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.

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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.

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US Marines to get Northrop Grumman NGHTS four-in-one targeting device

The US Marine Corps has decided to purchase Northrop Grumman's all-in-one Next Generation Handheld Targeting System (NGHTS) that packs a suite of day/night targeting sensors in a 10-lb (4.5-kg) package and can operate in GPS-denied areas.

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Toy-haulin’ Toro Bravo 4×4 RV moonlights as off-grid work truck

A different kind of off-road camper truck, the Toro Bravo 4x4 Silver Spear works as hard as it plays. Its modular 3D-printed cabin works as a toy hauler, mobile living space, and work-ready cargo truck or mobile workshop.

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Digital forensics and incident response: The most common DFIR incidents

Image: Gorodenkoff/Adobe Stock Digital forensics is growing while being more tied with incident response, according to the latest State of Enterprise Digital Forensics and Incident Response survey from Magnet Forensics.…

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Dice’s salary report indicates it’s still a good time to work in tech

Image: vdovychenkodenys/Adobe Stock Even with the strong possibility of a recession, the average salary for U.S. tech professionals is once again over the six-figure mark, according to Dice’s 2023 Tech…

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TIOBE Index for February 2023: Python holds on to top spot

Image: iStockphoto/Chalirmpoj Pimpisarn Python is number one again on the TIOBE Programming Community index, which ranks the popularity of programming languages. February 2023’s top two programming languages are Python and…

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HydroBlade e-foil sports two batteries, two motors, and handlebars

There are now quite a few electric hydrofoil (e-foil) boards on the market, and most of them are pretty similar to one another. With its handlebars, dual motors and dual external battery packs, however, the HydroBlade definitely stands out.

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