Salmonella contamination via strawberry roots not a dietary risk factor
Strawberry production is one of the driving forces in the Spanish agriculture sector, as strawberries are highly valued for their organoleptic characteristics and health benefits. These two factors, their economic relevance, and the value that consum.....»»
"Sexual precarity": How insecure work puts migrants at risk of being sexually harassed, assaulted or trafficked
Some of the ways migrants are exploited in the workforce get a lot of public attention. We hear tragic stories about wage theft, forced unpaid overtime, unsafe work conditions or discrimination. And we are likely to hear more such grim stories reveal.....»»
Trust and risk in the AI era
55% of organizations say the security risks for their business have never been higher, according to Vanta. Yet the average company only dedicates 11% of its IT budget to security — far from the ideal allocation of 17%, according to business and IT.....»»
What animal societies can teach us about aging
Red deer may become less sociable as they grow old to reduce the risk of picking up diseases, while older house sparrows seem to have fewer social interactions as their peers die off, according to new research showing that humans are not the only ani.....»»
The Surprising Medication That May Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer"s
The Surprising Medication That May Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer"s.....»»
More than half of UConn academic programs at risk of being slashed
More than half of UConn academic programs at risk of being slashed.....»»
Future Apple Watches could tell you if you’re at risk for diabetes
Apple has been working on a way to measure blood sugar levels without using a needle, and it looks like some progress has been made......»»
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak grows by 50% in 3 days as lawsuits mount
The CDC believes the risk is now low, but cases could continue to rise. Twenty-six more cases have been identified in a multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to McDonald's Qu.....»»
AuthenticID360 blocks AI-generated IDs during digital onboarding
AuthenticID released AuthenticID360, its new holistic identity verification platform. AuthenticID360 delivers robust verification and risk signaling capabilities, including a 2-second response time for identity transactions. A unified solution for co.....»»
Proof Verify reduces false positives and improves fraud detection accuracy
Proof launched Verify, a live face-to-face experience that delivers high-level assurance with identity verification performed in the presence of an agent, reducing the risk of fraudulent activities such as deepfakes by ensuring that users are legitim.....»»
Unclear pricing for GRC tools creates market confusion
Due to widely varying government, risk, and compliance (GRC) tool pricing, enterprise risk management (ERM) leaders must understand four different pricing-tier categories of GRC solutions and apply a scoping framework to further estimate likely costs.....»»
Research on how gut bacteria breaks down dietary fiber could lead to helpful new probiotics
There are trillions of bacteria in the human gut microbiome. When we eat fruits and vegetables, some of these bacteria break down the dietary fiber and provide us with metabolites, small molecules our body can use for energy or cell repair......»»
Deals: M3 MacBook Air $249 off, M2 $399 off, 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 at new $370 low, leather bands, more
Alongside an ongoing offer on the previous M2 MacBook Air at $399 off the original price (now available in all colors), we are also tracking solid $249 price drops on select M3 MacBook Airs in the 13-inch form-factor. Those offers sit alongside a new.....»»
Are managers at risk in an AI-driven future?
Business leaders are increasingly worried about AI's disruptive effects on the future of work. Many workers fear job losses, but their anxiety also stems from the idea of AI making decisions about their work. Should we worry about a future with robot.....»»
Nucleus Security unveils POAM Process Automation for federal agencies
Nucleus Security announced Nucleus POAM Process Automation, a comprehensive solution for federal agencies and their vendors to streamline risk management and automate their Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) process. This solution overcomes error-.....»»
Astropad launches Bookcase to turn iPhone into a comfortable and smart page-turner
Astropad has been exploring hardware creations more over the past few years with its pen-on-paper iPad screen protector kit, iPad artist surface/stand Darkboard, and more. Now the company with roots in software has launched its latest creative physic.....»»
Polar bears" exposure to pathogens is increasing as their environment changes, blood samples suggest
As the Arctic warms, polar bears now face a greater risk of contracting several pathogens than bears three decades ago. Karyn Rode and Caroline Van Hemert of the U.S. Geological Survey report these findings in a new study published October 23, 2024,.....»»
Family as wealth factor: Study reveals how generational change and family events are associated with a person"s wealth
A new study conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR), the University of Cologne, GESIS and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health explores how an individual's financial wealth changes in relation to generational transi.....»»
Risk of cardiovascular disease linked to long-term exposure to arsenic in community water supplies
Long term exposure to arsenic in water may increase cardiovascular disease and especially heart disease risk even at exposure levels below the federal regulatory limit (10µg/L) according to a study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Hea.....»»
Evolving cloud threats: Insights and recommendations
Recently, IBM X-Force released its 2024 Cloud Threat Landscape Report. This uses incident data and insights to reveal how attackers successfully compromise organizations by leveraging adversary-in-the-middle (AITM) attacks to bypass multi-factor auth.....»»
Alleged iPhone SE 4 dummy units show iPhone 14 design, apparent ‘Plus’ size option
Some new images of iPhone SE 4 dummy units have been shared by Japanese Apple blog Macotakara today, showcasing a similar form factor to the iPhone 14, as we’d been expecting. The blog also highlights compatibility with existing iPhone 14 cases, an.....»»