Valuable peatlands at risk of disappearing
Peatlands are valuable ecosystems that store water and large quantities of carbon and that support high biodiversity. However, 20 percent of the European raised bog habitat is currently under threat from climate change and dewatering......»»
The Surprising Medication That May Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer"s
The Surprising Medication That May Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer"s.....»»
More than half of UConn academic programs at risk of being slashed
More than half of UConn academic programs at risk of being slashed.....»»
Future Apple Watches could tell you if you’re at risk for diabetes
Apple has been working on a way to measure blood sugar levels without using a needle, and it looks like some progress has been made......»»
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak grows by 50% in 3 days as lawsuits mount
The CDC believes the risk is now low, but cases could continue to rise. Twenty-six more cases have been identified in a multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to McDonald's Qu.....»»
AuthenticID360 blocks AI-generated IDs during digital onboarding
AuthenticID released AuthenticID360, its new holistic identity verification platform. AuthenticID360 delivers robust verification and risk signaling capabilities, including a 2-second response time for identity transactions. A unified solution for co.....»»
Proof Verify reduces false positives and improves fraud detection accuracy
Proof launched Verify, a live face-to-face experience that delivers high-level assurance with identity verification performed in the presence of an agent, reducing the risk of fraudulent activities such as deepfakes by ensuring that users are legitim.....»»
Unclear pricing for GRC tools creates market confusion
Due to widely varying government, risk, and compliance (GRC) tool pricing, enterprise risk management (ERM) leaders must understand four different pricing-tier categories of GRC solutions and apply a scoping framework to further estimate likely costs.....»»
Are managers at risk in an AI-driven future?
Business leaders are increasingly worried about AI's disruptive effects on the future of work. Many workers fear job losses, but their anxiety also stems from the idea of AI making decisions about their work. Should we worry about a future with robot.....»»
Astronomers take a close look at a dandelion-shaped supernova and zombie star
In 1181, a new star shone near the Cassiopeia constellation for six months before disappearing. This event, recorded as a "guest star" by Chinese and Japanese observers almost a millennium ago, has puzzled astronomers for centuries. It is one of a fe.....»»
Nucleus Security unveils POAM Process Automation for federal agencies
Nucleus Security announced Nucleus POAM Process Automation, a comprehensive solution for federal agencies and their vendors to streamline risk management and automate their Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) process. This solution overcomes error-.....»»
Polar bears" exposure to pathogens is increasing as their environment changes, blood samples suggest
As the Arctic warms, polar bears now face a greater risk of contracting several pathogens than bears three decades ago. Karyn Rode and Caroline Van Hemert of the U.S. Geological Survey report these findings in a new study published October 23, 2024,.....»»
Risk of cardiovascular disease linked to long-term exposure to arsenic in community water supplies
Long term exposure to arsenic in water may increase cardiovascular disease and especially heart disease risk even at exposure levels below the federal regulatory limit (10µg/L) according to a study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Hea.....»»
TSMC says it reported itself to US govt; Apple chip production may be at risk [U]
The US Commerce Department is carrying out an investigation into whether Apple chipmaker TSMC breached US sanctions against China by supplying smartphone and AI chips to Huawei. The probe was in part driven by Huawei’s surprising ability to resume.....»»
SailPoint Machine Identity Security reduces the risk associated with unmanaged machine identities
SailPoint launched SailPoint Machine Identity Security, a new Identity Security Cloud product. SailPoint Machine Identity Security is a dedicated product built specifically for machine accounts such as service accounts and bots. Built on SailPoint At.....»»
US TSMC probe puts iPhone chips at risk
A US Commerce Department investigation into a possible sanctions breach by TSMC could spell trouble for Apple, as its chip partner could face penalties that ultimately harm production of iPhone and Mac chips.A TSMC factory sign - Image credit: TSMCTh.....»»
Faulty fuel pump triggers Honda recall of over 700,000 vehicles in U.S.
A cracked core component in the fuel pump can lead to fuel leaks, increasing the risk of fire if an ignition source is present nearby......»»
AI, as it stands today, is a valuable tool for the auto industry but a poor substitute for humans
As the industry experiments with artificial intelligence, business owners need to be aware of the technology's promise and its limitations......»»
Five surprising ways that trees help prevent flooding
Think of flood prevention and you might imagine huge concrete dams, levees or the shiny Thames barrier. But some of the most powerful tools for reducing flood risk are far more natural and widely recognizable: woodlands and green spaces. Trees offer.....»»
The BC election could decide the future of the province"s species at risk laws
With British Columbians going to the polls this week, a whole host of key issues are on the agenda. Among these issues stands the future of species at risk legislation in B.C.—and perhaps with it Canada as a whole......»»
How extreme weather and costs of housing and insurance trap some households in a vicious cycle
Climate change is increasing the risk of extreme weather events for Australian households. Floods and bushfires are becoming more likely and severe. As a result, household insurance costs are soaring—tripling in some cases. High-risk areas might ev.....»»