Monthly Archives: Novembre 2017
Hackers Substitute Porn on ISIS Sites
A group of Iraqi hackers placed porn on encrypted message sites used by Islamic State’s ‘news agency’ Amaq.
The hacks are meant to disrupt the flow of...
ProtonMail Contacts – first world encrypted contacts manager
The world-renowned encrypted email service provider ProtonMail is back in the news for yet another good reason.
The Switzerland based firm has announced the launching of “the world’s first...
Zimbabwe : Who is ‘Crocodile’- Emmerson Mnangagwa ?
Mr Mugabe, 93, resigned amid a military takeover and mass demonstrations - all sparked by his sacking of Mr Mnangagwa as his vice-president.
Popularly known...
Study suggests colon cancer cells carry bacteria with them when they metastasize
A team of researchers working at Harvard University has found evidence that suggests a certain type of bacteria found in colon cancer tumors makes...
Study opens new avenue in quest to develop tuberculosis vaccine
A team of scientists led by the University of Southampton has taken an important step forward in research efforts that could one day lead...
Drones to fight mosquito : WeRobotics have a drone plan to drop sterilized...
WeRobotics have a drone plan to drop sterilized male mosquitos, in an experiment focused on bringing down the mosquito population and in turn reducing...
Dietary Changes May Improve Life Expectancy for Parkinson’s Patients
New research from the University of Aberdeen shows that weight loss in people with Parkinson’s disease leads to decreased life expectancy, increased risk of...
New Avenue For Drug Treatment in Neuropathic Pain
New research from King’s College London has revealed a previously undiscovered mechanism of cellular communication, between neurons and immune cells, in neuropathic pain.
The authors,...
Quantum internet goes hybrid
In a recent study, published in Nature, ICFO researchers Nicolas Maring, Pau Farrera, Dr. Kutlu Kutluer, Dr. Margherita Mazzera, and Dr. Georg Heinze led by...
Egypt : mosque attack kills at least 235 people
At least 235 people have been killed after suspected militants set off a bomb and opened fire at a mosque in Egypt's restive northern Sinai province.
The attack...
Tiny robots step closer to treating hard-to-reach parts of the body
Tiny remotely operated robots could be designed to diagnose and treat illness in hard-to-reach areas of the human body, research suggests.
In tests, a swarm...
Prion Protein in Skin of CJD Patients
National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists and collaborators at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have detected abnormal prion protein in the skin...
Smarter People Have Better Connected Brains
Differences in intelligence have so far mostly been attributed to differences in specific brain regions.
However, are smart people’s brains also wired differently to...
How the Brain Decodes Pitch May Improve Cochlear Implants
Picture yourself with a friend in a crowded restaurant. The din of other diners, the clattering of dishes, the muffled notes of background music,...
High Intensity Exercise Boosts Memory
The health advantages of high-intensity exercise are widely known but new research from McMaster University points to another major benefit: better memory.
The findings could...
