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Oct 9, 2024

He Predicted The Future in 1982. Famous Sci-Fi Writer

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Dr. Isaac Asimov was a prolific science fiction author, biochemist, and professor. This was recorded in 1982. Asimov was best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science essays. Born in Russia in 1920 and brought to the United States by his family as a young child, he went on to become one of the most influential figures in the world of speculative fiction. He wrote hundreds of books on a variety of topics, but he’s especially remembered for series like the \.

Oct 9, 2024

The Cruel, Post-Human Universe of Humanity Lost (feat. @azfk )

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From the mind of Callum Diggle comes a bleak outlook for humanity, set hundreds of years in the future. The universe of Humanity Lost is one we’d we’d barely recognize, but there is a lot to discover. In today’s video, we’ll discuss a few of the events that led to humanity’s downfall, as well as exploring some of the new forms of life that await us.

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Oct 9, 2024

Zero-Day Alert: Three Critical Ivanti CSA Vulnerabilities Actively Exploited

Posted by in category: cybercrime/malcode

Ivanti warns of active exploitation of three new CSA vulnerabilities, enabling hackers to bypass security measures.

Oct 9, 2024

Gamers Tricked Into Downloading Lua-Based Malware via Fake Cheating Script Engines

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Gamers searching for game cheats are falling victim to a global malware campaign delivering RedLine Stealer.

Oct 9, 2024

GoldenJackal Target Embassies and Air-Gapped Systems Using Malware Toolsets

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GoldenJackal cyber threat targets air-gapped systems in embassies and governments, using USB-based malware.

Oct 8, 2024

Scientists invent artificial plant that cleans indoor air and generates electricity

Posted by in categories: biological, mobile phones, solar power, sustainability

Scientists have invented an artificial plant that can simultaneously clean indoor air while generating enough electricity to power a smartphone.

A team from Binghamton University in New York created an artificial leaf “for fun” using five biological solar cells and their photosynthetic bacteria, before realising that the device could be used for practical applications.

A proof-of-concept plant with five artificial leaves was capable of generating electricity and oxygen, while removing CO2 at a far more efficient rate than natural plants.

Oct 8, 2024

BepiColombo spacecraft’s flyby of Mercury begins unraveling the planet’s magnetic mystery

Posted by in categories: particle physics, space

The team also studied the direct interaction between charged particles in the solar wind as well as plasma around Mercury and BepiColombo itself. This process is complicated by the fact that when the spacecraft is facing the sun, it is heated and cooled, and heavier charged particles called ions can’t be detected because BepiColombo becomes electrically charged and repels them.

However, when BepiColombo slips into the shadow of Mercury, cool ions in a sea of plasma become detectable. This allowed BepiColombo to see ions of the elements oxygen, sodium and potassium around Mercury. The team thinks these particles originated from the surface of the tiny planet and were launched into space by meteorite strikes or solar wind bombardment.

“It’s like we’re suddenly seeing the surface composition ‘exploded’ in 3D through the planet’s very thin atmosphere, known as its exosphere,” MPPE instrument lead Dominique Delcourt, from the Laboratoire de Physique des Plasmas, said in the statement. “It’s really exciting to start seeing the link between the planet’s surface and the plasma environment.”

Oct 8, 2024

XB-1 achieves new speed record on fifth test flight

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On October 7, 2024, the XB-1, Boom Supersonic’s groundbreaking supersonic demonstrator, completed its fifth test flight from the Mojave Air & Space Port, reaching a new top speed of Mach 0.69 (324 KIAS) and a maximum altitude of 17,800 feet.

Flown by Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, the aircraft remained airborne for approximately 50 minutes, setting a new record for the program in terms of speed, altitude, and flight duration.

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Oct 8, 2024

Uncovering Genetic Links to Psychiatric Disorders in the Brain

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, genetics, neuroscience

Summary: Scientists have identified how genetic variants influence the risk of neurological and psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and autism. Using live neural cells and DNA sequencing, researchers discovered thousands of “non-coding” genetic variants with context-dependent functions, activated during brain development.

These variants act like switches, turning genes on or off depending on cellular pathways. This research offers new insights into the biological mechanisms behind psychiatric disorders and could lead to personalized treatments based on genetic profiles.

Oct 8, 2024

If Helene causes a chip shortage, it’ll be different than COVID

Posted by in category: computing

Helene shut down the Spruce Pine mines that produce ultra-pure quartz, and some fear that could cause shortages and higher prices on things we buy.

So, how likely is that to happen?

The good news is Sibelco, Spruce Pine’s largest quartz mine, says its employees and contractors are all safe and accounted for.

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