NATO heavily relies on space assets for missions and defense. But these assets come with a hidden danger: cybersecurity gaps. These weaknesses exist throughout NATO's supply chain for space assets, putting both NATO's missions and member states' security at risk. What's worrying is that this supply
The world of cryptocurrencies is vast and growing rapidly, with thousands of different types now available. While there's a lot of diversity, there's also a fair amount of deceit, with scammers hoping to cash in on the current craze. To understand how unique these cryptocurrencies really are, resear
Cryptocurrencies have seen a surge in popularity, with thousands of new ones popping up every year. They improve on Bitcoin's core features, which include the blockchain data structure and consensus mechanism. However, these digital currencies are major targets for cyber-attacks due to their anonymi
Imagine you're a Muslim trying to decide if cryptocurrencies are allowed by your faith. It's not easy, right? A new study shows that many people are facing this dilemma. Researchers stepped in to help by creating a special system that tells you which cryptos are permissible (Halal) and which are not
The financial world is buzzing with excitement as Donald Trump makes his comeback to the White House. Stocks are on a roll, with the S&P 500 leaping by 2. 1% and the Dow rocketing up by 1, 292 points. Bitcoin investors are over the moon, with prices reaching a record high of over $75, 000. Trump's f
Have you ever considered using Large Language Models (LLMs) for time series (TS) tasks? Instead of training new models from scratch, you can fine-tune existing LLMs to handle TS data. This approach is known as TS-for-LLM. The challenge with TS data is its complexity and scarcity. To tackle this, a
Big language models like ChatGPT are making big waves in software coding. This has sparked the creation of specialized models, called Code LLMs, tailored just for software engineering. Many of these Code LLMs are fine-tuned versions of general large language models, meaning they're updated often and
Have you ever wondered what draws people to online communities that spread conspiracy theories? A recent study took a close look at Reddit to find out. Researchers followed the online activities of over 60, 000 users, dividing them into those who would later join conspiracy communities and those who
Ever thought about why some people get really into conspiracy theories online? Scientists spent time looking at 36, 000 Reddit users and all their posts—that's a lot of reading! They found four main ways people join conspiracy groups: some dives right in, some ease into it, some start hot and then c
Ever pondered why certain people can't resist the allure of online conspiracy theories? A team of researchers has embarked on a mission to uncover the reason behind this fascination. They've dubbed their project "YOU&ICON, " aiming to understand what pulls people in. Their method? Gathering videos f
