In Defense of the Rat
Rats are less pestilent and more lovable than you might think. Can humans learn to live with them?.....»»
Study reveals details of immune defense guidance system
At the beginning of an immune response, a molecule known to mobilize immune cells into the bloodstream, where they home in on infection sites, rapidly shifts position, a new study shows. Researchers say this indirectly amplifies the attack on foreign.....»»
The best tower defense games
Somewhere between an RTS and a management game, tower defense titles are some of the most addicting games there are. Here are some of the best ones out there......»»
USPS picks a new mail truck—and no, they won’t all be electric [Updated]
Oshkosh Defense will design and build 50,000-165,000 NGDV trucks over 10 years. No, this isn't a rendering from a Pixar film, it's what the new USPS mail delivery vehicle will look like......»»
USPS picks a new mail truck—and no, they won’t all be electric
Oshkosh Defense will design and build 50,000-165,000 NGDV trucks over 10 years. No, this isn't a rendering from a Pixar film, it's what the new USPS mail delivery vehicle will look like......»»
Toxins from one bacterial species contribute to genetic diversity of others
A toxin produced by bacteria as a defense mechanism causes mutations in target bacteria that could help them survive, according to a study published today in eLife......»»
U.S. Postal Service names Oshkosh Defense for lucrative fleet contract
Under the contract’s initial $482 million investment, the unit of Oshkosh Corp. will finalize the production design and assemble 50,000 to 165,000 of the vehicles over 10 years......»»
U.S. Postal Service awards contract to Oshkosh Defense to build delivery vehicles
Under the contract’s initial $482 million investment, the unit of Oshkosh Corp. will finalize the production design and assemble 50,000 to 165,000 of the vehicles over 10 years......»»
The original antigenic sin: How childhood infections could shape pandemics
A child's first influenza infection shapes their immunity to future airborne flu viruses - including emerging pandemic strains. But not all flu strains spur the same initial immune defense, according to new findings published today. The results are r.....»»
US Department of Defense partners with Globalfoundries to manufacture secure chips
Globalfoundries has announced a strategic partnership with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to provide a secure and reliable supply of semiconductor solutions manufactured at GF's Fab 8 in Malta, New York. These semiconductor chips will be used in.....»»
China targets rare earth export curbs to hobble US defense industry
Beijing asks industry executives if proposed restrictions will harm western contractors. Enlarge / Neodymium stones, part of the rare earth group, are used in the tech industry. (credit: RHJ | Getty Images) China is exploring limiting the expo.....»»
Industry validated certification is key for a career in penetration testing
The demand for skilled and certified penetration testers has been growing as enterprises are keen to identify gaps in their defense systems. While there’s a dearth of cybersecurity talent in general, penetration testers, often known as “Pen” te.....»»
The Island is a nature-inspired Paris home designed around a courtyard garden
Local architect Clément Lesnoff-Rocard has converted a 19th-century house in Paris's La Défense into a contemporary home featuring a double-height dining room that looks onto a central courtyard. Read more Local architect Clément Lesnoff-.....»»
Brockman competency hearing set for June
The competency hearing is set to determine whether former Reynolds and Reynolds CEO Bob Brockman can assist in his defense against federal tax fraud charges......»»
Xiaomi Sues US Seeking To Reverse Investment Ban
AmiMoJo shares a report: Xiaomi has sued the U.S. Defense and Treasury departments, challenging a blacklisting that blocks American investors from buying the Chinese smartphone giant's securities. The lawsuit came after the Defense Department determi.....»»
Xiaomi sues US government over "Communist Chinese military company" designation
A 1999 law requires the Defense Department to compile a catalog of companies owned or controlled by the People's Liberation Army. The Pentagon has added 35 names so far, including chipmaker SMIC and Huawei......»»
Efficient fluorescent materials and OLEDs for the NIR
Near-infrared emitters (NIR) will be of crucial importance for a variety of biomedical, security and defense applications, as well as for (in)visible light communications and the internet-of-things (IoT). Researchers from the UK and Italy have develo.....»»
May I Borrow Your Covid Immunity?
Whenever a new virus emerges—be it HIV or SARS-CoV-2—a few lucky people put up a potent natural defense. Monoclonal antibody drugs let them share the health......»»
What the Biden administration means for the future of Silicon Valley
The biggest tech companies spent much of the last four years in Washington playing defense: Answering to threats of regulation and repeatedly being called before congressional committees; serving as former President Donald Trump's foil on social medi.....»»
Virgin Orbit will launch first Dutch defense satellite in mission that will demo rapid response capabilities
Virgin Orbit isn’t slowing down after joining the exclusive club of small launch companies that have made it to orbit – the company just announced that it’s flying a payload on behalf of customer the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNAF)......»»
Military intelligence buys location data instead of getting warrants, memo shows
A long and growing list of agencies are using money to bypass Carpenter ruling. Enlarge / If your phone knows where you are, the feds can, too. (credit: Luis Alvarez | Getty Images) The Defense Intelligence Agency, which provides military inte.....»»