Germany has demolished its oldest nuclear power plant, Grafenrheinfeld, after nearly four decades of service. The plant was operational from 1982 to 2015 and provided around 11% of Bavaria’s energy during that time. As part of the government’s policy to transition away from nuclear power, the plant was closed in 2015. The demolition process began … Read more
A new study has found that adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prefer to take on a following role rather than leading when engaged in social imitation tasks. The researchers used EEG hyperscanning to monitor the brain activity of participants with ASD and their neurotypical peers during these interactions. The findings suggest that individuals with … Read more
In a move that combines nostalgia with innovation, Lynx Motors has announced the launch of the DMC-EV, an electric reimagining of the iconic DeLorean DMC-12. This modern take on the 1980s classic combines its legendary design with cutting-edge electric vehicle technology. The exterior retains the original’s sleek lines and evokes memories of the 1980s, but … Read more
A team of scientists from China has developed a simple and effective cooling device that can control the heat generated by hypersonic flight. The device, which operates for up to 2½ hours, is designed to keep critical components at normal operating temperatures during long-duration flights. The cylindrical device is filled with water and features a … Read more
Ukraine is addressing its manpower shortage by deploying robot dogs to detect land mines, conduct reconnaissance missions, and carry weapons, ammunition, and medicine. The robot dogs, capable of detecting thermal imaging and having a two-hour battery life, have been designed to limit the risk for soldiers and increase operational capabilities. The robot dogs, such as … Read more
AI-related risks have been identified and categorized through substantial research, but a unified framework is still needed to ensure consistency in terminology and clarity. The lack of standardization hinders the ability to integrate research, assess threats, and establish a cohesive understanding necessary for robust AI governance and regulation. To address this challenge, researchers from MIT … Read more
A newly patched security flaw in Microsoft Windows was exploited as a zero-day by the Lazarus Group, a state-sponsored actor affiliated with North Korea. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-38193, is a privilege escalation bug in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver (AFD.sys) for WinSock. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges, allowing … Read more
A recent study published in the Archives of Psychiatric Nursing has shed light on a modern-day anxiety disorder called nomophobia, which is the fear of being without a mobile phone. The research found that young adults who experience higher levels of social appearance anxiety and loneliness are more likely to suffer from nomophobia. The study … Read more
The origins of cooking are still shrouded in mystery, but archaeological and biological evidence suggests that humans were cooking food at least 50,000 years ago. The earliest evidence of controlled fire is less clear, with some artifacts dating back to around 300,000 years ago. However, the timing of when humans first started cooking remains uncertain. … Read more
Are you tired of your old smartphone collecting dust? You can breathe new life into it without rooting it. Here are five unique projects to get started: 1. **Pi-hole**: Turn your old phone into a network-level ad-blocker using Pi-Deploy. Pi-hole filters out advertisements on your entire network by rerouting DNS requests to blackhole servers, keeping … Read more