Stratospheric balloons listen in on ground activity
Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and even severe weather events produce a medley of low-frequency infrasound waves below the range of human hearing. Researchers can investigate these sounds to gain a deeper understanding of our planet. In addition to.....»»
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Explore the full library of audio content with no longterm commitment with an Audible free trial, which gets you 30 days of access to the audiobook service......»»
BSAM: Open-source methodology for Bluetooth security assessment
Many wireless headsets using Bluetooth technology have vulnerabilities that may allow malicious individuals to covertly listen in on private conversations, Tarlogic Security researchers have demonstrated last week at RootedCON in Madrid. “Many.....»»
Human activity on Curaçao began centuries earlier than previously believed, study finds
New research co-led by Simon Fraser University and the National Archaeological Anthropological Memory Management (NAAM Foundation) in Curaçao extends the earliest known human settlement of Curaçao by centuries, adding pieces to the puzzle of pre-Co.....»»
The numbers do not add up for mathematics homework, according to a new study
Supporting kids with math homework is a common afterschool activity. But beyond the basics, new curricula and teaching strategies are making it harder for parents to help and it's taking a serious toll on children's confidence and learning......»»
Apple Watch study reveals which states exercise the most (and the least)
In celebration of Heart Month, the Apple Heart & Movement Study released updated trends in activity and cardio fitness, including which states are – and are not – meeting the recommended 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week threshold.....»»
Exploring the bactericidal activity of T1-spanin against drug-resistant bacteria
Given the worldwide prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria, the research community is on the lookout for alternative bactericidal treatment approaches. In a recent study, Japanese researchers have now compared bacteriophage-derived enzymes for combati.....»»
Image-scraping Midjourney bans rival AI firm for scraping images
Midjourney pins blame for 24-hour outage on "bot-net like" activity from Stability AI employee. Enlarge / A burglar with a flashlight and papers in a business office—exactly like scraping files from Discord. (credit: Getty Imag.....»»
Unveiling the genetic tapestry of tree growth: A model for Populus euphratica development
A comprehensive understanding of the genetic architecture of tree growth, a complex interplay of genetics between the plant's above- and below-ground parts, remains undefined in plant studies. Research has increasingly focused on understanding how ge.....»»
Saturn"s moon is a testing ground to gain a better understanding of the methane molecule
Titan is the second-largest moon in the solar system and the only one with a dense atmosphere. At the top of this atmosphere, rich in nitrogen and methane, the sun's radiation produces a great diversity of organic molecules, some of which we also fin.....»»
AirPods Pro could gain hearing aid mode in iOS 18
The AirPods Pro could benefit from a new hearing aid mode in iOS 18, a report forecasts, with upgrades to the low and mid-tier models also expected sometime in 2024.AirPods Pro 2Apple's Live Listen has helped the hard of hearing use AirPods to better.....»»
CloudGrappler: Open-source tool detects activity in cloud environments
CloudGrappler is an open-source tool designed to assist security teams in identifying threat actors within their AWS and Azure environments. The tool, built on the foundation of Cado Security’s cloudgrep project, offers enhanced detection capabilit.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: March 7, 2024 – 20-inch MacBook foldable, introducing 9to5Mac Daily Plus
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Introducing 9to.....»»
Why charities focused on the money, not the mission, should listen up
Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) have distinct identities: Some are more motivated by mission, others by money. Now, new research from Rutgers University–New Brunswick finds these preferences can affect an NPO's identity, particularly how receptive i.....»»
New research shakes up what we knew about Idaho"s big 2020 earthquake that hit Boise
New research is shaking up what we know about Idaho earthquakes and the faults that cause them as scientists try to better understand the state's seismic activity......»»
Sharks, turtles and other sea creatures face greater risk from industrial fishing than previously thought
My colleagues and I mapped activity in the northeast Pacific of "dark" fishing vessels—boats that turn off their location devices or lose signal for technical reasons. In our new study published in Science Advances, we found that highly mobile mari.....»»
Soil may release more carbon than expected, affecting climate change models
The accuracy of climate models depends on many factors—greenhouse gas emissions from industrial and transportation activity, farm animal "emissions," urban growth and loss of forests, and solar reflections off snow and ground cover. Natural phenome.....»»
Nearly 2 billion people globally at risk from land subsidence
Land subsidence is a geohazard caused by the sudden or gradual settling (years to decades) of the land surface due to the removal of subsurface material. This can be due to a variety of factors, both natural (such as earthquakes, volcanic activity an.....»»
FDA warns consumers to stop using six brands of ground cinnamon found to have high levels of lead
FDA warns consumers to stop using six brands of ground cinnamon found to have high levels of lead.....»»
Engineers facilitate the restoration of lake deltas
Engineers from EPFL and partner organizations have developed a method for classifying lacustrine deltas based on morphological parameters, in order to determine which of the deltas severely altered by human activity are best suited for restoration to.....»»
Just add AI for expert astronaut ultrasound
Ultrasound devices are commonplace in modern orbital medical kits, helping to facilitate rapid diagnoses of astronaut ailments or bodily changes. However it takes real-time guidance from experts on the ground to acquire medically useful ultrasound im.....»»