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Dec 2, 2024

Scientists Cracked Open a 2-Billion-Year-Old Stone and Discovered Something Entirely Unexpected

Posted by in category: biological

An ancient rock — or rather, the living microbes inside of it — could offer an unprecedented glimpse into early life on Earth.

Dec 2, 2024

Transforming Data Centers: A Vision For Sustainable Technology

Posted by in categories: computing, sustainability

Leading by example is a core belief. I’ve always advocated for a leadership approach that empowers the team and fosters a culture of continuous learning. The focus on sustainability isn’t just about technology—it’s about cultivating an environment where innovation thrives and where every team member is aligned with the vision of creating a more energy-efficient future.

Operating on three core principles (empowerment, communication and accountability) drives success and ensures every decision made is in line with long-term goals of sustainability and growth. Empowering the team means trusting them to innovate and make decisions that move the company forward, while open communication ensures alignment as the organization scales.

Looking ahead, the future of data centers lies in sustainability and transparency. As the demand for computing power grows, so too will the need for solutions that minimize environmental impact.

Dec 2, 2024

Former NASA expert on what would happen if a signal came from aliens

Posted by in category: alien life

What would happen day by day if aliens made contact with earth, according to ex-NASA expert.


It’s a moment that’s been depicted countless times in science fiction — but what would actually happen when extraterrestrials make contact via a signal picked up on Earth?

The moment could come as early as the end of this decade: if aliens receive signals sent by NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) to the Pioneer 10 satellite in the 70s, for example.

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Dec 2, 2024

Sunspots and solar flares, created by the sun’s magnetism, can affect the Earth’s surface

Posted by in category: futurism

The sun’s magnetic activity causes auroras, and the relationship between solar flares and auroras reveals an 11-year cycle; we’re experiencing a particularly busy one right now.

Dec 2, 2024

3D-printed particles propel themselves across the surface of a fluid

Posted by in category: particle physics

A small team of physicists at the University of Amsterdam has demonstrated the ability of 3D-printed particles to propel themselves across the surface of a fluid, given the right fuel. The group has posted a paper describing their particles on the arXiv preprint server.

Prior research has shown that droplets with a surface tension lower than the of surrounding fluid will spread rather than mixing, a phenomenon known as the Marangoni effect. A drop of alcohol in a cup of water, for example, will spread across the surface rather than mix with the water and it remains until it evaporates. In this new effort, the research team used this effect to create self-propelling particles.

The particles were 3D printed into a shape like a hockey puck—each was approximately 1 centimeter in diameter. The particles were hollow, making them buoyant. The researchers described the hollow part of the puck as a into which they poured a small amount of alcohol. They also poked a tiny pinhole in the puck to allow the alcohol to slowly escape when it was placed in a cup of water. Due to the Marangoni effect, the alcohol tried to spread, carrying the puck along with it.

Dec 2, 2024

Eavesdropping on underwater signals from the air

Posted by in category: security

“This work shows that sensitive information can be leaked in ways that previously haven’t been considered,” said Poorya Mollahosseini, a graduate student at Princeton and the paper’s co-lead author with Sayed Saad Afzal, a graduate student at MIT.

How are underwater communications protected?

The security of underwater communications relies heavily on the inability of sound traveling underwater to penetrate the surface, the researchers said. Signals that carry information are transmitted underwater as sound waves. Because water and air have very different densities, the water’s surface acts as a barrier for sound. When underwater sound waves hit the surface, they mostly just bounce off.

Dec 2, 2024

Cybercriminals Exploit Popular Game Engine Godot to Distribute Cross-Platform Malware

Posted by in category: cybercrime/malcode

Hackers misuse Godot Engine in the GodLoader campaign, infecting 17,000+ systems undetected via GitHub.

Dec 2, 2024

INTERPOL Arrests 5,500 in Global Cybercrime Crackdown, Seizes Over $400 Million

Posted by in categories: business, cybercrime/malcode, finance

“The effects of cyber-enabled crime can be devastating – people losing their life savings, businesses crippled, and trust in digital and financial systems undermined,” INTERPOL Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza said in a statement.

“The borderless nature of cybercrime means international police cooperation is essential, and the success of this operation supported by INTERPOL shows what results can be achieved when countries work together. It’s only through united efforts that we can make the real and digital worlds safer.”

As part of HAECHI-V, INTERPOL said Korean and Beijing authorities jointly dismantled a widespread voice phishing syndicate responsible for financial losses totaling $1.1 billion and affecting over 1,900 victims.

Dec 2, 2024

Phishing-as-a-Service “Rockstar 2FA” Targets Microsoft 365 Users with AiTM Attacks

Posted by in category: cybercrime/malcode

Rockstar 2FA phishing kit bypasses MFA, stealing Microsoft 365 credentials via AitM attacks and trusted platforms.

Dec 2, 2024

Zimbabwe’s climate migration is a sign of what’s to come

Posted by in categories: climatology, sustainability

Climate change will force tens of millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa to migrate by 2050. In Zimbabwe, it’s already started.

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