Monthly Archives: February 2025

Week in review: PostgreSQL 0-day exploited in US Treasury hack, top OSINT books to learn from

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: A PostgreSQL zero-day was also exploited in US Treasury hack (CVE-2025-1094) The suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers who breached workstations of several US Treasury employees in December 2024 did so by leveraging not one, but two zero-days, according to Rapid7 researchers. Unlocking OSINT: Top books to learn from Discover the top Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) books in this curated list. Mastering the … More → The post Week in review: PostgreSQL 0-day exploited in US Treasury hack, top OSINT books to learn from appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Musk gives all federal workers 48 hours to explain what they did last week

The order is part of billionaire Elon Musk’s crusade to slash what he describes as “waste everywhere” in the federal government. The post Musk gives all federal workers 48 hours to explain what they did last week first appeared on Federal News Network.
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How to get a robot collective to act like a smart material

Researchers are blurring the lines between robotics and materials, with a proof-of-concept material-like collective of robots with behaviors inspired by biology.
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DoD to fire 5,400 probationary employees next week, with hiring freeze to follow

“Those who we need, who are the best and brightest, are going to stay. Those who are under performers — won’t,” said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The post DoD to fire 5,400 probationary employees next week, with hiring freeze to follow first appeared on Federal News Network.
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DoD to fire 5,400 probationary employees next week, with hiring freeze to follow

“Those who we need, who are the best and brightest, are going to stay. Those who are under performers — won’t,” said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The post DoD to fire 5,400 probationary employees next week, with hiring freeze to follow first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Impacts of federal layoffs will be felt for years to come, good government group warns

The Partnership for Public Service warns that recent layoffs of federal employees create major risks of deteriorating national security and public service. The post Impacts of federal layoffs will be felt for years to come, good government group warns first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Impacts of federal layoffs will be felt for years to come, good government group warns

The Partnership for Public Service warns that recent layoffs of federal employees create major risks of deteriorating national security and public service. The post Impacts of federal layoffs will be felt for years to come, good government group warns first appeared on Federal News Network.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/TJ6jWM

AI unlocks the emotional language of animals

Groundbreaking study shows machine learning can decode emotions in seven ungulate species. A game-changer for animal welfare? Can artificial intelligence help us understand what animals feel? A pioneering study suggests the answer is yes. Researchers have successfully trained a machine-learning model to distinguish between positive and negative emotions in seven different ungulate species, including cows, pigs, and wild boars. By analyzing the acoustic patterns of their vocalizations, the model achieved an impressive accuracy of 89.49%, marking the first cross-species study to detect emotional valence using AI.
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Breakthrough in high-performance oxide-ion conductors using rubidium

Rubidium could be the next key player in oxide-ion conductors. Researchers have discovered a rare rubidium (Rb)-containing oxide-ion conductor with exceptionally high conductivity. Identified through computational screening and experiments, its superior performance stems from low activation energy and structural features like large free volume and tetrahedral motion. Its stability under various conditions offers a promising direction for solid oxide fuel cells and clean energy technologies.
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A miniature swimming robot inspired by marine flatworms

Engineers have developed a versatile swimming robot that nimbly navigates cluttered water surfaces. Inspired by marine flatworms, the innovative device offers new possibilities for environmental monitoring and ecological research.
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