Preprint Server Removes "Inflammatory" Papers in Superconductor Controversy
sciencehabit writes: A debate over claims of room temperature superconductivity has now boiled over into the realm of scientific publishing. Administrators of arXiv, the widely used physics preprint server, recently removed or refused to post several.....»»
Vinigrol targets protein disulfide isomerase to block inflammatory response, shows study
Researchers led by Prof. Wang Lei from the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) and their collaborators have identified the direct target of vinigrol as protein disulfide isomerase (PDI) on the cell membrane. Vinigrol activ.....»»
Peculiar nova eruption inspected by astronomers
An international team of astronomers has employed NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) to observe the eruption of Nova Vulpeculae 2021. Results of the observational campaign, published November 8 on the pre-print server arXiv, provide.....»»
ALMA observations shed more light on molecular clouds associated with supernova remnant LHA 120-N49
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA), an international team of astronomers has observed a supernova remnant known as LHA 120-N49. Results of the observational campaign, published November 3 on the pre-print server arXiv, prov.....»»
November 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: Year 21 begins
The October forecast for large numbers of CVEs addressed in Windows 10 and 11 and the recent record on the number fixed in Windows Server 2012 was spot on! Microsoft addressed 75 CVEs in Windows 11, 80 in Windows 10, and 61 in Server 2012 R2. While S.....»»
Room-temperature superconductor study retracted by Nature
A study published in March claiming the discovery of a superconductor that works at room temperature—a scientific holy grail—has been retracted by the high-profile journal Nature at the request of most of its authors......»»
Most researchers behind superconductor claim now want their paper pulled
Both of the superconductivity papers Ranga Dias published in Nature are now gone. Enlarge / Dikembe Mutombo rejects your flawed publication. (credit: DAVID MAXWELL / Getty Images) In a move that surprised very few people.....»»
Critical vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence server is under “mass exploitation”
Atlassian's senior management is all but begging customers to take immediate action. Enlarge A critical vulnerability in Atlassian’s Confluence enterprise server app that allows for malicious commands and reset server.....»»
Avalanche of published academic articles could erode trust in science
A rapid rise in the number of academic articles being published could undermine public trust in science, warns an international study posted to the arXiv preprint server......»»
How to run new macOS versions on older Macs using OpenCore
Apple removes support for old Mac hardware in new macOS releases. Here's how to run modern macOS on older Macs using OpenCore.Years ago enterprising modders and hackers began working on software tools that allow you to install macOS on standard PCs......»»
Old-school problems, old-school solutions: We help aero-test a Mustang
OVC builds recreations of 1960s Mustangs—we help test a Peter Brock-designed hood. Enlarge / OVC's Shelby Mustang recreations are accurate enough to be granted official papers to compete in historic racing. (credit: Michael Teo.....»»
VMware patches critical vulnerability in vCenter Server (CVE-2023-34048)
VMware has fixed a critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CVE-2023-34048) and a moderate-severity information disclosure flaw (CVE-2023-34056) in vCenter Server, its popular server management software. About CVE-2023-34048 and CVE-2023-34056 CVE.....»»
Google falsely flags Samsung apps as “harmful,” tells users to remove them
Samsung says a "server issue" incorrectly flagged the apps, and it should be fixed now. Google says Samsung Wallet is spying on you! (It isn't.) [credi.....»»
Can selection tie evolution more closely to physics?
New papers claim to link evolution to other physics, but neither really succeeds. Enlarge / Does Assembly Theory have useful things to say about evolution? The paper written by its proponents makes that difficult to tell. (credit.....»»
Genshin Impact: Major Private Server Dev Faces DMCA Subpoenas
The developer of Genshin Impact has filed DMCA subpoena applications against GitHub, YouTube, and Spartan Host, hoping to unmask an individual connected to the largest private server provider in China. Since player progress gained unofficially upsets.....»»
Targeting a coronavirus ion channel could yield new COVID-19 drugs
The genome of the SARS-CoV-2 virus encodes 29 proteins, one of which is an ion channel called E. This channel, which transports protons and calcium ions, induces infected cells to launch an inflammatory response that damages tissues and contributes t.....»»
French government leaks late October release date for iOS 17.1
France's radiation watchdog has leaked the impending release of iOS 17.1 by October 24, with fixes that will end the iPhone 12 radio frequency exposure controversy and potential recall threat.The entire iPhone 12 lineupAs noted by iPhoneSoft, the Age.....»»
Microsoft completes blockbuster Activision Blizzard takeover after UK removes final hurdle
Microsoft has completed its takeover of Activision Blizzard, the maker of "Call of Duty" and other hit video games, closing one of the biggest tech deals of all time......»»
UK removes final hurdle to Microsoft"s blockbuster Activision Blizzard deal
UK antitrust officials have approved Microsoft's planned takeover of Activision Blizzard, the maker of "Call of Duty" and other hit games, greenlighting one of the biggest tech deals of all time......»»
Game devs express joy over “long overdue” retirement of Unity CEO Riccitiello
But some devs urge caution while other Unity board members are still in place. Enlarge / Unity developers won't have John Riccitiello to kick around anymore. (credit: Getty Images) Following weeks of controversy, partial.....»»
Popular “AI Hub” Discord Taken Down Following Copyright Complaints
In just a few months, "AI Hub" became a massively popular Discord server with over half a million members. While copyright infringement was strictly forbidden, not all users stuck to the rules. This previously raised the attention of the RIAA, and no.....»»