Is Immortality Possible?
We’ve only ever seen immortality on TV, but what if I told you, we seem to be closer to it than we think. In 1952, a cervical cancer patient, Henrietta Lacks, was admitted to the John Hopkins hospital where a…
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Late night studying: effects of warm and cool LED lamps
Are you trying to pick out the right kind of fluorescent LED light for your room? One search for light bulbs on amazon shows results that range within 3000K or 6500K LED light. They look either warm or cool, so…
CAPTCHA: Are You A Robot?
When you interact with a website—whether you are creating an account, posting a comment, or making a purchase—you might be prompted to confirm that you are not a robot. This seemingly simple request, often in the form of a CAPTCHA…
Malware Monikers: Cyber Threats with Intriguing Names
The names of malware frequently resemble whimsical nicknames or the titles of obscure indie bands rather than serious threats to global cybersecurity. However, beneath these seemingly playful monikers lie intriguing stories, unexpected coincidences, and, at times, a subtle sense of…
Lesser-Known Cybersecurity Threats: SEO Poisoning, Spamdexing, and AI Keystroke Capture
In an era where technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, the digital landscape has become a battleground for both innovation and malicious activities. Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting sophisticated techniques, such as SEO poisoning and spamdexing, to manipulate online information. Meanwhile,…
Cybersecurity Firsts: A Timeline
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Are Joro Spiders Going to Kill Us All?
If you live in Atlanta, there’s a large chance you’ve come into contact with the now common Joro Spider. Measuring in at 3 inches long, Joro spiders have neon-yellow abdomens and long legs with bright yellow stripes. They build…
How Can Science be Distinguished From Pseudoscience?
For decades, science and pseudoscience have been compared to each other using a wide variety of criteria. The question of what distinguishes the two is especially relevant today, but scientists and philosophers have historically struggled with this division and how…