Red Hat’s new source code policy and the intense pushback, explained
A (reasonably) condensed version of two weeks' worth of heated GPL argument. Enlarge / A be-hatted person, tipping his brim to the endless amount of text generated by the conflict of corporate versus enthusiast understandings of.....»»
Methane is pitched as a climate villain—could changing how we think about it make it a savior?
Surging methane emissions put our ability to meet Paris agreement climate targets in jeopardy. But a timely new book presents the scientific, policy and technological challenges and solutions for achieving rapid climate gains by addressing this once.....»»
European Green Deal is a double-edged sword for global emissions, analysis suggests
The European Union aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050 as part of the comprehensive Green Deal that was agreed upon four years ago. However, an analysis of the policy documents outlining the practical measures of the Green Deal shows that it will decre.....»»
Batteries of Lebanon walkie-talkies contained PETN explosive - Lebanese source
Batteries of Lebanon walkie-talkies contained PETN explosive - Lebanese source.....»»
Creepy "biotwang" noises coming from the Mariana Trench finally explained after 10 years
Creepy "biotwang" noises coming from the Mariana Trench finally explained after 10 years.....»»
Nextcloud Hub 9 released: New features, more security, updated performance
Nextcloud has launched Nextcloud Hub 9, a significant update to its open-source cloud-based collaboration platform. It introduces several new features to improve user experience, performance, and security. Enhanced security in Nextcloud Hub 9 Nextclo.....»»
Real-time Linux is officially part of the kernel after decades of debate
Now you can run your space laser or audio production without specialty patches. Enlarge / Cutting metal with lasers is hard, but even harder when you don't know the worst-case timings of your code. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
Nanoparticle-based remediation of chromium-contaminated water shows high efficiency
Groundwater is an essential source of drinking water across the country. However, heavy metal contamination in groundwater presents a significant health hazard. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a nanomaterial-based.....»»
Safe-Hub: A new single nexus point for data, information and toolkits on pollinator conservation
In an effort to increase awareness and knowledge of wild pollinators and their societal values, the Safeguard project has launched the open-source platform Safeguard Knowledge Exchange Hub: Safe-Hub. The hub aims to facilitate pollinator data and kno.....»»
How humans are affecting the Northern Hemisphere"s wind patterns
The summer of 2024 was the hottest on record and, unfortunately, this came as no surprise. Summers have been getting hotter and drier around the world, including in the Northern Hemisphere, leading to intense droughts and heat waves in North America.....»»
The Penguin: How Colin Farrell transformed into one of Batman’s most famous villains
Director Matt Reeves recently explained how Colin Farrell's appearance for Oz Cobb in The Batman and The Penguin was created......»»
Security leaders consider banning AI coding due to security risks
92% of security leaders have concerns about the use of AI-generated code within their organization, according to Venafi. Tension between security and developer teams 83% of security leaders say their developers currently use AI to generate code, with.....»»
Can toddlers help explain the origins of our bias for wealth?
Income and wealth inequality in the U.S. remain near all-time highs. Analysts say this disparity is a "major issue of our time." Experts have spotlighted deep policy failures fueling the problem and helpful economic fixes to alleviate the suffering......»»
Patents for software and genetic code could be revived by two bills in Congress
PERA and PREVAIL want to re-enable patents struck down by Supreme Court rulings. Enlarge / An image from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where in 1874, the newest thing was not software or genetic compositions, but shutter.....»»
Record-Breaking Rainfall in Carolinas and Europe Explained
On opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, Central Europe and North Carolina have both been drenched by torrential rains.....»»
PSA: AI-generated voice cloning scams are on the rise – secret code recommended
A survey by a UK bank suggests that AI-generated voice cloning scams are on the rise, with 28% claiming to have been targeted. It’s recommended that people agree a secret code to guard against the possibility of being take in … more….....»»
CrowdSec: Open-source security solution offering crowdsourced protection
Crowdsec is an open-source solution that offers crowdsourced protection against malicious IPs. CrowdSec features For this project, the developers have two objectives: Provide free top-quality intrusion detection and protection software. There’s.....»»
PlainID introduces identity security for Zscaler
PlainID announces the PlainID Authorizer for Zscaler, available via PlainID SaaS Authorization Management, centralizes policy management for Zscaler and SaaS applications and tools. Zscaler and other SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solutions have m.....»»
Critical VMware vCenter Server bugs fixed (CVE-2024-38812)
Broadcom has released fixes for two vulnerabilities affecting VMware vCenter Server that can be triggered by sending a specially crafted network packet, and could lead to remote code execution (CVE-2024-38812) or privilege escalation (CVE-2024-38813).....»»
Zirconium metals under extreme conditions found to deform in surprisingly complex ways
Materials are crucial to modern technology, especially those used in extreme environments like nuclear energy systems and military applications. These materials need to withstand intense pressure, temperature and corrosion. Understanding their lattic.....»»
Urban sustainable development needs to secure basic human needs, finds study
Urban sustainable development (USD) plans and policies cover a wide range of issues, such as biodiversity protection, transportation, or poverty reduction. Yet, it is unclear what the USD policy preferences of residents are......»»