How to Detect a Man-Made Biothreat
The US government is funding tech to determine whether genetic alterations in a virus or pest are an evolutionary quirk—or a lab-engineered danger......»»
The search for the missing gravitational signal
Every year, hundreds of thousands of pairs of black holes merge in a cosmic dance that emits gravitational waves in every direction. Since 2015, the large ground-based LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA interferometers have made it possible to detect these signal.....»»
How Webb"s coronagraphs reveal exoplanets in the infrared
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has many different observing modes to study planets orbiting other stars, known as exoplanets. One way in particular is that Webb can directly detect some of these planets. Directly detecting planets around other sta.....»»
Industry scurries to develop an alcohol detection technology
Asahi Kasei is in the race to figure out how to passively detect drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and deliver its solution in time for a new U.S. technology mandate......»»
Verosint partners with Ping Identity to detect and block account fraud
Verosint and Ping Identity partnership enables mutual customers to analyze digital identities across devices at login to determine account fraud risk. Recognized customers are granted a frictionless transaction path, whereas suspicious users are auto.....»»
Novel probe helps to detect deep sea biological macromolecules
The phenomenon of chemically synthesized life in extreme deep-sea environment is an international research hotspot in deep-sea science and life science. However, due to the extremely low concentration of organic macromolecules such as extracellular m.....»»
Perception Point adds DLP capabilities to detect, prevent, and remediate web threats
Perception Point has added browser-centric Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities to its Advanced Browser Security extension. The Browser Security plugin provides comprehensive security measures and granular controls to safeguard corporate assets fr.....»»
BIgID’s secrets detection capabilities reduce risk from potential data breaches and leaks
BigID has introduced purpose-built AI and ML-based data discovery and classification capabilities designed to detect secrets across enterprise data and reduce risk from potential data breaches and leaks. Secrets – including as API keys, tokens,.....»»
Scientists detect dimer product ROOR generated by self-reaction of ethyl peroxy radicals
Organic peroxy radicals (RO2) are important intermediates in the degradation of atmospheric volatile organic compounds. It not only participates in the cycling of atmospheric radicals and influences oxidizing capacity of the atmosphere, but also cont.....»»
Folding iPhone could automatically protect itself from drops
Apple is working on technology to allow iPhones or iPads with flexible screens to detect when dropped, and immediately fold up on the way to the ground to minimize damage.Apple has long been researching foldable devices such as an iPhone or iPad, and.....»»
Cloudflare Fraud Detection will provide precise tools to detect, categorize fraud
Cloudflare is entering the fraud detection market to help businesses identify and stop online fraud – including fraudulent transactions, fake account signups, account takeover attacks, and carding attacks – before it impacts their brand or their.....»»
EPA sets limits on some “forever chemicals” as low as they can go
If you can detect any, it's too much. Enlarge / The EPA headquarters in Washington, DC. (credit: crbellette) On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it had started the process that will see drinkin.....»»
Droxo Tech develops unmanned vehicles to add intelligence and automation to petrochemical industry
Oil and chemical silos require regular checks and maintenance to ensure they do not leak. Taiwan-based Droxo Tech is developing unmanned vehicles that can detect rusted areas on a silo and repaint them. The products have received interest from major.....»»
New algorithm may change the future of secure communication
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in secure communication by developing an algorithm that conceals sensitive information so effectively that it is impossible to detect anything hidden. The team, led by the University of Oxford in close.....»»
Novel biomimetic polypeptides activate tumor-infiltrating macrophages, offering hope for cancer therapy
Macrophages are highly specialized cells of the immune system that help the body detect and fight deadly pathogens. In particular, M1-like macrophages detect and destroy tumor cells, and release protective chemokines such as interleukin (IL)-6 and tu.....»»
Astronomers detect what may be a baby planet carving out a home for itself
Astronomers have detected a small, compact source embedded in a gap in the disk surrounding a young star. They believe it is a baby planet in the process of growing......»»
Lie detection tests have worked the same way for 3,000 years, and they"re still hopelessly inaccurate, say researchers
Popular culture is fascinated with the ability to detect liars. Lie detector tests are a staple of police dramas, and TV shows such as "Poker Face" feature "human polygraphs" who detect deception by picking up tell-tale signs in people's behavior......»»
Palo Alto Networks enhances cybersecurity capabilities with AI-powered ITDR module
Palo Alto Networks released new Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) module for Cortex XSIAM, enabling customers to ingest user identity and behavior data and deploy AI technology to detect identity-driven attacks within seconds. The module.....»»
The universe may have started with a dark Big Bang
The Big Bang may have not been alone. The appearance of all the particles and radiation in the universe may have been joined by another Big Bang that flooded our universe with dark matter particles. And we may be able to detect it......»»
Astronomers detect radio recombination lines of carbon/oxygen ions for first time
A research team from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has detected radio recombination lines (RRLs) of ions heavier than helium for the first time, using the TianMa 65-m Radio Telescope (TMRT). These lin.....»»
Drones detect moss beds and changes to Antarctica climate
Researchers have been using drones to map large areas of Antarctica this summer in efforts to monitor the effects on vegetation due to climate change with the support of the Federal Government's Australian Antarctic Division......»»