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Researchers call for better nanowaste management

Waste containing nanomaterials—or nanowaste—is an emerging safety concern worldwide, requiring environmentally sound management and regulation that still need to be established. Researchers at the University of Fribourg point out the gaps and pro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 7th, 2023

Setting a security standard: From vulnerability to exposure management

Vulnerability management has been the standard approach to fending off cyber threats for years. Still, it falls short by focusing on a limited number of vulnerabilities, often resolving only 1% to 20% of issues. In 2024, with the average data breach.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Saturday Citations: Color vision created demand for colorful animals; observing black hole light echoes; deadlines!

This week, researchers hypothesized that human culture is distinguished from cultures of other species like whales by unique open-endedness—the ability to communicate and understand an infinite number of possibilities. An ancient unicellular organi.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

New tools give researchers hope for fungus-ravaged US bats

Standing at a woodland entrance to the world's longest cave system in Kentucky, a park ranger warns those about to enter of an extremely deadly fungus—not for humans, but for the bat populations it has devastated across North America......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

New Apple Vision Pro study reveals promising performance in radiology

A new study published this week by researchers at the University of California, San Diego highlights how Apple Vision Pro can be used in healthcare settings. In particular, this study sought to compare diagnostic performance when using Apple Vision P.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

New SMB-friendly subscription tier may be too late to stop VMware migrations

Broadcom acquisition was a "wake-up call" for VMware-dependent SMBs. Broadcom has a new subscription tier for VMware virtualization software that may appease some disgruntled VMw.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Mitochondrial study offers new insights into how our cells process RNA for energy production

Researchers at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Karolinska Institutet have made a major discovery in how human cells produce energy. Their study, published in The EMBO Journal, reveals the detailed mechanisms of how mitochondria process.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Researchers warn against misusing lack of climate change adaptation measurements to cut funding

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku (Azerbaijan) from November 11 to 22, 2024, will also address the sensitive issue of financing adaptation strategies. Prof. Dr. Lisa Schipper from the Department of Geographical Development Research at.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

AppOmni partners with Cisco to extend zero trust to SaaS

AppOmni announced a significant partnership that combines the company’s Zero Trust Posture Management (ZTPM) solution with Cisco’s Security Service Edge (SSE) technology suite to enable zero trust principles at the application layer in Security-a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Improving pulse flours for consumer use: Using synchrotron light to determine optimal particle size for milling

Chickpeas, lentils, beans and peas are a fast-growing food market, with new uses going well beyond bean salads and hummus—think brownies, vegan meats, and salad dressing. Researchers like Chitra Sivakumar are working to drive dining innovation by s.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Encouraging quiet during zoo visits might lead to a better appreciation of the animals, say researchers

Encouraging quietness during zoo trips can help visitors better appreciate their inhabitants and lead to more fulfilling, respectful and informative experiences, a new paper argues......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Apple’s 45-day certificate proposal: A call to action

In a bold move, Apple has published a draft ballot for commentary to GitHub to shorten Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates down from 398 days to just 45 days by 2027. The Apple proposal will likely go up for a vote among Certification Authori.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Security Bite: Mechanics of Apple CarPlay

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Cliff-top sites preserve ancient Aboriginal heritage on the River Murray

New research by Flinders University researchers, conducted in partnership with the River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation (RMMAC), has documented ancient archaeological sites on the cliff-tops in the region between Morgan and Overland Corner.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

A green, scalable synthesis approach addresses the challenges of semiconductor-based photocatalysis

Solar-driven photocatalytic water splitting offers a sustainable route for hydrogen production. Researchers have explored various semiconductors, but challenges like bandgap limitations and carrier recombination persist......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Plastics pollution worsens the impacts of all planetary boundaries, new study says

Plastics are not as safe and inert as previously thought. A new research study written by an international team of researchers uses the planetary boundaries framework to structure the rapidly mounting evidence of the effects of plastics on the enviro.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Incorporating cultural and recreational ecosystem services of freshwater within Israel"s water economy

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have introduced an innovative model that incorporates recreational freshwater ecosystem services into water allocation decisions. The study, conducted by Aliza Fleischer, student Yadin Gindin and Ya.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

A causal theory for studying the cause-and-effect relationships of genes paves the way for targeted treatments

By studying changes in gene expression, researchers learn how cells function at a molecular level, which could help them understand the development of certain diseases......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

3D printing method crafts stronger, more ductile alloy for extreme environments

A team of researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong University, Tianmushan Laboratory, and the National University of Singapore has pioneered a new method for crafting an ultra-strong, ductile alloy using 3D printing technology......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Oldest depictions of fishing discovered in Ice Age art: Camp site reveals 15,800-year-old engravings of fish trapping

The Ice Age camp site of Gönnersdorf on the banks of the Rhine has revealed a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on early fishing practices. New imaging methods have allowed researchers to see intricate engravings of fish on ancient schis.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Researchers discover genetic reason for the red, yellow and orange bills of Australian finches

What gives an Australian finch its brilliantly colored red, yellow or orange bill? A major new study has uncovered the genetic switches controlling these distinctive colors, revealing a key piece in the puzzle of how animals develop their coloration......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024