Widespread culling of crocodiles is not an effective way to stop attacks on humans, study shows
Education and community awareness, removal of problem animals and exclusion areas are significantly more effective in reducing saltwater crocodile attacks in the Northern Territory than a widespread culling program to reduce crocodile numbers, accord.....»»
New model find molecular interactions key to creating order in active systems
Non-reciprocal interactions can increase the order in an active system. This is the finding of a study by scientists from the department of Living Matter Physics at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS)......»»
Montserrat"s wandering turtles highlight need for conservation without borders
Sea turtles that nest in Montserrat migrate and feed in the waters of multiple Caribbean countries and territories—according to a new study that highlights the need for international conservation efforts......»»
Atomic force microscopy reveals microtubule defects at submolecular resolution
In a study recently published in the journal Nano Letters, researchers from Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan, used frequency-modulated atomic force microscopy to reveal the submolecular structure of micr.....»»
Air pollution has contributed to 16 million deaths in India in the past decade: Study
Several schools in Delhi close during winter for at least two weeks because of high air pollution levels. Every winter, widespread crop burning in north India and weather conditions add to the already high air pollution levels from traffic, industry.....»»
Human settlement of Mars isn"t as far off as you might think
Could humans expand out beyond their homeworld and establish settlements on the planet Mars? The idea of settling the red planet has been around for decades. However, it has been seen by skeptics as a delusion at best and mere bluster at worst......»»
Study finds catch-and-release affects giant trevally behavior
In an effort to conserve sensitive species of fish, some sport fishing is entirely catch-and-release, meaning that the fish are returned to the water once brought ashore. However, too much fishing may affect the behavior of the target species and th.....»»
Security cameras and alarms effective at deterring burglars, say burglars
If you’ve ever wondered whether security cameras and alarms are effective at deterring burglars, the answer is yes – and that comes from a very reliable source: burglars. KGW-TV asked 86 inmates convicted of burglary what would make them more.....»»
27 DDoS-for hire platforms seized by law enforcement
As part of an ongoing international crackdown known as Operation PowerOFF, international law enforcement has seized over two dozen platforms used to carry out Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. These “booter” (aka “stress.....»»
How influenza A moves: New simulation offers potential to stop spread
A team of bioengineers from the Biohub at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has created a simulation to mimic the way the influenza A virus moves through host tissue, presenting a possible new way to stop the.....»»
Shared war experiences can increase refugee acceptance, study shows
Highlighting shared wartime experiences can foster greater acceptance of refugees, according to new research from the University of Michigan......»»
Researchers explore likelihood of a future quake along the Nevis-Cardrona Fault in western Otago
A new study reveals the likelihood of a future earthquake occurring along the Nevis-Cardrona Fault in western Otago is lower than previously thought......»»
Study: Lake ice becoming unsafe, increasing drowning risk
Sports and recreational activities on frozen lakes across the Northern Hemisphere are a popular pastime for millions, but according to new research out of York University, the safety of that ice is becoming more precarious and shorter in duration......»»
When do dogs enter old age? New study provides answers
A new study from the University of Liverpool has pinpointed the average age when dogs are considered by vets to be in "old age," providing insights that can help owners prepare for their pets' senior years......»»
Physicists introduce approach to control wave patterns via fluid flows
The reliable control of traveling waves emerging from the coupling of oscillations and diffusion in physical, chemical and biological systems is a long-standing challenge within the physics community. Effective approaches to control these waves help.....»»
How "thirsty" trees may make forests more vulnerable to climate change
A new study suggests that increased maple populations may leave forests in western North Carolina more vulnerable to extreme weather conditions like flooding and drought......»»
Citrix acquires deviceTRUST and Strong Network
With the widespread adoption of hybrid work models, where teams operate across geographical regions on managed and unmanaged devices, every connection and endpoint presents a potential security risk. Addressing this challenge, Citrix announced the st.....»»
Jetico Search locates and manages sensitive data
Jetico launches Search, a PII and sensitive data discovery tool integrated with BCWipe to locate and securely erase files beyond forensic recovery. Addressing the growing demand for effective solutions in data protection, Search integrates discovery.....»»
Exposed APIs and issues in the world’s largest organizations
In this Help Net Security video, Tristan Kalos, CEO of Escape, discusses the results of its 2024 State of API Exposure report. The study highlights significant API security gaps affecting Fortune 1000 organizations, with over 28,500 exposed APIs and.....»»
Shaping effective AI governance is about balancing innovation with humanity
In this Help Net Security interview, Ben de Bont, CISO at ServiceNow, discusses AI governance, focusing on how to foster innovation while ensuring responsible oversight. He emphasizes the need for collaboration between technologists, policymakers, an.....»»
New Genmoji ad showcases creations that definitely were not made with Apple Intelligence
Apple's latest ad shows off Genmoji, or at least the idea of generating whatever emoji you want with Apple Intelligence, but the creations shown are clearly not representative of the actual tool.These Genmoji aren't quite as fun as the ones shown in.....»»