This article discusses a new study on the link between gut bacteria and diet, particularly the ability to digest cellulose, a major component of plants....
Tiny worms living in the radioactive Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) surprisingly show no signs of radiation damage in their genes. Researchers compared the worms’ genomes to those from non- irradiated areas and found no mutations caused by radiation....
A French study found people who eat a breakfast high in refined carbs (like pastries and juice) were rated less attractive than those who ate whole grains (like wholemeal toast) for breakfast. This might be because refined carbs affect blood sugar and insulin, potentially impacting skin health and sex hormones. The researchers...
A trial program conducted by Pornhub in collaboration with UK-based child protection organizations aimed to deter users from searching for child abuse material (CSAM) on its website. Whenever CSAM-related terms were searched, a warning message and a chatbot appeared, directing users to support services. The trial reported a...
A rare event was documented: a single killer whale, or orca, successfully hunted and killed a juvenile great white shark. This “astonishing” attack, filmed in 2023, showcased the orca’s exceptional predatory skills. It’s the first recorded instance of a solo orca hunting a great white, highlighting the animal’s...
The Green Alley Award is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It’s a European award that recognizes and supports startups focused on the circular economy, aiming to reduce waste and resource consumption....
A security breach exposed two-factor authentication (2FA) codes/password reset links for millions of users on platforms like Facebook, Google, and TikTok....
Haha, brand new company with MD5 password hashes. Maybe they oughta consult about securities with their/other AIs more often. Hopefully, nobody did anything naughty on the site....
Scammers hacked the late actor Matthew Perry’s Twitter account and posted a fake plea for cryptocurrency donations in the name of his foundation. The foundation confirmed the post was a scam and urged people not to donate....
Writing Down and Throwing Away Your Anger May Help Reduce It, According to New Study (www.404media.co)
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Bear Necessities: Black Bear Cubs Take a Swan Paddle at Woburn Safari Park (news.sky.com)
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IMF Discloses Microsoft 365 Email Account Hacking Incident (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
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Scientists Experiment with Thickening Arctic Sea Ice to Mitigate Warming (www.bbc.com)
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Urban Diets Lead to Decline in Gut Bacteria That Digest Plants (arstechnica.com)
This article discusses a new study on the link between gut bacteria and diet, particularly the ability to digest cellulose, a major component of plants....
Self-Destructing Chips: Researchers Unveil Techniques to Thwart Sophisticated Cyberattacks (www.techradar.com)
Researchers presented new techniques to fight sophisticated hacking at a tech conference. Here are the highlights:...
A 62-Year-Old German Man Got 217 Covid Shots—and Was Totally Fine (www.wired.com)
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Chernobyl Worms Show Unexpected Resilience to Radiation (www.sciencealert.com)
Tiny worms living in the radioactive Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) surprisingly show no signs of radiation damage in their genes. Researchers compared the worms’ genomes to those from non- irradiated areas and found no mutations caused by radiation....
Study Links High-Refined Carb Breakfast to Lower Perceived Attractiveness Rating (www.theguardian.com)
A French study found people who eat a breakfast high in refined carbs (like pastries and juice) were rated less attractive than those who ate whole grains (like wholemeal toast) for breakfast. This might be because refined carbs affect blood sugar and insulin, potentially impacting skin health and sex hormones. The researchers...
Thai Customs Seize 87 Animals in Checked Luggage, Including Endangered Red Panda, from Passengers (www.bbc.com)
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Hacked WordPress sites use visitors' browsers to hack other sites (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
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Challenges in Deciphering the Secrets of Large Language Models (archive.is)
https://archive.is/6X8MM/ba28860cc9b52befad2256b26b6a14fa283aa469.webp...
UK Trial: Pornhub's Chatbot Halts Millions from Accessing Child Abuse Content (www.wired.com)
A trial program conducted by Pornhub in collaboration with UK-based child protection organizations aimed to deter users from searching for child abuse material (CSAM) on its website. Whenever CSAM-related terms were searched, a warning message and a chatbot appeared, directing users to support services. The trial reported a...
Study: Fasting Triggers Body-Wide Changes After 3 Days (www.sciencedaily.com)
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Scientists Observe First Instance of Solo Orca Hunting Great White Shark (www.bbc.com)
A rare event was documented: a single killer whale, or orca, successfully hunted and killed a juvenile great white shark. This “astonishing” attack, filmed in 2023, showcased the orca’s exceptional predatory skills. It’s the first recorded instance of a solo orca hunting a great white, highlighting the animal’s...
Green Alley Award Celebrates Decade of Circular Economy Innovation: Recognizing Startups Turning Waste into Resources (www.positive.news)
The Green Alley Award is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It’s a European award that recognizes and supports startups focused on the circular economy, aiming to reduce waste and resource consumption....
Phone Push Notifications: A Double-Edged Sword for User Privacy and Law Enforcement (www.theregister.com)
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Tech Company Leaks 2FA Codes/Password Reset Links for Major Platforms (techcrunch.com)
A security breach exposed two-factor authentication (2FA) codes/password reset links for millions of users on platforms like Facebook, Google, and TikTok....
Cutout.Pro, an AI-powered visual design platform, leaked 20M records, including email and IP addresses, names and salted MD5 password hashes, which have then been broadly distributed. (haveibeenpwned.com)
Haha, brand new company with MD5 password hashes. Maybe they oughta consult about securities with their/other AIs more often. Hopefully, nobody did anything naughty on the site....
Late Actor Matthew Perry's Twitter Hacked: Fake Charity Plea Targets Fans with Cryptocurrency Scam (www.bitdefender.com)
Scammers hacked the late actor Matthew Perry’s Twitter account and posted a fake plea for cryptocurrency donations in the name of his foundation. The foundation confirmed the post was a scam and urged people not to donate....
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[Malwarebytes Blog] Android banking trojans: How they steal passwords and drain bank accounts (www.malwarebytes.com)
This article warns users about Android banking trojans, a type of malware that steals online banking credentials and drains accounts....
A neuroscientist shares 4 habits that can harm memory as we age (www.cnbc.com)
Four common habits that "destroy our memory as we age"...
AI Determines Sex of Person From Brain Scans - Neuroscience News (neurosciencenews.com)
This article describes a new study using AI to identify sex differences in the brain with over 90% accuracy....
Guardio Uncovers Large-Scale "SubdoMailing" Campaign Abusing Well-known Brands (MSN, VMware, McAfee, etc.) (labs.guard.io)
Researchers at Guardio Labs discovered a vast campaign hijacking thousands of subdomains belonging to well-known brands (MSN, VMware, McAfee, The Economist, Cornell University, CBS, Marvel, eBay, etc.)....