NUCLEAR RISKSThe Dangers Following Russia’s Attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant By Ross Peel Published 4 March 2022 Following recent news of Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, which is the largest in Europe, there is great concern over the potential for a Chernobyl-esque release of radioactive material. Several security

NUCLEAR RISKSWill Putin Use Nuclear Weapons? By Rod Lyon Published 4 March 2022 Nuclear signaling is woven through the invasion of Ukraine in a way we haven’t seen since the days of the Cuban missile crisis. Naturally, it has fed a wave of speculation on social media about the potential crossing of the nuclear threshold,

UKRAINE WARThe Role of Drones in Ukraine’s Military Defense By Lauren A. Kahn Published 3 March 2022 Drones are playing a critical role in Ukraine’s military defense against the Russian invasion, but they will likely become more vulnerable as the war expands. Drones are playing a critical role in Ukraine’s military defense against the Russian invasion,

UKRAINE WARIs Russia Using Vacuum Bombs in Ukraine? By Marcus Lütticke Published 3 March 2022 Ukraine has accused Russia of using a vacuum bomb during its invasion. The use of these weapons, whose destructive power is immense, is prohibited in populated areas. DW looks at how they work and the harm they inflict.  On Monday, the

CYBERWARSA War Within a War: Cyberattacks Signal a New Approach to Combat Published 3 March 2022 In addition to fighting with troops on the ground, Ukraine is also defending itself on another front, from cyberattack. Over the past few days, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has captivated the attention of the world. But in addition to

ENCRYPTIONResearchers Show They Can Steal Data During Homomorphic Encryption Published 3 March 2022 Homomorphic encryption is considered a next generation data security technology, but researchers have identified a vulnerability that allows them to steal data even as it is being encrypted. omomorphic encryption is considered a next generation data security technology, but researchers have identified a

CYBERWARSCyberspace: The New Battleground in Modern-Day Warfare Published 3 March 2022 Twenty-first century battles are now being fought digitally, as well as with missiles on land, sea and air. Bolstering cybersecurity is thus becoming ever more important as nation states wage war in new and complex arenas. Bolstering cybersecurity is becoming ever more important as nation

PLANETARY SECURITYAn Asteroid Impact Could Wipe Out an Entire City – NASA’s Plans to Prevent a Potential Catastrophe By Svetla Ben-Itzhak Published 3 March 2022 The Earth exists in a dangerous environment. Cosmic bodies, like asteroids and comets, are constantly zooming through space and often crash into our planet. Most of these are too small

ROBOTSInsect-Inspired Robots Can Monitor Hard-to-Reach Spots Published 3 March 2022 There aren’t many spaces that are off-limits to an insect. Researchers have created tiny bug-inspired robots that can carry out tasks in hard-to-reach spaces and inhospitable environments. These ancient creatures can squeeze through the tiniest cracks, fit snugly into tight spaces and survive in harsh environments:

OUR PICKSEpic Paris Terror Trial | NSA Hacking Operation | Conspiracy Theorists Turn to DuckDuckGo, and more Published 3 March 2022 ·  Justice Department Accuses Ericsson of Failing to Fully Disclose Alleged Fraud and Possible Payments to ISIS ·  Militants Are Edging South Toward West Africa’s Most Stable and Prosperous States ·  Threats Emerge in Germany as