In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers have successfully sequenced RNA from an extinct Tasmanian tiger specimen that is over a century old. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the field of genetics and paleogenomics. For the first time, transcriptomes – essentially the complete sets of RNA transcripts from an organism – have been reconstructed … Read more
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has confirmed that asteroid 2013 FW13 poses no immediate threat, despite its large size. Scientists have been monitoring near-Earth objects (NEOs) like this asteroid to better understand their paths and predict future encounters. Asteroids like 2013 FW13 are remnants from the early solar system, providing valuable data for scientists. NASA … Read more
A new study has found that following the MIND diet for 10 years can lead to a small but significant decrease in the risk of developing thinking, concentration, and memory problems. The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet combines elements from the traditional Mediterranean diet and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. … Read more
Researchers from China, Singapore, and the UK have successfully created toroidal electromagnetic pulses using a horn microwave antenna, dubbed a “vortex cannon.” These doughnut-shaped structures can be used to encode information or study light-matter interactions. The team led by Ren Wang and Yijie Shen employed wideband, radially polarized conical coaxial horn antennas operating between 1.3-10 … Read more
Scientists from the University of Geneva and Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, have discovered a mechanism that explains why certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, age more rapidly than others. The team found that damages to non-coding DNA, often hidden, accumulate more in slowly proliferating tissues like those in the liver or kidneys. … Read more
Ransomware gangs are increasingly using Microsoft’s Azure Storage Explorer and AzCopy tools to steal data from breached networks and store it in Azure Blob storage. According to cybersecurity firm modePUSH, the stolen data is then stored in an Azure Blob container in the cloud, where it can later be transferred by the threat actors. The … Read more
A Japanese company, Icom, has distanced itself from walkie-talkies bearing its logo that exploded in Lebanon, killing at least 20 people and injuring hundreds more. According to reports, the devices appear to be IC-V82 transceivers made by Icom. However, the company claims it discontinued production of these devices a decade ago. Icom stated that it … Read more
Researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a newly surfaced remote access Trojan (RAT) called “SambaSpy” that is packed with features for spying on victims and stealing data. Thought to be Brazilian in origin, SambaSpy is a versatile malware that can perform various functions, including downloading and uploading files, managing the file system and processes, loading additional … Read more
Israel has acknowledged its role in twin attacks targeting Hezbollah members in Lebanon, which have pushed the Middle East to the brink of wider conflict. The attacks killed at least 20 people and injured over 450, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant referred to the attacks as a “new era” of … Read more
As we navigate our pursuit of happiness, it’s essential to recognize that there are two distinct formulas at play. The modern formula, often referred to as hedonic happiness, focuses on instant gratification and short-term pleasure. On the other hand, the classic formula, or heroic happiness, emphasizes a lifetime process of cultivating virtues such as health, … Read more