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SonicWall rolls out SOHO and branch office-focused TZ80 small business firewall service

The TZ80 firewall platform features built-in integration with cloud-native zero trust network access (ZTNA) and VPN as a service (VPNaaS) for hybrid environments.




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HP Canada names Biase next president

Michelle Biase will return to HP Canada as its new president next month, while US-based executive Peter DiMarco takes over her role as interim general manager of distributor D&H Canada.




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Looking at the top security threats for MSPs in the first half of 2024

Steve Brining of Acronis joins us on the podcast to discuss the finding of its semi-annual study of the attacks that MSPs are facing off against in the battle to protect themsleves and their customers.




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Facts, Science and Trust

Without facts we all agree upon, there can be no science ... and without science, who can we trust?




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10 Terrifying Animal Names That Sound Straight Out of a Horror Movie

Most animals with monstrous appearances are relatively harmless to humans. Here's the truth behind creepy creatures like the werewolf cat and goblin shark.




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Yes, Electric Eels Really Are Electric, and Capable of Producing 800 Volts of Electricity

Are electric eels actually electric? The short answer is yes, and these eels can also leap from the water to target their prey.




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The Aurora Borealis Like You've Never Seen It

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station recently captured mind-blowing images of the Northern Lights




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One of Alaska's Most Famous Volcanoes May Be Waking Up

It has been over 32 years since Mt. Spurr last erupted, but the Alaskan volcano near Anchorage is showing signs of reawakening.




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Wild Animals Can Experience Trauma and Adversity Too

Marmots were the perfect test species for a wildlife adversity index.




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Besides a Cozy Home, Burrowing May Have Given Animals an Evolutionary Advantage

From evading predators to withstanding natural disasters, animals have been using burrows for over 500 million years.




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The Most Abundant Land Animal Totals 20 Quadrillion and They Thrive Everywhere

With over 20 quadrillion ants worldwide, ants dominate the Earth's biomass. Learn why these social insects thrive in nearly every environment.




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Animal Embryos Can Sense Predators and Food While Still Inside the Egg

Animal embryos can adapt to their surroundings in remarkable ways like sensing predators and food sources to improve their survival. But can it help them face climate change?




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While Not as Cute as Dogs, Giant Rats Are Excellent at Sniffing Out Illicit Goods

Rodents could be used to find illicit goods at airports and harbors in places where dogs can’t easily access.




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Vampire Bats Have Unique Adaptations and Relationships

Vampire bats have complex social relationships.




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Superstitions Shape Perceptions of All-Black and All-White Animals

Black cats are often a sign of bad luck.




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The New 7 Wonders of the World and Where You Can Visit Them

From the Great Wall of China to the iconic Taj Mahal, uncover the fascinating histories and cultural significance of the New 7 Wonders of the World.




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How Does Photosynthesis Work?

Photosynthesis has fueled life on Earth for billions of years. Learn how it shapes ecosystems, sustains life, and even aids climate models.




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Could Zombie Deer Disease Transfer to Humans?

What exactly is zombie deer disease? Find out how chronic wasting disease spreads and if it poses a threat to humans.




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February Podcast: Orion and His Cosmic Critters

As told in this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast, Orion, the Hunter, dominates February’s evening sky, but he seems unaware of the cosmic prey that surrounds him.

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March Podcast: A Barely-There Lunar Eclipse

As told in the latest episode of our long-running Sky Tour astronomy podcast, this month it’ll be challenging to a special kind of lunar eclipse on March 25th — but easy to spot five of the 10 brightest stars in the night sky.

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April Podcast: Planets in Transition

April’s evening skies offer plenty of stars to check out. However, aside from Jupiter low in the west, planets are in short supply. Our latest Sky Tour podcast helps you track down Mars, Saturn, and much during April’s pleasant nights.

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May Podcast: Big Dipper Shows the Way

High above you on May evenings is an one obvious star pattern that just about everyone knows: the Big Dipper. This “Swiss Army Knife of the sky” can help you find many other key springtime stars and constellations. Just download or stream this month’s Sky Tour podcast.

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June Podcast: Spotting the Serpent Charmer

Listen to this tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during June. Learn how to spot three planets before dawn, and to track down a snake-handler in the early summer sky. Grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.

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July Podcast: Spotlight on Spica

Grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour. This month offers a chance to watch a dramatic coverup of the bright star Spica by the first-quarter Moon. You can also glimpse Mercury just after sunset — and Saturn very late in the evening.

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August Podcast: Nova Watch in the Northern Crown

Let’s go on a night-sky tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during August. Find a good seat for some great “shooting stars,” watch Saturn climb in the eastern sky in early evening, check out the summer's brightest stars, and start looking for a once-in-your-lifetime star blast. 

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September Podcast: Exploring Vega’s Neighborhood

Use this month’s Sky Tour podcast to check out a very special Harvest Moon, track down all five bright planets, explore some lesser-known constellations, and bounce around the Summer Triangle. It’s a great introduction to the late-summer sky, all in a friendly, informative narration that’s suitable for the whole family.

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October Podcast: The Moon’s Waxing and Waning

Come along on a guided tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during October. Ponder the Moon’s whereabouts; spot four planets and a fast-moving comet, and watch for meteors shed by Halley’s Comet.

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Status Report and Expectations for Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

Is Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS falling apart? How bright will it likely get? We try to answer those questions and more.

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Update: Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Might Outshine Predictions

A new brightness forecast for Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS whets our hopes for a fine appearance in late September and early October.

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Harvest Moon Takes a Quick Dip in Earth's Shadow for a Partial Lunar Eclipse

September's partial lunar eclipse will be the first and only time the Moon ducks into Earth's umbral shadow in 2024. The Moon also occults Saturn and hides members of the Pleiades this month.

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See Mutual Events, Close Approaches of Saturn's Moons

As Saturn's rings narrow, now's the time for its moons to shine.

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Second Chance: Solar Flare Might Spark Aurora Friday and Saturday Night

An updated forecast predicts observers across the northern and central U.S. may see the aurora two nights in a row — on Oct. 4th and 5th — in the wake of one of the Sun's most powerful flares this solar cycle.

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Severe Geomagnetic Storm Triggers Widespread Aurora October 10-11

The aurora may be visible across much of the U.S. tonight in the wake of dual solar blasts.

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This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 6 – 15

The Moon starts the week low in twilight with Venus and Spica, then steps eastward past Antares and the Sagittarius Teapot. Meanwhile, the recurrent nova in Corona Borealis is still keeping us waiting.

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This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 13 – 22

The Moon occults Saturn before dawn on Tuesday morning, then the Moon skims the edge of Earth's shadow for a partial lunar eclipse that evening. Meanwhile, Jupiter and Mars shine in fine view late at night.

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This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 20 – 29

In this dark-of-the-Moon week, the Cygnus Milky Way crosses the zenith, and Arcturus, Capella, and Fomalhaut come to a certain balance.

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This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 27 – October 6

On these moonless evenings, Cassiopeia shows some of its inner workings. The Circlet of Pisces offers a very red star next to a little-known cross. From Vega, Lyra points away from the head of Draco.

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Meet Algol, the Demon Star

Meet Algol, a "winking" eclipsing binary star that glares out from the constellation Perseus.

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November Podcast: Cassiopeia & Company

November’s night skies feature a cluster of prominent constellations led by a celestial queen. Our guided audio tour tells you how to identify them, along with tips for spotting all five bright planets and three meteor showers.

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This Week's Sky at a Glance, November 1 – 10

The thin crescent Moon pairs beautifully with Venus low in Monday's twilight. And be on the lookout for any Taurid fireballs this week!

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A Radio Burst from a Giant "Dead" Galaxy

Exotic magnetars make brief, powerful flashes of radio waves — but a new discovery suggests there may be more than one way to make a magnetar.

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This Week's Sky at a Glance, November 8 – 17

The stars betray that we've tipped from the season of warm evenings to the cold (or at least crisp). And the Moon this week skims Saturn, then the Pleiades.

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CRUD Operations with Multiple Images in PHP

CRUD operations are the most used functionality in the web application managed dynamically. The add, edit, and delete functionality helps to manage data with the database on the website. You can integrate CRUD operations with PHP to perform create (insert), read (select), update, and delete operations. If your web application works with images, CRUD functionality can be used to manage the images. In this tutorial, we will show you how to integrate CRUD operations with multiple images in PHP. In this example script, we will create product management system with images using PHP. The user can add, edit, update, and

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Generate QR Code Dynamically using PHP

QR Code or Quick-Response code is machine-readable code consisting of squares arranged in square grid format. QR code is typically used to store information that can be readable by an imaging device (such as camera). QR codes may be used for various purposes, like displaying info to users, opening web page URLs, downloading mobile apps, adding contacts, etc. The user needs to scan QR code by device camera to view the information associated with the code. QR code or 2-dimensional barcode can be created dynamically. You can generate QR code using PHP. In this tutorial, we will show you how

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