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People walk past a Megafon mobile phones shop in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, May 13, 2017. A top Russian mobile operator said Friday it had come under cyberattacks that appeared similar to those that have crippled some U.K. hospitals. Pyotr Lidov, a spokesman for Megafon, said Friday’s attacks froze computers in company’s offices across Russia. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) The cyberattack that spread malicious software around the world, shutting […]

Researchers have developed gene-carrying nanoparticles that home in on target cells and prevent vision loss in mice with a human form of Leber congenital amaurosis. They believe the technology holds promise for other forms of LCA as well as other inherited diseases that lead to severe vision loss or blindness. (via WSJ)

India’s $1.6tn stock market broke new ground last week, with the benchmark index hitting an all-time high as confidence builds that the government’s reform agenda will strengthen growth and corporate earnings. But the stock market’s 14.9 per cent rally since January 1 has divided opinion among fund managers who disagree over whether Indian equities can make further gains. “The most common question that I am asked by […]

Narwhals are known as the unicorns of the sea because of their distinct tusk. The purpose of this long tooth has been unclear but a new drone video of the marine mammals that were taken in Tremblay Sound in Nunavat, Canada helps unveil this mystery. What Are Narwhals? Narwhals are a species of toothed whale that are characterized by their long tusks that can grow as long as […]

Security breaches this week in Singapore and around the globe reveal the country will have to safeguard a much wider attack surface and need a cybersecurity strategy that goes beyond simply limiting internet access. It was revealed on Friday that two Singapore universities suffered APT (advanced persistent threat) attacks last month, with the hackers specifically targeting government and research data. The National University of Singapore (NUS) had […]

BRUSSELS Dutch brewer Heineken (HEIN.AS) has launched a non-alcoholic version of its namesake beer with the aim of becoming the global leader in a part of the market growing faster than the average. The world’s second largest beer maker launched “Heineken 0.0” at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona and will sell it in 17 markets, across Europe and also Russia and Israel, unlike rivals which have […]

A giant sea creature that washed ashore in Indonesia had many baffled about the mysterious animal. What other giant sea creatures have surprised people when they washed up ashore? Giant Squid? A local in the island of Seram in Indonesia was surprised to find a massive sea creature on the shores of his island home. As news spread of his colossal find, reports of the creature being […]

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The genome of the fuel-producing green microalga Botryococcus braunii has been sequenced by a team of researchers. In addition to sequencing the genome, other genetic facts emerged that ultimately could help his team and others studying this green microalga further research toward producing algae and plants as a renewable fuel source. (via WSJ)

It is not often that you can halt a global hacking attack for a tenner. But when you do, you spend your money fast. Although Friday’s attack infected computers in almost 100 countries, it did not go on to spread further, thanks to an eagle-eyed UK security researcher who spotted a “kill switch” in the malware code and used it to stop the virus and collect data […]

Researchers have successfully modeled a human heart on an engineered chip and measured the effects of chemical exposure on functions of heart tissue using microelectrodes, a development scientists hope will decrease the time needed for new prescription drug trials and ensure potentially lifesaving drugs are safe and effective, while at the same time reducing the need for human and animal testing. (via WSJ)

By Jeremy Wagstaff | SINGAPORE SINGAPORE Some hospitals, schools and universities in Asia were hit by a global cyber attack which infected tens of thousands of computers in Europe and the United States, but officials and researchers said the extent of any damage may not yet be known. China’s official news agency Xinhua said secondary schools and universities were hit, but did not say how many or […]

Bonds issued by commodity trader Noble Group have fallen, mirroring a sharp decline in its share price, amid growing concerns about the company’s ability to manage its debt load and secure liquidity from banks. Noble’s recently issued 8.75 per cent 2022 notes have fallen from 97 cents on the dollar this week to just 53 cents, pushing the yield up to about 27 per cent, according to […]

After graduating in 2011 with a degree in multimedia and mass communications, Aryk ­Paynkili did not want to return to a ­conventional life. In fact, the whole concept of such a notion had been thrown into question for him, and so he left the United States, where he had studied, and went to India for a few months before returning to Dubai, where he was born and […]

Ransomware: Everything you ever wanted to know The ransomware attacks that forced hospitals across the UK to turn away patients are apparently part of a larger wave of ransomware infections worldwide. Prime Minister Theresa May said: “This is not targeted at the NHS, it’s an international attack and a number of countries and organisations have been affected,” according to the BBC. As well as the UK, where […]

A research team has succeeded in precisely controlling the transition temperature of atomic-scale-thick superconductors using magnetic organic molecules. The team also identified the control mechanism. (via WSJ)

The process that makes gold-plated jewelry or chrome car accents is now making powerful lithium-ion batteries. Researchers have developed a method for electroplating lithium-ion battery cathodes, yielding high-quality, high-performance battery materials that could also open the door to flexible and solid-state batteries. (via WSJ)

MP3 players had once been the de facto audiophile gadget, the thing you needed to have if you wanted on-the-go music sessions. Apple, in particular, has had a stake in the MP3 market for many years thanks to its continued refresh of the iPod line. Yet the most recent model, the sixth-generation iPod touch, was released as far back as 2015. That’s because in recent times, MP3 players […]

Researchers have used an elegant method based on statistical mechanics — called the vertex model — to create more efficient algorithms to solve complex problems more quickly. The research could solve problems in machine learning, circuit optimization and other major computational challenges. (via WSJ)

The huge cyberattack wiped out display screens at rail stations in Germany Cyber security experts rushed to restore systems on Saturday after an unprecedented global wave of cyberattacks that struck targets ranging from Russia’s banks to British hospitals and a French carmaker’s factories. The hunt was on for the culprits behind the assault, which was being described as the biggest cyber ransom attack ever. State agencies […]

Data science has been used by researchers to determine and predict the effects of exposure to weather and other conditions on materials in solar panels. Using data science to predict the deterioration of such materials could lead to finding new ways to extend their lifetime, the researchers say. (via WSJ)

Readers are familiar with the various microwave and laser arrays located at the real New York Stock Exchange in Mahwah, New Jersey, both of which we have written about in the past. Microwave tower located next to the NYSE in Mahwah, NJ. This article, however, is not about the familiar antennas off Route 17 in New Jersey. Instead, demonstrating to what lengths the high frequency traders will […]

A cybersecurity researcher appears to have discovered a “kill switch” that can prevent the spread of the WannaCry ransomware—for now—that has caused the cyberattacks wreaking havoc globally A cybersecurity researcher appears to have discovered a “kill switch” that can prevent the spread of the WannaCry ransomware—for now—that has caused the cyberattacks wreaking havoc globally, they told AFP Saturday. The researcher, tweeting as @MalwareTechBlog, said the discovery was […]

BERLIN German rail operator Deutsche Bahn said on Saturday its systems were infected by a global cyber attack that caused computer turmoil in nearly 100 countries. It said in a statement that train services were not disrupted but some electronic boards at stations announcing arrivals and departures had been affected. Pictures posted online by travellers showed red windows appearing on announcement boards with a message demanding a […]

WannaCrypt/WannaCry ransomware has affected Windows XP systems across the globe. Image: Cisco Talos Microsoft has taken the unprecedented step of issuing patches for unsupported operating systems – like Windows XP – in the wake of the massive WannaCrypt ransomware attacks against organisations across the globe. Businesses, governments and individuals in 74 countries across the globe have been victims of more than 45,000 attacks by this one strain […]

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