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A virus hiding inside bacteria may help explain colorectal cancer
The gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis has long presented researchers with a paradox. It has been associated with colorectal cancer, yet it also lives quite happily in most healthy people. A new study from a Danish research team offers a possible clue. When they looked beyond the bacterium itself and into its genome, they found a previously unknown virus embedded within it – one that was significantly more common in cancer patients.
Forgiveness isn’t always easy, but studies show it can help you flourish
The Global Flourishing Study suggests that forgiveness is shaped by cultural and local influences. Raphael Brasileiro/Pexels, CC BY-SA Being hurt by others is common and can be deeply painful. How we respond can affect our individual and collective well-being. Which raises the question of forgiveness. In the last few decades, researchers have helped us better understand how people experience forgiveness and how it influences our lives.
Invasive mesquite plants do more than deplete water reserves – new research in South Africa shows they damage soil too
Mesquite (), a woody plant native to parts of South America, was introduced into South Africa’s drylands in the 1880s with good intentions. Bringing it to South Africa was meant to stabilise soils, provide shade, and offer a source of fuelwood in some of the country’s most water-limited landscapes.
Invasive mesquite plants do more than deplete water reserves - new research in South Africa shows they damage soil too
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Polymers from earth can make cement more climate-friendly
Portland cement, the key component of concrete, is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. That’s because it’s made by heating limestone to high temperatures, a process that burns a large amount of fossil fuels for energy and releases carbon dioxide from the limestone in the process. The good news is that there are alternatives, and they are gaining attention. Portland cement: A greenhouse gas problem Cementlike substances have been used in construction for thousands of years.
Nearly every state in the US has dyslexia laws – but our research shows limited change for struggling readers
But what actually happened after these laws passed? State laws on dyslexia are less effective without the resources and strategies to implement the laws. aldomurillo/Stock Photos/Getty Images An undetected problem Dyslexia is a brain-based learning difference that makes reading words slow and effortful, even when children have typical intelligence and education. Before the 2000s, dyslexia was rarely mentioned explicitly in education policy.
Polymers from earth can make cement more climate-friendly
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Polymers from earth can make cement more climate-friendly
Concrete is all around you – in the foundation of your home, the bridges you drive over, the sidewalks and buildings of cities. It is often described as[1] the second-most used material[2] by volume on Earth after water. But the way concrete is made today also makes it a major contributor to climate change. Portland cement, the key component of concrete, is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions[3].
Nearly every state in the US has dyslexia laws - but our research shows limited change for struggling readers
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Polymers from earth can make cement more climate-friendly
Concrete is all around you – in the foundation of your home, the bridges you drive over, the sidewalks and buildings of cities. It is often described as the second-most used material by volume on Earth after water.
Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims – a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care
Prior authorization The pilot marks a dramatic change. Unlike other types of health insurance, including Medicare Advantage, traditional Medicare generally does not require health care providers to submit requests for Medicare to authorize the treatments they recommend to patients. Requiring prior authorization for these procedures and devices could reduce wasteful spending and help patients by steering them away from unnecessary treatments.
Anatomy of a heatwave: how a cyclone, humid air and atmospheric waves drove brutal heat in the southeast
Andrew Merry/Getty Australia has always had heatwaves. But this week’s heatwave in southeastern Australia is something else. Temperatures in some inland towns in South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria were up to 20°C above average for the time of year, which meteorologists described as “incredibly abnormal”. Victoria’s heat record toppled after Walpeup and Hopetoun hit 48.9°C. The heat is set to continue until Saturday in some areas.
How Climate Superfund Bills Use Science to Make Polluters Pay
This week, communities across the country are asking their state legislators for a common-sense solution—using a practice that’s been around for decades—to make polluters pay.
‘Expertise’ shouldn’t be a bad word – expert consensus guides science and society
If people think scientists are trying to impose their political beliefs rather than expressing honest scientific judgments in the pursuit of truth, public trust in expert consensus will continue to erode. With recent events, such as Robert F.
How Attribution Science Can Help Inform Grid Resilience
Following a power outage during Hurricane Irma in 2017, I remember fumbling with my camping stove to cook instant oatmeal, squatting on the cold covered landing outside my apartment. The storm had already passed, but the disruption was just beginning.
Wind-Sculpted Landscapes: Investigating the Martian Megaripple ‘Hazyview’
Written by Noah Martin, Ph.D. student and Candice Bedford, Research Scientist at Purdue University While much of Perseverance’s work focuses on ancient rocks that record Mars’ long-lost rivers and lakes, megaripples offer a rare opportunity to examine processes that are still shaping the surface today. Megaripples are sand ripples up to 2 meters (about 6.5 feet) tall that are mainly built and modified by wind.
Are harp seals responsible for the stalled recovery of Atlantic cod?
The collapse of Atlantic cod stocks in Newfoundland and Labrador had a huge impact on the economic and social fabric of the province. The subsequent fishing moratorium in 1992 put nearly 30,000 people in the province out of work. Another explanation has identified predation by harp seals as the reason cod numbers have remained low. However, given the severity of historical overfishing that occurred, Atlantic cod population growth may be impaired by a number of factors.
South Africans are flourishing more than you might expect – here’s why
A celebration at the Twelve Apostles Church in Christ International. Faith helps South Africans flourish, according to a global survey. GCIS/Flickr, CC BY-ND South Africa is often portrayed in the media as a country struggling with inequality, corruption, crime, infrastructure collapse and public health challenges. But this isn’t the whole story. When South Africans are asked to describe their own lives, they often reveal signs that they are flourishing in vital ways.
South Africans are flourishing more than you might expect - here’s why
By Richard G. Cowden, Research Scientist, Harvard University South Africa is often portrayed in the media as a country struggling with inequality, corruption, crime, infrastructure collapse and public health challenges. But this isn’t the whole story. When South Africans are asked to describe their own lives, they often reveal signs that they are flourishing in vital ways.
A Stranger in Our Midst?
Written by Candice Bedford, Research Scientist at Purdue University Oct. 1, 2025 During the rover’s recent investigation of the bedrock at “Vernodden,” Perseverance encountered an unusually shaped rock about 80 centimeters across (about 31 inches) called “Phippsaksla.” This rock was identified as a target of interest based on its sculpted, high-standing appearance that differed from that of the low-lying, flat and fragmented surrounding rocks.
Students of color are at greater risk for reading difficulties - even in kindergarten
Black, Hispanic and Native American students are more likely than white or Asian students to struggle with reading – and that gap emerges early, according to our new research. During kindergarten, they are more likely to score in the lowest 10% on assessments measuring skills such as letter recognition, vocabulary and recognizing common sight words.
Brewery waste can be repurposed to make nanoparticles that can fight bacteria
To keep this waste from going into the environment, scientists like me are exploring how to manufacture beer brewing waste into useful products. I’m a chemist, and my research team and I are interested in figuring out how to recycle and repurpose brewery waste into tiny particles that can be used to make new types of prescription drugs. The brewing process The brewing process takes raw cereal grain – usually from barley – and converts its starch and proteins into simpler chemicals by malting.
Brewery waste can be repurposed to make nanoparticles that can fight bacteria
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Brewery waste can be repurposed to make nanoparticles that can fight bacteria
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We’re on Track to Overshoot 1.5°C of Global Warming: Why Does That Matter?
For nearly a decade, since the Paris Agreement was adopted by nations around the world, keeping the increase in global average surface temperature below 1.5°C has been the goal, message, and drumbeat of the climate movement. But despite organizing, activism, and multilateral negotiations to cut emissions, it’s now inevitable that we won’t meet that target—a reality brought into stark focus in recent remarks by the UN’s Secretary General António Gutierres.
Hurricane Melissa is a warning – why violent storms are increasingly catching the world off guard
Hurricane Melissa is tearing through the Caribbean, bringing record-breaking wind and torrential rain to Jamaica – the island’s first ever category 5 landfall. What makes Melissa so alarming isn’t just its size and strength, but the speed with which it became so powerful. In a single day, it exploded from a moderate storm into a major hurricane with 170mph winds. Scientists call this “rapid intensification”. As the planet warms, this violent strengthening is becoming more common.
Hurricane Melissa is a warning - why violent storms are increasingly catching the world off guard
Hurricane Melissa is tearing through the Caribbean, bringing record-breaking wind and torrential rain to Jamaica – the island’s first ever category 5 landfall. What makes Melissa so alarming isn’t just its size and strength, but the speed with which it became so powerful. In a single day, it exploded from a moderate storm into a major hurricane with 170mph winds. Scientists call this “rapid intensification”. As the planet warms, this violent strengthening is becoming more common.
Pregnant teens in Kenya’s low-income areas avoid health care because of fear and stigma
“I feared people and feared the doctors because they would probably judge or insult me. So, she (mother) told me no, that should not be the case, and so she offered to take me.” These were the words of Wanjiru (not her real name), a 17-year-old adolescent mother from an informal settlement in Nairobi. Her story reflects the deep fear and stigma that many pregnant adolescents experience when navigating access to antenatal care services.
AV2 video codec about 30% more efficient, supports 3D
With a planned release in late 2025, we now have new details on the AV2 video codec's efficiency and capabilities, as outlined by AOMedia member Netflix. The presentation on AV2 was delivered by Andrey Norkin, Research Scientist at Netflix and contributor to the Alliance for Open Media. He credited colleagues from Apple, Google, Meta and Tencent for their contributions. The next-gen AV2 video codec – the successor to AV1 – has been in development for five years, according to Norkin.
AV2 video codec about 30% more efficient, supports 3D
With a planned release in late 2025, we now have new details on the AV2 video codec's efficiency and capabilities, as outlined by AOMedia member Netflix. The presentation on AV2 was delivered by Andrey Norkin, Research Scientist at Netflix and contributor to the Alliance for Open Media. He credited colleagues from Apple, Google, Meta and Tencent for their contributions. The next-gen AV2 video codec – the successor to AV1 – has been in development for five years, according to Norkin.
Beyond the Bid: How to Transform Truckload Procurement in North America
For decades, the North American truckload market has relied on long-term, fixed-price contracts as its backbone—a one-size-fits-all solution in a landscape defined by volatility and complexity. Yet, as our research at MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics reveals, this traditional approach is increasingly misaligned with the realities of today’s freight environment.
Two newly launched NASA missions will help scientists understand the influence of the Sun
Two newly launched NASA missions will help scientists understand the influence of the Sun by Ryan French | Research Scientist - University of Colorado Boulder Boulder CO (SPX) Sep 25, 2025 Even at a distance of 93 million miles (150 million kilometers) away, activity on the Sun can have adverse effects on technological systems on Earth.
Two newly launched NASA missions will help scientists understand the influence of the Sun
Two newly launched NASA missions will help scientists understand the influence of the Sun by Ryan French | Research Scientist - University of Colorado Boulder Boulder CO (SPX) Sep 25, 2025 Even at a distance of 93 million miles (150 million kilometers) away, activity on the Sun can have adverse effects on technological systems on Earth.
2 newly launched NASA missions will help scientists understand the influence of the Sun, both from up close and afar
NASA's IMAP mission is one of two launching in September 2025. NASA/Princeton University/Patrick McPike On Sept. 24, 2025, NASA launched two new missions to study the influence of the Sun on the solar system, with further missions scheduled for 2026 and beyond. The field investigates the conditions at a wide range of locations on and around the Sun, ranging from its interior, surface and atmosphere, and the constant stream of particles flowing from the Sun – called the the solar wind.
A Return to the Wild: Sampling Soil on the Missouri Prairie
By Stewart Morley, PhD, Research Scientist in the Allen Lab Have you ever heard of the prairie chicken? I hadn’t—until a recent conversation with incoming Danforth Center President Giles Oldroyd, PhD, who mentioned their decline. Of course, I thought I knew what a chicken was, but a prairie chicken? Look them up—they’re actually quite beautiful birds, and they were once abundant across the Midwest, with populations numbering in the hundreds of thousands.
Today’s Top Cyber Intelligence Highlights - Sep 21, 2025
Another Day, Another Dozen Disasters: A Roundup of Today’s Cyber Mayhem A coordinated cyberattack targeted Collins Aerospace, disrupting check-in and boarding systems at major European airports including Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin. Passengers faced massive delays and cancellations, with some reporting three-hour queues. The attack caused widespread disruption to air travel, highlighting vulnerabilities in airport infrastructure.
Today’s Top Cyber Intelligence Highlights - Sep 20, 2025
Today’s Cybercrime Roundup: A Hilariously Terrifying Brew Today’s news brings a delightful mix of teen hackers, nation-state shenanigans, and automated alert systems that are, thankfully, *slightly* less terrifying than the rest. Tines unveils a workflow that automagically triages security alerts. Because apparently, humans are too slow for the breakneck pace of modern cybercrime. Over 1,000 pre-built workflows are available — a community effort to automate the inevitable.
Revolutionising healthcare: How neuroscience research improves clinical outcomes
Share The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the convergence of technology and medicine. At the forefront of this revolution is neuroscience, which has emerged as a powerful force shaping the future of clinical practice. By decoding the brain’s language and designing tools that interface with it, researchers are creating tangible solutions that improve patient outcomes.
Today’s Top Cyber Intelligence Highlights - Sep 19, 2025
Today’s cybercrime news is a delightful cocktail of data breaches, ransomware attacks, zero-day exploits, and the surprisingly upbeat IPO of a cybersecurity firm, leaving us to ponder if the chaos is fueling the market or vice-versa. Hackers accessed backup firewall preference files for less than 5% of SonicWall customers. Customers urged to reset passwords. Source Healthcare organizations suffered significantly higher losses from attacks exceeding $500,000 compared to other sectors.
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13 Nov 2025 Perseverance Encounters a Possible Meteorite Written by Candice Bedford, Research Scientist at Purdue University Oct.
Today’s Top Cyber Intelligence Highlights - Sep 18, 2025
Today’s cybercrime news is a delightful cocktail of resurrected hacking groups, decade-old vulnerabilities, AI-powered attacks, and a healthy dose of human error; proving that even in the age of AI, we’re still pretty bad at cybersecurity. The infamous Scattered Spider resurfaced, targeting the financial sector despite claiming retirement. ReliaQuest observed increased activity, including lookalike domains.
Today’s Top Cyber Intelligence Highlights - Sep 17, 2025
Today’s headlines scream of cyberattacks targeting everything from car manufacturing to celebrity phones, alongside a flurry of vulnerability patches and newly discovered exploits — oh, and a surprisingly large ad fraud scheme. Production halted, possibly until September 24th, due to a cyberattack. Investigations are ongoing, causing significant disruption. The Guardian iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26 released, patching over 50 vulnerabilities, including at least one actively exploited bug.
How Beijing is using pop culture to win the soft power war | Shaoyu Yuan | Research scientist, Division of Global Affairs, Rutgers University – Newark
IShowSpeed, a 20-year-old American YouTuber and internet star, livestreamed hours-long tours of Chinese cities including Beijing and Shanghai in March, showcasing the locations to some of his nearly 40 million viewers. “China is so underrated wtf,” reads one top comment. “After watching this video, I realized how foolish my previous views on China were,” reads another. The providence of such comments isn’t clear.
Today's Top Cyber Intelligence Highlights
Today's news is a delightful cocktail of password pitfalls, trolling triumphs, and surprisingly incompetent assassins, all seasoned with a dash of sneaky spyware. Password reuse, even partial, is a major security risk. Hackers can exploit variations of your logins to gain access to your accounts. The Guardian Alex Belfield, the "Jimmy Savile of trolling," may have resumed his online harassment campaign despite recent imprisonment. Authorities fear a return to his vile online activities.
We created a support programme for schools in Nairobi’s informal settlements: what we learned
School room in Kibagare, Nairobi, Kenya. Ninara, via Flickr, CC BY Access to school is considered to be better for children who live in urban areas than in rural areas in countries such as Kenya. But research shows that this access doesn’t translate into children doing better at school if the setting is an informal settlement.
Today's Top Cyber Intelligence Highlights
It's been a wild 24 hours, folks, a veritable clown car of cybercrime, featuring compromised emails, AI-powered heists, and more data breaches than you can shake a stick at. Former National Security Advisor John Bolton's personal email, apparently a treasure trove of sensitive information, was breached by a foreign entity. The FBI's investigation, detailed in a recently released search warrant affidavit, suggests Bolton might have been a bit lax with classified materials.
We created a support programme for schools in Nairobi’s informal settlements: what we learned
By Benta A. Abuya, Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center Access to school is considered to be better for children who live in urban areas than in rural areas in countries such as Kenya. But research shows that this access doesn’t translate into children doing better at school if the setting is an informal settlement. Despite being able to attend school, some children don’t fully enjoy… Read complete article © The Conversation -
Today's Top Cyber Intelligence Highlights
Today's news is a delightful cocktail of ransomware, vulnerability disclosures, and the ever-charming world of cybercrime, seasoned with a dash of bizarre ChatGPT flight-hacking. CISA plans to improve the quality and trustworthiness of vulnerability data within the CVE program. SecurityWeek A new ransomware strain, HybridPetya, bypasses UEFI Secure Boot using CVE-2024-7344. Resembles the infamous Petya/NotPetya malware.
Retaining family physicians in comprehensive primary care
Recruitment and retention of family physicians, specifically in rural and northern regions,1,2 has been a long-standing priority, receiving considerable attention from media and medical authorities over the years.3 But now, with more than 1 in 5 Canadians without a family doctor,4 this is no longer a challenge preponderant to rural regions.
Today's Top Cyber Intelligence Highlights
Today's cybercrime news is a delightful cocktail of VPN-aided naughtiness, a CarPlay hack that's more inconvenient than terrifying, a ransomware attack, and the usual parade of vulnerabilities and funding crises. One in three Brits are using VPNs to access adult content, rendering the Online Safety Act ineffective. Oligo Security revealed a concerning Apple CarPlay hack that allows remote attacks without user interaction, potentially leading to surveillance and driver distraction.
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