Career Choice Tip: Cybercrime is Mostly Boring

When law enforcement agencies tout their latest cybercriminal arrest, the defendant is often cast as a bravado outlaw engaged in sophisticated, lucrative, even exciting activity. But new research suggests that as cybercrime has become dominated by pay-for-service offerings, the vast majority of day-to-day activity needed to support these enterprises is in fact mind-numbingly boring and tedious, and that highlighting this reality may be a far more effective way combat cybercrime and steer offenders toward a better path. Continue reading Career Choice Tip: Cybercrime is Mostly Boring

Cambridge experts call for widespread face mask use in COVID-19 crisis

In a new editorial published in The BMJ, a trio of Cambridge University researchers suggest wearing of cloth masks should be adopted by everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic. The team argues the potential benefits of this behavior far outweigh any of t… Continue reading Cambridge experts call for widespread face mask use in COVID-19 crisis

Bioprinted coral outdoes the real thing at growing algae

Corals serve as a host to algae, which in turn produces sugars that the corals consume. Now, though, scientists have created 3D-printed coral that’s even more algae-friendly than its natural equivalent – it could help address the problem of coral bleac… Continue reading Bioprinted coral outdoes the real thing at growing algae

Analysis of Super-Earth atmosphere reveals potentially-habitable world

Astronomers have analyzed the atmosphere of a nearby exoplanet and found that there are plenty of scenarios where it could have liquid water – and by extension, possibly life – on its surface. This new study adds weight to the idea that habitable exopl… Continue reading Analysis of Super-Earth atmosphere reveals potentially-habitable world

Cambridge study reverses aging of key brain stem cells in rodents

New research, led by a team of scientists from the University of Cambridge, has demonstrated a way to rejuvenate old, dysfunctional brain stem cells, making them act young again. The technique points to potential new treatments for multiple s… Continue reading Cambridge study reverses aging of key brain stem cells in rodents

Giving stem cells some support helps heal damaged hearts

Considering how important an organ it is, it’s a shame that the heart is so bad at repairing itself. One heart attack is rarely the end of the problem, as scarring prevents healing and often leads to further attacks. Stem cells are an emergin… Continue reading Giving stem cells some support helps heal damaged hearts

The Data That Turned the World Upside Down

Psychologist Michal Kosinski developed a method to analyze people in minute detail based on their Facebook activity. Did a similar tool help propel Donald Trump to victory? Continue reading The Data That Turned the World Upside Down