Researchers have found a clever way to turn public domain controllers into weapons. They can be used to launch powerful DDoS attacks. This is a big deal because it doesn't require hackers to buy or control any infrastructure. They can stay hidden while causing chaos. The attack, called Win-DDoS, wo
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is getting a crucial upgrade. Engineers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center have attached two large sunshields to the telescope. These shields are like a giant sunblock for the telescope's sensitive instruments. They protect the instruments from the sun's heat
The weather in the D. C. area is about to take a turn. After a relatively comfortable weekend, humidity is creeping back in. It won't be the worst August day, but it's not great either. The sun will be out more, and temperatures will hover in the mid-to-upper 80s. Some spots might even hit 90 degree
The weather is taking a cool turn this week, but don't worry, summer isn't over yet. Right now, it's rainy and cool, but things will start to heat up by the end of the week. Expect showers and storms to stick around today, especially in the afternoon and evening. The mix of moisture, wind, and a wea
Monday, August 11, is packed with sports events that might catch your eye. Baseball fans have a lot to look forward to. The MLB is bringing two games to the screen. The first one starts at 7 p. m. on MLBN. You can watch the Minnesota team take on the N. Y. Yankees or the Pittsburgh team play against
Vinay Prasad is back at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), picking up where he left off just two weeks ago. He's in charge of vaccines, gene therapies, and blood products again. The FDA asked him to come back, but it's not clear if he'll keep his other big job as the agency's top medical and sc
Microbes have clever ways to stay alive inside us. They change their RNA to adapt to our bodies. This is like a secret code that helps them survive. New tech lets us see how they do this. It's a big deal because it shows how sneaky microbes can be. Different microbes use this trick. Bacteria, fungi
Small changes in water temperature can have big effects on harmful algae. Alexandrium pacificum is a type of algae that makes toxins harmful to sea life and people. These toxins can build up in shellfish, causing poisoning when eaten. Recent studies show that as water gets warmer, these algae change
Donald Trump is in a tough spot. The Jeffrey Epstein story just won't go away. No matter what he does, it seems to make things worse. Recently, there was talk about releasing a recording of Ghislaine Maxwell's interview. But then, that meeting got canceled. It's all very confusing. Trump has tried
The Purple Heart is more than just a medal. It's a symbol of sacrifice and courage. It's given to those who have been wounded or killed in battle. Or while being held as prisoners of war. This day, Purple Heart Day, is all about remembering these heroes. Bob Martin, a veteran and three-time Purple
