Shockwave-shooting ‘space hairdryer’ regrows heart tissue in patients

It turns out that blasting people with shockwaves during open-heart surgery is a really good idea. That's what researchers found who used the technique to reactivate heart cells and improve the post-op lives of patients in a groundbreaking study.

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In major data breach, Paradigm Initiative uncovers website selling Nigerians’ private information for ₦100

Paradigm Initiative has uncovered a major data breach in which a website, AnyVerify.com.ng operating in the Nigerian digital space since November 2023 allegedly trades in sensitive personal and financial data of Nigerian citizens "for as little as ₦100," according to the civil society organisation (CSO).

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Hair loss prevented by blocking ancient biological mechanism

A surprise result in a lab experiment has led to the discovery of an ancient biological stress pathway that triggers cells to stop making what's needed to grow hair. Blocking this process could protect follicles from this process and prevent hair loss.

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Industry Groups Warn Against Discrimination in Proposed EU Cybersecurity Certification Scheme for Cloud Services

Paige Henley Published on: June 21, 2024 Editor A proposed cybersecurity certification scheme (EUCS) for cloud services must avoid discriminating against major U.S. tech firms such as Amazon (AMZN.O), Alphabet’s…

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WIOCC secures $40m funding to boost undersea cable stakes

The West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Group said it has secured a $40 million financing package from IFC and Proparco to boost the undersea cable company’s digital infrastructure serving Nigeria and other African markets 

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Never-before-seen dinosaur’s unique headgear earns it a godly name

A never-before-seen species of horned, herbivorous dinosaur, a predecessor of the Triceratops, has been unveiled at the Natural History Museum of Utah. And its showy, distinctive headgear has earned it a name reminiscent of a god.

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Mercedes AMG One gets its track-record paint sucked clean off

On a beautiful warm summer day in southern Germany, little-known McMurtry Automotive took its Speirling PURE car to the Hockenheim Racetrack with former Formula1 racing driver – not to mention current Goodwood Festival of Speed record holder – Max Chilton, in tow.

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