Oh, deer: In US capital, "Bambi" is increasingly unwelcome
To some, they are a magical sight to behold in the heart of the city—to others a pest that eats through their gardens, endangers traffic and helps spread tick-borne diseases......»»
Phishing in focus: Disinformation, election and identity fraud
The frequency of phishing attacks is rising as attackers increasingly utilize AI to execute more scams than ever before. In this Help Net Security video, Abhilash Garimella, Head Of Research at Bolster, discusses how phishing scams are now being host.....»»
Australian report finds the changing nature of work provides new opportunities for workplace gender equality
A new research report released today has identified an important shift in how employees choose to engage in the workforce, as they increasingly seek flexibility and opportunities to tailor work schedules and locations to their needs......»»
New book takes philosophical approach to deep time
Contemporary life is rife with talk of impending apocalypse, from the plots of countless books and movies to the increasingly grim predictions associated with climate change......»»
New study reveals urgent need for "Blue Justice" in the emerging blue economy
A new study has highlighted a critical issue within the rapidly developing Blue Economy; the need for "Blue Justice"—a new concept that originated from this study. As countries and industries increasingly turn to the oceans for economic growth, thi.....»»
Taiwan volunteers fight rise in whale and dolphin strandings
Taiwanese volunteers gathered around a large inflatable whale as they learned how to help beached sea mammals—an increasingly common sight across the island......»»
Phage editing technology could lead to alternative treatments for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
As antibiotic resistance becomes an increasingly serious threat to our health, the scientific and medical communities are searching for new medicines to fight infections. Researchers at Gladstone Institutes have just moved closer to that goal with a.....»»
Q&A: How single-cell and spatial proteomics reveal proteins" nuanced roles in health and disease
When Steve Carr, senior director of the Proteomics Platform at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, began working in proteomics, the field was able to detect only the most abundant proteins in a given sample. In recent years, increasingly sensitiv.....»»
Managing space debris through space law
It's becoming increasingly crowded in the orbits around Earth that are popular for space travel. And that's not just due to satellites—there's also more waste material, which is compromising safety. Ph.D. candidate Zhuang Tian is conducting researc.....»»
Global study shows demersal fishing affects ocean floor carbon storage
Scientists are growing increasingly concerned about the impact demersal fishing is having on climate change and the preservation of organic carbon stored in the seabed......»»
Retail tech company Xcite Automotive plans to raise venture capital after AI acquisition
Xcite, known for reconditioning vehicles and photographing them for dealer websites, purchased Double4 AI to enhance its tech-driven products and services......»»
Novel metasurface enables temperature-adaptive radiative cooling
As the global energy crisis intensifies and climate change accelerates, finding sustainable solutions for energy management is increasingly urgent. One promising approach is passive radiative cooling, a technology that allows objects to cool by emitt.....»»
Viewpoint: In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have become increasingly visible in U.S. workplaces, especially over the past five years. However, DEI has recently come under attack, with companies scaling back their DEI plans......»»
Novel glass-forming liquid electrolyte shows glass transition across broad range
As the world shifts towards a more sustainable future, the development of advanced electrochemical devices, such as rechargeable batteries with higher energy densities and efficient electrodeposition capabilities, has become increasingly crucial. In.....»»
Protecting national interests: Balancing cybersecurity and operational realities
With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeting critical infrastructure, in this Help Net Security interview, David Ferbrache, managing director of Beyond Blue, discusses the current state of cybersecurity readiness and resilienc.....»»
How strategic litigation for asylum seekers can be effective
The rights of asylum seekers are under pressure. Nevertheless, politically this group has very little to gain. We can, therefore, expect a further rise in strategic litigation, a tactic that interest groups are increasingly using to protect the right.....»»
DEI policies work best when they are designed to include everyone and are backed by evidence, says researcher
As the U.S. becomes increasingly polarized, diversity, equity and inclusion—also known as DEI—efforts have been touted as a way to bridge social divides and promote a sense of belonging for everyone, especially for those who have been traditional.....»»
Opinion: AI should not be allowed to adjudicate cases in Canada"s Federal Court
Canadian society is progressing deeper into the digital age. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies—like the generative AI ChatGPT and the legal platform Harvey—are increasingly shaping judicial processes and legal systems, including in the ad.....»»
Study reveals key strategies to combat urban heat vulnerability
A QUT study analyzing five decades of research and thousands of studies has identified five critical areas needed to tackle urban heat vulnerability (UHV), a growing issue impacting millions in increasingly heat-prone cities......»»
Diverse crop rotations reduce risk of crop loss under poor growing conditions
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are responding to the increasingly uncertain climate. The warmer and more unpredictable weather has been a source of instability on U.S. farms. ARS agroecologists.....»»
Glacier flooding in Alaskan capital sets new record
In the early hours of August 6, a lake dammed by Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier burst through the ice, flooding hundreds of homes and businesses in the Mendenhall Valley where many of the Alaskan capital's residents live. This outburst led to the larges.....»»