The browser wars are still ongoing, with each browser trying to secure its user base and seemingly venturing into controversial territories. Besides competing against rivals, search giant Google is also attempting to kill off ad blocking on YouTube by injecting ads into videos that may be impossible to block. In the ad blocking extension space, … Read more
A team of scientists from the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with an international team, has conducted the most stringent search yet for magnetic monopoles using a decommissioned beam pipe from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. The research, published in Physical Review Letters, pushes the boundaries of what is known about these elusive … Read more
A recently discovered vulnerability in the open-source firewall software pfSense has raised concerns among users, particularly those who have installed the pfBlockerNG package. The issue, tracked as CVE-2022-31814, allows for remote code execution (RCE) attacks. pfSense is a widely used, FreeBSD-based firewall and router software that offers enterprise-grade features and security. Its flexibility and open-source … Read more
Struggling with tedious data cleaning tasks? Discover five tools that can automate and simplify the process. Dirty data can lead to inaccurate analysis and flawed decisions. Manual data cleaning is time-consuming and laborious. Several tools can automate data cleaning and preparation, saving valuable time and effort. This article explores tools to help you clean data … Read more
Golfing experts make putting look effortless, but what’s really going on in their minds? A new study by my team used modern neuroscience techniques to investigate the mental processes behind expert golfers’ putting skills. We found that successful putts were associated with distinct patterns of brain activity. Our study involved 28 amateur golfers (20 men) … Read more
Happiness is influenced by various factors, including life circumstances, relationships, and daily habits. While we often focus on external factors, it’s essential to recognize that our body plays a crucial role in our happiness too. The brain releases “happy hormones” like serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins, which can uplift our mood, reduce stress, and improve … Read more