Hacking group says it has found encryption keys needed to unlock the PS5
Fail0verflow announcement suggests a private exploit to expose system's secure kernel. Enlarge / Decrypting the PS5 kernel doesn't involve opening the hardware like this, but it still serves as a good visual metaphor for how the system.....»»
Opinion: The peer review system no longer works to guarantee academic rigor—a different approach is needed
Peer review is a central feature of academic work. It's the process through which research ends up published in an academic journal: independent experts scrutinize the work of another researcher in order to recommend if it should be accepted by a pub.....»»
Spies hack Wi-Fi networks in far-off land to launch attack on target next door
“Nearest Neighbor Attack” finally lets Russia’s Fancy Bear into target’s Wi-Fi network. One of 2024's coolest hacking tales occurred two years ago, but it wasn't revealed.....»»
Exploring new liquid organic hydrogen carrier materials for a safer, more transportable energy source
To reduce CO2 emissions, the energy transition from a carbon-based energy system to a more sustainable system based on hydrogen energy is urgently needed. However, the nature of hydrogen (such as low volumetric density, flammability, and embrittlemen.....»»
Fossil discovery reveals giant worm lizard with snail-cracking jaws
An international team of researchers has discovered a new fossil worm lizard species in Tunisia. Terastiodontosaurus marcelosanchezi is the largest known species of the Amphisbaenia group, with a skull length of over five centimeters......»»
Wild chimpanzees play as adults to better cooperate as a group, researchers suggest
Compared to children, adults don't play as much, but social play into adulthood is considered a universal human trait. Play has a role in building tolerance, cohesion, bonding, and cooperation. By comparison, play in adults of other species has been.....»»
DNA repair by cooperation between proteins: A look inside the cell"s repair hub
New research from the Kind Group at the Hubrecht Institute sheds light on how cells repair damaged DNA. For the first time, the team has mapped the activity of repair proteins in individual human cells......»»
The rise of the micro-influencer on social media
As social media continues to redefine how we connect, new research is exploring the role of "micro-influencers" and how this powerful group is reshaping the influencer landscape and the relationship between brands and their consumers......»»
How to fix reputation in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl
You need all the friends you can get in the deadly Zone of Stalker 2. If you damage your reputation with a group, you will need to know how you can fix it......»»
Watch The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday season 3: release date, trailer, and more
The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday returns with a new group of contestants. Find out how to watch the competition......»»
Scientists develop culture system to unlock secrets of the skin microbiome
The human skin is home to a wide variety of bacteria. The composition of the community of bacteria—called the "skin microbiota"—has serious implications for skin health. A healthy balance between different species of bacteria on the skin often tr.....»»
Reef studies highlight missing clues to conserve fish species
In Australia, shellfish reef restoration projects are helping to recover degraded coastal systems and enhance fish habitat, but much more research is needed to support and evaluate these efforts, researchers say......»»
Light-activated, drug-carrying liposomes show potential for minimally invasive glaucoma treatments
More than 4 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. It's the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide and there's currently no cure, but there's a way to help preve.....»»
Heart cockles have windows in their shells to let in light for symbiotic algae
A team of marine biologists, ecologists and evolutionary specialists from the University of Chicago, Stanford University and Duke University has found that heart cockles have windows in their shells to allow in light needed by the algae that live ins.....»»
Light-based photocatalytic system can break down PFAS at room temperature
Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS—a group of human-made "forever" chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term exposure......»»
Graykey iPhone hacking tool can ‘partially’ access iPhone 16 – but betas protect
Leaked documents reveal that the Graykey iPhone hacking tool is able to “partially” access iPhone 16 models – but not if they are running any of the iOS 18 betas. Graykey is a competitor to Cellebrite, and is intended for use by law enforcem.....»»
Scientists create portable, miniature high-speed "electronic nose" that outperforms mice
A group of scientists led by University of Hertfordshire researchers have collaborated to create a particularly fast and small "electronic nose.".....»»
This hacking tool can unlock an iPhone 16. Here’s how it works
The Graykey hacking tool can now access the latest iPhone 16 models. How does it work, and is it something you should be worried about?.....»»
Engineered antibiotic D22 shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria
Antibacterial drugs are important for treating infections. But increasingly, bacterial resistance to current drugs—so they don't work well, or even at all—means new ones are urgently needed......»»
pCloud offers lifetime cloud storage, client-side encryption, more in big Black Friday special
pCloud is a Switzerland-based cloud storage company with a security specialty. It offers lifetime options for its storage plans, and in an early Black Friday special it’s bundling cloud storage with client-side encryption and a truly encrypted pass.....»»
Devs investigating why their games look bad on the PS5 Pro
Silent Hill 2 remake, Jedi Survivor, and other games are having visual and performance issues on the PS5 Pro, even with the enhancements......»»