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.....»»
How safe is my data after a hack or leak?
After various cases of private data being leaked or stolen, what can you do to keep your info secure?.....»»
NASA search and rescue team prepares for safe return of Artemis II crew
When Artemis II NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Hammock Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen splash down in the Pacific Ocean after a 10-day mission around the moon, NASA's landing and recovery team will be r.....»»
The best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cases: 8 best ones right now
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is here, and you'll want to keep yours safe. Here are the best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cases and covers you can buy right now......»»
This PowerPoint ploy could help hackers empty your bank account
Another dangerous malware is making the rounds, and this time, not even PowerPoint presentations are safe......»»
This PowerPoint could help hackers empty your bank account
Another dangerous malware is making the rounds, and this time, not even PowerPoint presentations are safe......»»
Children found to usually be the poorest members of refugee communities
Violent conflicts around the world have driven more people from their home countries than ever before. As these individuals and families seek safe havens, new research from Rice University has found that refugee children are up to three times more li.....»»
Study identifies disparities in testing and treating well water among low-income, BIPOC households in NC
North Carolina leads the nation for most households relying on private wells as a primary source of drinking water, with one in four households on private wells. These wells are not regulated by the Safe Drinking Water Act, and most are not tested fo.....»»
How heat treatment affects a milk alternative made from rice and coconut water
Whether they're made from soybeans, almonds, oats, or just sourced straight from the cow, milk products must go through heat treatment to prevent harmful bacterial growth and keep them safe. But understanding how these processes affect new, plant-bas.....»»
Facebook to unmask anonymous Dutch user accused of repeated defamatory posts
Court decides the posts can stay up, but the user's identity must be revealed. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Starting today, Facebook users may feel a little less safe posting anonymously. The.....»»
Realst Mac malware targets macOS Sonoma; here’s how to stay safe
Coming on the heels of ShadowVault, a new infostealer malware dubbed “Realst” is being implemented into fake blockchain games by cybercriminals in a massive campaign targeting Windows and macOS users, including those on macOS 14 Sonoma. more.....»»
A serial burglar, a teddy bear, and an AirTag walk into a bar…
Filed under you-can’t-make-this-stuff-up, a South Carolina bar called the Sneaky Beagle has outsmarted a serial burglar with the help of an AirTag’d teddy bear and a decoy safe. more… The post A serial burglar, a teddy bear, and an AirTag wal.....»»
Seraphic extends enterprise browser security to collaboration apps
Seraphic Security has extended its enterprise browser security solution to digital workplace apps. The Seraphic Security Platform works across any browser and any device ensuring both safe browsing and enforcing corporate policies across cloud-based.....»»
The best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cases: 6 best ones right now
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is here, and you'll want to keep yours safe. Here are the best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cases and covers you can buy right now......»»
Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic announce industry group to promote safe AI development
Some of the world's top artificial intelligence companies are launching a new industry body to work together — and with policymakers and researchers — on ways to regulate the development of bleeding-edge AI......»»
Even the upcoming macOS Sonoma update isn"t safe from this malware
A recently discovered Mac malware, known as "Realst," is currently employed in a large-scale campaign to steal cryptocurrency wallets — and even targets the still-developing macOS Sonoma.New Mac malware targets cryptocurrency walletsSecurity resear.....»»
Apple has spent $1.5 billion to help relieve California"s housing crisis
As part of its continuing support of affordable housing, Apple says that it has now deployed nearly $1.5 billion to help 40,000 Californians find a home.The Kelsey in San Francisco is one of the developments Apple is funding. (Source: Apple)Apple has.....»»
Major AI companies form group to research, keep control of AI
Skeptics say Anthropic, Google, Microsoft and OpenAI hope to avoid regulation. Enlarge / The four companies say they launched the Frontier Model Forum to ensure "the safe and responsible development of frontier AI models." (credi.....»»
Borax is the new Tide Pods, and poison control experts are facepalming
Borax is used in laundry detergent and is not safe to ingest. Enlarge / A box of borax—not for eating. (credit: Getty | Lauren A. Little) In the latest health fad to alarm and exasperate medical experts, people on Tik.....»»
Borax is the new Tide Pods and poison control experts are facepalming
Borax is used in laundry detergent and is not safe to ingest. Enlarge / A box of borax—not for eating. (credit: Getty | Lauren A. Little) In the latest health fad to alarm and exasperate medical experts, people on Tik.....»»
US companies commit to safe, transparent AI development
Seven US artificial intelligence (AI) giants – Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI – have publicly committed to “help move toward safe, secure, and transparent development of AI technology.” The.....»»