ICS: Nigeria’s industrial systems at risk as malware attacks cross 28%, Kaspersky reports

Industrial Control Systems (ICS), which power critical infrastructure like power grids, water treatment plants, and transportation networks, are at risk in Nigeria, as a wave of malware attacks spread across Africa, according to a new cybersecurity report by Kaspersky. 

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Organism with largest genome packs 50x more DNA than a human’s

Scientists have discovered the organism with the largest known genome. At 160 billion base pairs, it's 50 times bigger than the human genome, and the organism it’s describing is a tiny fern you wouldn’t even notice if you tripped over it on a hike.

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New lung cancer pill produces “unprecedented” results in human trial

Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. A trial of a new anti-cancer drug has found that five years after treatment, 60% of patients with a very common form of the disease are still alive, and the cancer has not progressed.

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NCC chief, 6 Governors reach deal to waive telecoms taxes

Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has persuaded six states to waive right-of-way fees in what the telecoms regulator considers a significant milestone for the telecoms industry.

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NASENI: Tinubu pitches Made-in-Nigeria tech to public sector

President Bola Tinubu wants Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt technologies and products from the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to promote Made-in-Nigeria goods and reduce importation.

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SpaceX to attempt 4th orbital Starship flight: How to watch

SpaceX plans to launch its Starship spacecraft into orbit for the fourth time on June 6 sometime after 7:00 am CDT. The day and time are tentative because SpaceX has yet to win FAA approval for the launch, but if you want to watch, here's how.

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Lego-like bricks make house construction child’s play

If you think these bricks look so simple even a robot could build a house with them, you'd be right. Plaex, the startup behind them, sees an automated construction industry in our near future, where materials will adapt to suit a new robotic workforce.

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Knee ‘plug’ simplifies surgery and recovery

Damage to knee cartilage and bone can limit mobility and cause chronic pain. Now, researchers have developed an off-the-shelf synthetic ‘plug’ that heals the joint and could be an alternative to current treatments like total knee replacement surgery.

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Watch: China touches down on the far side of the Moon

China's uncrewed Chang'e-6 has successfully landed on the far side of the Moon, where it will gather lunar rock and soil samples from the unexplored region for the first time in history. On-board cameras caught the moment it touched down.

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