Microsoft has confirmed a critical-rated security vulnerability in Windows Defender (CVE-2024-49071) that could allow sensitive data to be leaked over a network. However, users are advised not to take any action, as the issue has been fully mitigated by Microsoft behind the scenes. The vulnerability arose because Windows Defender created a search index of private … Read more
Imagine being in a space station as big as 77 elephants and traveling around the Earth at 5 miles per second! But why doesn’t it burn up when meteoroids crash into the atmosphere? Let’s explore how the International Space Station stays safe while flying through our planet’s air. When objects like meteoroids hit the atmosphere, … Read more
A groundbreaking pig kidney transplant in Alabama has brought new hope to a 53-year-old woman who spent eight years on dialysis. Towana Looney, a gene-edited recipient, is recovering well after the experimental procedure, which freed her from life-threatening complications. According to Dr. Robert Montgomery of NYU Langone Health, Looney’s surgery marks an important step towards … Read more
Taxi and ambulance drivers may have a lower risk of dying from Alzheimer’s disease, according to an analysis of U.S. death certificates published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers suggest that the navigation required in these jobs might cause changes in parts of the brain related to the development of the disease. However, scientists do … Read more
NASA has released updated documents outlining its plan for exploring the solar system, with a focus on long-term lunar exploration and eventual human missions to Mars. The agency’s new “Moon to Mars” architecture roadmap sets the stage for the Artemis campaign, which aims to establish a human presence on the Moon and pave the way … Read more
Gaza has reached a staggering 45,000 dead, but the figure has been met with widespread apathy. The recent announcement from the Gaza health ministry was barely acknowledged by Arab and international news channels, which instead continued their regular programming. Many in Gaza feel that death is not the worst thing they could face. The high … Read more
The Kansas City Chiefs’ decision on how to handle quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury is a complicated issue, with several factors weighing in their favor. A win over the Cleveland Browns last week propelled the team to 13-1, putting them in a prime position to secure the AFC’s top seed and home-field advantage for the … Read more
Jay-Z’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, has outlined a range of evidence that shows the rape allegation against him as “provably, demonstrably false.” The woman who made the accusation claimed that Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted her in 2000 at an after-party for the MTV Music Awards. However, photos show both Jay-Z and Combs at … Read more
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warned that AI systems may need a “kill switch” if they become too powerful, posing a threat to humanity. As AI advances and becomes increasingly autonomous, it could present new and grave dangers. According to Schmidt, humans will need to step in and consider turning off the system when it … Read more
Google is developing two major features to improve Android’s notification management: Notification Cooldown and Gmail-like categories. The former aims to reduce repeated notifications, while the latter will organize notifications into relevant groups. In a recent Android 15 QPR2 beta release, a hidden Bundled notifications settings page was discovered, allowing users to group similar notifications together … Read more