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Model of beef cattle, transportation industries as critical infrastructures reveals vulnerabilities
An interdisciplinary team of Kansas State University researchers developed a computer simulation that revealed beef supply chain vulnerabilities that need safeguarding—a realistic concern during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers find Bitcoin’s Lightning network susceptible to cyberattacks
Bitcoin, the decentralized digital currency without a central bank, saw a decline in price due to COVID-19. After announcements of travel restrictions, the price plummeted from $8,000 to $3,800 in...
Coronavirus will change cities in rich countries, but what about low-income areas of less-developed nations?
Many commentators have speculated on how the coronavirus pandemic will alter cities and the ways they are planned and used. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has tweeted: "There is a...
What Canada knows about food crises can help prevent shortages and protect workers during coronavirus
As news of the pandemic began circulating, Canadians hurried to grocery stores, laying in supplies for the upcoming crisis. By mid-March, experts had begun warning against hoarding. There is plenty...
The best apps and sites to learn how to code
Maybe this is the time for that career change. (Tyler Franta / Unsplash/)If you have some extra time on your hands and you want to do something productive, you might want to...
The science of predicting economic growth or recession
The tools economists use to measure economic activity to predict economic growth or recession across the U.S. are evolving – especially with the rise of online sales. And now, as...
Supply chain challenges to remain as states start to reopen
Scott Grawe expects to see some hiccups as states start to reopen and supply chains slowly rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.
Democrats to weigh allowing delegates to remotely vote for nominee
A panel of the Democratic National Committee will vote Tuesday on a resolution that would allow delegates to participate remotely at the nominating convention this summer.
Column: Amid race for COVID cure, medical files 'are not as confidential as we think'
Federal law protects people's medical privacy. But experts say there are numerous loopholes that allow researchers access to our files.
People want beef. Ranchers have cows. Here's what's going wrong
As beef processing plants slow due to the coronavirus, California cattle ranchers, feeders and auctioneers are scrambling to adjust to a new normal.
Slammed economically by the coronavirus, Santa Monica offers grim preview of crisis to come
Los Angeles County has 88 cities. A reformer says that in the face of the pandemic's economic impact, cities will have to transform or wither
South Korea investigators comb digital data to trace nightclub coronavirus cluster
South Korean authorities were combing through mobile phone data, credit card statements and closed-circuit TV footage on Tuesday to identify people who visited nightclubs at the centre of one of...
Antipoaching Tech Tracks COVID-19 Flare-Ups in South Africa
Coming out of lockdown, the country is relying on thousands of local case trackers and on software, once used to protect rhinoceroses, for disease surveillance -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Top high school RB prospect Zachary Evans picks TCU
Five-star high school running back prospect Zachary Evans will play college football at TCU.
New $35M program to help Canadian ocean tech companies amid COVID-19
Ocean technology companies - most located in Atlantic Canada - are getting access to a new $35-million fund to help keep the sector afloat during the economic downturn caused by...
Supreme Court to hear 3 major cases seeking President Donald Trump's fiscal records
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases on Tuesday that will determine whether President Donald Trump can block congressional investigators access to his tax returns and...
Stay home, wash hands and other ways to mark International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day is usually celebrated with cupcakes and cards. This year during the coronavirus crisis, nurses ask that people stay home and be healthy.
Op-Ed: Coronavirus tracing apps are coming. Here's how they could reshape surveillance as we know it
Once deployed, the cellphone-based technology Apple and Google are developing could become entrenched and determine the path of future data practices.
California considers unprecedented $25-billion economy recovery fund, rental relief
California considers unprecedented $25 billion economy recovery fund, rental relief
Coronavirus: Branson to sell Galactic stake to prop up Virgin
The billionaire hopes to raise $500m to support his businesses including Virgin Atlantic.
FreshDirect depot brings increased traffic to South Bronx
The 2018 opening of the FreshDirect warehouse in Mott Haven, Bronx, significantly increased truck and vehicle flow within that neighborhood, according to a study led by scientists at Columbia University...
Famous birthdays for May 12: Rami Malek, Tony Hawk
Actor Rami Malek turns 39 and skateboarder Tony Hawk turns 52, among the famous birthdays for May 12.
Rodeo in Shasta County delays plans to reopen as many fans sidestep coronavirus guidelines
A day after crowds flocked to a rodeo, Shasta County said Monday that rodeogoers — many of whom showed up without masks or keeping a safe distance from one another...
California lawmakers question state's vetting of failed coronavirus contracts
California lawmakers asked for more details Monday following criticism about the state's vetting process for masks and other protective gear.
Judge mostly upholds ruling against pipeline permit
A U.S. judge on Monday ruled largely in favor of upholding an earlier court's decision to prevent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from using a fast-track approval permit to...
Conor McGregor challenges UFC interim lightweight champ Justin Gaethje
Former UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor went on a Twitter tirade Monday and demanded a fight with new interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.
Miami Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa signing rookie deal as jersey sales skyrocket
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa agreed to terms on his rookie contract as his jersey sales climbed to the top spot in the league since the 2020 NFL Draft.
Coronavirus cases continue to climb in Orange County — but don't blame the beaches, officials say
There are a number of reasons why Orange County continues to see new coronavirus infections, but there's no evidence that the throngs of people who flocked to the region's famed...