Quantum batteries could make quantum computers more efficient
Quantum batteries have theoretically exciting properties da-kuk/Getty Images Hooking up a quantum computer to a…
22nd December – Threat Intelligence Report
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 22nd December, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES An adult content platform PornHub has disclosed a data breach linked to analytics provider Mixpanel. The breach exposed more than 200 million records related to Premium users, including email addresses, search, watch,…
People Are Using Sora 2 to Make Disturbing Videos With AI-Generated Kids
On October 7, a TikTok account named @fujitiva48 posed a provocative question alongside their latest video. “What are your thoughts on this new toy for little kids?” they asked over 2,000 viewers, who had stumbled upon what appeared to be a TV commercial parody. The response was clear. “Hey so this isn’t funny,” wrote one…
Tech Disrupted Friendship. It’s Time to Bring It Back
Anyone looking for a vibe check on the populace’s current feelings about AI would do well to check out the walls of the New York City subway system. This fall, alongside posters for everything from dating apps to Skechers, a newcomer made its debut: Friend. The ads were simple, telling commuters that a “friend” is…
Doctors return to work in England after five-day strike
Claire Keenan and Michelle RobertsBBC News Getty Images Hospitals in England are working to get patients home for Christmas and recover from disruption caused by five days of doctor strikes. Resident doctors – previously called junior doctors – are returning to work after a walkout over ongoing pay disputes. Thousands of elective and outpatient appointments…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, December 22nd, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9748
ISC Stormcast For Monday, December 22nd, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9748, (Mon, Dec 22nd) Source link
Lives Less Ordinary – Tulisa: I wanted fame, but it almost destroyed me
Available for over a year N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos survived betrayal and a tabloid sting. Tulisa was born into a family of musicians in Camden, London, and says music was part of her everyday life. But her childhood was impacted by her mother’s severe mental health episodes that would often end up with her being…
The Conversation – Women living with severe allergies
Available for over a year Having a severe allergy doesn’t just affect physical health – it’s often the social isolation and mental toll of dealing with a somewhat ‘invisible condition’ that people with allergies also have to contend with. Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to two women from the US and Spain who’re advocating for more awareness…
The Food Chain – What is the ultimate hangover cure?
Available for over a year With the festive season approaching in parts of the world, Ruth Alexander explores what’s actually happening in the body during a hangover, why some people suffer more than others, and whether common remedies make any real difference. How the body processes alcohol and why that can make you feel so…
Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says
A shortage of epidural kits in the UK is expected to last until at least March, the government’s medicines regulator has warned. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) told healthcare providers in a patient safety alert earlier this month that the shortage followed manufacturing issues concerning epidural bags. Hospitals are being sent substitutes…
Living and Light – BBC Sounds
Available for over a year The future looks bright… thanks to rising artificial light pollution. Our towns and cities are more illuminated than they have ever been. And this light might be spilling over into our lives and impacting our health. Recent headlines have linked exposure to artificial light at night with Alzheimer’s disease, capturing…
