In recent years, researchers have been working hard to fix a big problem with data security in Mifare Classic. One of the issues is that it doesn't create random numbers very well. This makes it easier for attackers to use something called a SAT solver to break the security. To make Crypto-1 stronge
Have you ever wondered how people's personal beliefs and cultural backgrounds influence their views on drug use stigma? Researchers in Michigan decided to find out. They surveyed over 1, 500 people connected to Families Against Narcotics and Michigan Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan. The results? Most
Imagine trying to understand how health affects our economy. Researchers have come up with a clever way to measure health continuously and estimate how it changes over time. They found that when people who are already unhealthy face a health setback, it sticks around for a long time. Current models
Between July 2012 and January 2014, researchers in Tunisia studied how social security impacts poverty in the city of Metlaoui. They surveyed 200 households to understand their reactions to risks like illness, unemployment, and other economic shocks. Social security can affect many areas of life, in
Everyone loves a good story, right? And where better to learn one than at school? That's why some folks think it's a great idea to focus history lessons on the exciting tales of our nation's past. This way, students can feel proud of their country and get along with their neighbors. In England, thou
In a recent announcement, the Federal Reserve decided to lower their key interest rate by a small amount. This move comes as inflation is getting closer to the central bank's target of 2%. The Fed noted that while inflation is still a bit high, unemployment is low. They also mentioned that the job m
Serbia's journey from a centrally planned to a market-driven economy has put a spotlight on corporate behaviors, especially their impact on society. Corporate misdeeds have far-reaching consequences, affecting people's health, the environment, and the economy. The problem? Corporations benefit finan
Back in 2014 and 2015, something interesting happened in the world of business. Celebrities started to dip their toes into the world of venture capital (VC). This wasn't just about making quick money; it was about investing in companies they believed in. Jared Leto, known for his acting and music, w
Scientists are exploring how the spread of religious ideas, or "memes, " can shape the diversity we see in religions today. They compare this to how diseases or helpful microbes spread and evolve within hosts. Just like pathogens, religious memes can jump from person to person, influencing how peopl
Ever thought about the hidden threats to our favorite citrus fruits? Meet citrus melanose, a sneaky fungal disease caused by members of the Diaporthe genus. The main culprit here is Diaporthe citri, a fungus that makes citrus fruits and leaves look ugly with black spots and rough skin. Scientists ha
