EFF, Cory Doctorow Warn About the Dangers of De-Platforming and Censorship
Last week Cory Doctorow shared his own answer for what Apple and Google should've done about Parler: They should remove it, and tell users, "We removed Parler because we think it is a politically odious attempt to foment violence. Our judgment is sub.....»»
Study uncovers role of tissue viscoelasticity in cell response
To the casual eye, a memory foam mattress would appear to have no relationship to the behavior of cells and tissues. But an innovative study carried out at the Centro de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid shows that viscoelasticity—t.....»»
Guest commentary: For safe jobs, EV battery workers need a union contract
The UAW is aware of the grave dangers of an ill-equipped and unrepresented workforce......»»
We Need Scientific Brainstorming about Shared Global Dangers
It is difficult to disentangle Russian and Chinese scientists from international science cooperation. That is a good thing.....»»
Cyber professionals face an IP loss reckoning in 2025
AI can expose your work secrets. The same goes for AI-generated content, which has revolutionized workplace productivity but comes with hidden risks. As more employees use AI models to streamline tasks—whether drafting reports, building code, or de.....»»
Air quality problems spur $200 million in funds to cut pollution at ports
Diesel equipment will be replaced with hydrogen- or electric-power gear. Raquel Garcia has been fighting for years to clean up the air in her neighborhood southwest of downtown De.....»»
Researchers warn against misusing lack of climate change adaptation measurements to cut funding
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku (Azerbaijan) from November 11 to 22, 2024, will also address the sensitive issue of financing adaptation strategies. Prof. Dr. Lisa Schipper from the Department of Geographical Development Research at.....»»
Security experts warn of new hacker strategy targeting Windows drivers
A new BYOVD attack ends with an infostealer and cryptominer inserted into your Windows PC. The threat campaign named SteelFox uses fake activators......»»
A 2-in-1 has challenged the Surface Pro 11, but not how you might think
The Surface Pro 11 is the de facto Windows 2-in-1, but HP's new convertible 2-in-1 makes a strong case for itself against the Surface......»»
Earliest evidence of Ephedra use found in 15,000-year-old Moroccan burial
An international group of researchers led by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have uncovered the earliest evidence of Ephedra use from the charred remains of the plant in a 15,000-year-old human burial site in northeastern Morocco......»»
A researcher defines three types of teleworkers: Realistic, ambivalent and enthusiastic
Companies are debating whether to look to teleworking or a mass return to the office, while a number of studies have focused on the advantages and disadvantages of teleworking. Recent research by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), published i.....»»
Mozambique VPN usage soars as internet restrictions continue
While it's the first time the country has resorted to strict internet censorship during protests, VPN usage keeps growing as restrictions are still in place......»»
Biologists reveal the genetic "switch" behind parrot color diversity
From the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro to the shoulders of pirates: parrots are synonymous with color for people across the world. In a study published in the journal Science, scientists from The University of Hong Kong, together with an international t.....»»
New Zemeckis film used AI to de-age Tom Hanks and Robin Wright
Time-hopping film Here used AI trained on every Tom Hanks movie to make him appear young again. On Friday, TriStar Pictures released Here, a $50 million Robert Zemeckis-directed f.....»»
New trigger proposed for record-smashing 2022 Tonga eruption—unstudied data from seismic wave points to early signals
Fifteen minutes before the massive January 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano, a seismic wave was recorded by two distant seismic stations. Now, researchers argue that similar early signals could be used to warn of other impending.....»»
Watch out - OpenAI is being spoofed as part of a major phishing attack
OpenAI impersonators are targeting businesses worldwide, experts warn......»»
In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween
In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween.....»»
Man admits shooting police officer with crossbow during standoff in residential cul-de-sac
Man admits shooting police officer with crossbow during standoff in residential cul-de-sac.....»»
Observatory finds local 1.1 ºC increase in 20 years, twice as much as predicted by climate models
The meteorological data recorded over the past two decades by sensors of the Roque de los Muchachos astronomical observatory facilities point to a rise of 1.1ºC in the average temperature. The analysis, led by UAB researchers, shows more than double.....»»
Researchers probe mechanical properties of silicon carbide
New research from the Ateneo de Manila University could pave the way for more durable versions of silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductive ceramic material found mostly in space that has applications in everything from computer chips to spaceships......»»
Hedgehogs are now officially in dramatic decline in Europe, researchers warn
The European hedgehog—a valued and charming visitor to gardens—is now officially in decline all over Europe. In today's update of their red list for Europe, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is therefore categorizing t.....»»