Technology/Science
Despite Growing Pressures, Most Cyber Insurers Won’t Exit: Survey
The cyber insurance sector has been tested recently with growing ransomware attacks, rising premiums, and more sophisticated threat actors, but that isn't necessarily scaring insurers away, according ...
More Atlantic Hurricanes Coming: Blame Lingering La Nina
La Nina will probably stick around for at least several more months, potentially leading to more hurricanes and tropical storms across the Atlantic during the heart of the season. There's now a 62 ...
How Nuclear War Would Affect the World: Simulation Study
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought the threat of nuclear warfare to the forefront. But how would modern nuclear detonations impact the world today? A new study published in early July provides ...
How They Rank: Are High-Emitting Nations Liable for Climate Harms?
Scientists, officials and activists have long called out the inequity in national histories on greenhouse gas emissions with rich nations benefiting and poor ones hurting from global warming, and now ...
‘BazarCall’ Phishing Email Diverts Victims to Call Center: CFC
CFC, a specialist provider in the cyber insurance market, delivered a warning about an emerging method of ransomware attack targeting small businesses. According to CFC's in-house cyber threat ...
Disaster Report: Quake-Triggered Tsunami Would Hit Seattle In Minutes
A study published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources last week shows a tsunami triggered by a major earthquake beneath Puget Sound would arrive at Seattle shores sooner and reach ...
First Special Crash Probe for GM’s Self-Driving Cruise: NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a special investigation into a recent crash of a Cruise self-driving vehicle in California that resulted in minor injuries, the agency ...
Robots May Reduce Physical Injuries But Raise Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues
Automation enhances industry, but it's harmful to the mental health of its human co-workers. A University of Pittsburgh study suggests that while American workers who work alongside industrial robots ...