Nuclear terrorism could be intercepted by neutron-gamma detector that pinpoints source
Scanning technology aimed at detecting small amounts of nuclear materials was unveiled by scientists in Sweden today, with the hope of preventing acts of nuclear terrorism......»»
Chainguard raises $140 million to strengthen open source software security
Chainguard has completed a $140 million Series C round of funding led by Redpoint Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and IVP, bringing the company’s total funding raised to $256 million. Existing investors, including Amplify, Mantis VC, Seq.....»»
BIND 9.20 released: Enhanced DNSSEC support, application infrastructure improvements
BIND (Berkeley Internet Name Domain) is an open-source DNS software system with an authoritative server, a recursive resolver, and related utilities. BIND 9.20, a stable branch suitable for production use, has been released. According to the current.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg claims open-source is "necessary for a positive AI future"
Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg pushes for a future of open-source AI......»»
Deadpool & Wolverine: Here’s how the X-Men can be introduced into the MCU
We’ve got a few ideas regarding how the X-Men’s MCU debut might play out, based on hints from Deadpool & Wolverine’s trailers, existing films, and context from the comic book source material......»»
Apple"s batterygate settlement fund didn"t have enough money to pay a $92.17 check
So much for being the world's most valuable company. An iPhone "batterygate" settlement check has bounced and allegedly because of insufficient funds.The bounced check that will bring down Apple. (Source: First Coast News)Maybe those falling sales i.....»»
GitGuardian’s tool helps companies discover developer leaks on GitHub
GitGuardian releases a tool to help companies discover how many secrets their developers have leaked on public GitHub, both company-related and personal. Even if your organization doesn’t engage in open source, your developers or subcontractors.....»»
Infisical: Open-source secret management platform
Infisical is an open-source secret management platform developers use to centralize application configurations and secrets, such as API keys and database credentials, while also managing their internal PKI. In addition to managing secrets with Infisi.....»»
The silent spreader: Reassessing the role of mice in leptospirosis risk
Emerging research highlights mice as a critical yet underestimated source of leptospirosis, emphasizing the need for improved strategies to control the spread of the infectious disease......»»
The first GPT-4-class AI model anyone can download has arrived: Llama 405B
"Open source AI is the path forward," says Mark Zuckerberg, misusing the term. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Getty Images) In the AI world, there's a buzz in the air about a new AI language model released Tuesday by Me.....»»
Meta unveils Llama 3.1, its biggest and best open source model yet
The new LLM will be available in three sizes — 8B, 70B, and 405B parameters — the latter being the largest open-source AI built to date.....»»
Examining progress on volatile organic compound pollution control via the catalytic method
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), with toxicity and irritability, could cause atmospheric environmental problems such as haze and photochemical smog, seriously threatening the ecological environment and human health. The primary source of VOCs is hu.....»»
Vulnerability in Telegram app for Android allows sending malicious files disguised as videos
ESET researchers discovered a zero-day exploit, which targets the Telegram app for Android, that appeared for sale for an unspecified price in an underground forum post from June 2024. Example of how the EvilVideo exploit appears on Telegram (source:.....»»
We’re building nuclear spaceships again—this time for real
The military and NASA seem serious about building demonstration hardware. Enlarge / Artist concept of the Demonstration for Rocket to Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) spacecraft. (credit: DARPA) Phoebus 2A, the most pow.....»»
Shuffle Automation: Open-source security automation platform
Shuffle is an open-source automation platform designed by and for security professionals. While security operations are inherently complex, Shuffle simplifies the process. It’s designed to integrate with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP.....»»
Apple keeps pushing AI industry forward with more open-source models
Apple's Apple Intelligence research team have released two new small but high-performing language models used to train AI generators.Apple's ability to create incredibly compact yet powerful AI models is unequaled in the industry.The Machine Learning.....»»
iOS PlayStation Emulator ‘Gamma’ receives a series of new updates
Gamma debuted on the App Store back in May, thanks to a new App Store policy change that began to allow game emulators. Gamma is a PlayStation 1 emulator for iPhone and iPad, and it has recently received a number of updates, making the emulator a who.....»»
Results suggests titanium-48"s nuclear structure changes when observed at varying distances
The world around us is made up of particles invisible to the naked eye, but physicists continue to gain insights into this mysterious realm. Findings published in Physical Review C by Osaka Metropolitan University researchers show that the nuclear st.....»»
Sustainable irrigation critical to recovery of Ukrainian farms, a major global exporter of grain and oilseeds
By the middle of the century, three-quarters of Ukrainian croplands—a critical source of the world's grain and oilseeds—will experience water shortages due to the combination of climate change and infrastructural damage caused by the Russian inva.....»»
Laurene Powell Jobs pays $70 million to break San Francisco house price record
Businesswoman and philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs has bought a 100-year-old mansion in San Francisco's Billionaires Row, spending $70 million on the 17,300-square-foot home.Laurene Powell Jobs speaking at a Recode event (Source: Recode)Powell Jobs.....»»
FCC closes “final loopholes” that keep prison phone prices exorbitantly high
FCC wasn't able to cap intrastate prices until Congress granted new authority. Enlarge / A telephone in a prison. (credit: Getty Images | Image Source) The Federal Communications Commission today voted to lower price cap.....»»