SETI Pioneer Frank Drake Leaves a Legacy of Searching for Voices in the Void
Remembering Frank Drake, who led science in listening for an extraterrestrial “whisper we can’t quite hear”.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Ford Future Product; Angela Zepeda leaves Hyundai
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Pioneer Kitten: Iranian hackers partnering with ransomware affiliates
A group of Iranian hackers – dubbed Pioneer Kitten by cybersecurity researchers – is straddling the line between state-contracted cyber espionage group and initial access provider (and partner in crime) for affiliates of several ransomwar.....»»
Rezonate’s mid-market solution reduces the cloud identity attack surface
Rezonate announced a new identity security solution for mid-market companies. The offering proactively reduces the identity attack surface and improves compliance efforts in a fraction of the time of legacy IAM tools or manual methods. This approach.....»»
LLMs have a strong bias against use of African American English
Feedback gets rid of overt biases but leaves subtle racism intact. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) As far back as 2016, work on AI-based chatbots revealed that they have a disturbing tendency to reflect so.....»»
7 Reasons to Wait for the iPad Mini 7 & 4 Reasons Not To
There are some great reasons to wait for the rumored iPad mini 7, but there are also some great reasons to just go ahead and buy another tablet. If you’re searching for a new tablet, you’ll want to investigate Apple’s lineup which i.....»»
Direct incentives may boost hiring managers" willingness to employ individuals with criminal convictions
Millions of people in the United States have a criminal conviction and are searching for work. But most employers are reluctant to hire people with records, especially those with felony convictions, a disproportionate share of whom are people of colo.....»»
Researchers start first low frequency search for alien technology in distant galaxies
The SETI Institute, the Berkeley SETI Research Center and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research announced a study using the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) in Western Australia. Led by Dr. Chenoa Tremblay of the SETI Institute and Pro.....»»
At Honeymoon Island State Park, urgency grows to defend "the real Florida"
For Terry Fortner, the fight to save Honeymoon Island State Park from proposed development is personal. Nearly 130 years ago, just offshore from here, her grandmother Myrtle Scharrer was born in a pioneer home on Caladesi Island. She lived for decade.....»»
Coaxing purple bacteria into becoming bioplastic factories
In a world overrun by petroleum-based plastics, scientists are searching for alternatives that are more sustainable, more biodegradable and far less toxic to the environment......»»
Q&A: Professors discuss democracy in the internet age
Democracy is a process that works best when citizens are informed and engaged. In the internet age, our relationship to information has been profoundly altered by the shifting role of legacy media, the rise of social media and growing challenges invo.....»»
Achieving effective removal of caffeine and painkillers, scientists turn food waste into water cleaners
Researchers at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague have achieved a significant breakthrough in water purification by developing low-cost activated carbons derived from biomass waste, specifically artichoke leaves and pomegranate peel.....»»
Protecting academic assets: How higher education can enhance cybersecurity
Cyber attacks against higher education institutions increased by 70% in 2023. This is largely due to legacy endpoint security management and practices, limited IT support staff, and overwhelming amounts of data, much of which is PII (personally ident.....»»
The IRS has loads of legacy IT — but it"s not equipped to replace it
IRS advised to re-establish its office for decommissioning outdated IT systems......»»
AMD’s historic AM4 legacy may continue on
Various reports suggest that AMD has a new 3D V-Cache equipped desktop CPU for budget conscious gamers......»»
I tried Dead by Daylight’s scary new spinoff and I’m already dying to dive back in
After playing through the bloody prologue of The Casting of Frank Stone, we can't wait to uncover the secrets of Dead by Daylight's promising spinoff......»»
Get $50 OFF with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
Get it with as much as 19% off the usual price. The post Get $50 OFF with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S-series tablets are ideal devices if you’re searching for a high-end ta.....»»
Doom + Doom II is a great excuse to jump back into Hell, for free or for $10
Just how you remember it, but through a 4K, 120 fps accessible lens. Enlarge / I don't know what this flame crossbow (?) is from the Legacy of Rust campaign, but I am going to keep running and gunning until I get it. (credit: Bet.....»»
New study suggests that our galaxy is crowded or empty—both are equally terrifying
Is there intelligent life in the universe? And if so, just how common is it? Or perhaps the question should be, what are the odds that those engaged in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) will encounter it someday?.....»»
Searching through your Google Photos library may lot easier soon
Google is working on making the process of searching your photos a lot easier by introducing two new filters to the Google Photos app......»»
Google antitrust verdict leaves Apple with “inconvenient alternatives”
A reliable source of billions of dollars in income is at risk for the iPhone maker. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards) The landmark antitrust ruling against Google on Monday is shaking up one of the longest-standing partners.....»»