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
The concept of the singularity has long fascinated futurists, philosophers, and technologists alike. Traditionally, it’s seen as a technological milestone where artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence. However, what if we reexamine this notion and consider the singularity not just as a technological threshold but as a profound shift in the relationship between human and machine … Read more
NASA is set to launch a new science mission to explore the mysteries of Mars’ atmosphere. The mission, called Escapade (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers), will be carried out by Rocket Lab, a private company founded in New Zealand in 2006. This marks a unique partnership between NASA and a non-billionaire-led space company. … Read more
A new type of malware has been discovered that targets macOS users. Dubbed “Cthulhu Stealer,” this malware disguises itself as legitimate software and can steal sensitive information like passwords and personal data. The malware is sold as a service for $500 per month and has been designed to trick users into installing it by appearing … Read more
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that redefines the role of transcription factors in gene regulation. A hidden code within DNA, referred to as “spatial grammar,” has been uncovered by scientists at Washington State University and the University of California, San Diego. This finding published in Nature challenges our understanding of genetic variations and disease. … Read more