Iran outlaws "unauthorized" VPN usage
The new ban adds to existing high censorship levels online that make the use of Iran VPNs vital to access the open internet. Here is what's at stake for citizens......»»
Flexible parental leave among immigrant mothers can promote integration
Mothers who took parental leave part-time or for shorter periods were more likely to engage in income-generating activities or pursue education. A new study uncovers surprising patterns in parental leave usage among newly arrived migrant women in Swe.....»»
CISA urges water facilities to secure their Unitronics PLCs
News that Iran-affiliated attackers have taken over a programmable logic controller (PLC) at a water system facility in Pennsylvania has been followed by a public alert urging other water authorities to immediately secure their own PLCs. “The c.....»»
Scientists determine how to properly feed rainbow trout
Scientists from the RUDN University and colleagues from Iran have determined the optimal dosage of a popular dietary supplement for rainbow trout. Exceeding it not only negates a positive effect, but can cause harm to the health of the fish. Results.....»»
Agronomists save tomatoes from toxic aluminum with melatonin
RUDN University agronomists and colleagues from China and Iran have helped tomatoes cope with the toxic effect of aluminum in acidic soils with the help of melatonin. This hormone contributes to nitric oxide production, blocking the toxic metal and p.....»»
Severe weather disproportionately impacts Oklahoma"s native communities, study shows
As the climate, demographics and land usage continue to change, tribal communities in Oklahoma are increasingly at risk of severe weather. A recent study led by Yang Hong with the University of Oklahoma examines these changes and the risks they pose......»»
MediaTek Challenges Dimensity 9300 Performance Woes, Cites Flawed Testing
Just recently, a stress test posted online demonstrated the performance of the new Vivo X100 and MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset, showing that the chip underwent thermal throttling during usage, a result which was attributed to the architecture of th.....»»
Design flaw leaves Google Workspace vulnerable for takeover
A design flaw in Google Workspace’s domain-wide delegation feature, discovered by Hunters’ Team Axon, can allow attackers to misuse existing delegations, enabling privilege escalation and unauthorized access to Workspace APIs without Super Admin.....»»
Study finds no “smoking gun” for mental health issues due to Internet usage
“The best data... suggests that there is not a global link between these factors." Enlarge / The report contrasts with a growing body of research in recent years that has connected the beginning of the smartphone era with grow.....»»
Predicting the fate of shallow coastal ecosystems for the year 2100
A new study of shallow-water ecosystems estimates that, by 2100, climate change and coastal land usage could result in significant shrinkage of coral habitats, tidal marshes, and mangroves, while macroalgal beds remain stable and seagrass meadows pot.....»»
Discovery of structural regularity hidden in silica glass
Glass—whether used to insulate our homes or as the screens in our computers and smartphones—is a fundamental material. Yet, despite its long usage throughout human history, the disordered structure of its atomic configuration still baffles scient.....»»
Smaller businesses embrace GenAI, overlook security measures
Organizations are feeling the pressure to rush into generative AI (GenAI) tool usage, despite significant security concerns, according to Zscaler. More than 900 global IT decision makers, although 89% of organizations consider GenAI tools like ChatGP.....»»
Unauthorized “David Attenborough” AI clone narrates developer’s life, goes viral
"We observe the sophisticated Homo sapiens engaging in the ritual of hydration." Enlarge / Screen capture from a demo video of an AI-generated unauthorized David Attenborough voice narrating a developer's video feed. (credit: Cha.....»»
Meta Oversight Board to review handling of video showing unveiled woman in Iran
Meta Oversight Board to review handling of video showing unveiled woman in Iran.....»»
Iran tells Hamas it will not enter the war with Israel
Iran tells Hamas it will not enter the war with Israel.....»»
Two new species of racerunner lizard discovered in Iran
A team of zoologists and biologists affiliated with several institutions in Russia and Iran has identified two new species of racerunner lizards in Iran. In their paper published in the journal Zootaxa, the group describes where the lizards were foun.....»»
Apple extends free period for iPhone 14 satellite features
Apple today announced it is extending the free usage period for Emergency SOS satellite features for iPhone 14 users. Previously, Apple gave iPhone 14 customers two free years after device activation, which would have began expiring this time next ye.....»»
Qualcomm kills its copy of Apple’s satellite SOS after ten months
Android manufacturers all said "no thanks" to Qualcomm's first swing at the idea. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) One of the iPhone 14's major new features was "Emergency SOS via satellite." During normal usage, smartphones s.....»»
Nasty drought in Syria, Iraq and Iran wouldn"t have happened without climate change, study finds
A three-year drought that has left millions of people in Syria, Iraq and Iran with little water wouldn't have happened without human-caused climate change, a new study found......»»
Symmetrium releases IM and SMS data protection solution
Symmetrium has unveiled its Instant messaging (IM) and SMS data protection solution, which eliminates the corporate security and compliance risks associated with IM usage by employees. With messaging apps now part of daily life in many workplaces, Ha.....»»
Google Chrome gets quick way to see how much memory each tab is using
After adding a Memory Saver earlier this year, Chrome on desktop (Mac, Windows, ChromeOS, etc.) will now report “Memory usage” when you hover over a tab. more….....»»