US scientists have achieved a notable milestone in the field of superconductors, potentially transforming quantum computing. Researchers developed a novel superconductor material that could function as a “topological superconductor.” This breakthrough has significant implications for the future of quantum computing. The team combined trigonal tellurium with a surface state superconductor on a gold thin film, … Read more
Cardiff Sixth Form College student Cesare Mencarini has achieved an “A” grade in his extended project qualification (EPQ) by building a nuclear reactor in school, believed to be the first of its kind. The 17-year-old Italian student demonstrated plasma capabilities and showcased the reactor at the Cambridge Science Festival. Initially, Mencarini faced concerns from teachers … Read more
Imagine a mouse exploring its surroundings with caution, its senses alert to any sign of danger. In one part of its environment, the mouse has experienced something unpleasant – a mild but startling shock. As it roams, it pauses near the spot where the shock occurred, its behavior changing noticeably. It stretches out, sniffs the … Read more
Deniss Zolotarjovs, a suspected member of the Russian Karakurt ransomware gang, has been charged in a US court with allegedly conspiring to commit money laundering, wire fraud and Hobbs Act extortion. The 33-year-old Latvian national was arrested in Georgia and extradited to the United States earlier this month. According to court documents, Zolotarjovs was involved … Read more
Scientists have long sought to pinpoint when the last universal common ancestor (LUCA) lived, and a new study suggests it was much earlier than previously thought – around 4.2 billion years ago. This ancient cell is the ancestor of all living things on Earth today. LUCA wasn’t significantly different from complex bacteria that exist today, … Read more
As I sit at my desk, surrounded by the trappings of a long and fulfilling life, I am reminded that it is never too late to start anew. At 101 years young, I have learned many valuable lessons along the way, and I wish to share them with you. Firstly, don’t ever believe you’re “done.” … Read more
A growing number of male college graduates are choosing not to work or seek further education, a phenomenon known as being “not in employment, education, or training” (NEET). According to the International Labour Organization, one in five young people globally is currently a NEET, with 11.2% of young adults in the US and almost 3 … Read more
DEOGAM, a South Korean company, has unveiled a groundbreaking battery technology that could revolutionize the way we generate power. The innovative battery, currently being field-tested in 500 Hyundai Ioniq 5 taxis on Jeju Island, South Korea, harnesses waste energy to extend driving range. The new battery uses energy harvesting, a process that captures and converts … Read more
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a threat group, known as Velvet Ant, exploiting a recently disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Cisco switches. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-20399, allows attackers with valid administrator credentials to escape the command line interface and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying Linux operating system. The vulnerability was weaponized by Velvet Ant to … Read more
Mimecast, a leading global Human Risk Management platform, has published its Global Threat Intelligence Report 2024 H1, highlighting the top cybersecurity threats faced by organizations. The report reveals that malicious links and AI-enabled bots are among the most significant threats to cyber defenses, with small businesses being disproportionately affected. One of the key findings is … Read more