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.....»»
Appdome and GitLab partner to strengthen mobile app defense
Appdome has released a pre-built integration between its platform and GitLab that is part of Appdome’s Dev2Cyber Partner initiative to accelerate delivery of secure mobile apps globally. “This new integration allows mobile brands to use G.....»»
Chinese military evolution tests US reshoring and ally-shoring in its Taiwan strategy
The US defense industry is attempting to regear itself in preparation for potential large-scale military conflicts, waking up from a post-Cold War investment hiatus during which counterinsurgency missions topped the Pentagon's agenda. Simmering tensi.....»»
Organizations are stepping up their game against cyber threats
Global median dwell time drops to just over two weeks, reflecting the essential role partnerships and the exchange of information play in building a more resilient cybersecurity ecosystem, according to Mandiant. Modern cyber defense capabilities The.....»»
Study of past cyber attacks can improve organizations’ defense strategies
Ransomware operators have been increasingly launching frequent attacks, demanding higher ransoms, and publicly exposing victims, leading to the emergence of an ecosystem that involves access brokers, ransomware service providers, insurance providers,.....»»
360-million-year-old Irish fossil provides oldest evidence of plant self-defense in wood
Plants can protect their wood from infection and water loss by forming special structures called "tyloses." These prevent bacterial and fungal pathogens from getting into the heartwood of living trees and damaging it. How early in the evolution of pl.....»»
Study reveals how pollinators cope with plant toxins
Pollinators such as honeybees produce special enzymes that detoxify defense chemicals produced by plants, new research shows......»»
Study finds oral barrier is similar in ceramide composition to skin barrier in mice
The skin is the body's first line of defense against the environment, particularly against pathogens, chemicals, and allergens. It is now known that a class of biological molecules called acylceramides and their metabolites, protein-bound ceramides,.....»»
Energy Dept. wants to change how EV fuel economy is calculated
The proposed rule-making is in response to a 2021 petition submitted by two environmental groups, the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club, which argued the calculation is outdated and resulted in "significantly inflated" EV fuel economy.....»»
In defense of annoying stickers that come on PCs, and why I might get one for my Mac
Would you pay $7 to put an "M1 Inside" holographic sticker on your Mac? I might. Enlarge / The Mac owners who actually envy PCs owners' holographic stickers now have a place they can go. (credit: InsideSticker) A confes.....»»
Column: Why the Pentagon cares about EV battery materials
The U.S. auto industry and the Department of Defense are in the same boat when it comes to sourcing critical metals......»»
Intel delivers MCP prototypes to US Department of Defense
Intel has announced delivery of the first multi-chip package (MCP) prototypes created under the state-of-the-art heterogeneous integrated packaging (SHIP) program......»»
Apple’s senior sales executive leaving the company for a role at the US Defense Department
Apple has been losing some key executives recently, and now the company is about to lose Doug Beck. The senior sales executive is leaving Apple for a role at the US Defense Department, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday. more… The post Ap.....»»
Apple sales executive exits Apple for Department of Defense position
Apple executive Doug Beck is among the latest to depart the company, this time for a full-time Department of Defense position.Apple ParkIn recent months, Apple has seen multiple high-profile executives leave the company. Those include the Vice Presid.....»»
Managing the risks of unstructured data growth
Locating and identifying sensitive data, including defense-in-depth strategies where a series of mechanisms are layered to protect valuable information, should be a critical component of any cloud data security strategy, say experts at Aparavi. Data.....»»
The best defense against cyber threats for lean security teams
H0lyGh0st, Magecart, and a slew of state-sponsored hacker groups are diversifying their tactics and shifting their focus to… you. That is, if you’re in charge of cybersecurity for a small-to-midsize enterprise (SME). Why? Bad actors know that SME.....»»
US Defense Production Act utilized to strengthen PCB and hypersonics industrial bases
On March 27, US President Joe Biden signed a presidential determination (PD) authorizing the use of Defense Production Act (DPA) to support the PCB and advanced packaging industries in the United States.....»»
US Defence Production Act utilized to strengthen PCB and hypersonics industrial bases
On March 27, US President Joe Biden signed a presidential determination (PD) authorizing the use of Defense Production Act (DPA) to support the PCB and Advanced Packaging industry in the United States.....»»
Scientists observe the aftermath of a spacecraft crashing into asteroid
When NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid, it wasn't only a thrilling test of planetary defense. It was also a unique opportunity for scientists......»»
Large asteroid to zoom between Earth and Moon
A large asteroid will safely zoom between Earth and the Moon on Saturday, a once-in-a-decade event that will be used as a training exercise for planetary defense efforts, according to the European Space Agency......»»
Epi-wafer supplier IntelliEPI upbeat about industrial, military defense demand
Epitaxial wafer (epi wafer) supplier Intelligent Epitaxy Technology (IntelliEPI) is optimistic about demand for industrial and military defense applications, as well as demand for 5G and 6G connectivity devices......»»