I Thought I Knew Silicon Valley. I Was Wrong

Of course, Silicon Valley was never all flowers and psychedelics. “For all that it might flatter itself with counterculture roots, making money and accumulating power has always been in the mainstream,” says Kapor. And of course, the Valley’s politics always accommodated a strong libertarian strain. But even venture capitalists seemed to vibe with the feeling…

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22nd September – Threat Intelligence Report

For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 22nd September, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES Several major European airports including Heathrow, Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, and Cork have experienced a cyber-attack, resulting in disruptions to electronic check-in and baggage drop systems using Collins Aerospace’s MUSE software. The incident…

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Gatwick airport second runway approved by transport secretary

Katy Austintransport correspondent and Jamie Whitehead PA Media Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, as the government looks for economic growth opportunities. The £2.2bn privately-financed project involves in effect moving the current Northern Runway 12 metres to bring it into regular use, as well as other…

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Ordinary ice found to have shocking electrical powers

A study co-led by ICN2 reveals that ice is a flexoelectric material, meaning it can produce electricity when unevenly deformed. Published in Nature Physics, this discovery could have major technological implications while also shedding light on natural phenomena such as lightning. Frozen water is one of the most abundant substances on Earth. It is found…

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