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Dan Goodin / Ars Technica: Researchers detail an unpatchable vulnerability in Apple's M-series of chips that lets attackers extract secret keys from Macs during cryptographic operations — Fixing newly discovered side channel will likely take a major toll on performance. — A newly discovered vulnerability baked … Dan Goodin / Ars Technica: Researchers detail an unpatchable vulnerability in Apple's M-series of chips that lets attackers extract secret keys from Macs during…

A concentrated cannabis extract has shown "remarkable" potential to kill off the most dangerous type of skin cancer.It's still early days, but if the results can be replicated in living animal models and then in humans, it could provide a whole new drug avenue for a disease that is currently difficult to treat: melanoma.The cannabis oil in question is known as PHEC-66, and it was developed by MGC Pharmaceuticals in Australia.In October 2023, the company funded a study that found PHEC-66 stopped isolated melanoma cell…

A new study has found that, in mouse models of prostate cancer, a compound extracted from sandalwood oil was effective in slowing the onset and growth of tumors and resulted in cell death. Further research will explore whether the extract can be used to treat prostate cancer in humans.While early detection and treatment have improved outcomes for men with prostate cancer, standard treatments such as radio- and chemotherapy can be less effective against advanced forms of the disease – time, then, to look for alternative…

A new study has found that an extract derived from the Cannabis sativa plant can inhibit the growth of melanoma cells and trigger cell death. The next step is to develop a targeted delivery system before moving on to pre-clinical trials and investigating whether the extract can be used to treat other types of cancers.Melanoma might only account for around 6% of skin cancers, but it’s the cause of more than 80% of skin cancer deaths. This cancer is prone to metastasizing and has been shown to be highly resistant to…

In the ever-evolving landscape of the Financial Services Industry (FSI), organizations face a multitude of challenges that hinder their journey toward AI-driven transformation. Legacy systems, stringent regulations, data silos, and a lack of agility have created a chaotic environment in need of a more effective way to use and share data across the organization. In this two-part series, I delve into my own personal observations, break open the prevailing issues within the FSI, and closely inspect the factors holding back…

A fledgling Dutch startup wants to help companies extra data from large volumes of complex documents where accuracy and security is paramount — and it has just secured the backing of Google’s Gradient Ventures to do so. Send AI, as the startup is called, is taking on established incumbents in the document processing space such as UiPath, Abbyy, Rossum, and Kofax, with a customizable platform that allows companies to fine-tune AI models for their own individual data-extraction needs. For instance, a company operating…

Black holes are one of the most powerful forces in the universe, but we had never seen one until the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) team released the first image back in 2019. Now, the EHT Collaboration has released the most detailed image yet of the same M87 black hole, created with the aid of an additional telescope, that better displays the insane physics behind these supermassive objects.The first image was captured in 2017 (it takes a long time to process the data) using eight high-altitude telescopes from locations…

Loading your lightweight bike down with heavy bottles full of water is a drag, but what else can you do on long rides? Especially if you don't use a hydration pack? Well, the Extract Water Filter lets you fill your bottle with water that you find along the way … and then safely drink it.Currently the subject of an Indiegogo campaign, the Extract is designed to work with the Specialized Purist bottle. This model was chosen because it is one of the mostly commonly used and widely available cycling water bottles on the…

The digital age has ushered in an unprecedented era of data proliferation. Organizations are grappling with complex datasets that extend beyond traditional databases, straining resources and presenting challenges in data management. In the face of this rising tide of data, the need for robust, scalable, and flexible data storage solutions has never been more pressing. Enter Data Lakes—a solution offering an architecture that unifies your data ecosystem, serving as the cornerstone of modern data management strategies. The…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeHollywood can’t seem to stop pumping out origin stories for popular consumer products. We’ve already had Tetris and Air (as in Air Jordans). Blackberry is right around the corner. Miraculously, Barbie didn’t turn out to be two hours of inventor Ruth Handler yelling in boardrooms about smooth crotches. It all feels like capitalism in hyperdrive. And now we’ve got The Beanie Bubble.This…