Any wall can be turned into a camera to see around corners
Technology for seeing around corners would be of use to the military Matthew Horwood/Getty Images…
Sangue Novo announces five young designers as finalists
Published October 6, 2025 The Sangue Novo ‘Supported by Seaside’ young designers’ competition has announced Adja Baio, Ariana Orrico, Mafalda Simões, Mariana Garcia, and Usual Suspect as its five finalists. Looks by finalists Mariana Garcia, Mafalda Simões, Ariana Orrico, Adja Baio and Usual Suspect – Foto: Luís Miguel Fonseca / ModaLisboa Adja Baio, from Guinea-Bissau, has a…
New research reveals what’s really hiding in bottled water
The sun-drenched paradise of Thailand’s Phi Phi islands isn’t the usual starting point for a PhD. But for Sarah Sajedi, those soft, sandy beaches – or rather, what she found under them -inspired her pivot from a business career to an academic one. “I was standing there looking out at this gorgeous view of the…
A Look at Variation in Medicaid Spending Per Enrollee by Group and Across States
Editorial Note Originally published in August 2024, this data note was updated on October 6, 2025 with data from 2023, the most current Medicaid data available at the time of this analysis. Medicaid is the primary program providing comprehensive health and long-term care coverage to approximately one in five low-income Americans. States administer Medicaid programs…
Google’s AI security strategy
While AI is an unprecedented moment for science and innovation, bad actors see it as an unprecedented attack tool. Cybercriminals, scammers and state-backed attackers are already exploring ways to use AI to harm people and compromise systems around the world. From faster attacks to sophisticated social engineering, AI provides cybercriminals with potent new tools. We…
How to Prevent NPM Supply Chain Attacks in CI/CD Pipelines with Container Security
Introduction Containerized applications power the backbone of modern software delivery. But with speed comes risk. Vulnerabilities and embedded secrets can slip through the cracks long before they hit production. The result? Alert fatigue, noisy false positives, and critical exposures that disrupt sprints and delay releases. That’s why Qualys is introducing a new Pipeline Integration capability…
Vibe Coding Is the New Open Source—in the Worst Way Possible
Just like you probably don’t grow and grind wheat to make flour for your bread, most software developers don’t write every line of code in a new project from scratch. Doing so would be extremely slow and could create more security issues than it solves. So developers draw on existing libraries—often open source projects—to get…
For 170 years, U.S. Cities have followed a hidden law of growth and decline
A new study out of the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) reveals that, over 170 years of economic history, the transformation of U.S. cities follows a surprisingly stable rule: while cities evolve and diversify, they on average maintain a constant level of “coherence” — a measure of how well their economic activities fit together. The research…
Matthieu Blazy to step out as Coco’s heir in Chanel debut
By AFP Published October 6, 2025 Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy is set to make his debut in one of the most coveted jobs in the fashion industry on Monday when he sends out models for Chanel for the first time. Designer Matthieu Blazy The 41-year-old, who was appointed last December, will unveil his Spring/Summer 2026…
Would a ban on genetic engineering of wildlife hamper conservation?
The idea of genetically modifying wild lions divides opinion Andrewfel/Shutterstock Should we genetically modify wild lions? Of course not, might be your instant response. But what if lions were being wiped out by a devastating disease introduced by people? What if the genetic change was a tiny tweak that makes them immune to this disease,…
Nars Cosmetics partners with Tira to expand India footprint
Published October 6, 2025 Global beauty brand Nars Cosmetics has announced a strategic partnership with Reliance Retail’s omni-channel business Tira. Nars Cosmetics aims to boost accessibility in the country and roll out immersive experiences both on- and offline. Nars Cosmetics aims to reach more Indian shoppers with its new Tira partnership – Nars Cosmetics “Our…
