High-speed cameras reveal microplastic behavior in turbulent water

High-speed cameras have helped scientists at TU Wien (Vienna) study the behavior of microplastic fibers in turbulent water. This research is crucial for understanding how these tiny particles spread globally and disrupting ecosystems. Microplastics are a significant problem, with thin fibers making up over half of marine life contamination. The team used high-precision cameras to … Read more

Patch Tuesday Updates and Windows Security Vulnerability Mitigation Guidance

Microsoft released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 (KB5041580, KB5041578, KB5041773, and KB5041782) and Windows 11 versions (KB5041585 and KB5041592), as well as for Windows 24H2 (KB5041571). The company also confirmed the retirement of troublesome WinRE updates and replaced them with new ones. Microsoft published mitigation guidance for a recent security vulnerability that allows an … Read more

Rare archaeological site reveals surprising Neanderthal behavior

Rare archaeological site reveals ‘surprising’ Neanderthal behavior at Pyrenees foothills An uncharted area in the foothills of the Southern Pyrenees in Spain has provided new insights into a poorly known period of Neanderthal history. The research, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, has gathered hundreds of thousands of artifacts, including stone tools and animal … Read more

“Raptor Lake CPU Microcode Updates Fix Instability Issues”

Here is the rewritten text: Get ready for Intel’s microcode updates on 13th and 14th-gen motherboards to prevent instability issues. In August, Intel will release patches to solve the Raptor Lake processor instability problem. To protect your Intel CPU from potential harm, check and update your motherboard’s BIOS. The issue with Intel CPUs is that … Read more

“Giant Basal Tetrapod Fossil”

Researchers have unearthed a giant basal tetrapod fossil in Namibia, revealing new aspects of early land animal evolution and highlighting the importance of southern continents in the study of these ancient species. An international team of paleontologists has discovered a fossilized giant basal tetrapod in Namibia. Basal tetrapods, early four-legged vertebrates with fingers and toes, … Read more

Windows Vulnerability Triggers Blue Screen of Death Loop

Less than a month has passed since an issue with a CrowdStrike update left millions of Windows machines struggling to break free from a blue screen of death loop, but now a new blue screen threat has been revealed. An August 12 report from cybersecurity software company Fortra has detailed how a newly uncovered Windows … Read more

Building a Reliable Passive Income Stream

Here’s the rewritten text: Creating a strong investment portfolio is a reliable way to generate passive income. Some people try building businesses or producing work that earns royalties, but these options can be challenging and may not yield significant results. As a financial planner, I must admit that truly passive income is often more of … Read more