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Verralize enables on-site PFAS analysis and detection at 4 PPT in minutes. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination poses a dual challenge for environmental protection. In addition to removing these “forever chemicals” from the water supply, we first need to detect them quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively. Although remediation technology continues to advance, detection remains largely concentrated in specialized laboratories, creating bottlenecks in response times and increasing costs for utilities, industrial users, and remediation contractors. Verralize has developed a revolutionary portable PFAS detection system that provides laboratory-like screening directly to the field. Using a proprietary nanocarbon-based electrochemical biosensor platform, the system…
Physicists have developed a way to model quantum systems on everyday computers, making it easier to run complex simulations without relying on supercomputers or artificial intelligence (AI) tools.The new method updates the “truncated Wigner approximation” (TWA), a decades-old technique for approximating quantum behavior, into a plug-and-play shortcut for solving complex calculations.The team says this will allow them to more accurately predict how real-world quantum systems will behave using standard hardware, freeing up high-performance computing resources for more arcane quantum tasks. The researchers published their findings in the journal PRX Quantum on September 8th. you may like “Our approach is much…
A human rights lawyer in Pakistan’s Balochistan province received a suspicious link on WhatsApp from an unknown number, marking the first time a member of the country’s civil society has been targeted by Intellexa’s Predator spyware, Amnesty International said in a report. The nonprofit said the link was a “predator attack attempt based on the technical behavior of the infected server and certain characteristics of the one-time infected link that are consistent with previously observed predator one-click links.” Pakistan rejected the claim, saying there was “not a shred of truth in it.” The findings come from a new joint study…
Most MSPs and MSSPs know how to provide effective security. The challenge is to help prospects understand why it’s important from a business perspective. Sales conversations often stall because prospects are overwhelmed, skeptical, or fed up with fear-based messages. That’s why we created “Getting to Yes”: An anti-sales guide for MSPs. This guide helps service providers turn resistance into trust and sales conversations into long-term partnerships. In this guide, you’ll learn how to move from persuasion to partnership, uncover the real causes of objections, and lead with authenticity as a trusted cyber advisor. Why traditional cybersecurity sales strategies don’t work…
Helium plays an important role in semiconductor manufacturing, affecting both the quality and efficiency of chip production. Its unique properties, such as chemical inertness and low thermal conductivity, contribute to maintaining optimal manufacturing conditions. However, the industry faces significant helium supply challenges. This situation raises important questions about the future of semiconductor technology and its potential impact on innovation and competitiveness. What strategies will the industry adopt to address these pressing concerns? A key element in chip manufacturing: Why helium matters Although often overlooked, helium plays a critical role in semiconductor manufacturing, especially the complex process of chip manufacturing. This…
Biometrics is an evolving field that utilizes unique biological characteristics for security purposes. Fingerprints, iris scans, and voice patterns serve as reliable identifiers in a variety of applications. Each method has different benefits and challenges. However, the underlying technology and its impact on privacy and security remains complex. As advances continue, questions arise about the future of biometrics and its potential vulnerabilities. What lies ahead in this rapidly changing situation? What is biometric authentication?Understand the basics of biometric authentication Biometrics represents a pivotal evolution in authentication, leveraging unique biological characteristics for identification. This innovative approach leverages physical attributes such as…
In its latest exit from India’s crowded online retail market, Walmart-backed fintech giant Phonepe plans to wind down its Pincode e-commerce app and shift its business to B2B services for offline sellers. Sameer Nigam, founder and group CEO of PhonePe, said on Thursday that running the consumer-facing quick commerce app was a distraction from the company’s core focus on small retailers. The company instead wants to focus on helping stores “operate more efficiently, increase profit margins and increase visibility,” which he said is a key objective. PhonePe launched Pincode in April 2023 in a major push into e-commerce, building on…
Scientists have taken an important step toward understanding why human eggs become more prone to chromosomal errors as we age, and whether the decline could one day be avoided.The study, published in November in the journal Nature Aging, introduces a new tool that allows scientists to reproduce the changes seen in eggs during the aging process. Using mouse egg cells, this technique allows researchers to focus on the different forces that can contribute to egg attrition, without having to wait for mice to age or collect aging human eggs for study.”They’ve developed a tool that allows them to figure this…
New York University neuroscientist Nikolai Kukushkin traces the evolution of human consciousness in his book One Hand Clapping: Unraveling the Mystery of the Human Mind (Prometheus/Swift Press, 2025). He begins his story with the first appearance of DNA on Earth and then focuses on the key evolutionary landmarks that paved the way for us, modern humans. In the excerpt below, Kukushkin describes the “social brain hypothesis,” which posits that human intelligence arose in part to help us keep track of increasingly complex social groups.what made us humanUntil now, many explanations of human uniqueness have focused not on why we want…
IVL leads PFAS research and advances practical environmental solutions through advanced analysis, field-scale testing, and policy engagement. “We don’t just want to follow the regulatory curve, we want to shape it,” said CEO John Rune Nielsen. “Our role is to ensure that science provides clear, practical answers to one of today’s most pressing environmental problems.” The IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute has become one of Europe’s leading centers for PFAS research and innovation. With over 20 years of experience, IVL combines advanced analytics, measurement technology, pilot-scale remediation, and policy engagement to accelerate solutions for society. Cutting-edge analytical expertise IVL operates…