GitGuardian SCA automates vulnerability detection and prioritization for enhanced code health
GitGuardian has released its Software Composition Analysis (SCA) module. SCA directly impacts the health of organizations’ codebase by automating vulnerability detection, prioritization, and remediation in software dependencies. Its additional capa.....»»
Proposed sex education guidance in England goes against evidence and may well lead to harm
The UK government has released new plans for relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) in primary and secondary schools in England. This would see age parameters introduced for key issues in sex education, with no education on sex at all for chi.....»»
“Outrageously” priced weight-loss drugs could bankrupt US health care
Prices would need to be dramatically slashed to avoid increasing the national deficit. Enlarge / Packaging for Wegovy, manufactured by Novo Nordisk, is seen in this illustration photo. (credit: Getty | Jakub Porzycki) Wi.....»»
Apple"s M3 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM drops to $1,199 with promo code
A coupon discount on the latest MacBook Air with a bump up to 16GB in RAM drops the price to $1,199. Plus, add 3 years of AppleCare for just $159 — a $40 savings.Get a coupon discount on Apple's M3 MacBook Air.To activate the promo code, which disc.....»»
Apple plans a thinner and more expensive iPhone 17 for 2025
After the release of Apple's thinnest-ever iPad, A thinner iPhone is next, and may be even costlier than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.The 2025 iPhone 17 lineup could feature a thinner model code named D23The new iPad Pro is officially Apple's thinnest produ.....»»
The observation of a Spin Berry curvature-enhanced orbital Zeeman effect in a kagome metal
In solid materials, magnetism generally originates from the alignment of electron spins. For instance, in the ferromagnet iron, the overall net magnetization is prompted by the alignment of spins in the same direction......»»
It could soon be illegal to publicly wear a mask for health reasons in NC
Senators skeptical of legal trouble for harmless masking after moving to make it illegal. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Spencer Platt) The North Carolina State Senate on Wednesday voted 30-15, along party lines, in favor of a.....»»
Protein prediction technology yields accurate results to efficiently find the best drug candidate for many conditions
Artificial intelligence (AI) has numerous applications in health care, from analyzing medical imaging to optimizing the execution of clinical trials, and even facilitating drug discovery......»»
Archie, the Internet’s first search engine, is rescued and running
A journey through busted tapes, the Internet Old Farts Club, and SPARCstations. Enlarge (credit: The Serial Code/YouTube) It's amazing, and a little sad, to think that something created in 1989 that changed how people us.....»»
A spider silk sound system: Webs match acoustic particle velocity for long-distance sound detection
The best microphone in the world might have an unexpected source: spider silk. Spiders weave webs to trap their insect snacks, but the sticky strands also help spiders hear......»»
The Oura Ring is becoming an even better smart ring for women
The Oura Ring is picking up some additional women's health features. Here's an overview of everything that's new......»»
Is an open-source AI vulnerability next?
AI has captured widespread interest and offers numerous benefits. However, its rapid advancement and widespread adoption raise concerns, especially for those of us in cybersecurity. With so much interest, there are lots of insecure applications findi.....»»
Google fixes third exploited Chrome zero-day in a week (CVE-2024-4947)
For the third time in the last seven days, Google has fixed a Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-4947) for which an exploit exists in the wild. About CVE-2024-4947 CVE-2024-4947 is a type confusion vulnerability in V8, Chrome’s JavaScript and.....»»
Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues
A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year's deadly wildfires on Maui found that up to 74% of participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health, and almost half showed signs of compromis.....»»
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Which Edition You Should Buy
The next Assassin’s Creed game is up for pre-order right now and we want to help you pick the right version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows for your interest level and budget. Assassin’s Creed Shadows, formerly known as Assassin’s Creed Code.....»»
Temperature, time and blueberry wine: Researchers examine fermentation"s effects on health-promoting compounds
Nutrient-rich blueberries—a common breakfast smoothie ingredient—can also create wine. But does the heat and time required to ferment this mighty berry strip out any of those potential health-promoting compounds? Researchers in ACS Food Science &.....»»
From roots to resilience: Investigating the vital role of microbes in coastal plant health
Georgia's saltwater marshes—living where the land meets the ocean—stretch along the state's entire 100-mile coastline. These rich ecosystems are largely dominated by just one plant: grass......»»
$59B UAW retiree benefits trust hires ex-GM exec as CEO
The UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust has appointed a former General Motors Co. executive as its CEO. Jessica Gubing will take on the role June 4, heading up a trust launched in 2010 to protect retiree health benefits, which has grown to $58.6 billi.....»»
Google just announced 10 huge updates for your Android phone
At I/O 2024, Google focused on making Android more safe and secure with the addition of features like remote lock, theft detection, AI app screening, and more......»»
Android 15 gets “Private Space,” theft detection, and AV1 support
Android 15 Beta 2 is out for Pixels and several third-party devices. Enlarge / The Android 15 logo. This is "Android V," if you can't tell from the logo. (credit: Google) Google's I/O conference is still happening, and.....»»
Cybersecurity analysis exposes high-risk assets in power and healthcare sectors
Traditional approaches to vulnerability management result in a narrow focus of the enterprise attack surface area that overlooks a considerable amount of risk, according to Claroty. Organizations must take a holistic approach to exposure management T.....»»