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Sep 3, 2023

Machine learning might help us finally unlock nuclear fusion

Posted by in categories: nuclear energy, robotics/AI, sustainability

What if we could replace a time-consuming analysis, an important prerequisite to judge the right mix of isotopes to use?

Why can’t we find power the same way stars do— clean, renewable, and free of radioactive waste?

Humanity’s quest for clean and sustainable energy sources has reached a pivotal moment as researchers explore nuclear fusion. Unlike current nuclear fission plants that produce energy at the cost of radioactive waste, nuclear fusion offers the promise of virtually limitless and environmentally friendly power generation.

Sep 3, 2023

China reveals grand vision for space resource utilization

Posted by in categories: economics, space

Could you mine all the resources needed for space exploration from space itself? China reveals plans to achieve this goal by 2100.

Chinese space scientists have unveiled a preliminary roadmap that aims to establish a comprehensive space resources system spanning the solar system by the year 2100.

The ambitious initiative, named after the Ming dynasty scientist Song Yingxing’s work, “Tiangong Kaiwu” or “The Exploitation of the Works of Nature,” has the potential to transform the global space economy and elevate China’s standing in the world of space exploration, reported South China Morning Post.

Sep 3, 2023

Ethical hacker shows us how easily smart devices can be hacked and give access to your personal info

Posted by in categories: cybercrime/malcode, mobile phones

Smart devices will be hot items this holiday season. They hook up to the internet and can be controlled by your phone. However, we have a demonstration that shows how easy it is to hack your home.

Sep 3, 2023

Study findings provide new insight into how breast cancer evolves

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

From the early stages of cell mutations starting in puberty to their manifestations as breast cancer in later years, the entire process has remained shrouded in mystery.

Now, a team of researchers at Kyoto University has revealed the mechanism by which is formed in the cells of the mammalian epithelium, whose main function is to secrete milk. The paper is published in the journal Nature.

According to the team’s first analysis, approximately 20 mutations accumulate annually in each epithelial cell until menopause. After menopause, however, the mutation rate significantly decreases.

Sep 3, 2023

AI Girlfriend Ads Are Reportedly on the Rise on Instagram, TikTok

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

Ads for AI “girlfriends” are flooding Instagram and TikTok.

Sep 3, 2023

How cyber-crime has become organised warfare | Four Corners

Posted by in categories: business, cybercrime/malcode, government, military

Every seven minutes a cyber-attack is reported in Australia.

Millions of Australians have had their data stolen in malicious attacks, costing some businesses tens of millions of dollars in ransom. The federal government is warning the country must brace for even more strikes as cyber gangs become more sophisticated and ruthless.

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Sep 3, 2023

Critical digital infrastructure: Why societies are becoming so vulnerable to cyberattacks |Techtopia

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, cybercrime/malcode

For weeks, a cyberattack paralyzed the German district of Anhalt-Bitterfeld in 2021, bringing its whole administration to a standstill. It was a stark illustration of how hackers can knock out entire communities in milliseconds — and how digital technology has become vital for running our societies.

Such “critical digital infrastructure” helps boost efficiency. But it also makes communities ever more vulnerable to hacking. And attacks are on the rise. In this episode of Techtopia, DW Chief Technology Correspondent Janosch Delcker investigates how a criminal industry makes billions by taking computers hostage — and how governments can use similar methods as a political weapon.

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Sep 3, 2023

‘Doubly magic’ form of oxygen may challenge a fundamental law of physics

Posted by in category: physics

After scientists created oxygen-28 in the lab, it almost immediately degraded, baffling physicists around the world.

Sep 3, 2023

Russia’s Luna-25 Creates 10M Crater After Crash On The Moon | Watch NASA’s Pics Of The Site

Posted by in category: space

NASA has released images of the site from the Moon where Russia’s Luna-25 crashed last month. It revealed that the crash site lies 400 KMS away from the intended landing site of Russia’s lunar probe. It added that the impact of the crash was such that it created a 10 meter crater on the moon. Watch for more details.

#moon #luna25 #russia #nasa #crashsite #lunarsurface #russiamoonmission #images #orbit #roscosmos.

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Sep 3, 2023

SELinux In Linux 6.6 Removes References To Its Origins At The US NSA

Posted by in categories: computing, privacy, security

Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) has been part of the mainline kernel for two decades to provide a security module implementing access control security policies and is now widely-used for enhancing the security of production Linux servers and other systems. Those that haven’t been involved with Linux for a long time may be unaware that SELinux originates from the US National Security Agency (NSA). But now with Linux 6.6 the NSA references are being removed.

The United States National Security Agency worked on the original code around Security Enhanced Linux and was the primary original developer. The NSA has continued to contribute to SELinux over the years while with its increased adoption does see contributions from a wide range of individuals and organizations.