Turtles all the way down: Why AI’s cult of objectivity is dangerous, and how we can be better
Hiding human biases in model biases doesn't eliminate them or magically make these biases objective. We must adopt a more realistic view. Hiding human biases in model biases doesn't eliminate them or magically make these biases objective. We must.....»»
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Lidia heads for Mexico
Hurricane Lidia became an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm on Tuesday as it headed toward beach resorts on Mexico's Pacific coast, threatening to bring flooding and mudslides, forecasters said......»»
Dangerous vulnerability can be exploited to carry out massive DDoS attacks (CVE-2023-44487)
Cloudflare, Google, and Amazon AWS revealed that a zero-day vulnerability in the HTTP/2 protocol has been used to mount massive, high-volume DDoS attacks, which they dubbed HTTP/2 Rapid Reset. Decoding HTTP/2 Rapid Reset (CVE-2023-44487) In late Augu.....»»
SpyHunter Web Security blocks dangerous sites and web-based threats
EnigmaSoft Limited has released SpyHunter Web Security – a browser extension that helps users block dangerous sites and web-based threats. SpyHunter Web Security offers enhanced protection against online security risks. SpyHunter Web Security seaml.....»»
How to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians
New rules and tech could make cars safer for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists......»»
Where do rehabbed turtles go?
When a wild turtle recovers from an accident and is released back into the wild, what happens next? A new study from North Carolina State University reveals that finding those answers can often be just as challenging as saving the turtle itself......»»
3 underrated movies on Hulu you need to watch in October
The three underrated movies on Hulu that you need to watch include a cult horror film, a long-forgotten dramady, and a Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy comedy......»»
The Heybike Tyson e-bike is janky, fun, and sometimes dangerous
This foldable e-bike looks the part but is tough to recommend. Enlarge / If green isn't your thing, the Tyson comes in black and blue. (credit: Eric Bangeman) This time, I'll lead with the conclusion. The Heybike Tyson i.....»»
Agronomists find microbes to protect tomatoes from dangerous fungus
RUDN University agronomists and colleagues from Tunisia have discovered a way to stop the spread of a phytopathogenic fungus Botrytis cinerea. It affects crops, especially tomatoes. The Trichoderma fungus and the Pseudomonas bacterium can protect the.....»»
Nationwide test of Wireless Emergency Alert system could test people"s patience—or rebuild trust in the system
The Wireless Emergency Alert system is scheduled to have its third nationwide test on Oct. 4, 2023. The Wireless Emergency Alert system is a public safety system that allows authorities to alert people via their mobile devices of dangerous weather, m.....»»
Humans increasingly settling in high-risk flood zones, study warns
Humans are increasingly settling in areas highly exposed to dangerous flooding, a study warned Wednesday, with China helping drive the rise in risky urban expansion into exposed areas......»»
Warming beaches threaten Yemen sea turtles" future
On a Yemeni beach, a sea turtle clambers ashore to lay eggs, which will likely be born female due to rising temperatures, creating a gender imbalance that brings the threat of local extinction......»»
There"s a thriving global market in turtles, and much of that trade is illegal
Hatchling turtles are cute, small and inexpensive. Handled improperly, they can also make you sick......»»
Feds propose protections for turtles that nearly went extinct in Washington state
A small and once-prominent species of turtle, endangered by invasive bullfrogs, human development and climate change, might soon see a boost in efforts to rebuild its populations throughout the West......»»
New York City Is Drowning
Heavy rainfall led to dangerous flash flooding in New York City and surrounding areas this morning......»»
Dangerous chemicals found in South Carolina"s fish, crabs and oysters. Here"s what we know
Chemicals that can make people sick have recently been found in fish, crabs and oysters in South Carolina as concerns grow about the threat the toxins pose to food and water across the Palmetto State......»»
Bing Chat’s ads are sending users to dangerous malware sites
The Bing Chat AI chatbot often serves up adverts to its users, but it turns out these ads can be hijacked by malicious websites containing dangerous malware......»»
A turtle time capsule: DNA found in ancient shell
Currently, only seven species of sea turtles exist. Among them are two in the genus Lepidochelys: the olive ridley and the Kemp's ridley. Despite being among the most common sea turtles in much of the Caribbean Sea and elsewhere, little is known abou.....»»
Wildlife mitigating measures no help for Ottawa"s freshwater turtles, says study
Urban sprawl and insufficient relief measures have left an Ottawa-area freshwater turtle facing extinction within the decade, says new research from the University of Ottawa and Trent University, which tracked changes to the turtle's habitat over a 1.....»»
Update your Apple devices now to fix these dangerous exploits
Three actively exploited vulnerabilities have just been discovered in a huge number of Apple devices. Update yours now to ensure it stays safe from hackers......»»
Global study reveals extensive impact of metal mining contamination on rivers and floodplains
A study, published in Science, has provided new insights into the extensive impact of metal mining contamination on rivers and floodplains across the world, with an estimated 23 million people believed to be affected by potentially dangerous concentr.....»»