Got Jet Lag? Consider Hacking Your Circadian Rhythm
Manipulating the master clock could help astronauts, pilots, shift workers, and even holiday travelers. The solution is simpler than you think......»»
Want to visualize the realities of a warmer planet? Give this online tool a try
The Clark Fork River drains much of western Montana, bringing water from the Crown of the Continent to the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean. My daily commute via bicycle crosses the Clark Fork most days and has allowed me to discern a rhythm and.....»»
Giant Lemurs Are the First Mammals (Besides Us) Found To Use Rhythm
Indris’ dramatic family ‘songs’ show repeatable timing patterns -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Microsoft Says Russia Hacked at Least 14 IT Service Providers this Year
Microsoft said on Monday that a Russian state-sponsored hacking group known as Nobelium had attacked more than 140 IT and cloud services providers, successfully breaching 14 companies. From a report: The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) s.....»»
Viewing website HTML code is not illegal or “hacking,” prof. tells Missouri gov.
Professor demands that governor halt "baseless investigation" and apologize. Enlarge / Cybersecurity professor Shaji Khan of University of Missouri–St. Louis. (credit: University of Missouri–St. Louis) The cybersecurity pr.....»»
Looking for musical abilities in primates
Songbirds share the human sense of rhythm, but it is a rare trait in non-human mammals. An international research team led by senior investigators Marco Gamba from the University of Turin and MPI's Andrea Ravignani set out to look for musical abiliti.....»»
Russian group that hacked SolarWinds is still attacking America"s computer networks
Nobelium, the Russian hacking group responsible for the cyberattacks on SolarWinds, is still at it......»»
US to ban sale of hacking tools to authoritarian governments, including China and Russia
The Commerce Department writes that the export of cybersecurity items to countries of national security or weapons of mass destruction concern will require a license from the department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Countries subject to.....»»
Arctic krill use twilight to guide their daily rhythms through the polar winter
Most animals sync their body clocks to the daily rhythm of the sun, but what happens during the polar winter when the sun never rises above the horizon? According to a study by Jonathan Cohen at the University of Delaware and colleagues, publishing O.....»»
A Newspaper Informed Missouri About a Website Flaw. The Governor Accused it of "Hacking"
On Thursday, Gov. Michael Parson (R) called a news conference to warn his state's citizens about a nefarious plot against a teachers' database by a reporter from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. From a report: "Through a multistep process," Parson said w.....»»
Microsoft: Russia Behind 58% of Detected State-backed Hacks
Russia accounted for most state-sponsored hacking detected by Microsoft over the past year, with a 58% share, mostly targeting government agencies and think tanks in the United States, followed by Ukraine, Britain and European NATO members, the compa.....»»
Scientists assemble a biological clock in a test tube to study how it works
Daily cycles in virtually every aspect of our physiology are driven by biological clocks (also called circadian clocks) in our cells. The cyclical interactions of clock proteins keep the biological rhythms of life in tune with the daily cycle of nigh.....»»
"Fight or flight" – unless internal clocks are disrupted, study in mice shows
For humans and animals, many aspects of normal behavior and physiology rely on the proper functioning of the body's circadian clocks......»»
Apple Design Award-winner rhythm game ‘Thumper’ arriving on Apple Arcade on Oct 1
Apple Design Award-winner rhythm game ‘Thumper’ arriving on Apple Arcade on Oct 1.....»»
2021 Has Broken the Record For Zero-Day Hacking Attacks
According to multiple databases, researchers, and cybersecurity companies who spoke to MIT Technology Review, 2021 has had the highest number of zero-day exploits on record. "At least 66 zero-days have been found in use this year, according to databa.....»»
Raspberry Pi gets $45M to meet demand for low cost PCs and IoT
Turns out COVID-19 lockdowns have been good for the indoor hobby of hardware hacking: The UK-based foundational behind the low price microprocessor, Raspberry Pi, announced close of a $45 million funding round yesterday. The cash injection into the t.....»»
Telegram emerges as new dark web for cyber criminals
Growing network of hackers sharing data leaks on encrypted messaging app. Enlarge (credit: Carl Court / Getty Images) Telegram has exploded as a hub for cybercriminals looking to buy, sell, and share stolen data and hacking tools, new research.....»»
Hacking 3D Printers To Add Full Color Capabilities
This very interesting approach to adding capabilities to a cheap 3d printer came into our inbox this week. Aad Van Der Geest has been experimenting with a dual extruder setup that could bring full color printing to cheap filament based printers. His.....»»
Wide-Ranging SolarWinds Probe Sparks Fear in Corporate America
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into the SolarWinds Russian hacking operation has dozens of corporate executives fearful information unearthed in the expanding probe will expose them to liability, Reuters reported Friday, citi.....»»
Tetris Beat provides a fresh take on a timeless classic
Apple Arcade’s exclusive, Tetris Beat, is breathing new life into one of gaming’s most popular and successful puzzlers. The game offers a rhythm-based Tetris experience to new players as well as a classic Tetris mode for long-time Tetris enthusia.....»»
Tetris Beat unlocks the rhythm of gaming’s most enduring classic
Tetris Beat builds on ideas from 37 years of Tetris games to create something entirely new......»»