steel may sound attractive, but can it protect you against hardware malfunctions? Software bugs? Unexpected environmental conditions? Cybers.....»»
Attackers deploying red teaming tool for EDR evasion
Threat actors are leveraging the open-source EDRSilencer tool to evade endpoint detection and response systems, Trend Micro researchers have noticed. About EDRSilencer The software, which is intended for red teaming, is being abused to “silence.....»»
The government spent twice what it needed to on economic support during COVID, modeling shows
The independent inquiry into the government's COVID response is due to report on October 25......»»
Canopy structure regulates autumn phenology by mediating microclimate in temperate forests, finds study
Autumn phenology serves as a sensitive indicator of temperate forests' response to climate change and is a key factor influencing forest carbon sequestration. Understanding the mechanisms driving the spatiotemporal variations in autumn phenology is c.....»»
Highly-stabilized and selective inhibitor for cancer-causing enzyme developed
A team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Weizmann Institute of Science, and the University of Tokyo has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against cancer by developing a highly selective inhibitor for an enzyme cal.....»»