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Birth Weights Below the 25th Percentile Linked to Later Developmental Concerns
Neuroscience News - 11 Oct 2022 21:47
Babies born below the 25th percentile for birth weight are at higher risk for developmental concerns than children born between the 25-75 percentiles, with the smallest babies carrying the most risk.
How to Spot a Fake Amazon Prime Early Access Deal
Gizmodo - 11 Oct 2022 09:00
Amazon will be throwing a lot of Prime Early Access deals at consumers over the next 48 hours, but it turns out not every "deal" offers as big a discount as it claims. Sure, the sticker might say 50% off, but price histo...
Fathers Stress Associated With Children's Emotional and Behavioral Problems at Age Two
Neuroscience News - 11 Oct 2022 19:34
A father's level of stress during the first few months of their child's life impacts the emotional and behavioral development of their child at age two.
Intel Confirms UEFI Source Code Leak as Security Experts Raise Concerns
SecurityWeek - 11 Oct 2022 14:04
Intel has confirmed that some of its UEFI source code has been leaked, and while some security experts believe the incident could have serious implications the chipmaker says it's not concerned.
Properties of 'Baby Talk' Similar Across Many Languages
Neuroscience News - 11 Oct 2022 22:05
Infant-directed speech, or "baby talk", displays similar properties across 36 different languages.
Apple Reportedly Set to Roll Out iPhone 5G Support in India in December
Mac Rumors - 11 Oct 2022 13:44
Apple will add support for 5G on compatible iPhones for Indian carriers through a software update as soon as December, according to a source familiar with the matter who spoke to ET News. According to the publication, Ap...
How to use the James Webb Space Telescope to hunt for life around white dwarfs
SPACE.com - 11 Oct 2022 12:00
Many white dwarfs host planets that may lie within the habitable zones of those stars and may even support life. Now, scientists have outlined how to hunt for that possible life.
Bubble Spotted Zipping Around Black Hole With 'Mind Blowing Velocity' - CNET
CNET - 11 Oct 2022 03:15
Its orbit is similar in size to Mercury's around the sun, but it's traveling at 30% the speed of light.
Climate change on Mars may have been caused by ancient microbes
BGR - 11 Oct 2022 01:23
A new study says that ancient microbes could have been responsible for Mars’s climate change, leaving the planet a barren wasteland. Around 3.7 billion years ago, these ancient microbes would have been feeding on hydro...
Healthy Aging Requires an Understanding of Personality Types
Neuroscience News - 11 Oct 2022 23:14
Older adults may be better served as they age when their personality types are taken into consideration.
Shaker Channel Mutation Differs Structurally From Human Potassium Channels
Neuroscience News - 11 Oct 2022 22:56
Study investigates whether the W434F mutation found in the Shaker-IR channel epitomizes and functionally accelerates the C-type inactivation state.
Easter Island 'arson attack' causes 'irreparable' damage to sacred moai statues
Live Science - 11 Oct 2022 17:59
The fire consumed more than 247 acres (100 hectares) of the island, including the stone quarry from which most of the statues originated.
Assess these 13 risks when investing in cryptocurrencies
Phys.org - 11 Oct 2022 17:50
Blockchain-based cryptocurrencies can be a revolutionary digital innovation and opportunity for the whole finance industry, but they are not risk-free. A new doctoral dissertation by Niranjan Sapkota from the University ...
Employees' connections with coworkers has improved, leading to business benefits
TechRepublic - 11 Oct 2022 14:43
A new survey also finds what builds stronger relationships for in-office workers and remote employees, and details how managers can foster a connected workforce. The post Employees’ connections with coworkers has impro...
Apple to support India's faster 5G network as country pushes phone makers
BGR - 11 Oct 2022 14:36
India’s government is pushing Apple, Samsung, and other mobile manufacturers to roll out a software update to support 5G in the country, as it has recently launched a high-speed service. According to people familiar wi...
Space companies face difficult investment environment
Space News - 11 Oct 2022 14:10
Rising interest rates are making it more difficult for space startups to raise money, some warn, forcing them to seek alternative sources of funding. The post Space companies face difficult investment environment appeare...
Raise your earning potential by learning business intelligence
TechRepublic - 11 Oct 2022 13:54
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Researchers Detail Critical RCE Flaw Reported in Popular vm2 JavaScript Sandbox
The Hacker News - 11 Oct 2022 13:28
A now-patched security flaw in the vm2 JavaScript sandbox module could be abused by a remote adversary to break out of security barriers and perform arbitrary operations on the underlying machine. "A threat actor can byp...
Roku smart home products spotted; appear to be rebadged Wyze products
9 to 5 Mac - 11 Oct 2022 13:19
Photos of what appear to be Roku smart home products have been posted, supported by shipping manifests. It follows the company branching out into audio with intended for use in home theater setups. A photo on Reddit show...
Apple May Adopt Hybrid OLED Technology Allowing for Thinner iPads by 2024
Mac Rumors - 11 Oct 2022 12:59
Apple could adopt a "hybrid" OLED technology in iPads by 2024 that could allow for slimmer devices while lowering production costs, according to a new report out today (via DigiTimes). By combining rigid OLED glass subst...
Australian union calls for Apple Store strike over pay and benefits
AppleInsider - 11 Oct 2022 12:57
Around 150 workers across multiple Apple Store sites in Australia are expected to go on strike for one hour on October 18, as talks with Apple appear to halt. Apple Charlestown is one of three stores expected to see indu...
Researchers Warn of New Phishing-as-a-Service Being Used by Cyber Criminals
The Hacker News - 11 Oct 2022 12:39
Cyber criminals are using a previously undocumented phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) toolkit called Caffeine to effectively scale up their attacks and distribute nefarious payloads. "This platform has an intuitive interface...