NASA’s Dream of Space Plane May Finally Become Reality

Seattle-based Radian Aerospace is reviving NASA’s decades-old dream of building a reusable space plane, dubbed Radian One. The company aims to create a fully reusable spacecraft that can carry up to five astronauts and small payloads into space at a fraction of the cost of traditional rockets. Radian One differs from multi-stage rockets and could … Read more

New Method Uncovers Hidden World of Solvation Shells

Scientists have developed a novel method to study the elusive solvation shells that form when substances dissolve in liquids. These shells are crucial for understanding various scientific fields, including chemistry, biology, materials science, atmospheric science, and electrochemistry. When substances dissolve, a layer of solvent molecules surrounds the dissolved particles, acquiring unique properties from other free … Read more

Jupiter, Saturn, and Their Moons Put on a Stellar Display in September Skies

As the nights grow cooler in September, stargazers are treated to a spectacular sight as Jupiter and Saturn, accompanied by their moons, shine brightly in our night skies. With 146 identified moons orbiting Saturn and 95 around Jupiter, these celestial bodies offer a unique opportunity for us to explore and appreciate their diverse characteristics. Saturn’s … Read more

WordPress Contact Form Plugins Vulnerable to Attacks; Update Urged

Two popular WordPress contact form plugins, Ninja Forms and Contact Form Plugin by Fluent Forms, have been found vulnerable to separate security flaws. The issue affects over 1.1 million installations of the plugins. Ninja Forms is at risk for a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack that could allow an attacker to gain administrator-level access on … Read more

Palo Alto VPNs Spoofed in WikiLoader Malware Campaign

Cybercriminals have launched a campaign using search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning to spread a new variant of WikiLoader malware. The attackers are masquerading as sellers of GlobalProtect, virtual private network (VPN) software from Palo Alto Networks. This campaign has primarily impacted the US higher education and transportation sectors, as well as organizations based in Italy. … Read more

Halliburton Confirms Cyberattack, Says Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack

Energy giant Halliburton has confirmed that its systems were hacked and data was stolen following a cyberattack last week. In a filing with regulators, the company said it is evaluating the nature and scope of the incident and determining what data breach notifications are required. Halliburton took some of its systems offline after detecting the … Read more

Cultivate Curiosity to Strengthen Any Relationship

When it comes to building strong relationships, many people think they need a variety of strategies, such as setting boundaries or negotiating. However, cultivating curiosity can be the key to effectively understanding others and enhancing performance in almost any social endeavor. Research has shown that curiosity is linked to less aggressive responses, allowing for more … Read more

Ancient Asteroid Strike Reoriented Jupiter’s Largest Moon

A massive asteroid impact on Ganymede, the largest moon in our solar system, is believed to have occurred around 4 billion years ago. According to researchers, the asteroid was approximately 185 miles across and struck the moon at an angle of 60-90 degrees. The impact created a crater up to 1,000 miles wide and had … Read more