In vitro fertilization hormones could one day be administered via painless ‘microneedle’ patches, early research suggests
Patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) must take daily hormone injections for several weeks until their eggs are collected for surgery. Now, the research team has developed a so-called painless, automated method to deliver these hormones using a light-activated microneedle patch. Preliminary studies conducted in rats have shown that administration of leuprolide hormone through a […]
Prioritize, validate, and key results
hacker newsJanuary 27, 2026Attack surface management/cyber risk Cybersecurity teams want to go further than just considering threats and vulnerabilities in isolation. It’s not just about what could go wrong (vulnerabilities) and who could attack (threats), but also where they might intersect in a real-world environment to expose you to real exploitable risks. Which exposures really […]
AI may accelerate scientific progress, but here’s why it can’t replace human scientists
Consistent with the general trend of incorporating artificial intelligence into almost every field, researchers and politicians are increasingly using AI models trained on scientific data to infer answers to scientific questions. But can AI ultimately replace scientists? The Trump administration signed an executive order on November 24, 2025, announcing the Genesis Mission, an effort to […]
Critical vulnerability in Grist-Core allows RCE attacks via spreadsheet formulas
Ravi LakshmananJanuary 27, 2026Vulnerability / Cloud Security A critical security flaw has been disclosed in Grist‑Core, an open source self-hosted version of the Grist relational spreadsheet database, that could allow remote code execution. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-24002 (CVSS score: 9.1) and codenamed “Cellbreak” by Cyera Research Labs. “A malicious formula could turn a […]
China-linked hackers will use PeckBirdy JavaScript C2 framework starting in 2023
Ravi LakshmananJanuary 27, 2026Web security/malware Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a JScript-based command and control (C2) framework called PeckBirdy. This framework has been used by Chinese-aligned APT actors to target multiple environments since 2023. According to Trend Micro, this flexible framework is being used against malicious activity targeting China’s gambling industry as well as government and […]
Microsoft Office Zero Day (CVE-2026-21509) – Emergency patch issued for active exploit
Ravi LakshmananJanuary 27, 2026Zero-day/vulnerabilities Microsoft on Monday issued an out-of-band security patch for a high-severity zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Office that was exploited in the attack. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-21509 and has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10.0. This is described as a bypass of Microsoft Office security features. “Microsoft Office’s […]
Meta for testing premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
Meta plans to test a new subscription that gives people access to exclusive features in IT apps, the company told TechCrunch on Monday. The tech giant said the new subscription will further boost productivity and creativity, along with expanded AI capabilities. In the coming months, Meta said it will offer a premium experience on Instagram, […]
Some international participants will be absent from the 2026 GDC due to safety concerns and increased ICE presence
If comments on social media platforms like LinkedIn are any indication, the 2026 Game Developers Conference could be a little less international this year. Many members of the international gaming industry have announced they will be absent from the event, primarily due to concerns about safety, stricter U.S. immigration rules, and the increased presence of […]
A 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb discovered in Mexico has a giant owl sculpture symbolizing death
Archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered a 1,400-year-old tomb of the Zapotec culture that features well-preserved details, including a carving of a wide-eyed owl holding a human in its beak, colorful wall paintings and carvings of a calendar. Authorities discovered the grave after following up on anonymous reports of looting at the site. Mexican President Claudia […]
Vinod Khosla publicly denies Keith Lavoie’s comments on ICE shootings
Look no further than Keith Lavoie, a partner at Khosla Ventures, to understand the position of unwavering Trump supporters in the wake of last weekend’s fatal shooting of an American by a federal Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis that shocked the nation. Mr. Lavoie’s public support for the Border Patrol’s actions in the murder of […]