A new study suggests that black holes might not be the featureless, structureless entities predicted by Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Instead, cosmic monsters could be bizarre quantum objects known as “frozen stars.” These hypothetical celestial bodies share some similarities with black holes but differ in crucial ways that could potentially resolve the Hawking radiation … Read more
A recent report by Mandiant, a unit of Google, has exposed an Iranian cyber operation called UNC1860 that provides persistent entry to the systems of telecommunications and government organizations across the Middle East. This operation is housed within Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and serves as an initial access broker for the country’s … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to seek sanctions against Elon Musk for failing to appear for testimony related to his takeover of Twitter, now called X. According to a court filing, Musk was ordered to testify as part of the SEC’s probe into his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. Initially, the parties agreed … Read more
Microsoft has announced that Hotpatching is now available in public preview for Windows Server 2025, enabling the installation of security updates without requiring restarts. This feature allows for faster installs and reduced resource usage, resulting in lower workload impact and improved security protection. Hotpatching deploys Windows security updates by patching the in-memory code of running … Read more
A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications has shed light on a new genetic mechanism that allows antimicrobial resistance to spread among lethal bacteria. The researchers from the University at Albany analyzed genome sequences of Klebsiella pneumoniae, a bacterium responsible for blood infections and urinary tract infections globally. The study found that plasmids, … Read more
Cybersecurity researchers have warned about a new threat from North Korean-backed hackers targeting LinkedIn users to deliver malware called RustDoor. The latest advisory comes from Jamf Threat Labs, which detected an attack attempt where a user was contacted on the professional social network by claiming to be a recruiter for a legitimate cryptocurrency exchange. The … Read more
A new study published in Frontiers in Marine Science reveals that Saharan dust blown thousands of kilometers away is crucial for thriving oceanic life. The research found that iron bound to this dust changes properties as it travels, becoming more bioavailable and available for organisms to take up. The study, led by Dr. Jeremy Owens … Read more
Archaeologists have solved the mystery surrounding a lead coffin discovered beneath Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2022. The occupant, previously known only as “the horseman,” has been identified as Joachim du Bellay, a French Renaissance poet who died in 1560. Researchers used an inscription on one of the coffins to identify Antoine de la Porte, a … Read more
Microsoft has launched the Python Data Science Extension Pack for Visual Studio Code (VS Code), a bundle of four extensions designed to simplify data science workflows for developers using the Python language. The pack includes the Python extension itself and another for GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered pair programmer tool. The extension pack is now available … Read more
As global temperatures rise, cities are struggling to stay cool during heatwaves. Modern buildings often rely on electricity and air conditioning to keep residents comfortable, but what can we learn from ancient civilizations that thrived in hot and dry climates? For millennia, builders knew how to shelter humans from the sun’s intense rays. The Sumerians, … Read more