Cybercriminals have launched a campaign using search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning to spread a new variant of WikiLoader malware. The attackers are masquerading as sellers of GlobalProtect, virtual private network (VPN) software from Palo Alto Networks. This campaign has primarily impacted the US higher education and transportation sectors, as well as organizations based in Italy. … Read more
Energy giant Halliburton has confirmed that its systems were hacked and data was stolen following a cyberattack last week. In a filing with regulators, the company said it is evaluating the nature and scope of the incident and determining what data breach notifications are required. Halliburton took some of its systems offline after detecting the … Read more
When it comes to building strong relationships, many people think they need a variety of strategies, such as setting boundaries or negotiating. However, cultivating curiosity can be the key to effectively understanding others and enhancing performance in almost any social endeavor. Research has shown that curiosity is linked to less aggressive responses, allowing for more … Read more
The United Kingdom is leading the world in nuclear fusion energy power plant design, according to a report by The Royal Society. The special edition report details the progress achieved by the spherical tokamak for energy production (STEP). The STEP program aims to design and build the UK’s first prototype fusion energy plant. The report … Read more
A massive asteroid impact on Ganymede, the largest moon in our solar system, is believed to have occurred around 4 billion years ago. According to researchers, the asteroid was approximately 185 miles across and struck the moon at an angle of 60-90 degrees. The impact created a crater up to 1,000 miles wide and had … Read more
Scientists are working to create a green energy future powered by fusion reactors, but achieving this goal requires developing materials that can withstand extreme conditions. A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) analyzes ways to prevent cracks in these reactors. The study focuses on mitigating damage along grain boundaries, or defects in … Read more
Are you tired of getting monosyllabic responses from your kids when asking how their day went? It’s time to shake things up! Asking the same old question every day can lead to a lack of meaningful conversations. To foster open communication and get more out of your kids, try these 10 creative questions that encourage … Read more
Zen Browser is a new effort to modernize web browsing by bringing tiling, workspaces, and more – all blissfully free of Google code. This Firefox fork aims at power surfers who want a more sophisticated browser experience. Since we’ve been testing it, Zen has gone from alpha 27 to 1.0.0-a.32, noticeably improving in stability during … Read more
NASA is set to launch its Europa Clipper mission in October 2024, marking the first time a spacecraft has been dedicated to investigating Jupiter’s moon Europa. The moon, which orbits about 480 million miles away from Earth, has long fascinated planetary scientists due to its cracked icy crust and potential for hosting hydrothermal vents beneath … Read more
Chemists at ETH Zurich have developed a new method to synthesize billions of different molecules, significantly expanding the possibilities in pharmaceutical research. The DNA-encoded chemical libraries (DEL) technology allows researchers to automatically produce and test not just millions but billions of substances within weeks. The traditional method of combinatorial chemistry involves combining individual building blocks … Read more