Excess nitrogen puts butterflies at risk
Nitrogen from agriculture, vehicle emissions and industry is endangering butterflies in Switzerland. The element is deposited in the soil via the air and has an impact on vegetation—to the detriment of the butterflies, as researchers at the Univers.....»»
Loss of popular 2FA tool puts security-minded GrapheneOS in a paradox
Losing access to Authy leads to another reckoning with Google's security model. Enlarge / Graphene is a remarkable allotrope, deserving of further study. GrapheneOS is a remarkable ROM, one that Google does not quite know how to.....»»
A new model to study regeneration of brown adipose tissues
The prevalence of obesity worldwide has led to an increase in the risk of metabolic diseases and socio-economical burdens. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) has been established as a promising therapeutic target to overcome obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D) an.....»»
Tesla to recall more than 1.8 million U.S. vehicles over hood problems
An unlatched hood could fully open and obstruct the driver's view, raising the risk of a crash. Tesla released an over-the-air software update to fix the issue......»»
Insecure file-sharing practices in healthcare put patient privacy at risk
Healthcare organizations continue to put their business and patients at risk of exposing their most sensitive data, according to Metomic. 25% of publicly shared files owned by healthcare organizations contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII).....»»
Ornamented dragonflies better equipped to survive human threats
A study by Kim Medley and others found that dragonflies with dark wing markings have a lower risk of extinction......»»
As California seeks to curb groundwater declines, farmers in one county fight back in court
With long-term declines in groundwater levels putting thousands of domestic wells at risk and causing the ground to sink in parts of the San Joaquin Valley, state regulators are moving forward with efforts to force local agencies to take stronger ste.....»»
Winter breeding offers lifeline for monarch butterflies in Northern California
Monarch butterflies in Northern California are adapting to a changing climate by embracing an unexpected strategy: breeding in the winter. The shift could be key to the survival of the iconic insect, according to a new study published in the Journal.....»»
The Galapagos Islands and many of their unique creatures are at risk from warming waters
Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, deep blue water, thousands of creatures—fish, hammerhead sharks, marine iguanas—move in search of f.....»»
Why a strong patch management strategy is essential for reducing business risk
In this Help Net Security interview, Eran Livne, Senior Director of Product Management, Endpoint Remediation at Qualys and Thomas Scheffler, Security Operations Manager of Cintas Corporation, discuss their experiences with automated patch management......»»
Hyundai dealership customer sues CDK over cyberattacks
A Hyundai dealership lease customer on July 22 joined other consumers who have sued CDK Global, alleging their data was put at risk by the June 19 cyberattacks suffered by the dealership management system provider. Ronaldo Proto of Connecticut filed.....»»
Folded peptides are more electrically conductive than unfolded peptides, study reveals
What puts the electronic pep in peptides? A folded structure, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences......»»
Prestone scientists working to develop low-conductivity coolant to boost EV efficiency
Low-conductivity coolant in EVs and fuel cell vehicles can increase charging and driving efficiency and reduce fire risk. Prestone, one of the industry's largest suppliers of factory fill coolant, is developing new coolants specifically for EVs......»»
Paris Olympics promote sustainability for good reason: Climate change is putting athletes and their sports at risk
Europe is in the midst of a heat wave, and while Olympic athletes in Paris for the 2024 Summer Games might be spared the worst of it, the weather will still be hot......»»
How CISOs enable ITDR approach through the principle of least privilege
Somewhere, right now, a CISO is in a boardroom making their best case for stronger identity threat detection and response (ITDR) initiatives to lower the risk of intrusion. For a good reason, too: Look no further than the Change Healthcare breach, wh.....»»
The most urgent security risks for GenAI users are all data-related
Regulated data (data that organizations have a legal duty to protect) makes up more than a third of the sensitive data being shared with GenAI applications—presenting a potential risk to businesses of costly data breaches, according to Netskope. Th.....»»
Researchers expose GitHub Actions workflows as risky and exploitable
GitHub is an immensely popular platform, with over 100 million developers and over 90% of Fortune 100 companies utilizing it. Despite its widespread use, many GitHub Actions workflows remain insecure, often due to excessive privileges or high-risk de.....»»
FTC CARS Rule could put auto lenders at risk
The Federal Trade Commission's CARS Rule poised to take effect upon car dealerships might have created risk for auto lenders, too, under the federal Holder Rule, experts say......»»
BMW recalls almost 300,000 vehicles over rear cargo rail failures
BMW is recalling 291,112 vehicles due to rear cargo rails detaching in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury. Following a crash involving a 2022 BMW X3, BMW North America and BMW AG were legally served. An investigation led to t.....»»
Net effects of man-made nitrogen attenuate global warming, researchers find
Nitrogen fertilizers and nitrogen oxides from fossil fuels are known for their environmental damage: they pollute the air and drinking water, lead to over-fertilization of water and land ecosystems, reduce biodiversity and damage the ozone layer......»»
When it comes to butterflies, people prefer pretty ones: That"s a problem for scientists.
Research shows humans often perceive attractive people as more intelligent, healthier, better leaders and more trustworthy. It turns out this bias extends to the insect world......»»