Author: user
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a device that collects moisture from the air and turns it into drinkable water within minutes. The research team hopes that the technology could eventually be used to provide clean water to areas lacking natural resources.Atmospheric water recovery (AWH) systems work by extracting moisture from the air and condensing it into liquid water. This typically involves cooling moist air or using sponge-like materials called “adsorbents” that absorb water vapor and then release it and condense it into droplets.The challenge is that AWH devices typically rely on sunlight to evaporate water from…
Dec 04, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News Think your Wi-Fi is safe? Your coding tools? Or even your favorite financial apps? This week proves again how hackers, companies, and governments are all locked in a nonstop race to outsmart each other. Here’s a quick rundown of the latest cyber stories that show how fast the game keeps changing. DeFi exploit drains funds A critical exploit targeting Yearn Finance’s yETH pool on Ethereum has been exploited by unknown threat actors, resulting in the theft of approximately $9 million from the protocol. The attack is said to have abused a flaw in…
The UK Space Agency announced at the recent Space Comm Expo in Glasgow that it will spend £17 million on 17 UK space projects through the National Space Innovation Programme. The selected space projects span five strategic themes important to the UK’s space ambitions: space domain awareness, on-orbit servicing and manufacturing, earth observation, satellite communications, location, navigation and timing. Together, these projects will deliver innovative technologies that enhance climate monitoring, improve connectivity, enable sustainable satellite operations, and strengthen national security. From quantum communications and robotic maintenance tools to AI-powered pollution tracking and refuelable propulsion systems, these innovations will help build…
Challenges and recent advancements in commercialisation of Enerocean’s W2Power semi-submersible design. Floating technology can bring offshore wind to countries currently out of reach of this new planetary-scale renewable energy source. Commercialisation has been slower than many observers expected just three years ago. This article discusses the delay and shows that, for floating wind technologies of genuine promise, commercialisation may accelerate sooner than today’s market expects. Three key conditions for success are 1) having a well-founded basis for cost reduction, 2) achieving required certification, and 3) continuing innovation in technology, performance, and manufacturability. The case studied is the W2Power semi-submersible, a…
As 2025 draws to a close, security professionals are faced with the sobering realization that traditional strategies for web security are dangerously outdated. AI-powered attacks, evolving injection techniques, and supply chain breaches affecting hundreds of thousands of websites have required a fundamental rethink of defense strategies. Here are five threats that reshaped web security this year and why the lessons learned will define digital protection for years to come. 1. Vibe coding Natural language coding, or “vibecoding,” will go from novelty to reality in 2025, with nearly 25% of Y Combinator startups using AI to build their core codebases. One…
Professor Fatiha Benmokhtar conducts advanced experiments at the Jefferson Laboratory using the Hybrid Ring Imaging Cerenkov Detector to probe the structure of protons. Understanding the structure of proton quarks and gluons, the fundamental building blocks of visible matter, is a central goal of modern nuclear physics and a top priority of the long-term program of the U.S. Department of Energy/NSF Nuclear Science Advisory Committee (NSAC). In the theory of strong interactions, quantum chromodynamics (QCD), protons appear as relativistic, strongly bound states of nearly massless quarks and gluons (collectively called partons). Decades of experimental and theoretical research have provided deep insights…
Cybercriminals associated with a financially motivated group known as GoldFactory have been observed launching new attacks targeting mobile users in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam by impersonating government services. The activity, which has been observed since October 2024, involves the distribution of modified banking applications that act as a conduit for Android malware, Group-IB said in a technical report issued on Wednesday. GoldFactory, which has been assessed to be active as far back as June 2023, first gained attention early last year when the Singapore-based cybersecurity firm detailed threat actors’ use of custom malware families including GoldPickaxe, GoldDigger, and GoldDiggerPlus, which…
Adam Hammond, EMEA Business Leader at IBM Quantum, discusses the UK’s position in the global quantum space and outlines key needs for future growth. While artificial intelligence (AI) is at its peak, quantum computing is emerging as the next technological revolution, estimated to be worth $850 billion by 2040. UNESCO has named 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. If the UK seizes this opportunity, quantum computing could become a real differentiator for the country, with the power to shape our economy and the world for the better. Getting there will require policy strategies that emphasize technological neutrality,…
A surprising amount of food is lost between harvest and market, but this is not always the case. Jack Shaw explores innovations that increase food security, profitability, and sustainability. Around the world, a significant portion of harvested food does not reach markets, stores and supermarkets and is lost during handling, processing or distribution chains. This is a major challenge for global food security, but there is hope on the horizon. As technology advances, a wave of post-harvest innovation is creating more resilient and efficient food production systems. Why post-harvest food loss is important When harvested food goes bad, the overall…
One of Canada’s most research-intensive universities and home to the country’s most powerful nuclear research reactor, McMaster University is committed to preparing tomorrow’s nuclear engineers, scientists and medical leaders. McMaster University is preparing the next generation of nuclear professionals for careers in the evolving nuclear industry. The University’s world-class nuclear research facility, centered around the 5MW McMaster reactor, provides a unique hands-on learning experience for students at the graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as early and mid-career professionals from Canada and around the world looking to expand their skill sets. World Center for Nuclear Education and Training A group…