Voltron Data Theseus helps organizations solve data processing challenges
Voltron Data introduced Theseus, a distributed execution engine built to solve today’s data processing challenges at a scale beyond the capabilities of CPU-based analytics systems like Apache Spark. Theseus is available to enterprises and governmen.....»»
Inequality weakens local governance and public satisfaction, study finds
Local governments in developing countries are crucial for providing public services that promote human development and address challenges like extreme weather, unemployment and crumbling infrastructure. Yet, they often face difficulties in implementi.....»»
Automakers excoriated by Senators for fighting right-to-repair
OEMs also called out for selling data they collect on drivers. Yesterday, US Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Joshua Hawley (R-MO) sent letters to the he.....»»
Professor challenges tokenizing women of color in academia
The unspoken rule for women of color in academia is to be everything to everyone—mentor, diversity champion, tireless scholar, and silent workhorse, says York University equity studies Assistant Professor Yvonne Su in her paper published in Nature.....»»
Dark energy "doesn"t exist" so can"t be pushing "lumpy" universe apart, physicists say
One of the biggest mysteries in science—dark energy—doesn't actually exist, according to researchers looking to solve the riddle of how the universe is expanding......»»
Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for December 20
Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Friday, December 20
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
ESA and NASA satellites deliver first joint picture of Greenland Ice Sheet melting
Academics from Northumbria University are part of an international research team which has used data from satellites to track changes in the thickness of the Greenland Ice Sheet......»»
Thousands of GPS tracking customers have info leaked following data breach
A bug in Hapn's website is allegedly spilling sensitive information, while the company remains silent......»»
46% of financial institutions had a data breach in the past 24 months
As the financial industry is the most targeted sector for data breaches in 2024, it’s now more important than ever to strengthen the industry moving into 2025, according to SailPoint. Financial institutions face growing cyber threats In 2024, rough.....»»
AI is becoming the weapon of choice for cybercriminals
AI changes how organizations look at cybersecurity GenAI is compromising security while promising efficiency This article highlights key findings from 2024 reports on AI and GenAI technologies, focusing on their potential and major challenges. Overre.....»»
By looking at individual atoms in tooth enamel, researchers are learning what happens to our teeth as we age
Teeth are essential for helping people break down the food they eat, and are protected by enamel, which helps them withstand the large amount of stress they experience as people chew away. Unlike other materials in the body, enamel has no way to repa.....»»
How to solve the Three Eyed Gate puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Even Indy doesn't like light puzzles in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The three eyed gate puzzle is mandatory, though, so we will help you solve it......»»
ASUS’ New Mini PC Packs AI and Intel Processing
It's marketed for enterprise, industrial and entertainment purposes. The post ASUS’ New Mini PC Packs AI and Intel Processing appeared first on Phandroid. For folks who don’t necessarily want to spend time and money working on.....»»
Almost half of developer revenue now comes from subscriptions
Analytics data suggests that we’re downloading fewer iPhone apps this year than last, but spending significantly more money on them. That’s because almost half of developer revenue now comes from subscriptions. App Store downloads declined sli.....»»
Online program helps siblings fight less, bond more, study finds
Siblings between the ages of 4 and 8 can have up to eight fights an hour, Northeastern University psychology professor Laurie Kramer says. If you don't live with children this age, that stat may seem a tad dramatic; if you do, you're probably nodding.....»»
NASA payload aims to probe moon"s depths to study heat flow
Earth's nearest neighboring body in the solar system is its moon, yet to date, humans have physically explored just 5% of its surface. It wasn't until 2023—building on Apollo-era data and more detailed studies made in 2011–2012 by NASA's automate.....»»
A new way of thinking about skyrmion motion could lead to more robust electronics
The future storage and processing of data stand to benefit greatly from tiny magnetic whirlpools known as skyrmions, which are robust against noise and may be useful in lower power consumption devices. The development of skyrmion-based technologies h.....»»
Advancing a trustworthy quantum era: A novel approach to quantum protocol verification
Quantum computing offers the potential to solve complex problems faster than classical computers by leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics. Significant advancements have been made in areas, such as artificial intelligence, cryptography, deep.....»»
Sentinel-1 data reveals Arctic glacier retreat
As Arctic temperatures rise, marine-terminating glaciers—especially in places like Svalbard—are undergoing rapid retreat and intensified calving. The Space for Shore project utilizes radar data from the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission to provide pr.....»»
Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for December 19
Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive......»»