Possible measles exposure reported at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
The notice comes after the state reported two recent measles-related deaths, bringing its total this year to four. Source link
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Master Long Exposure on iPhone: Pro Settings You Should Use
Long exposure photography, once limited to professional-grade cameras, is now within reach for iPhone users. With the right techniques and tools, you can create stunning images that capture motion blur, light trails, and other dynamic effects. This guide explores advanced methods to achieve professional-quality results, addressing the limitations of the iPhone’s native camera app and […] The post Master Long Exposure on iPhone: Pro Settings You Should Use appeared first on Geeky Gadgets. Source link
Forever chemicals exposure from sea spray lower than expected
Researchers at York University have found little evidence that sea spray is a significant source of forever chemicals exposure in coastal environments. The study examined Newfoundland and Labrador, where strong winds, crashing Atlantic waves and an extensive coastline create ideal conditions for marine aerosols to form and travel inland. The research challenges earlier studies suggesting that sea spray could be an important route for forever chemicals, also known scientifically as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), to move from the ocean into the atmosphere and onto land. While forever chemicals were detected at every location studied, the evidence suggested they had mainly travelled through the atmosphere from distant sources rather than arriving via sea spray. The researchers also found that dry deposition, where chemicals and particles settle directly from the atmosphere, was an important contributor to PFAS contamination. The finding could improve understanding of how exposure to forever chemicals occurs in coastal environments far from the industrial and commercial areas where these persistent substances are produced and used. Investigating forever chemicals in sea spray The York …
PFAS in pet food linked to chemical exposure in cats
Their first study analysed 100 dog and cat food products and detected multiple PFAS compounds, with fish-based products showing particularly high levels of some long-chain chemicals. A second linked study examined PFAS in the blood serum of 23 privately owned dogs and 30 cats across Japan. Researchers also compared blood samples with dry pet food eaten by the same animals in an Ehime-based cohort, providing a more direct assessment of the relationship between diet and PFAS exposure. The results point to PFAS in pet food as a potential contributor to exposure, particularly in cats. Stronger relationships between food and serum concentrations were observed for several PFAS in cats, while dogs showed more varied exposure patterns, suggesting that diet is only one of several possible sources. PFAS detected across commercial pet foods PFAS are a large family of synthetic chemicals valued for their resistance to water, oil, heat and degradation. Their persistence means they can remain in the environment and move through food chains, with some compounds accumulating in wildlife and people. For companion animals, the …
Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise | Parkinson’s disease
Long-term exposure to road traffic noise is associated with a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, the biggest study of its kind has found. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder in which parts of the brain become damaged over time, affecting movement and balance. Existing research has found potential biological pathways that link noise exposure to Parkinson’s disease, largely due to stress responses and disrupted sleep. The researchers modelled noise exposure at the most and least exposed exterior of the residence of each participant and calculated the difference in noise levels. The magnitude of the effect was modest but consistent; at the most exposed facade, for every 11.5dB rise in noise level, the risk of Parkinson’s disease rose by 3% over the study period. Having a quiet part of the home may mitigate the association between exposure to road traffic noise and higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to the findings. The study, published in Jama Neurology, included 3.1 million Danish participants aged 40 and over, and followed them for 18 years. It was established using …
Early PFAS exposure linked to increased intestinal inflammation in children
New research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has found that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy and early childhood is associated with higher levels of intestinal inflammation in childhood later in life. The study, published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, tracked children from three birth cohorts in the United States and Mexico for up to 11 years. Researchers found that higher exposure to PFAS before and shortly after birth was consistently linked to elevated levels of faecal calprotectin, a recognised biomarker of intestinal inflammation. The findings suggest that environmental exposure during critical stages of development could influence long-term gut health and potentially increase susceptibility to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). While the study does not prove PFAS cause IBD, it strengthens evidence that early-life exposure may play a role in disease development. Researchers analysed PFAS exposure before birth PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” are widely used in consumer and industrial products including non-stick cookware, food packaging, stain-resistant textiles, and firefighting foams. Their resistance to degradation allows them …
The attack that hijacked Claude Code came through Sentry. Datadog, PagerDuty, and Jira have the same exposure.
A single fake error report hijacked Claude Code in controlled testing — the agent ran the attacker’s code with the developer’s full privileges, and not one alert fired. EDR, WAF, IAM, and the firewall all missed it completely. Tenet Security’s June agentjacking disclosure describes a single crafted Sentry error event — sent through a public credential that requires no breach and no authentication — that injected attacker instructions into error data that Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex then executed as trusted diagnostic output. Tenet tested 100-plus targets in controlled conditions and achieved an 85% success rate. Sentry called the flaw “technically not defensible.” he Cloud Security Alliance classified agentjacking as a systemic MCP vulnerability class within days of the disclosure. No credentials were stolen, no policy was violated, no perimeter was breached: every step in the chain was authorized. That is the problem. Tenet identified 2,388 organizations with publicly exposed Sentry credentials that could be used to inject malicious events at scale. The research is proof-of-concept, not confirmed exploitation across all 2,388. But one captured …
The Pentagon Is Looking Into the Dialog Data Exposure for Unmasking National Security Officials
A data exposure at Dialog, the private events group cofounded by Peter Thiel, exposed personal information of multiple US national security personnel. These include an intelligence official on the National Security Council (NSC) and an active-duty intelligence officer supporting sensitive military operations, WIRED has learned. The Pentagon is now examining the matter. Personal information about intelligence and military personnel is among the data most sought by foreign intelligence services, which use it to identify, surveil, and approach US operatives abroad and at home. For active-duty officers and the units they support, the exposure can add operational risks. The White House asked WIRED to not name the NSC official on national security grounds but otherwise declined to comment about the exposure. The Dialog exposure, which evidence shows was enabled by a misconfigured website, included the private information and login tokens of 222 Dialog event registrants, including current and former senior military and national security officials from the United States and its allies. Among them are the NSC official, whose role includes advising President Donald Trump and …
MaineHealth secures $1.1m NIH funding to advance PFAS exposure research in children
MaineHealth has been awarded a five-year, $1.1m grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to strengthen research into the health effects of PFAS exposure in children and adolescents. The funding will also support mentoring initiatives aimed at developing future clinician-scientists specialising in environmental health research. The award enables paediatric endocrinologist and principal investigator Dr Abby Fleisch to expand investigations into how PFAS exposure during childhood may affect long-term health outcomes. The project will focus on understanding links between these widely used synthetic chemicals and conditions such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. As a result of the funding, MaineHealth will increase its environmental health research capacity while creating new opportunities for early-career researchers. The initiative will generate important evidence about the long-term consequences of PFAS exposure and help inform future public health strategies. Speaking on the funding, Dr Fleisch said: “I am excited about this grant because it will help to build the next generation of investigators ready to advance environmental health in our state. “These studies are important because Maine bears a disproportionate …
11 captivating images from the Exposure One Photography Awards
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Our world exists in vibrant color, but seeing it in black and white can be moving. The Exposure One Awards celebrate monochrome beauty. In this year’s One Shot Photo Contest, photographers from 82 countries submitted images for consideration. “Sassy, an Insistent Whale”Credit: Tristin Sheen / Exposure One Awards “The 2026 One Shot Photo Contest challenges photographers to distill their craft, perspective, and storytelling into a single, definitive image,” a statement read. “A distinguished jury evaluated submissions across multiple categories, ultimately recognizing a select group of photographers whose work exemplifies the power and precision of the single frame.” Judges from Leica Gallery LA, Aperture, Vogue, SFMoMA, and others selected the 2026 honorees. “Rio No.7”Credit: Willy Paul / Exposure One Awards “Smoking the Cows”Early morning …