Homo erectus’ tools contained impressive geodes and fossils, perhaps as a way to connect with the universe, study finds
Israeli archaeologists have unearthed 10 “very unusual” prehistoric stone hatchets that were intentionally made to incorporate fossils, geodes and other geological features, a new study has found. The researchers suggested that the hatchets were probably created by Homo erectus between 500,000 and 200,000 years ago, because our ancestors believed these objects were imbued with potency […]
Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else
According to Stanford University’s annual report on the AI industry released Monday, AI experts and the public’s opinion of the technology are increasingly disconnected. In particular, the report points to a growing trend of anxiety around AI, with concerns in the United States about how the technology will impact key social sectors such as employment, […]
Physicists entangle two moving helium atoms for the first time to test ‘spooky’ quantum theory
Scientists have observed quantum entanglement in the physical movement of atoms for the first time, bringing into sharper reality what Albert Einstein once described as “spooky motion at a distance.” In the new study, published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers demonstrated that pairs of ultracold helium atoms can be quantum mechanically coupled through their […]
‘We still haven’t processed what we just did’: Artemis II astronauts tell all at first press conference after splashdown
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission has made their first public comments following a record-breaking test mission to the far side of the moon and dramatic atmospheric re-entry at more than 24,000 miles per hour (38,600 km/h). The four-person crew, including Captain Reed Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, NASA mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian […]
JanelaRAT malware targets Latin American banks with 14,739 attacks in Brazil in 2025
Ravi LakshmananApril 13, 2026Threat Intelligence/Malware Banks and financial institutions in Latin American countries such as Brazil and Mexico continue to be targeted by a malware family called JanelaRAT. JanelaRAT, a modified version of BX RAT, is known to track mouse inputs, log keystrokes, take screenshots, and collect system metadata, as well as steal financial and […]
Booking.com confirms hackers accessed customer data
Booking.com acknowledged on Monday that hackers may have accessed personal data such as customers’ names, email addresses, phone numbers and reservation details. The global travel and hotel reservations giant notified customers about the breach last week, according to multiple online posts. “We would like to inform you that an unauthorized third party may have been […]
Anodot hack leaves more than a dozen compromised companies facing extortion charges
Hackers reportedly stole data from at least a dozen companies following a breach of business monitoring software maker Anodot, leaving customers at risk of extortion and having their data published online. Bleeping Computer and BBC News, which first reported the Anodot breach, both reported that the ShinyHunters hacking group was threatening to release stolen data […]
FBI and Indonesian police dismantle W3LL phishing network behind $20 million fraud
Ravi LakshmananApril 13, 2026Cybercrime/Threat Intelligence The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in collaboration with the Indonesian National Police, has dismantled the infrastructure associated with a global phishing operation that utilized an off-the-shelf toolkit called W3LL to steal the account credentials of thousands of victims and attempt to defraud more than $20 million. In parallel, […]
Study finds that sperm quality may change depending on the season
New research suggests that human sperm quality follows a seasonal pattern, peaking in the summer and declining in the winter. The study, published February 21 in the journal Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, analyzed semen samples taken from more than 15,000 sperm donors in Denmark and the United States, particularly in Florida. Across both populations, scientists […]
Slate Auto raises $650 million in funding for affordable EV truck plan
Jeff Bezos-backed electric vehicle startup Slate Auto has raised another $650 million as it prepares to start producing its first affordable pickup truck by the end of 2026. The automaker announced Monday that the Series C funding round was led by TWG Global, a company run by Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter (owner of the […]