Google Chrome Updates its Password Manager’s UI
Tyler Cross Published on: February 27, 2023 Google has released an experimental version of its new password manager UI update that aims to create a much better user experience with…
15M records allegedly belonging to Peruvian tax authority exposed on a forum
SafetyDetectives Cybersecurity Team Published on: February 27, 2023 The SafetyDetectives cybersecurity team recently discovered a database shared on a clear web forum for free, presumably belonging to the Peruvian governmental entity,…
Aspirin reduces ovarian cancer risk regardless of genetic predisposition
Ovarian cancer is caused by several genetic factors. A recent study examined whether the protection provided by taking aspirin frequently, which has been shown to reduce ovarian cancer risk, was affected by a genetic predisposition to the disease. Source of Article
GE installs world’s first spiral-welded wind turbine tower
Denver's Keystone Tower Systems says it can cut the cost of wind energy with tech borrowed from pipemaking. It uses spiral welding techniques to roll sheet steel into huge turbine towers on-site, stronger, faster and cheaper than current techniques. Source of Article
New quantum state boosts material’s conductivity by a billion percent
Georgia Tech scientists have discovered a new quantum state in a quirky material. In a phenomenon never before seen in anything else, the team found that applying a magnetic field increased the material’s electrical conductivity by a billion percent. Source of Article
Rescue ship for stranded astronauts docks with ISS
A Russian rescue ship has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), allowing three stranded Russian and American astronauts to return to Earth a few months after a coolant leak disabled their own spacecraft. Source of Article
When Low-Tech Hacks Cause High-Impact Breaches
Web hosting giant GoDaddy made headlines this month when it disclosed that a multi-year breach allowed intruders to steal company source code, siphon customer and employee login credentials, and foist…
Exercise could be the first line of attack in mental health treatment
A first-of-its-kind meta-analysis of 97 studies shows that physical activity can be as, or more effective in relieving symptoms of various mental disorders as traditional treatment, legitimizing exercise as more than just a complementary therapy. Source of Article
Gene mutation that ups Parkinson’s risk also inhibits cellular cleanup
New research has found that a gene associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease also contributes to the build-up of cellular debris in the brain. The researchers say targeting this mechanism could lead to new, more effective Parkinson’s drugs. Source of Article
Lessons to be learned as Ukraine war shifts defense priorities
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the fighting for the past year has not only overturned our preconceptions, it's given a powerful kick to innovation in military and civilian spheres. New Atlas looks at how the war is set to affect technology for decades. Source of Article