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The rapid development of novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will lead to an increase in cyberattacks and lower the barrier of entry for less sophisticated hackers to do digital harm, Britain's GCHQ spy agency warned on Wednesday.That lower entry barrier will also likely contribute to the global rise in ransomware attacks, whereby criminals encrypt computer systems for a digital ransom, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is part of GCHQ, said in a report.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Being more forgiving of your own shortcomings in a romantic relationship can lead to happier couples. This is the result of a new study by the Otto Friedrich University Bamberg and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), and published in the journal Personal Relationships. A total of 209 heterosexual…

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have performed the world's first life cycle assessment (LCA) of an existing, two-seater, all-electric aircraft, with a direct comparison to an equivalent fossil fuel-powered one. According to the study, after just one quarter of the expected lifespan of the electric aircraft, the climate impact is lower than that of the fossil fuel-based aircraft, provided that green electricity is used. The…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Owls are fascinating creatures that can fly silently through some of the quietest places. Their wings make no noise while flying, enabling them to accurately locate their prey using their exceptional hearing ability while remaining undetected. This unique ability depends on many factors and has long been a hot research subject.…

The nominations for the 2024 Oscars were announced today (January 23) with Cristopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” leading the list with 13 nominations, closely followed by “Poor Things” with 11.The 96th annual Academy Awards follow an incredibly successful year for cinemas worldwide, as “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” together grossed more than $2 billion globally, a surprising figure following the crisis from the pandemic and the growing competition of online streaming platforms.While America Ferrara received a surprising…

Researchers have used the protein-structure-prediction tool AlphaFold to identify hundreds of thousands of potential new psychedelic molecules — which could help to develop new kinds of antidepressant. The research shows, for the first time, that AlphaFold predictions — available at the touch of a button — can be just as useful for drug discovery as experimentally derived protein structures, which can take months, or even years, to determine.The development is a boost for AlphaFold, the artificial-intelligence (AI) tool…

Mary Weiss, famous singer who was also a member of the 1960s girl group the Shangri-Las, has died, according to CNN. She was reportedly 75 years old. American drummer, Miriam Linna of Norton Records confirmed the news to Rolling Stone. In 2007, Norton Records released Weiss` only solo album, `Dangerous Game.` "Mary was an icon, a hero, a heroine, to both young men and women of my generation and of all generations," Linna told the publication. Weiss, who was born in Queens, New York, formed the Shangri-Las in…

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Credit: Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice/University of Pennsylvania A new research report providing the first-ever comprehensive analysis of presumptive drug field test usage across law enforcement agencies in the United States has been released by the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. …

Rivian (RIVN) is adding an industry vet to its team with the launch of its next-gen electric models coming up. With experience at Apple and Porsche, Jonas Reinke joins Rivian to help launch its new EV platforms, including R2 and R3. Attracting industry talent ahead of R2 launch As Rivian looks to expand into new markets, the EV maker is adding industry talent from top-tier companies. Rivian hired former Mercedes-Benz exec Arnehelm Mittelbach in November as its first plant manager for its…