Researchers have identified several potential “initial attack” methods for VR headset owners. (Image credit: Artur Debat/Getty Images) Scientists have discovered a vulnerability in virtual reality (VR) devices that allows hackers to access personal data without users' knowledge. An attacker can…
Mycorrhiza of the fungus Rhizophagus irregularis. (Photo courtesy of Loreto Oyarte Galvez.) A new study suggests that plants may benefit from hiding signs of impending danger from each other rather than warning of it, or even misleading each other about…
In December, wolf 907F, known as the Yellowstone wolf, died in a skirmish with a rival pack. (Photo by Taylor Rabe) Yellowstone National Park has lost one of its most famous and resilient residents, a one-eyed, 11-year-old wolf who gave…
Many babies born with severe birth defects die within the first few days or weeks of life. (Image credit: shironosov via Getty Images) According to an October 2024 study, the infant mortality rate in the United States has increased by…
Scientists used a device known as a spatial light modulator (SLM) to convert a 2D image displayed on an iPhone 14 Pro into a 3D hologram. (Image credit: shigematsu.sys7) Researchers have created holograms using the light emitted from a standard…
(Left to right) Scientists have discovered previously unknown giant viruses, nicknamed “turtle,” “plumber,” and “Christmas star” based on their shapes. (Image credit: Fisher et al. DOI: 10.1101 (license CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0