PoC exploit for abused PaperCut flaw is now public (CVE-2023-27350)
An unauthenticated RCE flaw (CVE-2023-27350) in widely-used PaperCut MF and NG print management software is being exploited by attackers to take over vulnerable application servers, and now there’s a public PoC exploit. About the vulnerability.....»»
A human topological insulator: Researchers use choreographed dance to explain quantum materials
Science can be difficult to explain to the public. In fact, any subfield of science can be difficult to explain to another scientist who studies in a different area. Explaining a theoretical science concept to high school students requires a new way.....»»
The "27 Club" isn"t true, but it is real—a sociologist explains why myths endure and how they shape reality
There's a certain allure to the notion that some of the world's brightest stars burn out at the age of 27. The so-called 27 Club has captivated the public imagination for half a century. Its members include legendary musicians Jimi Hendrix, Janis Jop.....»»
Google patches actively exploited Android vulnerability (CVE-2024-43093)
Google has delivered fixes for two vulnerabilities endangering Android users that “may be under limited, targeted exploitation”: CVE-2024-43047, a flaw affecting Qualcomm chipsets, and CVE-2024-43093, a vulnerability in the Google Play fr.....»»
Apple stops signing iOS 18.0.1, no longer allowing downgrades from 18.1
A week after releasing iOS 18.1 to the public, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 18.0.1. For iPhone and iPad users, this means that they can no longer downgrade to a previous version of the operating system. more….....»»
Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election
A nationally representative survey of U.S. adults finds a public highly attuned to the 2024 election campaign. Researchers at the University of South Florida's Center for Sustainable Democracy, in partnership with researchers at Rutgers University, t.....»»
Millions of Synology NAS devices vulnerable to zero-click attacks (CVE-2024-10443)
Synology has released fixes for an unauthenticated “zero-click” remote code execution flaw (CVE-2024-10443, aka RISK:STATION) affecting its popular DiskStation and BeeStation network attached storage (NAS) devices. About CVE-2024-10443 CV.....»»
MacBook Pro line could major redesign in 2026 for 20th anniversary
Apple will update the current MacBook Pro again in 2025, but those waiting for a significant redesign may have to wait a little longer.The 2023 MacBook Pro was the first to offer a Space Black option.The company often tweaks the hardware of its MacBo.....»»
APD working crash site on I-27, ask public to avoid area
APD working crash site on I-27, ask public to avoid area.....»»
Political pros no better than public in predicting which messages persuade, researchers find
Political campaigns spend big bucks hiring consultants to craft persuasive messaging, but a new study coauthored by Yale political scientist Joshua L. Kalla demonstrates that political professionals perform no better than laypeople in predicting whic.....»»
How Researchers Are Using Geospatial Technology to Uncover Mexico"s Clandestine Graves
Thousands of hidden graves contain the bodies of the disappeared all across Mexico. Using drones, hyperspectral imaging, and other technologies, scientists and members of the public are uncovering them......»»
Government interventions can reduce deadly air pollution in South Asia, study finds
Air pollution, driven in large part by practices like crop burning, contributes to 2 million deaths a year in South Asia and persists as a public health emergency. But a new study co-led by Brown University researcher Gemma Dipoppa found that governm.....»»
Veterans and military family members improve election confidence, study finds
Veterans and military family members (VMF) who serve in election jobs, including as poll workers, strengthen public trust in the fairness, security and safety of elections, finds a new study by the University of Maryland's Center for Democracy and Ci.....»»
Apple researchers ran an AI test that exposed a fundamental ‘intelligence’ flaw
Apple just shipped its first Apple Intelligence features and launched new AI-optimized Macs. But for all the AI hype, there are clearly limitations with the technology’s intelligence. And one of those limits was highlighted by Apple’s AI research.....»»
Tim Cook says users are updating to iOS 18.1 at twice the rate of iOS 17.1
Tim Cook has revealed that the adoption rate of iOS 18.1 is far faster than it was for iOS 17.1 at the same time in 2023.Tim Cook and the Apple Intelligence icon — image credit: AppleJust ahead of its latest earnings call, Tim Cook has announced th.....»»
When will we know who won the 2024 election?
Election officials anticipate 2024 to be the most streamlined and secure election in history. But results may still take longer than the public hopes. Less than a week out from election day, as many around the country send in their mail-in ball.....»»
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 31
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle. Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about fin.....»»
M4 MacBook Pro vs. M3 MacBook Pro: What are the differences?
Apple dropped a gang of new MacBook Pros on us, but how does the M4 compare to last year's model? M4 MacBook Pro vs. M3 MacBook Pro: Price and specsLike the M3 MacBook Pro at launch in 2023, the 14-inch M4 version starts at $1,599......»»
Simple science summaries written by AI can help people understand research and trust scientists
Artificial intelligence-generated summaries of scientific papers make complex information more understandable for the public compared with human-written summaries, according to my recent paper published in PNAS Nexus. AI-generated summaries not only.....»»
Public school principals face challenges with philanthropic funding in Australia
New Deakin University research has revealed the significant challenges faced by public school principals in Australia due to the increasing reliance on philanthropic funding......»»
Colonialism, starvation and resistance: How food is weaponized, from Gaza to Canada
For more than a year, the Israeli state has been engaged in a massive incursion into Gaza following the October 2023 Hamas attack against Israel......»»