Upright buzzer aims to tackle lockdown slouching
The Upright buzzer vibrates when the wearer slouches, to encourage them to sit up straight......»»
Open-source software helps streamline 2D materials research with scanning tunneling microscope automation
A new open-source software package developed by Monash University researcher Julian Ceddia aims to significantly streamline the study of materials using scanning tunneling microscopes (STMs)......»»
Landman trailer: Billy Bob Thornton aims for Yellowstone’s success in Taylor Sheridan’s new series
"Welcome to the oil business," Billy Bob Thornton says in the trailer for Landman, Taylor Sheridan's new series for Paramount+......»»
Schools urged to teach children how to spot conspiracies and fake news
Young people are as engaged and interested in current affairs as ever, but social media is siloing their opinions and making fake news hard to spot, and schools are the places to tackle this, according to a conspiracy theory expert......»»
Proofpoint launches NIST-inspired framework to tackle data loss prevention challenges
Proofpoint launched a proprietary, partner-friendly, end-to-end information protection framework, providing organizations access to expertise, industry benchmark data and proven methodology in designing, implementing and maturing data loss prevention.....»»
Polymer foam aims to transform oil spill cleanup
University of Waterloo researchers have developed a new material that can absorb more than eight times its weight in oil, offering a new solution in preventing groundwater contamination from spills or accidents. The study, "Fabrication of Triblock El.....»»
SwitchBot releases Matter-enabled evaporative humidifier
SwitchBot has officially launched its latest Matter-enabled smart home product, the SwitchBot Evaporative Humidifier (Auto-refill). This new device aims to simplify home humidification by combining advanced technology with cold evaporation, offering.....»»
Industry and researchers call for action to tackle climate impact of organic, carbon-based chemicals
Industry experts and university researchers have joined together to ask the government to address the climate impact of organic, carbon-based chemicals......»»
Study reveals key strategies to combat urban heat vulnerability
A QUT study analyzing five decades of research and thousands of studies has identified five critical areas needed to tackle urban heat vulnerability (UHV), a growing issue impacting millions in increasingly heat-prone cities......»»
Sinon: Open-source automatic generative burn-in for Windows deception hosts
Sinon is an open-source, modular tool for the automatic burn-in of Windows-based deception hosts. It aims to reduce the difficulty of orchestrating deception hosts at scale while enabling diversity and randomness through generative capabilities. Sino.....»»
New vaccine protects cattle from deadly tick-borne disease
University of Missouri researchers are working to develop the first-ever vaccine proven to protect cattle from a devastating tick-borne cattle disease known as bovine anaplasmosis. The research is vital to the state's economy as it aims to protect Mi.....»»
Cultured zooplankton provide new avenue to monitor and rid oceans of microplastic pollutants
Testing for levels of microplastic contamination in marine plankton aims to help develop new ways to assess and manage the rising global pollution problem, Flinders University experts say......»»
Review: Synology BeeStation offers a local network alternative to iCloud and Dropbox cloud storage
Best known for their network attached solutions (like my beloved DS920+), Synology have recently launched a new product in their lineup, called the . The BeeStation aims to simplify the idea of a home NAS, offering a local network backup option as.....»»
Calls for a new "digital vaccination" for children to tackle fake news and disinformation
A new report published August 23, 2024 has called for a "digital vaccination" for all children, to tackle the tsunami of fake news and disinformation, and close the digital divide......»»
A new malware threat to macOS adds to the data-stealing surge
Mac users face another macOS threat that aims to steal your data and targets x86_64 and Arm architectures......»»
Xiaomi, eyeing Europe, will swallow EV losses to join Tesla in big leagues
Xiaomi’s founder Lei Jun has pledged to invest $10 billion to make EVs as the company aims to become one of the world’s top five automakers. .....»»
Google Maps rolling out simplified bottom bar redesign to iPhone
After coming to Android in late July, the Google Maps bottom bar redesign, which aims to make the app a bit cleaner, is now on the iPhone. more….....»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: August 21, 2024
Associate Cybersecurity Operations Officer UNICC | USA | On-site – View job details The Center aims to provide trusted ICT services and digital business solutions. You will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head of.....»»
New software tool aims to reduce reliance on animal testing
In recent years, machine learning models have become increasingly popular for risk assessment of chemical compounds. However, they are often considered "black boxes" due to their lack of transparency, leading to skepticism among toxicologists and reg.....»»
A-level results show the patterns of disadvantage the government must tackle
Hundreds of thousands of students have now nervously opened their A-level results. These handfuls of letter grades matter, and not just to the students themselves. They have far-reaching effects on our whole education system and public views on stand.....»»
Researchers discover smarter way to recycle polyurethane
Researchers at Aarhus University have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam from items like mattresses. This is great news for the budding industry that aims to chemically recover the original components of the material—making their pr.....»»