Experts urge caution over biotech that can wipe out insect pests
Dozens of scientists, experts and campaigners called for a ban on the release of genetically-edited organisms into the wild, in a statement Friday warning of potentially severe risks to the world's pollinators......»»
Automakers need to prioritize privacy to leverage consumer data, experts say
A voice of the industry that is growing louder says consumer privacy is not only ethically correct, but also central to the financial success of connected-car ventures......»»
On wildfires, experts say the West needs to rethink its response
Wildfires and the pain they cause to people, property and the planet are here to stay. And if Western management practices don't change to anticipate more and more record fire years, that pain may spread and worsen......»»
GTA 6: release date window, trailer, news, and more
GTA 6 finally got its first trailer in December 2023. Here's what we know about the next Grand Theft Auto right now based on leaks and rumors from experts......»»
Experts meet as final global plastic treaty talks near
With months until crunch talks on the world's first binding treaty on plastic pollution, experts are meeting in Bangkok to discuss financing options and problematic plastics......»»
Hotel room key cards everywhere could be at risk from RFID security flaw
Security researchers find flawed contactless cards dating back to late 2007, and urge users to be careful......»»
International Criminal Court should adopt "joint criminal enterprise" criminal liability mode, team argues
The International Criminal Court must reform to better bring the masterminds of mass atrocities to justice, experts have said......»»
GenAI models are easily compromised
95% of cybersecurity experts express low confidence in GenAI security measures while red team data shows anyone can easily hack GenAI models, according to Lakera. Attack methods specific to GenAI, or prompt attacks, are easily used by anyone to manip.....»»
LLMs are unsuited for meeting the standards of Platonic epistemology in education, researchers find
Researchers from the University of Adelaide advise that more caution should be exercised for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in educational contexts. This comes after a new study highlights key differences between modern technology.....»»
Study discovers an electric current in the gut that attracts pathogens like Salmonella
How do bad bacteria find entry points in the body to cause infection? This question is fundamental for infectious disease experts and people who study bacteria. Harmful pathogens, like Salmonella, find their way through a complex gut system where the.....»»
PE class: It can boost a child"s body and mind
A quality physical education program involves more than just getting kids to move for a set amount of time during the school day, experts say......»»
Trees stripped by invasive caterpillars muster defenses that can harm native insects, research shows
An invasive insect with an insatiable appetite can cause serious problems for a favorite native moth that likes the same food source—even though the two are never in direct competition for a meal, according to new research, published in the journal.....»»
Experts study immigration in relation to jobs, crime and disease
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, immigrants made up 13.9% of the total population in 2022. Among them are highly skilled workers who fill critical gaps in high-tech industries as well as those who construct the buildings in which we live and who.....»»
Russian pensioners urge Vladimir Putin to rescue Starliner astronauts
"They don't know how to get back. We ask you to help them." Enlarge / Screenshot from Putin's squad video on bringing Starliner's astronauts home. (credit: Putin's Squads Z Soc Sprav) One of the odder propaganda phenome.....»»
"Masters of shape-shifting": How darkling beetles conquered the world
Large-scale genomic analysis of darkling beetles, a hyper-diverse insect group of more than 30,000 species worldwide, rolls back the curtain on a 150-million-year evolutionary tale of one of Earth's most ecologically important yet inconspicuous creat.....»»
Monarch butterfly numbers have dropped this summer in Illinois, Upper Midwest, experts say
An expert has confirmed what backyard gardeners and amateur naturalists have been saying for weeks: There are fewer monarch butterflies in Illinois this summer......»»
Unusual mix of blazes sparked 2023 fire season, study shows
An unusual mix of blazes sparked Alberta's fierce 2023 wildfire season, suggests a new report by experts including a University of Alberta researcher......»»
Growing U.S. EV charging network to improve with faster systems, updated software
Drivers will start to experience better, more reliable and faster charging, critical factors needed for the transition to EVs, industry experts say......»»
Observations from Black Hat USA 2024, BSidesLV, and DEF CON 32
I recently spent six days in Las Vegas attending DEF CON, BsidesLV, and Black Hat USA 2024, where I had the opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the top security experts in the world. A major theme across all three conferences was the cu.....»»
Alibaba sees revenue hit by caution in cloud space
News follows previous results from this quarter suggesting that cloud dominance is still very much a three-horse race......»»
A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why
A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said......»»