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Introduction to Passkeys Google new security passkey initiative boosts online security. It sets passkeys as the standard for logging into personal accounts. This shift provides a more secure and efficient alternative to traditional passwords. Simplified Sign-ins Upon signing in, users will now see prompts to create passcodes. Options include facial recognition, fingerprints, or PINs. This change simplifies sign-ins and enhances security. Many in the cybersecurity field applaud this move. Speed and Security: The Dual Advantage Passkeys are quicker and substantially more secure due to their cryptographic foundation. They exhibit Google’s efforts to promote a passwordless future. They offer a user-friendly…

A Foundational Challenge Newton’s third law of motion, a principle we’ve relied upon for centuries, asserts that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. This law has served as the bedrock of classical physics, explaining myriad phenomena in our universe. Yet, a study from Kyoto University offers evidence that challenges this foundational principle, especially when observing sperm cells, and concludes that sperm violate Newton’s third law. The Flagellum’s Role The driving force behind a sperm cell’s movement is its tail, or the flagellum. This structure propels the cell by adjusting its shape based on the surrounding fluid.…

Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old student at W.T. Woodson High School in Annandale, Virginia, has been named “America’s Top Young Scientist” for his invention of a bar of soap that fights low-grade skin cancer.  Heman’s invention is a compound-based skin cancer-treating soap (SCTS) that he developed by combining salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and tretinoin. He started researching skin cancer and learning about dendritic cells, which help protect skin by boosting the immune response. What started off as a fun science experiment turned into months of hard work and persistence to reach his end goal. Heman’s invention has earned him a $25,000 cash…

The biggest unmanned quadcopter in the world was constructed by a team of engineers from the University of Manchester using just foamboard. The drone, which measures 21 feet (6.4 meters) from corner to corner, is a work of engineering genius and a testament to the potential of inexpensive materials for making airplanes. The Giant Foamboard Quadcopter (GFQ), sometimes known as the drone, has four electric motors that enable it to lift up to 55 lbs (25 kg) of cargo. Using a mix of GPS and in-built sensors, it is also capable of flying on its own. IMAGE SOURCE,MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY The…

A recent report by the Rand Corporation suggests that AI-based chatbots like ChatGPT could potentially assist in the planning and execution of a biological attack. The report, which is still in its preliminary stages, tested several large language models (LLMs) and found that they could provide guidance to assist in the planning and execution of a biological attack. LLMs are trained on vast amounts of data taken from the internet, and this data is the core technology behind chatbots like ChatGPT. In the report, researchers created fictional scenarios in which they asked the AI chatbot to assess different ways to…

2023 Cricket World Cup table TeamPlayedWonLostNRRPointsIndia5501.35310New Zealand5411.4818South Africa4312.2126Australia422-0.1934Pakistan523-0.44Afghanistan522-0.9694Bangladesh413-0.7842Netherlands413-0.792Sri Lanka413-1.0482England413-1.2482Updated on October 23, 2023, at 11 p.m. Top Run-Scorers at the 2023 Cricket World Cup: Who’s Leading the Way? 1. Virat Kohli (India) – 354 runs 2. Rohit Sharma (India) – 311 3. Muhammad Rizwan (Pakistan) – 302 4. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) – 290 5. Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) – 268 2023 Cricket World Cup: Top Wicket-Takers Revealed 1. Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) – 12 wickets 2. Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka): 11 3. Jasprit Bumrah (India): 11 4. Matt Henry (New Zealand): 10 5. Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan): 10 How to calculate net run-rate in points: Here is an…

StopNCII.org is a free global tool that helps prevent the distribution of non-consensual intimate images (NCII) across various online platforms. It is a victim-centric approach that seeks to communicate the wrongs and harms of image-based abuse to the broader community while putting the power back into the hands of the victim. How it works StopNCII.org works by creating hashes (digital fingerprints) of selected images directly on the device, which is the only file shared with StopNCII.org and participating companies. StopNCII.org does not download the images from the device and collects minimal data to run the service to help protect privacy.…

Hundreds of Palestinians and more than twenty Israeli police officers were injured in the clashes in Jerusalem. The new violence comes after months of simmering tensions, but the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been going on for decades. How did the conflict begin? A century-old problem After the First World War, the area known as Palestine in the Middle East came under British control. It happened after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled that part. The minority of the land were Jews, and the majority were Arabs. The heated situation between the two sides arose when the international community entrusted…

Apple, which has traditionally avoided foldables, could soon enter the market. Instead of a foldable iPhone, the foldable iPad has been the subject of earlier stories, although they were mostly expert analysts’ educated estimates. It turns out that there is now further proof supporting that claim, with a source suggesting that a foldable iPad will begin manufacturing and maybe even go on sale in 2019. Apple appears to be aiming for a whole other market based on the most recent statistics, despite Samsung having a solid head start with foldables over the previous few years. After Samsung’s dominance for so…

The Engineering Association of Ceylon, established in 1906, was succeeded by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.An Act of Parliament established the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, as an incorporated organization of the government in 1968. The IESL, which represents engineering professionals in Sri Lanka and has a membership of more than 20,000, has the mission of “Bringing out and Unleashing the Country’s Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Talents” and is tasked with representing the profession at numerous national forums as well as contributing to the country’s development. Since its establishment in 1985, Techno Sri Lanka, the organization’s signature event, has expanded to…