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......»»
Scientists develop model for more efficient simulations of protein interactions linked to cancer
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists have developed a theoretical model for more efficient molecular-level simulations of cell membranes and their lipid-protein interactions, part of a multi-institutional effort to better understand the.....»»
Poor maternity benefits can prompt new mothers to leave their jobs
If companies want to ensure pregnant employees and new moms stay on their payrolls, they'd do well to offer competitive maternity benefits......»»
Week in review: Manage the risk of ChatGPT use, know the danger of failed Okta logins
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: These 15 European startups are set to take the cybersecurity world by storm Google has announced the startups chosen for its Cybersecurity Startups.....»»
RNA vaccination in rabbit mothers confers benefits to offspring in the womb, shows study
Newly developed mRNA vaccines against Zika virus and HIV-1 produced strong antibody responses that transferred from pregnant rabbits to their offspring, researchers report in the journal Molecular Therapy. As noted by the authors, the results support.....»»
How a polymeric nanoparticle gene delivery system can promote bone formation
Does a "magic bullet" exist in regenerative medicine? Researchers have long wished to design a cutting-edge gene therapy that regenerates tissues damaged by disease or trauma. That wish may come true now that a research team has developed a polymeric.....»»
Week in review: Kali Linux gets Purple, Microsoft zero-days get patched
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Samsung, Vivo, Google phones open to remote compromise without user interaction Several vulnerabilities in Samsung’s Exynos chipsets may allow att.....»»
Antibody fragment-nanoparticle therapeutic eradicates gastric cancer, shows research
A novel cancer therapeutic, combining antibody fragments with molecularly engineered nanoparticles, permanently eradicated gastric cancer in treated mice, a multi-institutional team of researchers found......»»
Parental leave: offer dads proper benefits and they will take time off to care for their children
When a working woman becomes a mother, she automatically becomes part of the "working mothers" collective. The same, however, is not true for men: the term "working father" is not a term that is commonly used, although everyone understands its meanin.....»»
GM offering buyouts to most U.S. salaried workers, expects costs of $1.5B
The Voluntary Separation Program will be offered to all U.S. salaried employees with at least five years of service and all global executives with at least two years of service......»»
Magnetic recoverable enzyme formulation removes mycotoxin from fruit-derived products
A research team led by Prof. Li Boqiang from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed an immobilized enzyme preparation with high efficiency, stability, safety and easy separation, which can degrade patulin in contamin.....»»
GM offering buyouts to most U.S. salaried workers
The Voluntary Separation Program will be offered to all U.S. salaried employees with at least five years of service and all global executives with at least two years of service......»»
Relatively minor support can improve access to childcare and employment in Germany
Relatively minor support with the application process is enough to help families with lower educational attainment secure childcare. A new study shows that mothers subsequently pursue more working hours and that the earnings gap between mothers and f.....»»
Week in review: LastPass breach, GCP data exfiltration, UEFI bootkit
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Google Cloud Platform allows data exfiltration without a (forensic) trace Attackers can exfiltrate company data stored in Google Cloud Platform (GCP.....»»
Interviews with journalists can seem daunting—but new research shows 80% of subjects report a positive experience
"Every journalist who is not too stupid or too full of himself to notice what is going on knows that what he does is morally indefensible. He is a kind of confidence man, preying on people's vanity, ignorance, or loneliness, gaining their trust, and.....»»
Bridge between hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity of flax fiber offers breakthrough in multipurpose oil-water separation
The large number of oily wastewater discharges and oil spills are bringing about severe threats to environment and human health. Corresponding to this challenge, a number of functional materials have been developed and applied in oil-water separation.....»»
Week in review: ChatGPT and cybersecurity, hidden vulnerabilities in Docker containers
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Google Protected Computing: Ensuring privacy and safety of data regardless of location In this Help Net Security interview, Royal Hansen, VP of Engi.....»»
Week in review: Microsoft, Apple patch exploited zero-days, tips for getting hired in cybersecurity
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Combining identity and security strategies to mitigate risks The Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), a nonprofit that provides vendor-neutral.....»»
Microsoft is ready to make your Internet Explorer separation complete
As part of a new Edge update, Microsoft is permanently disabling Internet Explorer on Windows 10 forever......»»
Week in review: VMware ESXi servers under attack, ChatGPT’s malicious potential, Reddit breached
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: While governments pass privacy laws, companies struggle to change In this Help Net Security interview, Bill Tolson, VP of Compliance and eDiscovery.....»»
Researchers use water treatment method to capture acids from agricultural waste
Bound for the landfill, agricultural waste contains carbon sources that can be used to produce high-value compounds, such as p-coumaric acid, which is used in manufacturing pharmaceuticals. Electrodeionization, a separation method that uses ion-excha.....»»