GLitch: New Rowhammer Attack Can Remotely Hijack Android Phones
For the very first time, security researchers have discovered an effective way to exploit a four-year-old hacking technique called Rowhammer to hijack an Android...
A bug stored Twitter passwords in plain text so change your password
Twitter, the social network, and online news giant is sending notifications to each and every registered user (336 million in total) urging them to change...
Daily aspirin linked to higher risk in men
Men who take once-daily aspirin have nearly double the risk of melanoma compared to men who are not exposed to daily aspirin, reports a...
3-D batteries pack power into tiny footprints
Batteries might seem like they come in every shape and size that you can imagine.
But as electronic devices become tinier and skinnier without reducing...
Scammers bought Twitter ads to run verified badge phishing scam
Last year, Twitter approved a program for helping users get verified on the social media platform.
It was dubbed as the Twitter verification program.
But, it received severe...
SWAT team of immune cells found in mother’s milk
Immune cells that are ready to take action against invaders like bacteria have been found in women's breast milk, researchers say.
They say the presence...
Sex after 65: Poll finds links to health, gender differences, lack of communication
A new poll busts stereotypes about the sex lives of older Americans—and reveals gender and health-related divides on key aspects of sexual health, while...
Researchers develop an app for crowdsourced exercise plans, which rival personal trainers in effectiveness
Exercise can prevent chronic disease, boost mental health and elevate quality of life.
But exercise can also be an expensive undertaking—especially for newcomers.
A personal trainer...
Environmental impact of electric vehicles in China? It depends on how they are charged
Electric vehicles play a key role in China's plan to improve air quality and reduce CO2 emissions but, with the majority of China's electricity...
Frequent Sauna Bathing Could Reduce Stroke Risk
Frequent sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of stroke, according to a new international study.
In a 15-year follow-up study, people taking...
A new machine learning algorithm has proved to be over 91% effective in predicting...
A pilot study indicates that artificial intelligence may be useful in predicting which students are at higher risk of perpetrating school violence.
The researchers found...
Where Brain Cells Get Their Information May Determine Their Roles in Diseases
If 95 percent of your neighbors are chatty and outgoing, you probably know more about them than the 5 percent who are reclusive and...
Researchers Discover Connection Between Circadian Rhythm and Aggression
When the sun sets 20 per cent of all Alzheimer’s patients experience increased bewilderment, anxiety, unease, disorientation, irritation and aggression.
This phenomenon is called...
A new study reports music can have a positive impact on the parent child...
If you’re a parent whose teenagers spend family road trips with earbuds firmly in place, you may want to encourage them to unplug, then...
Children With Autism Are Able to Create Imaginary Friends
Playing with an imaginary companion (IC) helps children learn essential social skills such as empathy with other people.
It is often believed that autistic...
