Sociologist interviews formerly incarcerated mothers about the trauma of institutional separation
When Zimife Umeh, a new assistant professor of sociology at the George Washington University's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS), first embarked on researching the experiences of incarcerated mothers, she worried nobody would talk to her......»»
Week in review: 18 free Microsoft Azure cybersecurity resources, K8 vulnerability allows RCE
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: LLM Guard: Open-source toolkit for securing Large Language Models LLM Guard is a toolkit designed to fortify the security of Large Language Models (.....»»
Ultrathin films achieve record hydrogen-nitrogen separation
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of materials that contain nano-sized pores. These pores give MOFs record-breaking internal surface areas, which make them extremely versatile for a number of applications: separating petrochemicals and gase.....»»
"Do not anthropomorphize plants," say plant and forest researchers
Plants are often attributed with abilities similar to those known in the animal or human world. Trees are said to have feelings and can purportedly care for their offspring, like mothers. In an article in the review journal Trends in Plant Science, 3.....»»
Irish secondary schools among the most socio-economically equal for reading literacy
Irish secondary schools are among the most socially integrated in Europe when it comes to reading literacy, according to a new cross-country comparative study led by a sociologist at Trinity College Dublin......»»
Week in review: 17 free AWS cybersecurity courses, exploited Chrome zero-day
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: The blueprint for a highly effective EASM solution In this Help Net Security interview, Adrien Petit, CEO at Uncovery, discusses the benefits that o.....»»
Guest commentary: Apprenticeship providers are one-stop shop for auto tech talent
An apprenticeship provider brings a turnkey approach — including apprentice recruitment, candidate interviews and orientation, soft skills training, hands-on education and training — to solving a growing crisis......»»
Social media restrictions “profoundly damaging,” Biden admin tells SCOTUS
Biden: “Serious separation of power concerns” with ban on social media contacts. Enlarge (credit: Kevin Dietsch / Staff | Getty Images North America) In July, a federal judge issued an order limiting the Biden admini.....»»
Serious Brain Trauma Starts Well Before Young Athletes Go Pro
Brain injury from contact sports doesn't just affect professional athletes. A new study of amateur athletes who died before turning 30 reveals that many already showed signs of neurodegeneration......»»
Week in review: 6 free resources for getting started in cybersecurity, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: The misconceptions preventing wider adoption of digital signatures In this Help Net Security interview, Thorsten Hau, CEO at fidentity, discusses th.....»»
Housing should be prioritized to support re-entry following incarceration, study suggests
Policymakers and re-entry programs need to prioritize housing to support formerly incarcerated people and reduce recidivism, researchers from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University write in a new study......»»
What is institutional misogyny in policing? Research shows what it looks like—and why it matters
Britain has witnessed a torrent of appalling examples of misogyny by those serving on the front line of public services in recent years. This has included police officers committing acts of violence and abuse against women......»»
Week in review: 11 search engines for cybersecurity research, PoC for RCE in Juniper firewall released
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Adapting authentication to a cloud-centric landscape In this Help Net Security interview, Florian Forster, CEO at Zitadel, discusses the challenges.....»»
How Norway is helping to restore humanity inside US prisons
As part of an innovative prison reform program, the Oregon State Penitentiary created a healing garden on its grounds to provide some respite from the concrete and resemble the outside world. One incarcerated man who had spent most of the past two de.....»»
Week in review: Security Onion 2.4 released, WinRAR vulnerable to RCE
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Network detection and response in the modern era In this Help Net Security interview, David Gugelmann, CEO at Exeon, sheds light on the current cybe.....»»
Where have the Good Omens 2 characters been since Season 1?
Mashable supervising producer Mark Stetson sits down with the cast of Good Omens to discuss where their characters are in season two.These interviews were conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike......»»
Apple is the most under-owned large-cap tech firm by big investors
Despite being a sought-after stock for most investors, Apple stock remains an undervalued option for the big players in the market.Apple CEO Tim CookThe latest data presented by Morgan Stanley Research regarding large-cap institutional ownership out.....»»
The pressure is real for mothers managing their children"s digital use
Parents are spending considerable amounts of energy thinking about and mitigating the risks associated with their kids using mobile phones and the internet......»»
Analyses of Pompeii victims with X-ray fluorescence suggests they died of asphyxiation
A multi-institutional team of archaeologists, chemists and environmental scientists using portable X-ray fluorescence on victims of the Pompeii eruption in 79 AD finds that they likely died of asphyxiation. The group has published their results in PL.....»»
Spider mites study: Social environment experienced by mothers influences sons" reproductive tactics
In the intense male–male competition for females, males often develop alternative reproductive tactics to achieve successful reproduction through unconventional means. These tactics often arise from their own condition and surroundings......»»
Scientists study the evolutionary origins of coronary arteries
Coronary arteries are a vital part of the human heart, providing it with oxygen-rich blood so that it can work. By comparing the hearts of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and frogs, a multi-institutional team of researchers appears to have found evide.....»»