Some Boeing 737 MAX grounded again after another fault spotted
The beleaguered Boeing 737 MAX has run into another issue, with the plane-maker recommending that some of tis jets be grounded after identifying more safety problems. A “potential electrical issue” has been blamed for the sudden announcem.....»»
Hackers are targeting exposed MS SQL servers with Mimic ransomware
Hackers are brute-forcing exposed MS SQL database servers to deliver Mimic ransomware, Securonix researchers are warning. About Mimic ransomware Mimic ransomware was first spotted in the wild in June 2022 and analyzed by Trend Micro researchers in Ja.....»»
SQLi vulnerability in Cacti could lead to RCE (CVE-2023-51448)
A blind SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-51448) in Cacti, a widely-used network monitoring, performance and fault management framework, could lead to information disclosure and potentially remote code execution. Cacti is often used in network op.....»»
"Blob-like" home of farthest-known fast radio burst is collection of seven galaxies, researchers find
In summer 2022, astronomers detected the most powerful fast radio burst (FRB) ever observed. And coming from a location that dates halfway back to the Big Bang, it also was the farthest known FRB spotted to date......»»
Secrets of a hot Saturn and its spotted star unlocked
A team of astronomers including McGill Professor Nicolas Cowan has unraveled the enigmatic atmosphere of the exoplanet HAT-P-18 b, shedding light on its intriguing blend of gases, clouds, and even the effects of its star's activity.....»»
Decline of Tasmanian devil could be causing genetic changes in spotted-tailed quoll, study finds
An international team of evolutionary biologists and natural scientists has found that the population decline of the Tasmanian devil is likely leading to genetic changes in another local predator—the spotted-tailed quoll. In their study, reported i.....»»
Elon Musk: SpaceX needs to build Starships as often as Boeing builds 737s
"Ship production needs to be roughly an order of magnitude higher than booster production." Enlarge / Ship 28, the Starship for SpaceX's next full-scale test flight, fires up one of its engines on December 29 in Texas. (credit: S.....»»
Does Apple Music sound weak? It’s not your headphones’ fault
Did you get a new set of Apple or Beats headphones over the holidays, then discover that Apple Music doesn't sound as good as it used to? Here's why......»»
Newborn southern resident orca spotted in Puget Sound
The J pod of endangered southern resident orcas has a new baby......»»
Researchers argue back and forth about whether we’ve spotted an exomoon
Years after Kepler shut down, people are arguing over whether it spotted exomoons. Enlarge (credit: NASA) In 2017, the astronomy world was abuzz at the announcement that exoplanet Kepler-1625b potentially had its own moo.....»»
Rare hissing mushroom spotted at Texas state park
For the second time this year, a rare hissing mushroom was spotted in Texas at a state park in Hill Country......»»
Apple"s iPhone now offers roadside assistance with Verizon
Apple's iPhone now offers roadside assistance through Verizon, already dong so with AAA. Apple's iPhone 14 and 15 now offer access to Verizon's roadside assistance service. Spotted by MacRumors, Apple's updated support document shows that U.S.-.....»»
The best Boxing Day deals for 2023 – live now
The top online deals we've spotted in the Australian Boxing Day Sales for 2023, with big savings on TVs, laptops, robot vacs, more Boxing Day robot vacuum dealsECOVACS DEEBOT N8 Robot Vacuum Cleaner – A$399 (was $999, 60% off)ECOVACS DEEB.....»»
Galaxy-scale winds spotted in the distant Universe
These winds can drive gas out of galaxies, shaping their future evolution. Enlarge / X-ray emissions (purple) superimposed on a visible light image of a galaxy shows the galaxy winds being launched. (credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/The O.....»»
See how Blue Origin’s rocket did in first flight since 2022 explosion
Blue Origin has returned to flight 15 months after a midair explosion involving its suborbital New Shepard rocket grounded its operation......»»
Relax: Sony’s Not Stopping Anyone from Reselling Physical Game Copies
The confusion originated from a clause spotted in Sony's Terms of Service. The post Relax: Sony’s Not Stopping Anyone from Reselling Physical Game Copies appeared first on Phandroid. Following some online misconceptions that Sony .....»»
Qakbot returns in fresh assault on hospitality sector
The Qakbot botnet has been disrupted this summer, but cybercriminals are not ready to give up on the malware: Microsoft’s threat analysts have spotted a new phishing campaign attempting to deliver it to targets in the hospitality industry. Qakb.....»»
Space Force chief: Timing of Chinese spaceplane launch “no coincidence”
US and Chinese spaceplanes are "two of the most watched objects" in orbit. File photo of the US military's X-37B test vehicle after a landing in 2012. (credit: Boeing) China has launched its top-secret military spaceplan.....»»
Examining the woollybear caterpillar as it makes its seasonal journey to overwinter
If you've been watching your step, there's a good chance you may have spotted some fuzzy black caterpillars inching their way across roads, sidewalks or yards over the past several weeks......»»
Lazarus exploit Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver novel RAT malware
North Korea-backed group Lazarus has been spotted exploiting the Log4Shell vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) and novel malware written in DLang (i.e., the memory-safe D programming language). “This campaign consists of continued opportunistic targ.....»»
Discovery of 72-kilometer fault line on Canada"s Vancouver Island
A team of geologists, mineralogists and Earth and ocean scientists affiliated with institutions in Canada, the U.S. and France has discovered a 72-kilometer fault line on Canada's Vancouver Island. In their project, reported in the journal Tectonics,.....»»