The University of Western Australia’s TeraNet network of optical ground stations has achieved a significant milestone by receiving laser signals from a German satellite in low Earth orbit. This breakthrough opens the door to a 1,000-fold increase in communication bandwidth between space and Earth, marking a significant advancement in space communication technology. Associate Professor Sascha
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In a groundbreaking development, a research team in South Korea, led by Dr. Sung Mook Choi of the Korea Institute of Materials Science, has introduced a one-step electrode fabrication process. This process, detailed in the journal Applied Energy, marks a significant advancement in the field of anion exchange membrane water electrolysis. By streamlining the production
AT&T, a Dallas-based telecommunications company, recently disclosed its second data breach of the year. This breach has affected over 100 million U.S. customers. The cause of the breach was traced back to a malicious actor who illegally accessed an AT&T workspace from a remote platform. The compromised data includes communication records ranging from May 1
Recently, I woke up one Monday morning only to find myself in the middle of a nightmare. My cell phone was out of service, and when checking my email, I discovered that $20,000 had been transferred from my credit card to an unfamiliar Discover Bank account. Little did I know, this was just the beginning
SIM-swapping is a form of identity theft that has taken cybercrime to a whole new level. Instead of merely hacking into an email or social media account, criminals are now able to take over a person’s phone number. This means that all calls and texts intended for the victim are redirected to the thieves, giving
In recent news, Meta has made the decision to lift restrictions on US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. These restrictions were initially put in place after Trump’s supporters violently stormed the US Capitol in 2021. It is worth noting that Trump’s accounts were suspended indefinitely immediately after the events of January 6,
In a recent announcement, AT&T disclosed that hackers managed to steal call and message data from nearly all of its customers over a six-month period in 2022, affecting approximately 90 million people. The breach involved the illegal download of AT&T customer data from a third-party cloud platform. The company assured that the access point used
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been hailed as a promising tool for people with disabilities, offering innovative solutions to enhance accessibility and promote independence. Japanese eSports gamer Mashiro, who is blind, recently tested the latest version of AI chatbot ChatGPT on his way to a stadium for a Para eSports meet-up. Mashiro expressed his desire to
Star Wars Outlaws, the highly anticipated title from Massive Entertainment, represents a journey that goes beyond mere fandom. The developers at the Malmo-based studio spent years crafting a game that embodies the essence of George Lucas’s iconic franchise. Mathias Karlson, a game developer, reflects on the transition from being a fan of Star Wars to
Rechargeable solid-state lithium batteries are a promising advancement in technology, offering enhanced energy density and safety compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. However, despite their benefits, these batteries pose a challenge when it comes to recycling. The current recycling methods focus on recovering metals from the cathodes, leaving other components to go to waste. A team