New shock-absorbing material as strong as metal but light as foam

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a new shock-absorbing material that is super lightweight, yet offers the protection of metal. The stuff could make for helmets, armor and vehicle parts that are lighter, stronger and, importantly, … Continue reading New shock-absorbing material as strong as metal but light as foam

Personal antivirus for Linux (scanning both for Windows and Linux malware) [migrated]

During this year NOD 32 ends its solution for residential segment, also Sophos has decided to end its free antivirus. I am looking for solution able to protect mainly my computer (Linux Ubuntu) and possibly also prevent spreading Windows m… Continue reading Personal antivirus for Linux (scanning both for Windows and Linux malware) [migrated]

“Antifreeze skin cream” could protect people from frostbite

Currently, when we’re heading outside on a sunny day, we apply sunscreen to limit UV damage to our skin. Thanks to new research, however, we may soon apply a different sort of lotion to avoid frostbite on cold days.Continue ReadingCategory: Health &amp… Continue reading “Antifreeze skin cream” could protect people from frostbite

Study of tiny seashells may lead to adaptive protective clothing

Imagine if there was protective clothing that usually stayed soft and comfortable, but that could instantly harden when needed. Such technology may someday be possible, thanks to a new understanding of a tiny animal’s shell.Continue ReadingCategory: Ma… Continue reading Study of tiny seashells may lead to adaptive protective clothing

Creating a unique password for each device/unit of the same product

We are currently working on an IoT product & having a hard time coming up with a strategy to create a unique password for each device/unit.
I do understand that password based on a function of { serial number, CPU id, MAC address or ti… Continue reading Creating a unique password for each device/unit of the same product

Would this way of going about protecting users’ data in use be secure, or overkill?

I’ve got information security as high as possible with my Flutter app so far with encryption and proper storage for data at rest as well as data in transit. With this question I’m only aiming for protecting data at rest.
If I did something… Continue reading Would this way of going about protecting users’ data in use be secure, or overkill?