In defense of pigeons
If you ask people why they like their favorite animal, they will tell you about the incredible things the creature can do, its relatable characteristics or its interesting looks. Few would be likely to cite the pigeon as theirs. Many people think of.....»»
Google, Environmental Defense Fund will track methane emissions from space
Satellite data + Google Maps + AI should help figure out where methane is leaking. Enlarge / With color, high resolution. (credit: Google/EDF) When discussing climate change, attention generally focuses on our soaring ca.....»»
Another “patent troll” defeated by Cloudflare and its army of bounty seekers
Cloudflare committed $100K in bounties to “hamstring” another patent troll. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Once again, Cloudflare has proven that its unusual defense against meritless paten.....»»
Sigma Software Studio unifies and streamlines software development processes
Sigma Defense Systems launched Sigma Software Studio, a DevSecOps platform poised to revolutionize software development for the DoD and government agencies. Rooted in Sigma’s collaboration with PEO Digital and Black Pearl, Sigma Software Studio.....»»
Unveiling biosynthesis of hyperoside: A pathway to sustainable production in Hypericum monogynum
Hyperoside, a beneficial flavonoid galactoside found in both medicinal and edible plants, plays a critical role in plant growth, self-defense, and breeding, as well as in human health through its numerous pharmacological properties. However, the bios.....»»
Shedding light on shadows: Unveiling the impact of low light on tomato disease susceptibility and defense mechanisms
The global challenge of plant disease outbreaks under low light intensities leads to significant crop yield losses, with the mechanisms of low light's impact on plant defense poorly understood. Research has identified high light conditions as enhanci.....»»
Grape white rot resistance and the role of VvWRKY5 in enhancing pathogen defense through the jasmonic acid pathway
Grape white rot, caused by Coniella diplodiella (Speg.) Sacc. (Cd), significantly impacts grape production and quality, highlighting the need for effective disease management strategies beyond fungicide use due to concerns over food safety and enviro.....»»
Scientists pinpoint growth of brain"s cerebellum as key to evolution of bird flight
Evolutionary biologists at Johns Hopkins Medicine report they have combined PET scans of modern pigeons along with studies of dinosaur fossils to help answer an enduring question in biology: How did the brains of birds evolve to enable them to fly?.....»»
US defense and intelligence services are buying troves of data about Americans on the open market
US intelligence and defense organizations are perhaps operating outside mandates to spy on American citizens by buying a wealth of personal data harvested from smartphones through brokers, and a senator wants the practice stopped.The U.S. government.....»»
Secret military space programs can be a little less secret, Pentagon says
Many defense officials argue that less secrecy will lead to better security. Enlarge / A delegation of French military officers visited the Combined Space Operations Center in 2022 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. (cre.....»»
Team unravels activation mechanism of a protein that combats bacteria
The human immune system is constantly fending off a wide range of invaders—a feat that requires a diverse array of cellular troops and molecular weaponry. Although a great deal is already known about immune defense cells and the strategies they emp.....»»
Copyright Parody Exception Denied Due to Defendant’s Discriminatory Use
A former city councillor who used footage from a news report, presented in a foreign language and edited in subtitles with entirely different messaging, has lost his case in Finland. Junes Lokka's defense centered on his right to freely use copyright.....»»
Exploding kamikaze bacteria: How a few "soldier" cells confer virulence to a population by sacrificing themselves
You suddenly feel sick—pathogenic bacteria have managed to colonize and spread in your body. The weapons they use for their invasion are harmful toxins that target the host's defense mechanisms and vital cell functions. Before these deadly toxins c.....»»
Embracing offensive cybersecurity tactics for defense against dynamic threats
In this Help Net Security, Alexander Hagenah, Head of Cyber Controls at SIX, discusses the critical steps in creating effective offensive security operations and their impact on organizational security strategies. What are the critical steps in creat.....»»
Plant warfare: The crucial function of Nrc proteins in tomato defense mechanisms
In the fascinating world of plant biology, a study recently featured on the cover of The Plant Journal has been turning heads. The research delves into the intricate defense mechanisms of tomatoes against the notorious bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas.....»»
HR: why it’s a frontline defense for cyber security
HR: why it’s a frontline defense for cyber security.....»»
New infosec products of the week: December 22, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Argus Cyber Security, Cleafy, Kasada, and Stratus. Kasada launches advanced bot defense platform with evolving protection and attack insights Kasada launched.....»»
Amber analyses show that insects already had a variety of defense strategies in the Cretaceous
Analyses of amber show that insect larvae were already using a wide variety of tactics to protect themselves from predators 100 million years ago......»»
Kasada launches advanced bot defense platform with evolving protection and attack insights
Kasada launched its enhanced bot defense platform with always-evolving protection, tamper-proof data collection, and augmented data-driven attack insights. Traditional bot detection systems have not kept pace with evolving automated threats. They hav.....»»
New nuclear deflection simulations advance planetary defense against asteroid threats
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a modeling tool for assessing the potential use of a nuclear device to defend the planet against catastrophic asteroid impacts......»»
Hera"s solar wings are cleared for flight
The solar wings that will power ESA's Hera asteroid mission for planetary defense as it ventures out to meet the Dimorphos asteroid have been cleared for flight. As part of its current test campaign at ESA's ESTEC Test Center in the Netherlands, the.....»»