Really random networks
Many natural and human-made networks, such as computer, biological or social networks have a connectivity structure that critically shapes their behavior. The academic field of network science is concerned with analyzing such real-world complex netwo.....»»
Stem cell study throws our understanding of gene regulation for a loop
The blueprint for human life lies within the DNA in the nucleus of each of our cells. In human cells, around six and a half feet of this genetic material must be condensed to fit inside the nucleus. DNA condensation is not random. To function properl.....»»
Best practices to mitigate alert fatigue
In this Help Net Security video, Peter Manev, Chief Strategy Officer at Stamus Networks, discusses a pervasive problem plaguing security analysts called “alert fatigue,” – which occurs when security teams become desensitized to an overwhelming.....»»
Chameleon AI program classifies objects in satellite images faster
A new AI program can train neural networks using just a handful of images to rapidly characterize in satellite and drone data new objects such as ocean debris, deforestation zones, urban areas and more......»»
Water may have flowed intermittently in Martian valleys for hundreds of millions of years
Using impact craters as a dating tool, Planetary Science Institute Research Scientist Alexander Morgan has determined maximum timescales for the formation of Martian valley networks shaped by running water......»»
Juniper fixes critical RCE in its SRX firewalls and EX switches (CVE-2024-21591)
Juniper Networks has fixed a critical pre-authentication remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability (CVE-2024-21591) in Junos OS on SRX firewalls and EX switches. About CVE-2024-21591 CVE-2024-21591 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could a.....»»
A global analysis of how human infrastructure squeezes beaches and dunes
Beaches and dunes are becoming increasingly trapped between rising sea levels and infrastructure. Dutch researchers have found that nowadays, when dropped on a random beach around the world, you only need to walk 390 meters on average to find the nea.....»»
Molecularly designing polymer networks to control sound damping
The world is filled with myriad sounds and vibrations—the gentle tones of a piano drifting down the hall, the relaxing purr of a cat laying on your chest, the annoying hum of the office lights. Imagine being able to selectively tune out noises of a.....»»
US judge blocks Ohio Republicans’ “troublingly vague” social media law
Judge calls law "breathtakingly blunt instrument" for reducing harm to children. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Matt Cardy ) A federal judge blocked an Ohio state law that would prevent minors from using social networks.....»»
Ancient cities provide key datasets for urban planning, policy and predictions in the Anthropocene
Cities play a key role in climate change and biodiversity and are one of the most recognizable features of the Anthropocene. They also accelerate innovation and shape social networks, while perpetuating and intensifying inequalities. Today over half.....»»
Actively exploited 0-days in Ivanti VPN are letting hackers backdoor networks
Organizations using Ivanti Connect Secure should take action at once. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Unknown threat actors are actively targeting two critical zero-day vulnerabilities that allow them to bypass two-factor.....»»
Survey shows shocking internet security statistics
In this survey done by All About Cookies, they reveal some shocking statistics around VPN and VPN safety on the internet. The post Survey shows shocking internet security statistics appeared first on Phandroid. Virtual Private Networks (V.....»»
Evolution is not as random as previously thought, finds new study
A new study has found that evolution is not as unpredictable as previously thought, which could allow scientists to explore which genes could be useful to tackle real-world issues such as antibiotic resistance, disease, and climate change......»»
Big impacts from small changes: Research reveals how filament interactions affect cellular networks
Tiny things matter—for instance, one amino acid can completely alter the architecture of the cell. Researchers at the Universities of Göttingen and Warwick investigated the structure and mechanics of the main component of the cell's cytoskeleton:.....»»
The best VPN deals in December 2023: Plans start at just $2.03/month during these holiday sales
Here's a roundup of the best VPN deals for December 2023. Using a VPN is an easy way to bypass geo-restrictions, protect company data while working remotely, and browse privately on public WiFi networks. UPDATE: Dec. 20, 2023, 10:35 a.m. ES.....»»
Computer vision and neural networks to help detect crop diseases
A research team from Skoltech and Saint-Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation have presented a paper in which they pioneered an alternative method for detecting decayed and moldy apples at the post-harvest stage, when fruits are st.....»»
How executives adapt to rising cybersecurity concerns in mobile networks
In this Help Net Security video, Rowland Corr, VP & Head of Government Relations at Enea, discusses the implications of burner phones and the crisis of confidence in network operators as they struggle to protect consumers from sophisticated (usually.....»»
Sustainable, more efficient synthesis route of hyaluronic acid polymers for biomedical applications
Hydrogels—polymer networks with high water content—can act as a tissue mimic, providing conditions for a viable culture of embedded cells, with various applications in biomedical engineering such as tissue engineering and regenerative medicine......»»
Scientists uncover link between ocean weather and global climate, using mechanical rather than statistical analysis
An international team of scientists has found the first direct evidence linking seemingly random weather systems in the ocean with climate on a global scale. Led by Hussein Aluie, an associate professor in the University of Rochester's Department of.....»»
macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 patches screen sharing flaw that exposes random windows
Apple has released iOS 17.2.1 and macOS Sonoma 14.2.1. Notably, the latter includes a patch for a vulnerability with screen sharing that can show others content from random “spaces” on your Mac when it looks like your desktop is empty. Here are t.....»»
SSH protects the world’s most sensitive networks. It just got a lot weaker
Novel Terrapin attack uses prefix truncation to downgrade the security of SSH channels. Enlarge / Terrapin is coming for your data. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Sometime around the start of 1995, an unknown per.....»»