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Software Sep 26, 2014

Apple says Mac users mostly safe from 'Bash' bug

Apple said Friday that its Macintosh PCs are unlikely to be affected by the recently discovered "Bash" bug that could hit millions of computers and other devices connected to the Internet.

Security Sep 25, 2014

Q&A: Experts warn of Bash Bug, what are the risks? (Update)

Internet security experts are warning that a new programming flaw known as the "Bash Bug" may pose a serious threat to millions of computers and other devices such as home Internet routers. Even the systems used to run factory ...

Security Sep 25, 2014

'Bash' computer bug could hit millions (Update)

The US government and technology experts warned Thursday of a vulnerability in some computer-operating systems, including Apple's Mac OS, which could allow widespread and serious attacks by hackers.

Engineering Sep 12, 2014

Making drones more customizable

A first-ever standard "operating system" for drones, developed by a startup with MIT roots, could soon help manufacturers easily design and customize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for multiple applications.

Biotechnology Sep 3, 2014

A new tool to correct DNA sequencing errors using consensus and context

The rapid development of next-generation DNA sequencing has revolutionized biological and ecological research in the last few years. The cost of DNA sequencing has fallen dramatically, and sequencing machines are becoming ...

Computer Sciences Sep 1, 2014

Ride-sharing could cut cabs' road time by 30 percent

Cellphone apps that find users car rides in real time are exploding in popularity: The car-service company Uber was recently valued at $18 billion, and even as it faces legal wrangles, a number of companies that provide similar ...

Business Aug 20, 2014

33 years after creating the PC, IBM leaves it behind in favour of the cloud

With the sale of first its desktop PC business and now its server business to Chinese partner Lenovo, IBM has come full circle. By exiting the hardware business IBM leaves behind the low-end market it invented and returns ...

Security Aug 15, 2014

German researchers develop defense software: Potential protection against the "Hacienda" intelligence program

Today, a group of journalists has reported the existence of the "Hacienda" spy program. According to this report, five western intelligence agencies are using the Hacienda software to identify vulnerable servers across the ...

Biotechnology Aug 14, 2014

Counter crop patents by freeing seeds to feed the world

Today, just three companies – Monsanto, DuPont and Syngenta – account for about half of all commercial seed sales. More and more, agricultural patents are used to increase the control these and similar companies wield ...

Security Aug 12, 2014

Is your USB stick the enemy?

Computer users everywhere are looking at the USB stick sat next to their computer this week with trepidation. Many are now wondering if this trusted friend has turned against them now that cybersecurity experts say they've ...

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