at Fossil ‘monster’ looks alien but may be related to primitive fish By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:33:37 +0000 The Tully Monster is a famously odd 300-million-year-old fossil that looks like an alien, but a new analysis suggests it was a backboned animal like a hagfish or lamprey Full Article
at Men are worse than women at estimating their height and weight By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:30:35 +0000 We tend to overestimate our height and underestimate our weight to fit society’s ideals, or because we think we're still the same as our younger selves Full Article
at Scratching is contagious among strangers – if you are an orangutan By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 23:57:51 +0000 For orangutans, scratching is contagious – but unexpectedly, the behaviour is transmitted more between individuals that do not know each other well Full Article
at What four coronaviruses from history can tell us about covid-19 By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Four coronaviruses cause around a quarter of all common colds, but each was probably deadly when it first made the leap to humans. We can learn a lot from what happened next Full Article
at Ancient Egyptians saw the sky as crumbling iron tub filled with water By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:00:35 +0000 A fresh look at the world’s oldest religious texts suggests ancient Egyptians saw the sky as a water-filled iron container from which chunks fell to Earth as meteorites Full Article
at Red light could be used to precisely target rheumatoid arthritis drugs By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 14:57:21 +0000 People with rheumatoid arthritis often take medicines that can have damaging side-effects, but a system that uses red light to deliver drugs exactly where they are needed could help Full Article
at China just tested a spacecraft that could fly to the moon and beyond By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 15:48:24 +0000 China just tested its biggest rocket yet, along with a new capsule designed to carry humans to its planned space station, the moon and beyond Full Article
at A Japanese nuclear power plant created a habitat for tropical fish By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:00:03 +0000 A small increase in water temperature near a Japanese nuclear power plant allowed tropical fish to colonise the area, suggesting global warming will drastically alter some marine ecosystems Full Article
at It's time to retreat from the tyranny of lockdown tech By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:00:00 +0000 People in lockdown are no longer trying to use technology to get their old lives back and that's a good thing, says Annalee Newitz Full Article
at Brain cells reach out to each other through miniature cages By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:17:06 +0000 Mouse neurons trapped inside cages grow long appendages to connect to each other. Trapping the cells allows us to precisely control their growth Full Article
at MIDI 2.0: The code that will define the future of sound has arrived By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Four decades ago, we introduced a standard way of encoding digital sound. Its first ever upgrade could lead to new genres of music and ways of experiencing sound Full Article
at Climate change has already made parts of the world too hot for humans By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:00:52 +0000 Global warming has already made parts of the world – including cities in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates – hotter than the human body can withstand Full Article
at No right to praise healthcare workers and then ignore them: Pelosi takes aim at Trump By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:08:20 -0400 U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday made an indirect dig at President Donald Trump's Navy Blue Angels flyover this weekend, saying that political leaders have 'no right to praise them and then ignore their needs.' Full Article
at Schumer: Reopening states without more tests is 'dangerous' By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:38:19 -0400 Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday said it was 'dangerous' for the Trump administration to pressure states and businesses to 'reopen without a plan for a dramatic increase in testing'. Full Article
at Trump tests negative after valet contracts virus By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:24:20 -0400 U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said it's "one of those things" after he learned that a White House valet tested positive for the coronavirus, noting contact with that person was limited. Gavino Garay has more. Full Article
at Free milk and potatoes in the U.S. to avoid waste By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:01:19 -0400 In Washington State and Boston, two initiatives are helping prevent potatoes from being thrown out and milk from being poured down the drain. Gavino Garay has more. Full Article
at As U.S. states reopen, White House keeps CDC guidance on the shelf By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:48:20 -0400 The White House shelved a step-by-step guide prepared by U.S. health officials to help states safely reopen mass transit and businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic, an administration official said on Thursday. This report produced by Chris Dignam. Full Article
at Georgia father, son arrested in shooting of unarmed black man By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:56:19 -0400 A white former police officer and his son were arrested in Georgia on Thursday and charged with murder in the death of an unarmed black man, an incident that has sparked furor in the community and among civil rights activists across the United States. Gloria Tso reports. Full Article
at 'Sufficient probable cause' for murder charges in GA jogger death: official By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:20:20 -0400 VIc Reynolds, director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, told reporters on Friday that there is "sufficient probable cause" to charge Gregory and Travis McMichaels with felony murder and aggravated assault in February's shooting death of an unarmed black man. Full Article
at U.S. job losses in April worst since Great Depression By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:05:19 -0400 The latest figures from the Labor Department released on Friday showed the U.S. economy losing 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression. Colette Luke has more. Full Article
at Protesters decry late arrests in GA jogger death By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:56:19 -0400 Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of a Georgia courthouse on Friday to decry the killing of an unarmed black man in February and the delay in charging two white men in a shooting captured on video that was released earlier this week. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener. Full Article
at Deep Brain Stimulation May Relieve Ringing in the Ears: Study By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Tue, 8 Oct 2019 00:00:00 PDT Title: Deep Brain Stimulation May Relieve Ringing in the Ears: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/7/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/8/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Too Many Antibiotics, Opioids Given to Dental Patients in the ER By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Too Many Antibiotics, Opioids Given to Dental Patients in the ERCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/25/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/25/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Feather Bedding Caused Man's Serious Respiratory Condition By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 PDT Title: Feather Bedding Caused Man's Serious Respiratory ConditionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/19/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/19/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at zafirlukast (Accolate) By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 PDT Title: zafirlukast (Accolate)Category: MedicationsCreated: 4/19/1999 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/21/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Wildfires Send Kids to ERs for Breathing Problems By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Jan 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Wildfires Send Kids to ERs for Breathing ProblemsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/8/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/9/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Bedroom Air Filters May Help Kids With Asthma Breathe Easier By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Bedroom Air Filters May Help Kids With Asthma Breathe EasierCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/10/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/13/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Financial Cyberthreats in 2019 By securelist.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:00:10 +0000 Methodology Financial cyberthreats are malicious programs that target users of services such as online banking, e-money, and cryptocurrency, or that attempt to gain access to financial organizations and their infrastructure. These threats are usually accompanied by spam and phishing activities,… Read Full Article Full Article Featured Publications Apple MacOS ATM Electronic Payments Financial malware Google Android Malware Statistics Phishing Trojan Banker
at What does it take to become a good reverse engineer? By securelist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:00:09 +0000 While we are all working from home, why not tear some binary code apart and pick up some reverse engineering skills? Within one hour, we will outline the typical workflow that we follow when analyzing malware. Full Article Events Opinion Security conference
at A look at the ATM/PoS malware landscape from 2017-2019 By securelist.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:00:07 +0000 Much like other areas of cybercrime, attackers only refine and grow their skillset for infecting ATM systems from year-to-year. So what does the ATM landscape look like as of 2020? Let’s take a look. Full Article Featured Malware reports ATM attacks Financial malware Malware Descriptions Malware Statistics Targeted Attacks
at Remote spring: the rise of RDP bruteforce attacks By securelist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:00:56 +0000 With the spread of COVID-19, organizations worldwide have introduced remote working, which is having a direct impact on cybersecurity and the threat landscape. Full Article Featured Research Cybercrime RDP
at DDoS attacks in Q1 2020 By securelist.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:55 +0000 Since the beginning of 2020, due to the COVID-2019 pandemic, life has shifted almost entirely to the Web. This is reflected in the goals of recent DDoS attacks, with the most targeted resources in Q1 being websites of medical organizations, delivery services, and gaming and educational platforms. Full Article DDoS reports Featured Botnets DDoS-attacks Internet of Things
at Weight-Loss Surgery Works, No Matter How Long Patient Was Obese By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Weight-Loss Surgery Works, No Matter How Long Patient Was ObeseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/28/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/2/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Lose Weight, Lower Prostate Cancer Risk By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Lose Weight, Lower Prostate Cancer RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/6/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/9/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Trying the Keto Diet? Watch Out for the 'Keto Flu' By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Trying the Keto Diet? Watch Out for the 'Keto Flu'Category: Health NewsCreated: 3/13/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/13/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at How Dangerous Is Bariatric Surgery? By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: How Dangerous Is Bariatric Surgery?Category: Procedures and TestsCreated: 3/18/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Many Adults Delay Getting Help for Eating Disorders By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Many Adults Delay Getting Help for Eating DisordersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/21/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/22/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at liothyronine sodium, Cytomel, Triostat By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 PDT Title: liothyronine sodium, Cytomel, TriostatCategory: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Is Thyroid Hormone Dangerously Overprescribed in Older Patients? By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Is Thyroid Hormone Dangerously Overprescribed in Older Patients?Category: Health NewsCreated: 4/1/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/2/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Common Treatment May Not Help Seniors With Underactive Thyroid By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Common Treatment May Not Help Seniors With Underactive ThyroidCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/4/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/5/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Veramyst Treats Seasonal and Year-Round Allergies By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Veramyst Treats Seasonal and Year-Round AllergiesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/1/2007 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Implantable Defibrillator Wires Prone to Failure By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Implantable Defibrillator Wires Prone to FailureCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/1/2007 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at New Treatment for Bleeding Disorder Approved By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: New Treatment for Bleeding Disorder ApprovedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/1/2007 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Green Tea May Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Green Tea May Ease Rheumatoid ArthritisCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/1/2007 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at New Drug Fails to Improve Odds for Heart Failure Patients By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: New Drug Fails to Improve Odds for Heart Failure PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/2/2007 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/2/2007 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Amateur Boxers at Risk of Brain Injury By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Amateur Boxers at Risk of Brain InjuryCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/3/2007 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/3/2007 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Tamoxifen Protects Certain Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Tamoxifen Protects Certain Women at High Risk for Breast CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/3/2007 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/3/2007 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Pet Food Recall Widens Again on New Threat By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Pet Food Recall Widens Again on New ThreatCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/4/2007 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/4/2007 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Teens With Migraines at Greater Risk of Suicide By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Teens With Migraines at Greater Risk of SuicideCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/4/2007 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/4/2007 12:00:00 AM Full Article
at Relistor Helps Ease Painkiller-Related Constipation By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Relistor Helps Ease Painkiller-Related ConstipationCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/26/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/28/2008 12:00:00 AM Full Article
