Encryption backdoors violate human rights, EU court rules
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Russia's demand for Telegram's encryption keys breached users' right to privacy. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that enabling governments to access everyone's encrypted messag.....»»
How institutions transform weak reputation incentives into strong cooperation drivers
Institutions form the backbone of human societies. They foster cooperation by rewarding prosocial behavior and punishing selfish actions. However, they face a fundamental paradox: While they are designed to incentivize cooperation, institutions thems.....»»
Detailed bedbug genome analysis may improve pesticides
Bedbugs. Just mentioning the tiny, biting insects that live on human blood and infest mattresses, couches, and bedding strikes fear into most people. In addition to the anxiety, itching, and rashes an outbreak can cause, bedbugs can be difficult to i.....»»
HomeKit exploit used for spyware attacks on iPhones, says Amnesty International
Amnesty International says a security vulnerability in HomeKit was used to target iPhones belonging to Serbian journalists and activists. The civil rights organization conducted an investigation after Apple notified two of the victims that their d.....»»
Q&A with archaeologist: Are climate-related calamities erasing Illinois" cultural history?
In a new report, scientists with the Illinois State Archaeological Survey describe how increased flooding, erosion and other effects of human-induced climate change are degrading many of the state's cultural sites. ISAS research archaeologist Andrew.....»»
Twins were the norm for our ancient primate ancestors—one baby at a time had evolutionary advantages
Twins have been rare in human history and for that reason can seem special. Many cultures associate twins with health and vitality, while others see them as a philosophical reminder of the duality of life and death, good and evil. Some famous twins a.....»»
Anthropologists call for tracking and preservation of human artifacts on Mars
Are human spacecraft, landers, rovers and other space-exploration debris little more than trash littering the surface of Mars, or the modern equivalent of Clovis points—treasured artifacts marking Homo sapiens' lust for new frontiers?.....»»
New method speeds up protein study, aiding disease treatment research
Protein complexes are important for the majority of vital processes in the cell and human body, such as producing energy, copying DNA and regulating the immune system......»»
Newly discovered degradation process for mRNA could lead to clinical treatments
Researchers at the University of Würzburg have discovered a process that breaks down mRNA molecules in the human body particularly efficiently. This could be useful, for example, in the treatment of cancer. The study is published in Molecular Cell......»»
RCS encryption is still months away following major US telecomms breach
After the FBI warned of a major security breach, the world’s leading mobile networks industry organization is spearheading efforts to bring encryption to RCS – but it’s going to take a while to get there......»»
With DORA approaching, financial institutions must strengthen their cyber resilience
The clock is ticking for financial institutions across the EU as the January 17, 2025, deadline for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) approaches. This regulation will reshape how organizations in the financial sector approach cybersecurit.....»»
Butchered bones suggest violent "othering" of enemies in Bronze Age Britain
Archaeologists have analyzed more than 3,000 human bones and bone fragments from the Early Bronze Age site of Charterhouse Warren, England, concluding that the people were massacred, butchered, and likely partly consumed by enemies as a means to dehu.....»»
What would a Supreme Court"s ruling on TikTok mean for free speech protections in the US?
There's a universe of possible outcomes if the Supreme Court takes up the TikTok case, a Northeastern University legal scholar says, including a ruling that signals a "slippery slope" toward more restrictions on constitutional freedoms of speech......»»
Apple may discontinue current iPhone SE & iPhone 14 models in EU
If you are in the EU and were thinking of buying an iPhone SE or iPhone 14 from Apple, you might want to hurry.The iPhone SE, and remaining iPhone 14 models, may be discontinued soon.A new rumor suggests that Apple may discontinue selling the current.....»»
Paleoenvironmental study at Waterfall Bluff reveals leopard seal far from Antarctic waters
Waterfall Bluff Rock Shelter (WB) (Eastern Cape Province (ECP), South Africa) contains archaeological deposits demonstrating persistent and continuous human occupation spanning from Late Marine Isotope Stage 3 (~39ka–29ka) to the mid-Holocene (~8ka.....»»
Like Netflix’s thriller Carry-On? Then watch these 3 movies right now
Netflix has an odd way of celebrating the holiday season. No, I’m not talking about Hot Frosty, a popular movie offering that sees Frosty the Snowman transformed into a hot human man with abs. I’m talking about , a thriller set during the.....»»
Bird flu jumps from birds to human in Louisiana; patient hospitalized
This is the first human case of bird flu in Louisiana. A person in Louisiana is hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu after having contact with sick and dying birds suspected of carryin.....»»
Climate resilience over the past 5,000 years: How human communities have adapted throughout history
According to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service, the global average temperature in 2024 will almost certainly exceed the limit of 1.5°C above the pre-industrial average temperature as set in the Paris Climate Agreement for the first eve.....»»
Ancient Roman harbor wooden structures analyzed with MRI technology
In a recent study, rare wooden structures from the Roman Empire were investigated in a wide range of ways using NMR methods. These methods, widely known for their use in hospital MRI scans to produce detailed images of the human body, have proven equ.....»»
Crimson Desert mixes fantasy action with pro wrestling, and it rules
We took down three of Crimson Desert’s bosses, giving us a look at the action game’s incredibly deep combat......»»
Apple is about to stop selling multiple iPhones in Europe. Here’s why
Apple will pull the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series from sale in Europe at the end of the year to comply with EU charging regulations......»»