//www.koonmotors.com/news/science_society/security_and_defense/ Latest research and industry news on security and defense. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:55:28 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:55:28 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/science_society/security_and_defense/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130405.htm The latest weapon in the war on robocalls is an automated system that analyzes the content of unsolicited bulk calls to shed light on both the scope of the problem and the type of scams being perpetuated by robocalls. The tool, called SnorCall, is designed to help regulators, phone carriers and other stakeholders better understand and monitor robocall trends -- and take action against related criminal activity. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:04:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130405.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807152158.htm The White House has announced plans to roll out voluntary labeling for internet-connected devices like thermostats and baby monitors that meet certain cybersecurity standards. A new survey of U.S. consumers shows that they are willing to pay a significant premium to tell which gadgets are safe from security attacks before they buy. But voluntary product labels may not be enough if the program is going to protect consumers in the long run, the findings suggest. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:21:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807152158.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230214154059.htm 新的研究在量子计算是scienc移动e closer to being able to overcome supply-chain challenges and restore global security during future periods of unrest. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:40:59 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230214154059.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230207191603.htm New Zealand is one of only a few island nations that could continue to produce enough food to feed its population in a nuclear winter, researchers have found. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:16:03 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230207191603.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230117133710.htm A new report by artificial intelligence (AI) and foreign policy experts predicts that deepfakes technology is on the brink of being used much more widely, including in targeted military and intelligence operations. The experts make recommendations to security officials and policymakers for how to handle the unsettling new technology, including a call to develop a code of conduct for governments' use of deepfakes. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:37:10 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230117133710.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221222123047.htm A new study puts the risk of firearm-related death in perspective and calls attention to the urgent need for violence reduction interventions in the United States. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:30:47 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221222123047.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220920115606.htm Students at high schools with prominent security measures have lower math scores, are less likely to attend college and are suspended more compared to students in schools with less surveillance, a new study finds. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:56:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220920115606.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915104724.htm A new method has been developed for identifying and prioritizing research activities related to maritime safety and security issues for the Arctic and the North-Atlantic (ANA) region. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:47:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915104724.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220901135845.htm A novel protein design could lead to a new generation of defensive biosensors and treatments against weapons of mass destruction. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:58:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220901135845.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220815112834.htm More than 5 billion people would die of hunger following a full-scale nuclear war between the U.S. and Russia, according to a global study led by climate scientists that estimates post-conflict crop production. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:28:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220815112834.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220707100953.htm Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought the threat of nuclear warfare to the forefront. But how would modern nuclear detonations impact the world today? A new study published today provides stark information on the global impact of nuclear war. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:09:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220707100953.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220614184106.htm Using artificial intelligence (AI) for warfare has been the promise of science fiction and politicians for years, but new research argues only so much can be automated and shows the value of human judgment. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:41:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220614184106.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220506102623.htm A new article outlines the research and practices needed to combat the US obesity epidemic and its impact on military readiness. Fri, 06 May 2022 10:26:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220506102623.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220330164525.htm Research focuses on how meeting food security and nutrition in the face of potential risks is one of humanity's major challenges over the next decades. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:45:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220330164525.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211210093023.htm A study showed that -- within an appropriate framework -- gait recognition could be a viable technique for protecting individuals and their data from potential crime. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:30:23 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211210093023.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211103140105.htm To counter hacking, researchers have developed a new system based on the concept of 'zero-knowledge proofs', the security of which is based on the physical principle of relativity: information cannot travel faster than the speed of light. Thus, one of the fundamental principles of modern physics allows for secure data transfer. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:01:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211103140105.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211103105018.htm Government action is needed so driverless vehicles can be insured against malicious hacks which could have potentially catastrophic consequences, a study says. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:50:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211103105018.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211013174023.htm 所产生的巨大的烟雾列nuclear war would alter the world's climate for years and devastate the ozone layer, endangering both human health and food supplies, new research shows. The international study draws on newly developed computer climate modeling techniques to paint an even grimmer picture of a global nuclear war's aftermath than previous analyses. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:40:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211013174023.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210519163628.htm Scanning technology aimed at detecting small amounts of nuclear materials was unveiled by scientists in Sweden today, with the hope of preventing acts of nuclear terrorism. Wed, 19 May 2021 16:36:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210519163628.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210430165903.htm A team o computer science researchers has uncovered a line of attack that breaks all Spectre defenses, meaning that billions of computers and other devices across the globe are just as vulnerable today as they were when Spectre was first announced. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:59:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210430165903.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210416194919.htm From engineered pandemics to city-toppling cyber attacks to nuclear annihilation, life on Earth could radically change, and soon. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:49:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210416194919.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210401123921.htm A new article argues that today's health and equity challenges call for the US to shift from 'food insecurity' to 'nutrition insecurity' in order to catalyze appropriate focus and policies on access not just to food but to healthy, nourishing food. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:39:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210401123921.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210218094518.htm Inhalation of depleted uranium from exploding munitions did not lead to Gulf War illness (GWI) in veterans deployed in the 1991 Persian Gulf War, a new study suggests. The findings help eliminate a long-suspected cause of GWI that has attracted international concern for three decades. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:45:18 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210218094518.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201210112126.htm The multilateral nature of cybersecurity today makes it markedly different than conventional security, according to a new study. The researchers' new model shows why countries that retaliate too much against online attacks can make things worse for themselves. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:21:26 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201210112126.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/11/201119103040.htm Forensic science experts are refining an innovative counter-terrorism technique that checks for environmental DNA in the dust on clothing, baggage, shoes or even a passport. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:30:40 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/11/201119103040.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/11/201109152233.htm After a nuclear war, wild-catch marine fisheries will not offset the loss of food grown on land, especially if widespread overfishing continues, according to a new study. But effective pre-war fisheries management would greatly boost the oceans' potential contribution of protein and nutrients during a global food emergency, according to the study. The study for the first time explored the effects of nuclear war on wild-catch marine fisheries. Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:22:33 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/11/201109152233.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200902152147.htm The world is one step closer to having a totally secure internet and an answer to the growing threat of cyber-attacks, thanks to a team of international scientists who have created a unique prototype which could transform how we communicate online. Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:21:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200902152147.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200804111449.htm Smart home technologies are marketed to enhance your home and make life easier. However, consumers are not convinced that they can trust the privacy and security of these technologies, a new study has shown. Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:14:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200804111449.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200721132733.htm Although wound survivability has increased over the last 80 years, the U.S. military's medical corps suffered some periods of backsliding during conflicts, recent analysis shows. Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:27:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200721132733.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200707160158.htm Climate change -- from rising temperatures and more severe heavy rain, to drought -- is increasing risks for economies, human security, and conflict globally. Scientists are leading an effort to better assess the climate-conflict link to help societies manage the complex risks of increased violence from a changing climate. Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:01:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200707160158.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200612111434.htm A mysterious cloud containing radioactive ruthenium-106, which moved across Europe in 2017, is still bothering Europe's radiation protection entities. German researchers now found out that the cloud did not originate from military sources but rather from civilian nuclear activities. Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:14:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200612111434.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200528115838.htm New '3D micro-optic' security features in banknotes enable the general public to detect counterfeits reliably within a fraction of a second, according to new research. Thu, 28 May 2020 11:58:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200528115838.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200527105053.htm Using advanced machine learning, drones could be used to detect dangerous 'butterfly' landmines in remote regions of post-conflict countries, according to research. Wed, 27 May 2020 10:50:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200527105053.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200430150230.htm A new algorithm could enable faster, less expensive detection of weapons-grade nuclear materials at borders, quickly differentiating between benign and illicit radiation signatures in the same cargo. Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:02:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200430150230.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200413132754.htm Researchers use the field of incident response to shed light on how experts -- and nations -- can more effectively combat cyber-warfare when they foster trust and transcend politics. Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:27:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200413132754.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200324090005.htm Researchers have used artificial intelligence to detect Vietnam War-era bomb craters in Cambodia from satellite images - with the hope that it can help find unexploded bombs. The new method increased true bomb crater detection by more than 160 percent over standard methods. Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:00:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200324090005.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200318104417.htm Researchers have gathered extensive radar measurement data, aiming to improve the detection and identification of drones. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:44:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200318104417.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200316152211.htm A new multinational study incorporating the latest models of global climate, crop production and trade examines the possible effects of a nuclear exchange between two longtime enemies: India and Pakistan. It suggests that even a limited war between the two would cause unprecedented planet-wide food shortages and probable starvation lasting more than a decade. Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:22:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200316152211.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200129174532.htm 大多数核数据测量是进行交流celerators large enough to occupy a geologic formation a kilometer wide. But a portable device that can reveal the composition of materials quickly on-site would greatly benefit cases such as in archaeology and nuclear arms treaty verification. New research used computational simulations to show that with the right geometric adjustments, it is possible to perform neutron resonance transmission analysis in a device just 5 meters long. Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:45:32 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200129174532.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200129104741.htm British newspapers are routinely glamorizing combat by creating a moral separation between combat and non-combat injuries, according to new research. Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:47:41 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200129104741.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200127134821.htm 美国和其他国家的材料s plan to use to store high level nuclear waste will likely degrade faster than anyone previously knew, because of the way those materials interact, new research shows. The findings show that corrosion of nuclear waste storage materials accelerates because of changes in the chemistry the nuclear waste solution, and because of the way the materials interact with one another. Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:48:21 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200127134821.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200122134927.htm It has been 30 years since the end of the Cold War, yet on average, Americans still perceive that the odds of a nuclear weapon detonating on U.S. soil is as likely as a coin toss, according to new research. Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:49:27 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200122134927.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200115130438.htm Researchers have developed a new material that opens doors for a new class of neutron detectors. The semiconductor-based detector is highly efficient, stable, and can be used both in small, portable devices for field inspections and very large detectors that use arrays of crystals. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:04:38 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200115130438.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191217141527.htm New research applies criminal justice theory to smart vehicles, revealing cracks in the current system leading to potential cyber risks. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:15:27 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191217141527.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/11/191114100912.htm A team of scientists have used satellite data to augment measurements of North Korean nuclear tests on the ground. The researchers find that the most recent test shifted the ground by a few meters, and estimate it to be equivalent to 17 times the size of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:09:12 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/11/191114100912.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191024115022.htm A new Global Health Security Index released today, the first comprehensive assessment and benchmarking of health security and related capabilities across 195 countries, suggests that not a single country in the world is fully prepared to handle an epidemic or pandemic. Thu, 24 Oct 2019 11:50:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191024115022.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191007153457.htm Data scientist have developed a model that utilizes publicly available data to accurately predict how lethal a terror organization will become in the future based on only its first 10 attacks. Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:34:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191007153457.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191002144251.htm A nuclear war between India and Pakistan could, over the span of less than a week, kill 50-125 million people -- more than the death toll during all six years of World War II, according to new research. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 14:42:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191002144251.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191002112618.htm Seismologists explain how the work of regional seismic networks in North America are contributing to nuclear test monitoring, particularly in the case of low-yield explosions. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:26:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191002112618.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191002075939.htm Analysis of corruption cases among customs officers and Border Patrol agents reveals alarming trends depending on their years of service. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 07:59:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191002075939.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190930082245.htm MIT team successfully tests a new method for verification of weapons reduction. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 08:22:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190930082245.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190829101051.htm Researchers have revealed a new ultra-fast method to detect materials that could be used to build explosives. The new detection method is able to analyze a wider range of materials than current thermal based detection systems used in today's airports, while reducing false positive reports. Thu, 29 Aug 2019 10:10:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190829101051.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190828080543.htm If the United States and Russia waged an all-out nuclear war, much of the land in the Northern Hemisphere would be below freezing in the summertime, with the growing season slashed by nearly 90 percent in some areas, according to a new study. Indeed, death by famine would threaten nearly all of the Earth's 7.7 billion people, according to the research. Wed, 28 Aug 2019 08:05:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190828080543.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190814081214.htm Computer scientists have developed an app that allows state and federal inspectors to detect devices that steal consumer credit and debit card data at gas pumps. The devices, known as skimmers, use Bluetooth to transmit the data they steal. Wed, 14 Aug 2019 08:12:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190814081214.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190801104038.htm New research published today into the rise of so-called 'face morphing' attacks has found that computers are significantly more accurate at detecting fraudulent passport or identity images than humans. Face morphing is a method used by fraudsters which digitally merges two separate identity photographs to create a single image that sufficiently resembles both people to an extent that they are able to obtain genuine documents which could be used to confirm their identity or travel internationally. Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:40:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190801104038.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190730083656.htm Just over 15 years after the first reported incident of phishing, new research suggests tech companies could be doing more to protect users from the threat of scams. However, greater awareness of the issue is also needed among individuals and organizations. Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:36:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190730083656.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/05/190501082001.htm Researchers are piecing together what exactly happened to hundreds of cubes of uranium from a secretive and ultimately failed effort to build a working nuclear reactor in Nazi Germany during World War II. Wed, 01 May 2019 08:20:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/05/190501082001.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190321200611.htm Adopting stricter state gun laws is linked to a safer school experience for students, a new study has found. Strengthening gun laws at state level was associated with teens being less likely to report being threatened or injured with a weapon at school, miss at least one day of school due to feeling unsafe, or to carry a weapon at any location. Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:06:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190321200611.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/02/190225100721.htm Scientists showed they could reconstruct what a researcher was doing by recording the sounds of the lab instrument used. The method accurately detects what type of DNA a DNA synthesizer is making. That means academic, industrial, and government labs are potentially wide open to espionage that could destabilize research, jeopardize product development, and even put national security at risk. Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:07:21 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/02/190225100721.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/12/181219191048.htm 与伦敦警察最近的实验中发现,while rarely deployed, just the presence of electroshock devices led to greater overall hostility in police-public interactions, an example of what researchers call the 'weapons effect'. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 19:10:48 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/12/181219191048.htm