Introduction   I stumbled into infosec the same year the NSA graced us with Ghidra. It’s by far become the most used tool in ...

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Abstract: Third-party libraries (TPLs) are frequently used in software to boost efficiency by avoiding repeated developments. However, the massive using TPLs also brings security threats since TPLs ...

For those who have used PCs for a sufficiently long time, you probably remember trying to insert a USB plug into a port, only to have to flip it upside-down to get it in there. The advent of USB-C in ...

When it comes to brunch, a perfectly cooked quiche is hard to beat. This savory pie has been a favorite since Medieval times (fun fact: the word “quiche” comes from the German word “kuchen,” meaning ...

Neural tissue normally dies quickly without oxygen. Yet bird retinas—among the most energy-demanding tissues in the animal kingdom—function permanently without it. This may be relevant in future ...

The recent news that the Princeton Public Library (PPL) is cutting back on hours and services is very disheartening. PPL librarians — whether they’re reacting to inter-library loan requests, answering ...

In 1998, astronomers discovered dark energy. The finding, which transformed our conception of the cosmos, came with a little-known consequence: It threw a wrench into the already daunting task of ...

BMW showed us color-changing cars before, but Porsche has its own ideas. BMW, Toyota, and Porsche are developing color-changing paint technology for cars. Porsche's patent uses cameras to capture and ...

Homebuyers in Florida have quietly begun closing on homes without using an agent — relying instead on artificial intelligence to search listings, generate offers and draft contracts. Tech startup Homa ...

Years ago, an audacious Fields medalist outlined a sweeping program that, he claimed, could be used to resolve a major problem in algebraic geometry. Other mathematicians had their doubts. Now he says ...