Exposing what"s in tattoo ink
From life-like faces to elaborate nature scenes, tattoos are a true art form. Although people have decorated their bodies for millennia for ceremonial and religious reasons, many people today adorn themselves with these images as a form of self-expre.....»»
Flooding exacerbates pollution exposure in at-risk urban communities
Increased flooding in the U.S. is exposing more people to industrial pollution, especially in racially marginalized urban communities, according to new research from Rice University, New York University and Brown University......»»
Blood pressure e-tattoo promises continuous, mobile monitoring
Blood pressure is one of the most important indicators of heart health, but it's tough to frequently and reliably measure outside of a clinical setting. For decades, cuff-based devices that constrict around the arm to give a reading have been the gol.....»»
Using the random motion of electrons to improve cybersecurity
In October 2017, Yahoo! disclosed a data breach that had leaked sensitive information of over 3 billion user accounts, exposing them to identity theft. The company had to force all affected users to change passwords and re-encrypt their credentials......»»
After Microsoft Releases Patch for RPC Exploit: What the Honeypot Saw
Long-time Slashdot reader UnderAttack writes: After Microsoft patched and went public with CVE-2022-26809, the recent Remote Procedure Call vulnerability, the SANS Internet Storm Center set up a complete Windows 10 system exposing port 445/TCP "to th.....»»
Record-Breaking Heat Wave In India Threatens Residents, Crucial Wheat Harvest
A record-breaking heat wave in India exposing hundreds of millions to dangerous temperatures is damaging the country's wheat harvest, which experts say could hit countries seeking to make up imports of the food staple from conflict-riven Ukraine. NBC.....»»
New research suggests tattoos are not a turnoff for customers
Thinking of getting a tattoo but worried about consequences on the job? Maybe you shouldn't be so concerned: New research from Rice University and the University of Houston finds that customers don't necessarily look down on employees with tattoos—.....»»
Ubiquiti Files Case Against Security Blogger Krebs Over "False Accusations"
In March of 2021 the Krebs on Security blog reported that Ubiquiti, "a major vendor of cloud-enabled Internet of Things devices," had disclosed a breach exposing customer account credentials. But Krebs added that a company source "alleges" that Ubiqu.....»»
Microsoft Whistleblower Claims He Was Fired for Exposing Corruption
Former Microsoft Senior Director Yasser Elabd is working with whistleblowing agency Lioness to share information about kickbacks and bribery in the Middle East and North Africa. From a report: In June 2019, former Microsoft Senior Director Yasser Ela.....»»
An improved ink for colon tattoos
The colon might be the last place people would consider getting a tattoo, but endoscopic tattooing is an important medical technique for marking colorectal lesions for surgery or follow-up. Today, scientists report a next-generation ink for these mar.....»»
A new and improved Dyson Airwrap is coming out this summer
Apologies in advance to your bank account: A next-generation Dyson Airwrap is on the horizon.The updated styler will feature new attachments that make it faster and easier to style your hair without exposing it to damaging heat, including a barrel th.....»»
Only 15 per cent of global coastal regions remain intact
New research has revealed that only 15 percent of coastal areas around the world remain intact, exposing the need for urgent coastal rehabilitation and conservation on a global scale......»»
The Rolling Stones: Robot dog "Spot" shares Mick Jagger"s moves
A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album......»»
The plastic recycling system is broken. Here"s how we can fix it
The investor Warren Buffett once remarked that "only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked". For the plastics recycling industry, the pandemic was a bit like the tide going out, exposing its deep-rooted structural problems......»»
Urban areas more likely to have precipitation-triggered landslides, exposing growing populations to slide hazards
Urban areas may be at greater risk for precipitation-triggered landslides than rural areas, according to a new study that could help improve landslide predictions and hazard and risk assessments......»»
Volcanic ash cloud closes La Palma airport; new vent emerges
The airport on the Spanish island of La Palma shut down Saturday because of an ash cloud spewing out of a volcano that has been erupting for a week, and scientists said another volcanic vent opened up, exposing islanders to possible new dangers......»»
A Stalkerware Firm Is Leaking Real-Time Screenshots of People"s Phones Online
A stalkerware company that's designed to let customers spy on their spouses's, children's, or employees' devices is exposing victims' data, allowing anyone on the internet to see screenshots of phones simply by visiting a specific URL. From a report:.....»»
Tuning flexible circuits with light
Researchers from Sanken (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research) at Osaka University and Joanneum Research (Weiz, Austria), have shown how exposing an organic polymer to ultraviolet light can precisely modify its electronic properties. T.....»»
Cracks in the crypto utopia: How a surge of scams is exposing DeFi’s dark side
Crypto evangelists often tout decentralized finance as being a superior alternative to traditional banking, but ditching the middleman does have some downsides......»»
"Blue" Hydrogen Is Worse For the Climate Than Coal, Study Says
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Most hydrogen today is made by exposing natural gas to high heat, pressure, and steam in a process that creates carbon dioxide as a byproduct. In what's called "gray" hydrogen, all that carbon di.....»»
Prehistoric homes would have failed modern air quality tests
Domestic burning of wood and dung fuels in Neolithic homes would have exceeded modern internationally-agreed standards for indoor air quality, exposing inhabitants to unsafe levels of particulates......»»