Quantum DXi9200 helps organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risks
Quantum announces the DXi9200, the latest generation of its flagship DXi9000 Series hybrid (flash + dense disk) data protection appliances, designed for scalable, efficient backup and recovery services for large organizations. With the continuing thr.....»»
Experiments show coating rice seedling with nanoscale carbon dots from durian helps rice plants thrive in salty soil
Extreme weather and pollution have increased the salt content in some soil, making growing conditions harsh for salt-sensitive crops like rice. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Nano detail a possible solution that doesn't require genetic modificatio.....»»
Social media platforms are throttling access to news—with far-reaching implications for democracy
Just days out from the United States presidential election last month, X (formerly Twitter) suddenly crippled the ability of many major media and political organizations to reach audiences on the social media platform......»»
Study explores how fear impacts financial health of airline industry
A new study reveals how news and external uncertainties, like rising investor fear and geopolitical risks, affect the financial performance of airline companies. By analyzing airline equity returns, researchers found that some shocks have long-term e.....»»
Plantain power: Reducing nitrate leaching in pasture systems
Nitrate leaching into water is a challenge globally and practical tools to reduce it are needed to aid in water quality improvement. Researchers from Teagasc investigated the effect of including ribwort plantain with grass-clover for reducing nitrate.....»»
A rare Venus solar transit helps unravel exoplanet atmospheres
In the next decade, researchers will start probing the atmosphere of planets as small as Earth and Venus orbiting nearby stars. But although these two solar system planets are similar in size and bulk density—so that some call them "twins"—their.....»»
Could we use an asteroid to shield astronauts on their way to Mars?
Radiation is a primary concern for long-duration human spaceflight, such as the planned trips to Mars, which are the stated goal of organizations such as NASA and SpaceX. Shielding is the standard way to protect astronauts from radiation during those.....»»
Netography introduces AI-powered ransomware detection capabilities
Netography announced new ransomware detection capabilities that enable organizations to respond to malicious activity in real-time before it disrupts operations or threatens business continuity. These AI-powered enhancements enable Fusion customers t.....»»
8 US telcos compromised, FBI advises Americans to use encrypted communications
FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) officials have advised Americans to use encrypted call and messaging apps to protect their communications from threat actors that have – and will – burrow into the networks a.....»»
Middesk Address Risk Insights strengthens onboarding processes
Middesk introduced Address Risk Insights, a critical new addition to its core Know Your Business (KYB) product Verify and its recently introduced risk scoring Signal product. A first for the KYB space, Address Risk Insights helps companies assess the.....»»
LogicGate helps organizations quantify the value of GRC programs
LogicGate introduced the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Program Value Realization Tool, available to customers through the Risk Cloud platform. This new tool provides visibility into the financial value of GRC by automatically tracking key pr.....»»
Researchers contend that national health surveys should include immigration status-related questions to reduce stigma
Nativity—characterized by place of birth, duration of residence in the host country, citizenship and immigration status—greatly influences the health of foreign-born individuals in the United States. Despite this, many national health surveys omi.....»»
Screening study explores risks of chemical exposure from household products
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) collaborated with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to characterize the chemical makeup of 81 common household items. Researchers also evaluated the potential risk to users......»»
How the Shadowserver Foundation helps network defenders with free intelligence feeds
In this Help Net Security interview, Piotr Kijewski, CEO of The Shadowserver Foundation, discusses the organization’s mission to enhance internet security by exposing vulnerabilities, malicious activity, and emerging threats. Kijewski explains the.....»»
Preparing for Q-day: The essential role of cloud migration in securing enterprise data
As the era of quantum computing draws closer, businesses face a new and unprecedented threat to data security: “Q-day.” This looming turning point—when quantum machines can break traditional encryption with ease—has the potential to u.....»»
Dockcase MagSafe SSD Enclosure review: Small and nimble storage on the go
This MagSafe SSD enclosure helps bring your storage wherever you are and connect to any of your devices.Dockcase MagSafe SSD Enclosure reviewIn 2024, USB-C is king. Connecting all your devices through power, storage, and display is easier than ever.D.....»»
A path towards applying topology in quantum computing
Can insights from topology—the study of the properties of 3D objects that persist when an object is stretched or compressed—be applied in the field of quantum information processing? Juan Lin, Shou-Bang Yang, Fan Wu, and Zhen-Biao Yang, researche.....»»
Dynamic tracking technique can reduce noise in gravitational-wave detectors to peer deeper into the cosmos
Researchers have shown that optical spring tracking is a promising way to improve the signal clarity of gravitational-wave detectors. The advance could one day allow scientists to see farther into the universe and provide more information about how b.....»»
Scientists exploit photo-induced chirality in thin films to improve authentication tech
In today's world, the fight against counterfeiting is more critical than ever. Counterfeiting affects about 3% of global trade, posing significant risks to the economy and public safety. From fake pharmaceuticals to counterfeit currency, the need for.....»»
AI helps researchers dig through old maps to find lost oil and gas wells
Undocumented orphaned wells pose hazards to both the environment and the climate. Scientists are building modern tools to help locate, assess, and pave the way for ultimately plugging these forgotten relics......»»
Apple shows how the iPhone’s Action Mode helps people with Parkinson’s shoot videos
Apple puts a lot of effort into promoting accessibility with things like the hearing aid feature for AirPods Pro. This time, however, the company showed an example of how the iPhone’s Action Mode has been helping people with Parkinson’s in their.....»»