In Defense of the Rat
Rats are less pestilent and more lovable than you might think. Can humans learn to live with them?.....»»
What sea cucumbers can teach us about self-defense
Genome mining techniques have helped to explain how sea cucumbers produce defensive chemicals that enable them to fend off foes in the murky depths......»»
Endless Dungeon is a shockingly fun tower defense and roguelike mash-up
Endless Dungeon is a foray into a unique genre for a developer typically known for one very specific genre: 4X games......»»
Blockchains Vulnerable To Tampering, a DARPA Analysis Finds
A new report finds that blockchain systems might not be working as well as many crypto enthusiasts assume. From a report: The report was commissioned by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, and the work was done by the software se.....»»
Israel Ministry of Defense To Test Drone-Packing Advanced Robotic Tank
The Israeli Ministry of Defense plans to begin testing of a Medium Robotic Combat Vehicle (M-RCV) next year. New Atlas reports: Developed by the Ministry of Defense's Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), the Tank and APC Directora.....»»
Spyware firm NSO Group could be acquired by US defense contractor
Pegasus spyware maker NSO Group, which has been beset by controversy, could be acquired by a US defense contractor named L3Harris.NSO Group headquarters in Israel.The Israeli-based cyber surveillance is currently moving toward a deal to be acquired b.....»»
The New Spectre-Like "PACMAN" Flaw Could Affect ARM-Based Chips (including Apple"s M1)
"Researchers at MIT have discovered an unfixable vulnerability in Apple Silicon that could allow attackers to bypass a chip's 'last line of defense'," writes the Apple Insider blog, "but most Mac users shouldn't be worried." More specifically, the t.....»»
New Spectre-Like "PACMAN" Flaw Could Affect ARM-Based Chips (including Apple"s M1)
"Researchers at MIT have discovered an unfixable vulnerability in Apple Silicon that could allow attackers to bypass a chip's 'last line of defense'," writes the Apple Insider blog, "but most Mac users shouldn't be worried." More specifically, the t.....»»
Biden Order Will Boost Heat Pumps and Building Insulation
Invoking the Defense Production Act could help reshape the economics around building decarbonization -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Apple M1 chip has an "unpatchable" security flaw, but don"t panic just yet
The Apple M1 chip has an unpatchable security flaw that relies on a hardware exploit to give software exploits a way around a critical last line of defense in Apple's processor......»»
New "PacMan" flaw in Apple Silicon is an echo of Spectre and Meltdown
Researchers at MIT have discovered an unfixable vulnerability in Apple Silicon that could allow attackers to bypass a chip's "last line of defense" — but most Mac users shouldn't be worried.Apple M1 ChipMore specifically, the team at MIT's Computer.....»»
The M1 has a major security loophole that Apple can’t patch
MIT researchers have developed a new attack that exploits hardware on Apple's M1, bypassing the last line of defense for many software bugs......»»
A unique defense: Bacteria lose cell wall in the presence of virus
Bacteria temporarily live without their cell wall if dangerous viruses are near. A remarkable feature, as the cell wall is a sturdy barrier against threats. Still, the discovery has a logical explanation and might be of a consequence for fighting pat.....»»
How does nematode infection activate plant defense response in soybean plants?
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is one of the devastating diseases in soybean worldwide. Host-plant resistance is the most economical and effective method to control SCN disease......»»
Antagonistic interactions of plant defense compounds
A combined defense of different chemical defense substances could result in a negative interaction and mutual detoxification, according to researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in a new study, appearing in Proceedings of the Na.....»»
VMware Workspace ONE updates enable proactive security for all employee devices
VMware unveiled innovations to its anywhere workspace platform, VMware Workspace ONE, that will make it easier for IT teams to manage and better secure all employee devices. New capabilities include: Workspace ONE Mobile Threat Defense for advanced m.....»»
Massive shadow code risk for world’s largest businesses
Source Defense announced the results of a study that for the first time sizes the security, privacy, and compliance risks that are literally designed into the digital supply chains of major business websites. This risk, originating from highly dynami.....»»
New study indicates how deep learning can improve gene therapies and antiviral drugs
The nuclease Cas13b associated with CRISPR defense systems—also known as genetic scissors—has the potential to be used in the future in hereditary diseases to silence adverse genes. In the fight against infections, it is also being researched as.....»»
Planetary defense exercise uses asteroid Apophis as hazardous asteroid stand-in
Watching the skies for large asteroids that could pose a hazard to Earth is a global endeavor. So, to test their operational readiness, the international planetary defense community will sometimes use a real asteroid's close approach as a mock encoun.....»»
Israeli Startup Series (2): Every vehicle should meet fighter jet defense standards, says GuardKnox
With the global automotive industry moving towards full electrification, future vehicles are positioned to offer increasing levels of autonomy and connectivity, and cybersecurity is expected to become a new dimension of quality for cars......»»
Israeli Startup Series (2): Every vehicle should meet fighter jet defense standards, says Guardknox
With the global automotive industry moving towards full electrification, future vehicles are positioned to offer increasing levels of autonomy and connectivity, and cybersecurity is expected to become a new dimension of quality for cars......»»