Bython: A Bracing Alternative for Python Developers

Bython, a Python preprocessor, aims to provide an alternative syntax that uses curly braces to define code blocks, similar to languages like C++ or Java. This feature is particularly useful for developers coming from languages like C++ or Java, who may find Python’s whitespace-based syntax unfamiliar or challenging. One of the main benefits of Bython … Read more

New Voldemort Malware Uses Google Sheets to Steal Data

A new malware campaign is spreading the previously undocumented backdoor “Voldemort” worldwide, impersonating tax agencies from the U.S., Europe, and Asia. According to Proofpoint, the campaign started on August 5, 2024, and has already targeted over 70 organizations with over 20,000 emails. The threat actor behind this campaign is unknown, but Proofpoint believes the primary … Read more

Brazil Orders Nationwide Suspension of Elon Musk’s Social Network X

Brazil’s supreme court has ordered a nationwide suspension of Elon Musk’s social network X after the company vowed to defy earlier court orders. The court had given X 24 hours to appoint a legal representative in the country, but the deadline passed on Thursday evening. The suspension comes as Brazil prepares for October municipal elections. … Read more

Critical Vulnerability in Security Camera Allows Mirai Malware Spread

Malicious hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in a widely used security camera to spread Mirai, a family of malware that wrangles infected Internet of Things devices into large networks for use in attacks that take down websites and other Internet-connected devices. The vulnerability affects the AVM1203 surveillance device from Taiwan-based manufacturer AVTECH, according to … Read more

Japan Plans World’s First Unlimited Nuclear Fusion Reactor by 2034

A Japanese startup, Helical Fusion, aims to build the world’s first nuclear fusion reactor capable of producing power indefinitely, with plans to launch a pilot reactor in 2034 and begin commercial operations by the end of that decade. The company is leveraging Japan’s significant investment in research at the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS) … Read more

Embrace Life’s Ebbs and Flows with the Pendulum Lifestyle

Feeling stuck? Do your energy levels swing wildly from day to day, or do you experience a desire for connection one moment and solitude the next? These natural fluctuations are not character flaws, but rather your personal rhythms at play. The pendulum lifestyle invites you to embrace these swings and use them to your advantage … Read more

Aging Happens in Bursts at 44 and 60, Study Finds

A new study suggests that aging occurs in distinct bursts at the ages of 44 and 60. The researchers found significant changes to skin, muscle, and heart disease risk in both the 40s and 60s. Beginning in early 40s, lipids and alcohol metabolism change, while kidney function, carbohydrate metabolism, and immune regulation decline around age … Read more

Dopamine Pathway Discovery Opens Doors to New Treatments for Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders

Researchers have identified a small group of dopamine neurons in the striatum that play a crucial role in balancing brain functions, including reward, cognition, and movement. This discovery could lead to new treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders such as schizophrenia, addiction, and Parkinson’s disease. The team used innovative genetic tools to target these dopamine … Read more