DF A massive asteroid, named 2024 ON, is set to zip past Earth next Tuesday, missing our planet by a distance of about 2.6 times the average distance between Earth and the moon. The skyscraper-sized asteroid has an estimated diameter of between 721 and 1,575 feet (220-480 meters) and will fly by at approximately 19,842 mph … Read more
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Malibu area on Thursday, marking the 14th sequence of earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.0 or higher in Southern California this year – the most since 1988. Dr. Allen Husker, a seismologist at Caltech, said that while smaller earthquakes may not necessarily reduce the odds of a big one, … Read more
Researchers at the Department of Physics at Chalmers University of Technology have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of photonics. They have successfully combined two major research fields – nonlinear and high-index nanophotonics – into a single disk-like nanoobject. This unique nanodisk is capable of converting light frequency through its crystal’s non-linearity, making it … Read more
Researchers from the University of Oxford and NTU Singapore have discovered a new process called nucleophagy that helps cells repair damaged DNA. This finding is particularly relevant for patients undergoing colorectal cancer treatments. The team, reporting in the journal Cell, found that this natural cellular cleaning mechanism involves a protein called TEX264. In response to … Read more
A new backdoor malware, Vo1d, has infected over 1.3 million TV streaming boxes running Android, allowing attackers to take full control of the devices. According to a report by Dr.Web, researchers detected the malware in more than 200 countries, with the largest numbers found in Brazil, Morocco, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Argentina, Ecuador, Tunisia, Malaysia, … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal is a household name in the NBA world, but few know about his life off the court. The former basketball star has always been known for his entertaining personality, and one of his most memorable stories involves a late-night shopping spree at Walmart. When Shaq moved from Miami to Phoenix, he arrived at … Read more
As businesses shift online and data becomes a critical asset, organizations must navigate a minefield of potential threats. The recent $65 million settlement paid by Lehigh Valley Health Network to patients impacted by a breach highlights the importance of fostering a culture of security across the entire organization. Cyber events have become a feature of … Read more
The world of software development can be a challenging one, especially with layoffs and worker morale at an all-time low. However, there are some bright spots on the horizon. In recent years, new programming languages have emerged, offering innovative solutions to developers’ problems. One such language is Mojo, which combines the simplicity and ease of … Read more
Microsoft is set to start charging business customers for Windows 10 updates next year. The company has announced a new program called Extended Security Updates (ESU) which will allow commercial and education customers to continue receiving security updates for Windows 10 after the end-of-support deadline on October 14, 2025. For business customers, the ESU program … Read more
Chinese chipmaker Loongson has teased the upcoming release of its next-generation CPU, dubbed the 3B6600. According to a senior executive, Hu Weiwu, the processor will offer “world-leading” performance. The CPU is expected to be released in the second half of 2025. The 3B6600 features eight LA864 cores clocked at 3 GHz and integrated LG200 graphics. … Read more