Web scraping involves using bots to extract content and data from websites. Unlike screen scraping, which captures pixels displayed on a screen, web scraping captures underlying HTML code along with data stored in corresponding databases. This approach is among the most efficient methods for data extraction from websites. Parsera is a new tool that has … Read more
Companies are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI, but the pressure to upskill and adapt is taking a toll on employees. Workers who feel overwhelmed by the need to keep pace with AI tools are at risk of stress and burnout. Some employees still harbor fears about AI’s impact on their work-life balance … Read more
Throughout history, groundbreaking innovations have propelled humanity into new eras of understanding and creativity. From the Gutenberg press to Google’s search engine, these advancements have democratized access to information, transforming the way we learn and interact with the world. Now, as we enter the Cognitive Age, it’s clear that this journey is not just about … Read more
Researchers from Western University have discovered a protein that can stop DNA damage in its tracks, paving the way for potential breakthroughs in developing vaccines against cancer and crops that can withstand climate change. The protein, called DdrC (DNA Damage Repair Protein C), was found in Deinococcus radiodurans, a bacterium known for its ability to … Read more
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