Safely

Once upon a time, in the ages that were sometimes called the “good old days,” it would have been considered a leak of personal data if, let’s say, you accidentally lost your passport or checkbook on the street. But now it’s 2024, our lives have long and firmly moved online, and the internet is no longer the serene paradise lagoon it was decades ago...There is no doubt that cyber security is a proper and necessary thing, but, like any sphere of human activity, it has managed to acquire so many rumors, myths and…

By FOSTER KLUG and MARI YAMAGUCHI (Associated Press) TOKYO (AP) — A large passenger plane and a Japanese coast guard aircraft collided on the runway at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday and burst into flames, killing five people aboard the coast guard plane, officials said. All 379 people on Japan Airlines flight JAL-516 got out safely before the Airbus A350 was fully engulfed in flames, Transport Minister Tetsuo Saito confirmed. The pilot of the coast guard’s Bombardier Dash-8 plane escaped but the five crew members…

People love to hang out around water, especially on hot summer days. And, for those who aren't near the ocean, Australia is blessed with beautiful inland waterways. In New South Wales, the government wants to increase access to these "blue" natural environments, especially for people living far from the coast. One of these swimming sites is Penrith Beach, which has just opened to the public for the summer. This new site in the heart…

With the Pixel 8 Pro this year, Google decided to add a new sensor to the back of the phone. That’s a thermometer. This sounds pretty cool in theory, especially as we’re still coming out of the pandemic, and it’s trying to start up again. It’s a pretty simple sensor, and it’s pretty easy to use. You can use the thermometer to see how hot your coffee is if you have a fever or really anything else. However, it’s important to note that this thermometer has not been cleared by the FDA yet. It is in the process of being…

X (formerly Twitter) is looking to redefine online communication by prioritizing user privacy by introducing Encrypted Direct Messages. After being caught up in so many controversies over a long period of time, X is indicating that it is committed to becoming the most trusted platform on the internet. X has now employed robust cryptographic techniques, ensuring the confidentiality of messages. With plans to open source the implementation and a transparent approach to limitations, X is actively working towards a safer and…

to include recycled ocean-bound plastics in the housing, bezel, and buttons. It is fitting that a wearable dive computer designed to help people enjoy the oceans is made from plastic that was going to be discarded in the waters. has a 45mm polymer case, a sapphire lens with a monochrome display, 100-meter water-resistant rating, and all of the Garmin functionality you expect from an advanced GPS sports watch. and Mk3i is priced at $1,200, the 43mm Mk3i models for $1,600. The Descent T2 transmitteris available for…

Over the years, we've heard about multiple systems that copy the structure of gecko feet in order to pick up delicate objects without breaking them. Korean scientists have now taken things further, by adding a means of harmlessly letting go of those items.If you've ever wondered how geckos are able to walk straight up walls or across ceilings, it's because their foot pads incorporate millions of microscopic hair-like projections called setae. These temporarily bond with surfaces at a molecular level, due to what are known…

Last week, Nissin announced that it was updating the design of its iconic Cup Noodles in early 2024. Instead of polystyrene, it’ll be made out of paper. Nissin also notes that thanks to the new packaging, its Cup Noodles will now be microwaveable. As in, you were never supposed to be microwaving Cup Noodles. As it turns out, many people have not been reading labels when heating up Cup Noodles — a staple of college dorms, kitchen pantries, and many childhood memories. On social media, several people have been shocked to…

Researchers have developed a surfactant spray that counters the mosquito’s natural water-resisting properties, offering a safe and effective means of taking down mosquitoes without using insecticides. The spray could be used to protect people from the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.Mosquitoes are known to be responsible for spreading potentially deadly diseases such as dengue fever, malaria, Japanese encephalitis and Zika virus, and climate change and urbanization have expanded mosquitoes’ habitat, enabling them to…

Photo of iPSCs-derived Motor neurons derived from an ALS patient. Credit: Morimoto et al/Cell Stem CellAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease is a lethal neurological disorder that progressively results in individuals losing muscle control. Currently, there is no cure, and the primary focus of treatments is to alleviate symptoms and offer supportive care. Early clinical trial findings recently published in the journal Cell Stem Cell, demonstrated that the drug ropinirole, typically used…