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Health Your lungs could be the ones to suffer. E-cigarettes have public officials concerned, and a new study from Harvard researchers suggests there are two more reasons to worry: the presence of fungi and bacteria… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2L0HyYX"

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Nexus Media News Warmer winters allow rats to breed into the previously too-cold months. The war on rats rages on in NYC. Climate change is making them harder to combat. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2UDJ3vE"

Technology The shoe company's newest—and priciest—racing shoe has more energy returning foam and a more weather-proof outer material. Today, Nike released its third iteration of its marathon racing shoe, which the company is calling the Next%. Here's the science of what makes it fast. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2VoYpbR"

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Animals Megapixels: White eyes, full hearts, can’t lose. Say hello to the bird world’s newest additions: the Wakatobi white-eye and the Wangi-wangi white-eye. Discovered in the Wakatobi Archipelago southeast of Sulawesi,… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2DwifI7"

Space The Crew Dragon’s engine test anomaly this past weekend will have dramatic consequences over the next year, and beyond. SpaceX is at the forefront of the public eye, after a failed engine test at the company’s landing site in Cape Canaveral, Florida likely resulted in the destruction of… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2IUHRSu"

DIY Tell those skeeters to buzz off. Pretty much everyone wants to keep skeeters away, and with a bit of work, you can evict them from your lawn, your town, and almost anywhere else. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2XD3QBt"

Internet traffic growth is unrelenting and will continue to expand exponentially, in large part, due to Internet of Things (IoT). The amount of data being generated is staggering, with 5 quintillion bytesof data produced and transmitted over the Internet, daily.   Virtually every industry is going to be impacted by IoT. The vast amounts of data that devices, apps and sensors create, collect and consume are a real challenge for individuals and companies, throughout the world. This explosive growth of IoT-driven traffic is expanding the attack surface on our networks, putting business and user data at great risk. Within our increasingly connected world, IoT gathers insightful data from almost every facet of our lives. These devices offer valuable intel about our social habits, public and personal transportation, healthcare facilities, manufacturing assembly processes, industrial plant operations, and even our personal health, sleep and exercise regimens.   Can you imagine t...

Science Our editors scrounged up some truly bizarre facts. What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s hit podcast. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2GAGwx5"

A submarine operates in hazardous conditions: in the ocean depths, even a small breach of its hull could spell disaster for the vessel and its crew. That's why submarine designers don't just rely on the strength of the outer skin for protection. The interior is segmented into multiple watertight compartments, with each capable of being closed off in the event of an emergency so that the rest of the boat can continue to function.  The same logic has been applied to enterprise networks for several years now.  Segmentation has been a recommended strategy for shrinking enterprise attack surfaces, with a lack of it being cited as a contributing factor in some of the biggest-ever data breaches. A lack of segmentation also contributed to the $40M disruption experienced by manufacturer Norsk Hydro  in March this year, when multiple IT and operational systems were hit by ransomware ...

Information security threats are intensifying every day. Organizations risk becoming disoriented and losing their way in a maze of uncertainty, as they grapple with complex technology, data proliferation, increased regulation, and a debilitating skills shortage. By 2021 the world will be heavily digitized. Technology will enable innovative digital business models and society will be critically dependent on technology to function. This new hyperconnected digital era will create an impression of stability, security and reliability. However, it will prove to be an illusion that is shattered by new vulnerabilities, relentless attacks and disruptive cyber threats. The race to develop the next generation of super-intelligent machines will be in full swing and technology will be intertwined with everyday life. Coupled with heightened global mistrust and rising geopolitical tensions,...

Internet traffic growth is unrelenting and will continue to expand exponentially, in large part, due to Internet of Things (IoT). The amount of data being generated is staggering, with 5 quintillion bytesof data produced and transmitted over the Internet, daily.   Virtually every industry is going to be impacted by IoT. The vast amounts of data that devices, apps and sensors create, collect and consume are a real challenge for individuals and companies, throughout the world. This explosive growth of IoT-driven traffic is expanding the attack surface on our networks, putting business and user data at great risk. Within our increasingly connected world, IoT gathers insightful data from almost every facet of our lives. These devices offer valuable intel about our social habits, public and personal transportation, healthcare facilities, manufacturing assembly processes, industria...

Information security threats are intensifying every day. Organizations risk becoming disoriented and losing their way in a maze of uncertainty, as they grapple with complex technology, data proliferation, increased regulation, and a debilitating skills shortage. By 2021 the world will be heavily digitized. Technology will enable innovative digital business models and society will be critically dependent on technology to function. This new hyperconnected digital era will create an impression of stability, security and reliability. However, it will prove to be an illusion that is shattered by new vulnerabilities, relentless attacks and disruptive cyber threats. The race to develop the next generation of super-intelligent machines will be in full swing and technology will be intertwined with everyday life. Coupled with heightened global mistrust and rising geopolitical tensions, this will lead to a cyber threat that is relentless, targeted and disruptive. The operating environment for...