DF A routine fishing trip off the coast of Waikiki, Hawaii took an unexpected turn when two fishermen stumbled upon a mysterious object floating in the ocean. Initially mistaken for a capsized boat, the sleek, bright yellow object was later identified as a classified unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) belonging to PacMar Technologies and linked to DARPA’s … Read more
Stephen King has given a blunt three-word response after discovering that 23 of his novels have been banned from school libraries in Florida. The author’s reaction came after it was revealed that a 2022 legislation signed by Governor Ron DeSantis targeted books with sexually explicit material, following complaints from conservative group Moms for Liberty. The … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is moving forward with a massive infrastructure buildout to support rapid artificial intelligence (AI) development, starting with a significant push in US states. The effort aims to cost tens of billions of dollars. After seeking the US government’s blessing earlier this year, Altman and his team are now focusing on several … Read more
Three men have pleaded guilty to running an online platform called OTP. Agency that provided social engineering help to obtain one-time passcodes from customers of various banks and services in the UK. The codes, also known as temporary passwords or OTPs, were part of multi-factor authentication protections. Authorities estimate that Callum Picari (22), Vijayasidhurshan Vijayanathan … Read more
Keanu Reeves has hit the big 6-0, but he’s not slowing down anytime soon. The action star is busier than ever with a slew of exciting projects in the works. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up: First off, John Wick fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the next installment is already … Read more
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
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
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
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
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