Researchers at Aarhus University have concluded that human hunting was the primary factor in the extinction of large mammals over the past 50,000 years. This finding is based on a review of over 300 scientific articles. Many large species, or megafauna, weighing at least 45 kilograms, went extinct during this period. The research suggests that … Read more
The clouds of Venus are made up of sulfuric acid droplets that are highly corrosive and deadly to humans. However, the presence of ammonia inside these droplets can act as a buffer, making the environment more survivable. This has led scientists to speculate about the possibility of microbial life on Venus. Dr. Clements points out … Read more
Canva has acquired Leonardo.ai, a generative AI content and research startup, to deepen its investments in AI technology. The acquisition will bring 120 employees from Leonardo.ai to Canva, including the executive team, and will allow Leonardo.ai to continue operating independently with a focus on innovation and R&D. Leonardo.ai offers collaboration tools and a private cloud … Read more
North Korean officials are looking for new medicines to treat Kim Jong Un’s health problems related to obesity, including high blood pressure and diabetes, according to South Korea’s spy agency. Kim has regained weight and appears to be about 140 kilograms (308 pounds) again, putting him at high risk of heart disease. He has shown … Read more
Scientists have developed a new method to break down toxic “forever chemicals” at room temperature and without using UV light. The technique is effective, breaking down 100% of certain pollutants overnight. This method can recover useful components for reuse. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are stable and resistant to water and heat due to their … Read more
Hackers found a way to create Google Workspace accounts without verifying their email addresses. They did this by using a special request that tricked the verification process. Once they had an account, they could log in to third-party services that use “Sign in with Google” for authentication. Google’s engineers confirmed that hackers were already using … Read more
Microsoft: Ransomware gangs exploit VMware ESXi auth bypass in attacks July 29, 2024 01:06 PM Microsoft warns that ransomware gangs are actively exploiting a VMware ESXi authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2024-37085) in attacks. This medium-severity security flaw was discovered by Microsoft researchers and fixed with the release of ESXi 8.0 U3 on June 25. The bug … Read more
As biotech startups develop ways to resurrect the woolly mammoth, an international team of scientists have reconstructed the iconic Ice Age beast’s 28 pairs of chromosomes. This genetic breakthrough was made possible by a chromosome extracted from a 52,000-year-old mammoth that freeze-dried soon after death in northeastern Siberia. This fossilized chromosome provides unprecedented details about … Read more
Complex life on Earth may be much older than thought. A group of scientists found evidence in Gabon showing environmental conditions for animal life 2.1 billion years ago. However, they believe these organisms were restricted to an inland sea and didn’t spread globally. The research adds to a debate over whether unexplained formations in Franceville, … Read more
Nuclear fusion race: ‘Flexible’ stellarators could give US edge over China A team of 24 physicists from leading plasma research institutes in the US has released a white paper suggesting that the country should construct a “flexible” stellarator facility to stay ahead in nuclear fusion technology. This comes as China and Russia advance their own … Read more