Was Thalidomide Safe? Frances Oldham Kelsey Was Not Convinced
In the U.S. in the early 1960s the distributor of a thalidomide drug was impatient to get it on the market. But FDA medical examiner Frances Oldham Kelsey wanted more information to prove its safety.....»»
Get up to 23% off Tile trackers during Amazon’s Big Spring sale
Amazon has some great discounts on Tile trackers with plenty to be saved on key models which will keep your devices safe......»»
NASA"s Swift temporarily suspends science operations
On March 15, NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory entered into safe mode, temporarily suspending science operations due to degrading performance from one of its three gyroscopes (gyros), which are used to point the observatory for making observation.....»»
mSpy helps parents keep their children safe with real-time tracking & monitoring
In this digital age, it’s hard for parents to keep track of what their kids are doing online, but mSpy might have a way for you to keep an eye on your kids from the comfort of your smartphone. The post mSpy helps parents keep their children safe wi.....»»
This 18th-century shell collection, saved from a skip, tells a story of empire, explorers and women"s equality
In the 1980s, a shell collection that included specimens from Captain Cook's final voyage was accidentally thrown into a skip and believed lost forever. But much to the joy of scientists, last week it was rediscovered safe and sound and donated to En.....»»
Week in review: Cybersecurity job openings, hackers use 1-day flaws to drop custom Linux malware
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Transitioning to memory-safe languages: Challenges and considerations In this Help Net Security interview, Omkhar Arasaratnam, General Manager at th.....»»
AirTag anti-stalking class-action lawsuit given the green light
An attempted class-action lawsuit against Apple is being allowed to proceed, after plaintiffs convinced a judge that there are negligence issues surrounding the AirTags tracker.AirTag on a keyring. Initially filed in December 2022 and amended in Octo.....»»
Google says Chrome’s new real-time URL scanner won’t invade your privacy
Google says URL hashes and a third-party relay server will keep it out of your history. Enlarge / Google's safe browsing warning is not subtle. (credit: Google) Google Chrome's "Safe Browsing" feature—the thing that p.....»»
Safe Browsing on Chrome is now a lot safer with real-time protection
Google has updated the Chrome browser’s Safe Browsing feature with real-time privacy-preserving URL protection. The post Safe Browsing on Chrome is now a lot safer with real-time protection appeared first on Phandroid. One of the feature.....»»
Is Rocket Money Free and Safe?
We often get questions about Rocket Money from friends, family, and readers. Many of these questions revolve around the app for iPhone, but many people simply want to know what it is, how much it costs, and if it actually works. We’ve used Rock.....»»
Death by neti pot: Why you shouldn’t use tap water to clean your sinuses
An alarming number of Americans think tap water is sterile—it's definitely not. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel) Just because something is safe to eat or drink doesn't mean it's safe to squirt deep inside yo.....»»
Experts urge dog owners to teach life skills to help their canines cope with distractions
Many working dogs have to cope with sirens, sudden loud noises and flashing lights while carrying out vital work that keeps humans safe. Visual and acoustic distractions distinctly affect people's ability to concentrate and perform tasks; a new study.....»»
Lenovo’s Legion Gaming Tablet Harks Back to a Long-lost Era
Lenovo has just announced expanded availability for the Lenovo Legion Tab. The post Lenovo’s Legion Gaming Tablet Harks Back to a Long-lost Era appeared first on Phandroid. Perhaps it’s safe to say that the consumer electronics.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy A21 screen protectors to buy in 2024
Keep your Samsung Galaxy A21 display safe with screen protectors. The post Best Samsung Galaxy A21 screen protectors to buy in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy A21 is an affordable Android smartphone sporting a 6.5-inch.....»»
Transitioning to memory-safe languages: Challenges and considerations
In this Help Net Security interview, Omkhar Arasaratnam, General Manager at the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), discusses the evolution of memory-safe programming languages and their emergence in response to the limitations of languages li.....»»
Designing nanoparticles for pregnancy-safe treatments
Too often, the lack of clinical trials means that pregnant women suffer because available medications are prescribed off-label for them or not at all. A new study offers proof of concept for the important parameters to develop pregnancy-safe gene the.....»»
The best OnePlus 12R cases in 2024: the 9 best ones we found
The OnePlus 12R is one of the best smartphone deals available in 2024. Keep it safe and protected with one of these cases!.....»»
80% of Australians think AI risk is a global priority—the government needs to step up, say researchers
A new nationally representative survey has revealed Australians are deeply concerned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). They want the government to take stronger action to ensure its safe development and use......»»
Researchers create toolkit to support school safety
University of Virginia professors Dewey Cornell and Jennifer Maeng have created a toolkit that school districts may use to help keep schools safe from threats, including gun violence......»»
Google Pixel 8a could see another price hike
Last year, Google increased the price of its Pixel phones. This started with the Pixel 7a where its price jumped from $449 from the Pixel 6a to $499. If you thought you were safe from price increases for another couple of years, think again. A report.....»»
5 ways to keep API integrations secure
API integrations often handle sensitive data, such as employees’ personally identifiable information (PII), companies’ financial information, or even clients’ payment card data. Keeping this data safe from attackers—while ensuring that the in.....»»