Aspartame is Possibly Linked to Cancer in Humans, the WHO Says
The F.D.A. and the powerful beverage industry protested the new findings, and a second W.H.O. group stood by its standard that the sweetener is generally safe.
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Leaks Can Make Natural Gas as Bad as Coal for Climate, Study Says
The findings cast doubt on the idea that natural gas can serve as a transitional fuel to a future powered entirely by renewables like solar and wind.
Summer Heat Killed 61,000 in Europe in 2022, Study Says
Researchers suggest that strategies to cope with higher temperatures aren’t keeping pace with global warming.
British scientists can request grants if UK rejoins EU’s £85bn Horizon scheme
‘Expected’ return could help retain scientists and researchers lost after grants were cancelled in Brexit rowBritish scientists and academic researchers will be able to reapply to the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) for grants if, as expect…
Stepping up EU action to combat antimicrobial resistance: The ‘One Health’ approach
The World Health Organization (WHO) describes antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as the ability of a microorganism (for instance, a bacterium, a virus, a fungus, a protozoon) to survive in the presence of a medicine designed to inhibit or kill it.
Climate Change Is Making Floods and Landslides More Likely, Study Finds
High-altitude regions will get more extreme rain than previously thought, making floods and landslides more likely, a study finds.
Pumping Groundwater Has Changed Earth’s Spin, Study Finds
Scientists knew the planet’s centerline could move. But it took a sharp turn sometime around the start of the 2000s.
Protecting Marine Life Also Helps People Nearby, Study Says
A study of marine-protected areas off the Central American coast found that people living close to these areas had better food security and greater household wealth.
2023 Breaches and Incidents: Personal Notes
Introduction In today’s digital landscape, the prevalence of cyber threats and incidents has become a significant concern for individuals, organizations, and governments alike. I have had the opportunity to explore numerous vendor reports in the past months and gain insights into the evolving nature of breaches and incidents. Through my research, I have discovered a […]
ChatGPT shows promise in detecting phishing sites
ChatGPT can be used to generate phishing sites, but could it also be used to reliably detect them? Security researchers have tried to answer that question. Can ChatGPT detect phishing sites based on URLs? Kaspersky researchers tested 5,265 (2322 phishi…