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A study at the Carnegie Institution for Science considers the use of naturally occurring space weather observatories orbiting the early orbits of at least 10% of M dwarfs. We know that most M dwarf stars (smaller, cooler, and fainter than the Sun) host at least one rocky Earth-sized planet. Most of them are inhospitable, too hot to contain liquid water or atmosphere, or frequently hit by stellar flares and strong radiation. But stars can still provide interesting laboratories for understanding how they shape the environments in which their planets reside. Luke Buuma, who led the study, explained, “Stars influence planets…
January 8, 2026Rabi LakshmananMalware/Cloud Security Cybersecurity researchers discovered three malicious npm packages designed to deliver previously undocumented malware called NodeCordRAT. Below are the names of all removed packages as of November 2025. These were uploaded by a user named ‘wenmoonx’. “The bitcoin-main-lib and bitcoin-lib-js packages run a postinstall.cjs script during installation, which installs bip40, a package containing a malicious payload,” said Satyam Singh and Lakhan Parashar, researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabz. “This final payload, named NodeCordRAT by ThreatLabz, is a remote access Trojan (RAT) with data-stealing capabilities.” NodeCordRAT’s name comes from its use of npm as a propagation vector and Discord…
Scientists analyzing the first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have discovered the fastest-spinning asteroid of its size ever.This record-breaking space rock, called 2025 MN45, is approximately 2,300 feet (710 meters) wide and larger than most skyscrapers on Earth. This giant rock rotates in about 113 seconds, making it the fastest-spinning asteroid known over 1,640 feet (500 meters) in diameter.The study, published Wednesday (January 7) in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, is part of an asteroid survey aimed at better understanding how these small objects formed and evolved. you may like The study is the first peer-reviewed publication from Rubin…
January 8, 2026Rabi LakshmananVulnerabilities / Container Security Cybersecurity researchers have detailed multiple-severity security flaws affecting Coolify, an open-source self-hosting platform. This could lead to authentication bypass or remote code execution. Here is the list of vulnerabilities: CVE-2025-66209 (CVSS Score: 10.0) – Command injection vulnerability in the database backup feature allows an authenticated user with database backup privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the host server, resulting in a container escape and compromise of the entire server. CVE-2025-66210 (CVSS score: 10.0) – Authenticated command injection vulnerability in the database import functionality allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands. CVE-2025-66211 (CVSS Score: 10.0)…
Norit discusses the current PFAS regulatory landscape, the scientific factors influencing PFAS adsorption on activated carbon, and how the company is demonstrating PFAS destruction at scale in its reactivation plant. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have emerged as one of the most pressing challenges to water quality in our time. These synthetic chemicals are extraordinarily persistent due to their carbon and fluorine bonds, earning them the name ‘forever chemicals’. Their widespread use in firefighting foams, textiles, electronics, food packaging, cosmetics and industrial applications has resulted in pervasive contamination of water sources across the globe. Scientific studies link PFAS exposure to…
Helios Innovations’ technology has been demonstrated to separate and concentrate PFAS from highly contaminated industrial waste streams containing more than 20 million ng/L of AFFF. PFAS contamination is widely discussed today, especially in the context of drinking water, groundwater protection, wastewater treatment, and human exposure. However, the streams that receive the most public attention are not the ones that have technical bottlenecks. PFAS in municipal, surface, or leachate waters are typically present at concentrations ranging from 100 to 15,000 ng/L. Although these levels are challenging from a regulatory and health perspective, they do not challenge the limits of available technology.…
January 8, 2026Ravi LakshmananPrivacy / Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI on Wednesday announced the launch of ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space where users can have conversations with chatbots about their health. That’s why the Sandbox experience gives users the option to securely connect their medical records and wellness apps like Apple Health, Function, MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, AllTrails, Instacart, and Peloton to get customized answers, lab test insights, nutritional advice, personalized meal ideas, and recommended training classes. This new feature is rolling out to users with ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans outside the European Economic Area, Switzerland,…
January 8, 2026Rabi LakshmananVulnerabilities / KEV Catalog The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Wednesday added two security flaws affecting Microsoft Office and Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) OneView to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerabilities are listed below – CVE-2009-0556 (CVSS Score: 8.8) – Code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via memory corruption CVE-2025-37164 (CVSS Score: 10.0) – Code injection vulnerability in HPW OneView allows remote unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary code. Details about CVE-2025-37164 were revealed last month when HPE said the…
Ford announced Wednesday at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show that it is developing an AI assistant that will debut in its smartphone app before expanding to its vehicles in 2027. The company is also previewing the next generation of its BlueCruise advanced driver assistance system, which will be cheaper to manufacture and more capable, ultimately enabling eye-off driving in 2028. Wednesday’s announcement was one of the only announcements from a major automaker at CES, marking a sharp reversal from the late 2010s when they dominated the show. And it wasn’t created at a fancy keynote event. Rather, Ford discussed the…
After many years leading General Catalyst’s seed strategy, Niko Bonatsos has left the company. Bonatsos, known for backing IPO-hopped Discord and $10 billion startup Mercor, told TechCrunch he plans to start a new early-stage VC firm with “friends.” Mr. Bonatsos is the latest investor to leave General Catalyst, which recently expanded beyond the traditional venture model. In recent years, General Catalyst has announced an asset management business, a strategy focused on PE-style AI rollups, and a Customer Value Fund (CVF) that provides non-dilutive financing secured by recurring revenue to late-stage startups. Other recent departures from General Catalyst include Deep Nishar…