US Surgeon General Warns of Parental Burnout as Public Health Concern

US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has released an advisory warning that parental burnout is a public health concern. The advisory highlights the overwhelming pace of modern life, which leaves parents feeling exhausted and stressed. Mothers and fathers now work longer hours than in 1985 but also spend more time on childcare, leaving little room … Read more

6 Daily Habits Damaging Your Vision Right Now

To protect your eyes and preserve your vision health, it’s essential to stop these six common habits. Firstly, using expired makeup can put your eyes at risk of infection. Always check the Period After Opening (PAO) stamp on your products and store them properly to prevent bacterial or mold growth. Secondly, reusing contact lenses is … Read more

Windows Downdate Tool Lets You “Unpatch” Systems, Reintroducing Old Vulnerabilities

A newly released open-source tool called Windows Downdate can be used to downgrade up-to-date Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server systems, reintroducing old vulnerabilities that were previously patched. The tool, developed by SafeBreach security researcher Alon Leviev, allows users to revert system components to older versions, exposing previously fixed vulnerabilities. The tool is available … Read more

Google’s Chrome Patches Flaw Exploited in the Wild

Google has confirmed that a recently patched security flaw in its Chrome browser is being actively exploited by attackers. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7965, was described as an improper implementation bug in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine. The bug allows remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page, according to … Read more

Rejuvenation Mechanism Discovered in Unicellular Organisms

Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence “Balance of the Microverse” have made a groundbreaking discovery in unicellular microalgae, which are the foundation of ocean food chains. They found that old cells can rejuvenate and divide again after reaching nutrient-rich areas in the oceans. Unicellular organisms like microalgae reproduce through cell division, but when nutrients are … Read more

5 Most Common Causes of Divorces and Breakups

Divorces and breakups are often the result of unsolved problems, resentments, arguments, and old wounds that have accumulated over time. It’s essential to not only solve problems as they arise but handle them in a constructive way. Trevor and Cami, after six years together, have called it quits due to their constant arguing, lack of … Read more

“Unbreakable” Quantum Communication Steals Closer Thanks to Exceptionally Bright Photons

Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in developing a quantum internet by creating an exceptionally bright light source that can generate quantum-entangled photons. This technology has the potential to securely transmit data at high speeds over vast distances. The key challenge in building a quantum internet is that the strength of these photons can fade … Read more

Protect Your Personal Information with These Cybersecurity Tips

As cyberattacks continue to plague organizations and digital users, it’s essential to take proactive measures to safeguard your personal information and privacy. CTVNews.ca spoke to cybersecurity expert Sam Andrey, managing director at The Dais, a Toronto Metropolitan University think tank focused on tech policy. Andrey emphasized the importance of using unique passwords for each account, … Read more

Non-Cognitive Skills Key to Academic Success, Genetics Play Significant Role

A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour has revealed that non-cognitive skills such as motivation and self-regulation are just as important as intelligence in determining academic success. The research, led by Dr. Margherita Malanchini at Queen Mary University of London and Dr. Andrea Allegrini at University College London, suggests that fostering these skills alongside … Read more