si Higher Ed Institutions, STEMM Organizations Should Act to Change Cultures to Support Inclusive Excellence and Dismantle Barriers Created by Systemic Racism and Implicit Bias By Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT Higher education institutions and science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine organizations should go beyond a focus on simply increasing the numeric participation of minoritized racial and ethnic groups. To increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM fields, organizations of all sizes must act to change their cultures and environments. Full Article
si On Supporting Science in Ukraine One Year After the Invasion By Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT As the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine approaches, NAS President Marcia McNutt and the presidents of the national science academies of Poland and Ukraine urge the scientific community around the world to continue helping scientists from and in Ukraine, and to plan for the post-war recovery of science there. Full Article
si Preventing Sexual Harassment and Reducing Harm by Addressing Abuses of Power in Higher Education Institutions By Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT Pulling from research and institutional examples, the Remediation Working Group of the Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education has published a paper that examines the types of power differentials in academia, how abuses of power can take the form of sexual harassment, and strategies for preventing and remediating such abuses. Full Article
si Investments in High Energy Density Science Could Help Address Significant National Needs, Says New Report By Published On :: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT The U.S. should renew its investments in high energy density science facilities and workforce capacity and improve collaboration, in order to achieve advances in areas such as fusion power and materials science and help address significant national needs. Full Article
si NAS President Marcia McNutt to Speak at AAAS Annual Meeting - Several National Academies Projects Will Also Be Featured By Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt will deliver a lecture on the future of the research enterprise this week at the AAAS Annual Meeting. The meeting will also feature sessions and presentations focused on National Academies reports and projects. Full Article
si Research and Higher Education Institutions in the Next 75 Years — Symposium Proceedings By Published On :: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have released a new proceedings of a symposium that explored how research and higher education institutions should transform in the next 75 years to better address complex global challenges such as responding to pandemics, advancing innovation, and building and nurturing research capacity. Full Article
si G-7 Science Academies Call for Actions to Improve Climate Change Decision-Making, Protect Ocean Biodiversity, and Support Well-Being of Older People By Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT Today the science academies of the G-7 nations released statements calling on their governments to address systemic risks and improve decision-making related to climate change, restore and recover ocean biodiversity, and deliver better health and well-being for aging populations. Full Article
si Registration Now Open -- May 24-26 Nobel Prize Summit on Misinformation and Trust in Science By Published On :: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT Registration is now open for the Nobel Prize Summit “Truth, Trust and Hope,” a global conversation on how to stop misinformation from eroding public trust in science. Hosted by NAS and the Nobel Foundation, the summit takes place May 24-26 in Washington, D.C., and virtually. Full Article
si Submissions for the 2023 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications Are Now Open By Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT Submissions are now being accepted for the 2023 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, which honor top science communicators, journalists, and research scientists who have developed creative, original work to communicate issues and advances in science, engineering, and medicine for the general public. Full Article
si Measurement and Management of Systemic Risk in Gulf of Mexico Offshore Oil and Gas Operations Have Improved Since Deepwater Horizon Disaster, But Progress Lags in Some Areas By Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT Most of the offshore oil and gas industry operating in the Gulf of Mexico has improved its management of systemic risk in recent years, according to a new report that also points out where uneven progress and critical gaps remain for industry and regulators to address. Full Article
si National Nuclear Security Administration Cannot Continue With ‘Business as Usual’ in the Shifting Supercomputing Landscape, Says New Report By Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT The National Nuclear Security Administration needs to fundamentally rethink the strategy for its next generation of high-performance computing and cannot continue with ‘business as usual’ through shifting technical and geopolitical landscapes. Advanced computing capabilities help the NNSA ensure that the U.S. maintains a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear stockpile. Full Article
si Gaps in the Systems That Support NIH-Funded Research Using Nonhuman Primates Are Undermining U.S. Biomedical Research and Public Health Readiness, Says New Report By Published On :: Thu, 04 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT Research funded by NIH that uses nonhuman primates is critical to the nation’s ability to respond adequately to public health emergencies and carry out high-impact biomedical research, but gaps in the systems that support research using these animal models are undermining national health emergency readiness. Full Article
si Small but mighty: Top 5 pocket-sized gadgets to boost your ethical hacking skills By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0000 These five formidable bits of kit that can assist cyber-defenders in spotting chinks in corporate armors and help hobbyist hackers deepen their understanding of cybersecurity Full Article
si HotPage: Story of a signed, vulnerable, ad-injecting driver By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0000 A study of a sophisticated Chinese browser injector that leaves more doors open! Full Article
si How a signed driver exposed users to kernel-level threats – Week in Security with Tony Anscombe By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 07:24:11 +0000 A purported ad blocker marketed as a security solution leverages a Microsoft-signed driver that inadvertently exposes victims to dangerous threats Full Article
si Building cyber-resilience: Lessons learned from the CrowdStrike incident By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:23:39 +0000 Organizations, including those that weren’t struck by the CrowdStrike incident, should resist the temptation to attribute the IT meltdown to exceptional circumstances Full Article
si The cyberthreat that drives businesses towards cyber risk insurance By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Many smaller organizations are turning to cyber risk insurance, both to protect against the cost of a cyber incident and to use the extensive post-incident services that insurers provide Full Article
si Analysis of two arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities affecting WPS Office By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Demystifying CVE-2024-7262 and CVE-2024-7263 Full Article
si The key considerations for cyber insurance: A pragmatic approach By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Would a more robust cybersecurity posture impact premium costs? Does the policy offer legal cover? These are some of the questions organizations should consider when reviewing their cyber insurance options Full Article
si In plain sight: Malicious ads hiding in search results By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Sometimes there’s more than just an enticing product offer hiding behind an ad Full Article
si Stealing cash using NFC relay – Week in Security with Tony Anscombe By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:01:52 +0000 The discovery of the NGate malware by ESET Research is another example of how sophisticated Android threats have become Full Article
si Cyberespionage the Gamaredon way: Analysis of toolset used to spy on Ukraine in 2022 and 2023 By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 ESET Research has conducted a comprehensive technical analysis of Gamaredon’s toolset used to conduct its cyberespionage activities focused in Ukraine Full Article
si Why system resilience should mainly be the job of the OS, not just third-party applications By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Building efficient recovery options will drive ecosystem resilience Full Article
si Telekopye transitions to targeting tourists via hotel booking scam By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:55:00 +0000 ESET Research shares new findings about Telekopye, a scam toolkit used to defraud people on online marketplaces, and newly on accommodation booking platforms Full Article
si CloudScout: Evasive Panda scouting cloud services By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 ESET researchers discovered a previously undocumented toolset used by Evasive Panda to access and retrieve data from cloud services Full Article
si Bouncing Rod Simulator By blogs.mathworks.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:00:09 +0000 Jiro's Pick this week is Bouncing Rod Simulator by Matthew Sheen.As a mechanical engineer, I love simulating physical phenomena. When you have equations of motion, you can easily simulate them in... read more >> Full Article Picks
si MCmatlab: A Monte Carlo simulation for photon transport in 3D voxel space By blogs.mathworks.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:43:09 +0000 Today, I am inviting Temo, who is from the academic discipline marketing team, and he looks after the physics discipline. He will share his Pick from the field of optics.This week's Pick is MCmatlab... read more >> Full Article Picks
si Simulate Home Battery Management System By blogs.mathworks.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:15:23 +0000 Jiro's Pick this week is Home Battery Energy Management System by Rodney Tan.I met Dr. Rodney Tan at a virtual educator workshop we held last year, and there I learned that he is very active in the... read more >> Full Article Picks
si TRAI suggests MIB to design a suitable PLI scheme for STB manufacturing By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 14:42:22 +0530 The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended that linear set-top boxes (STBs) be included in the PLI scheme to promote local manufacturing in the television broadcasting sector. The TRAI has also suggested conducting periodic reviews of indigenous components, factoring in local components in determining localisation levels under the PLI scheme, and reviewing investment outlays required for MSME manufacturing for selected equipment. Full Article
si Ericsson, Intel team up on 5G development in Malaysia with eye on enterprise use cases By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:45:40 +0530 Amongst the areas that Ericsson and Intel have identified for collaboration is the joint development of enterprise use cases in selected verticals such as manufacturing, transport and logistics. Full Article
si BSNL issues purchase order to TCS, ITI for 1 lakh 4G sites: Report By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Jun 2023 08:38:24 +0530 On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved the third revival package for the telecom PSU worth Rs 89,047 crores which also includes the allotment of 4G/5G spectrum through equity infusion. Full Article
si TRAI releases recommendations on licensing, regulatory framework for submarine cable landing in India By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:22:21 +0530 The telecom regulator has recommended two categories for cable landing station (CLS) location – main CLS, and CLS point-of-presence (CLS-PoP). Full Article
si Fostering gender diversity: Women leaders in data science share insights By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:34:22 +0530 Leading women data scientists and AI leaders talk about fostering more female candidates in the industry and navigating the challenges associated with it. Full Article
si Simplify and accelerate your cloud journey: Genie Yuan, Couchbase By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:40:02 +0530 As the cloud becomes an integral part of the business infrastructure, the need for a streamlined, accelerated approach to cloud adoption coupled with consistency in technology stacks is more pronounced than ever. Genie Yuan, Regional VP and Head of Field Engineering for APJ at Couchbase, shares key insights. Full Article
si Navigating data localization laws in an evolving business landscape By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:09:00 +0530 As the digital economy expands, so does the volume of data generated and stored within India. This presents an opportunity for the government to implement data localization policies to safeguard sensitive data, protect national security, and promote the growth of the domestic IT industry and related sectors. Full Article
si Data mesh in the real world: Adaptability vs Feasibility By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:37:50 +0530 As businesses continue to explore and adapt Data Mesh, balancing its potential benefits with the realities of execution will be key to realizing its full value, say Data leaders at the ETCIO Data Strategy Summit 2024. Full Article
si How leaders bring in real business impact of data in enterprises By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:32:30 +0530 Harnessing data is a multifaceted endeavor including CX, privacy, modernization, etc. Industry leaders talk about how data can drive substantial business impact while navigating the inherent challenges. Full Article
si Sayed Peerzade to spearhead Jio’s cloud revolution as Executive Vice President By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:21:42 +0530 In this new role, he will focus on advancing AI and cloud technologies, leveraging his extensive experience to drive innovation within the organization. Full Article
si Ratan Tata’s vision should still be India’s By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:46:52 +0530 Ratan Tata, the recently deceased patriarch of the Tata Group, symbolized India's industrial evolution and global ambitions. Despite mixed successes in global ventures like Corus Group and Jaguar Land Rover, he pushed for India’s integration into global markets, diverging from the local focus of current government policies. Full Article
si Uber to launch AI assistant to help drivers go electric By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:06:32 +0530 The ride-hailing company has advocated a shift to EVs for several years and has pledged $800 million to support its driver partners' switching entirely to EVs by 2040. Full Article
si Krutrim AI business head Ravi Jain resigns By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:29:53 +0530 Ola Krutrim is an AI startup, which has formed a series of strategic partnerships with global majors like Arm and Untether AI for the development of CPU and AI chips, platforms, and systems. Full Article
si Karnataka to be positioned as a knowledge capital for GCCs: Priyank Kharge By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:04:06 +0530 Priyank Kharge in his keynote at ET GCC Annual Conclave 2024 reiterates the purpose to establish Karnataka as a knowledge and skill capital topped with innovation and GCC policy for investments to follow. Full Article
si Tessolve to buy German chip designer for Rs 400 crore By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:39:49 +0530 It will also serve to expand the company's European operations by adding four delivery sites across Germany and the Netherlands, including a specialised Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and imaging centre-of-excellence lab. Full Article
si Apple Inc sets up first subsidiary in India for R&D By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:09:06 +0530 Apple established a new subsidiary in India, Apple Operations India, marking its first direct presence in the country. This subsidiary will focus on research, design, testing, and providing support to third-party manufacturers. This move signifies Apple's commitment to expanding its operational footprint in India beyond assembly and sales. Full Article
si Italy's antitrust takes steps against Meta in music rights case By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:17:46 +0530 Last month, Meta, which owns Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram, failed to reach a deal with the Italian society of authors and publishers SIAE, to renew copyright licenses. Full Article
si Twitter’s headcount has sunk 90% to 1,000 since Musk’s $44-billion takeover: report By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 03 May 2023 16:12:00 +0530 In an interview with the BBC last month, CEO Elon Musk said he had fired more than 6,000 people since taking over Twitter. Full Article
si Twitter to focus on video, commerce in business revamp: investor presentation By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Jun 2023 09:32:17 +0530 After Musk acquired Twitter in October, the social media firm faced months of chaos, including layoffs of thousands of employees, criticism over lax content moderation, and an exodus of many advertisers who did not want their ads appearing next to inappropriate content. Full Article
si Meta's Threads swiftly signs up 30 million users, in clear threat to Twitter By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:13:24 +0530 Meta's Threads racked up more than 30 million sign-ups within about 18 hours of its launch, emerging as the first real threat to Elon Musk-owned Twitter, as it took advantage of its access to billions of Instagram users and a similar look to that of its rival. Full Article
si For first time, carbon nanotube transistors outperform silicon By esciencenews.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Sep 2016 15:34:40 +0000 For decades, scientists have tried to harness the unique properties of carbon nanotubes to create high-performance electronics that are faster or consume less power -- resulting in longer battery life, faster wireless communication and faster processing speeds for devices like smartphones and laptops. read more Full Article Physics & Chemistry
si Tuning the instrument: Spider webs as vibration transmission structures By esciencenews.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:06:50 +0000 Two years ago, a research team led by the University of Oxford revealed that, when plucked like a guitar string, spider silk transmits vibrations across a wide range of frequencies, carrying information about prey, mates and even the structural integrity of a web. read more Full Article Physics & Chemistry