Rice, a staple for billions, is one of the most resource-hungry crops on the planet—but scientists may have found a way to change that. By applying nanoscale selenium directly to rice plants, researchers dramatically improved nitrogen efficiency, boosted yields, and made grains more nutritious while reducing fertilizer use and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Read moreNASA has chosen 10 new astronaut candidates who will train for missions to the Moon and Mars. Their selection represents a powerful blend of talent and ambition, fueling humanity’s next great leaps into space.
Read moreAmerica already mines all the critical minerals it needs for energy, defense, and technology, but most are being wasted as mine tailings. Researchers discovered that minerals like cobalt, germanium, and rare earths are discarded in massive amounts, even though recovering just a fraction could eliminate U.S. dependence on imports.
Read moreNitazenes, a powerful and largely hidden class of synthetic opioids, are quickly becoming a deadly factor in the overdose crisis. Over 20 times stronger than fentanyl, these drugs often go undetected on routine drug tests, making overdoses harder to diagnose and reverse. Cases from Tennessee reveal a disturbing pattern of fatalities, with nitazenes frequently mixed into counterfeit pills alongside fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Read moreSenior Privacy Advocate David Ruiz speaks with Bruce Schneier about artificial intelligence, surveillance, and an era of “mass spying.”
Read moreThis week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Bruce Schneier about a future of AI-powered mass spying.
Read moreCategories: Personal Tags: spyware Tags: spying Tags: surveillance Tags: Brazil Tags: phone Tags: mobile We take a look at another compromise of a mobile spyware app maker, and ask whether this action comes with hidden danger. |
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Credit to Author: Paul Ducklin| Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:34:14 +0000
Latest episode – listen now! (Full transcript inside.)
Read moreCategories: Personal Tags: facial recognition Tags: surveillance Tags: Detroit Tags: police Tags: law enforcement Tags: mistaken identity Tags: wrong Tags: flagged Tags: carjacking Tags: robbery Tags: phone We take a look at another case of facial recognition technology getting it wrong in the land of law enforcement. |
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Credit to Author: Paul Ducklin| Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:51:27 +0000
Fast, quiet, smooth, consistent and low impact… why true hacker-grade touch-typing might keep you more secure.
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