What’s the Killer App for Web3?
(Dear readers: this is a scaled-down excerpt from a larger project I’m working on. I’ll let you know when that effort is ready for broad distribution.) Every technology is good…
State of Emergency Declared in Oakland After Ransomware Attack
Tyler Cross Published on: February 21, 2023 The city of Oakland, Calif., was hit by a ransomware attack on Feb. 8, which prompted officials to take their network offline in…
Finding the Boundaries of the Possible, Venturing Beyond | UNILAG Convovocation Lecture by Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu
“Finding the Boundaries of the Possible, Venturing Beyond,” by Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu, Managing Partner, GrandCentral Africa, is his special 53rd Convocation and 60th Anniversary lecture of University of Lagos (UNILAG). Let me begin by extending my appreciation for the honour and privilege of addressing you today to the Governing Council, Senate, Management, Staff, and Students […] Source of Article
Spinal cord stimulation restores limb mobility in stroke survivors
Loss of arm and hand mobility is a common and devastating disability among stroke survivors, but a promising new study shows how cervical spinal cord stimulation could improve limb function and restore quality of life. Source of Article
Long-range, box-wing eVTOL prototype begins flight testing down under
Australia's AMSL Aero has celebrated the first tethered test flight of its ultra-efficient Vertiia eVTOL aircraft. With its unique box wing formation, eight tilting propellers and five seats, it promises a 1,000 km range and speeds up to 300 km/h. Source of Article
Aircraft noise increases risk and worsens outcomes of heart attack
Heart failure caused by a heart attack is a leading cause of death worldwide and the risk factors associated with this cardiovascular disease are well known. Now, new research indicates aircraft noise should be added to that list. Source of Article
New space mission will watch for hazardous asteroids hidden by the Sun
Astronomers are tracking nearby asteroids, but there’s one glaring blindspot in the sky – the Sun. Thankfully, ESA plans to plug the gap soon with NEOMIR, a mission that will give us advance warning of any Earth-bound rocks from that direction. Source of Article
Toxic “forever chemicals” could disrupt vital immune cell function
The negative health effects of chemicals called PFAS continue to be uncovered. Scientists from North Carolina State University (NCSU) have now shown that some types of PFAS can disrupt vital functions of immune cells. Source of Article
New study reinforces link between maternal infection and leukemia in kids
Little is known about how childhood leukemia is caused, but previous studies have indicated a link between the disease and maternal infections. A large study of Danish children has shed more light on the subject. Source of Article