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A priceless shipwreck treasure that sank with the San Jose Galleon off the coast of Colombia more than 300 years ago is now seeing the light of day.The amazingly well-preserved items recovered, including a cannon, a porcelain cup and three coins, are just a few of the shipwreck’s vast riches. The galleon is often referred to as the “holy grail of shipwrecks” because it sank in 2018 with a massive cargo of 200 tons (180 metric tons) of gold, silver and precious stones, said to be worth around $18 billion. The recovery is part of an ongoing project by the…
For the first time, Washington is close to deciding how to regulate artificial intelligence. And the battle brewing isn’t about technology, it’s about who will regulate it. In the absence of meaningful federal AI standards focused on consumer safety, states have introduced dozens of bills to protect their populations from AI-related harm, including California’s AI Safety Bill SB-53 and Texas’ Responsible AI Governance Act, which prohibits the intentional misuse of AI systems. Silicon Valley’s big tech giants and hot startups say the laws create an unworkable patchwork that threatens innovation. “This is going to slow us down in competition with…
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.If evolution is real, why isn’t it happening now? — Dee, Memphis, TNMany people believe that we humans have conquered nature through the wonders of civilization and technology. Others believe that because we are different from other creatures, we have complete control over our destiny and do not need to evolve. Many people believe this, but it is not true. you may like Like other living things, humans have been shaped by evolution. Over time, we…
November 28, 2025hacker newsEnterprise security/threat detection As IT environments become increasingly distributed and organizations embrace hybrid and remote work at scale, traditional perimeter-based security models and on-premises privileged access management (PAM) solutions are no longer sufficient. IT administrators, contractors, and third-party vendors now require secure access to critical systems from any location and any device without compromising compliance or increasing security risks. To keep up with modern demands, many organizations are turning to remote privileged access management (RPAM) as a cloud-based approach to securing privileged access that extends protection beyond on-premises environments to where privileged users connect. Keep reading to…
Centennial College is preparing the next generation of hospitality leaders who are prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of an industry experiencing a global resurgence. As social and economic conditions change, one thing remains the same. That means people still want connection, comfort, and compassion. And that’s exactly what the hospitality industry delivers – through memorable meals, welcoming hotel stays, or innovative travel experiences. But what skills do you need to lead in an industry rife with digital transformation and cultural complexity that relies heavily on the human touch? At Centennial College, we believe the answer lies in an…
A major European effort to modernize concentrated solar power (CSP) plants has officially begun, with the SUN-DT project beginning work in October 2025. The project, supported by Horizon Europe and bringing together nine international organizations coordinated by the Spanish National Center for Renewable Energy (CENER), aims to accelerate the digital transition of tower CSP systems and strengthen Europe’s leadership in next-generation renewable energy. Joerg Widmer, lead researcher on the project and research director at IMDEA Networks, explains: “SUN-DT propels tower CSP technology into the fully digital era. “The combination of AI-based calibration, predictive maintenance and real-time optimization will enable plants…
The QUANTIFISEN Alliance has successfully developed new fiber and quantum-based sensor technologies, further establishing Thuringia as a center for specialized fiber optic technology. Thuringia has a long tradition of developing advanced sensor technology, especially in optical technology. With the support of the RUBIN (Regional Entrepreneurial Alliances for Innovation) funding program, 11 companies and two research institutes have joined the QUANTIFISENS Alliance over the past three years and have remained at the forefront of global innovation. With 12 million euros in funding, they developed a new sensor based primarily on special glass fibers. Why is sensor technology so important in the…
The UK’s space industry is set for accelerated growth, innovation and security resilience over the next decade after the UK Government confirmed a £1.7bn funding package for the European Space Agency (ESA) programme. The agreement was finalized at the ESA Ministerial Council Meeting (CM25) in Bremen and is one of the UK’s most significant strategic investments in space to date. Commenting on the funding, UK Space Secretary Liz Lloyd CBE said: “Our space sector is a key driver of our economic growth and national security, as well as supporting our allies in Europe and beyond. “Following the negotiations in Bremen,…
November 28, 2025Ravi LakshmananEmail Security / Enterprise Security Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a cross-tenant blind spot that allows attackers to bypass Microsoft Defender for Office 365 protections via the Guest Access feature in Teams. “When a user operates as a guest in another tenant, their protection is determined entirely by their hosting environment, not their home organization,” Ontinue security researcher Rhys Downing said in the report. “While these advances increase opportunities for collaboration, they also expand our responsibility to ensure the external environment is reliable and properly protected.” The development comes as Microsoft began rolling out a new feature in…
Having been awarded the ERA Chair in Foodomics, the University of Ljubljana discusses its work in metabolomics research in food and nutrition, addressing challenges in the food industry while promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. The biotechnical faculty of the University of Ljubljana (UL BF) has been successful in the call for proposals of the European Research and Innovation Programme Horizon Europe and has been awarded the ERA Chair – Chair of Metabolomics in food and nutrition (Foodomics) project, which will establish a new interdisciplinary Centre for Metabolomics led by Prof Dr Urška Vrhovšek. The project is coordinated by Prof Dr…