Editorial: Elon Musk plays politics at Tesla"s risk
Most auto executives maintain strict boundaries in public settings, and the box is there for a good reason......»»
Study reveals flies more vulnerable than bees to climate change
Despite their reputation as buzzing nuisances, flies serve a critical role as some of the Earth's most prolific pollinators—and new research led by Penn State scientists suggests they are increasingly at risk due to rising global temperatures......»»
Researchers highlight role "workhorse protein" plays in keeping nervous system running smoothly
A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the first to show how proteins called "chaperones" are vital in ensuring that neurons can transmit signals to one another. When this neurotransmission breaks down, devastating dise.....»»
SpaceX to launch more private astronaut missions to ISS
Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to fly private crew missions to the International Space Station in partnership with a Calfornia-based startup, the two companies said on Thursday......»»
Cellular RNA plays key role in antiviral defense, study finds
Scientists have uncovered a new role for a cell's own RNA in fending off attacks by RNA viruses. Some of the cell's RNA molecules, researchers found, help regulate antiviral signaling. These signals are part of the intricate coordination of immune re.....»»
A nation exhausted: The neuroscience of why Americans are tuning out politics
"I am definitely not following the news anymore," one patient told me when I asked about her political news consumption in the weeks before the 2024 U.S. presidential election......»»
Honda, Nissan in merger talks to compete with Tesla, Chinese EV rivals, reports say
Honda and Nissan are discussing a merger that would enable them to better withstand fierce competition from EV rivals......»»
A push to cool Australian cities may inadvertently increase our skin cancer risk, unless we act
Picture this: you're working from home and it's sweltering outside. You venture out for a coffee and move between patches of shade as you go. Good thing you wore your sunglasses, because the glare of the new footpath almost blinds you. You order your.....»»
Most popular home internet routers in US may be banned as national security risk
The most popular home internet router brand in the US may be banned from sale in the country over fears that it represents a threat to national security. Three separate US agencies have opened investigations into TP-Link routers, which account for.....»»
CISO accountability: Navigating a landscape of responsibility
What was once primarily a technical role, CISOs now find themselves accountable for organizational risk, regulatory compliance, and even legal liabilities across the entire organization. However, as cyber threats intensify, it’s clear that overseei.....»»
Report: Elon Musk failed to report movement required by security clearance
No federal agencies have accused Musk of disclosing classified information. A new investigation from The New York Times suggests that SpaceX founder Elon Musk has not been reporti.....»»
Wildfire risk climbs as trees reclaim eastern US landscapes
The eastern U.S. has more trees and shrubs than three decades ago. This growth, driven by processes such as tree and understory infilling in unmanaged forests, is helping fuel wildfires, contributing to changing fire regimes in the eastern half of th.....»»
RunSafe Security Platform enhances risk management with automation
RunSafe Security has released the RunSafe Security Platform that automates risk identification, exploit prevention, and runtime software monitoring. Now, developers can generate a high-fidelity software bill of materials (SBOM) at build time, ensurin.....»»
Threat of abrupt mortality events keeps endangered monkey population at risk, despite decades of growth
Despite the population being almost four times larger than it was in 1982, a new study published in the journal Ecology suggests the northern muriqui monkeys remain at risk, especially in the face of ongoing habitat disturbances......»»
Risk Aperture AI360 manages AI-specific vulnerabilities and threats
Risk Aperture launched AI360, a solution designed to address the growing cybersecurity risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). AI360 leverages proprietary algorithms, predictive analytics, and machine learning to deliver actionable insights, he.....»»
Space Florida to discuss secretive $1.8 billion Cape Canaveral launch site project
Could Elon Musk and SpaceX be set to drop $1.8 billion for new launch support facilities in Cape Canaveral?.....»»
Trump team in sync with Tesla on ending crash-reporting requirements, report says
The transition team of president-elect Donald Trump is planning to end existing car-crash reporting requirements to safety regulators......»»
Elon Musk wants to turn SpaceX"s Starbase site into a Texas city
SpaceX is launching a new mission: making its Starbase site a new Texas city......»»
Elon Musk slams SEC as agency threatens charges in Twitter stock probe
SEC offered settlement in stock probe and is investigating Neuralink, Musk says. Elon Musk has at least one more battle to wage against Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Ga.....»»
How an iconic desert tree survives extreme heat—and the unique risk it"s facing now
New research has found that the punishing summer temperatures and persistent drought conditions in much of Arizona and the Southwest are dealing a double whammy to trees attempting to regulate their own temperature, putting a critical part of the des.....»»
El Niño exacerbates effects of drought on Amazon groundwater and increases fire risk, study finds
The risk of fires in the Amazon is greater in regions where groundwater storage is compromised, especially when El Niño exacerbates the drought. Using satellite images and data from fires, researchers have been able to demonstrate the relationship b.....»»