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Ant Amputation: Florida Ants Perform Life-Saving Surgeries on Nestmates

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Researchers in the southeastern United States have made a fascinating discovery about the behavior of a species of ant that bears similarity to a medieval medical practice. Their findings suggest a level of sophistication in caring for injured nestmates that is unparalleled in the animal kingdom. According to Erik Frank, a behavioral ecologist at the University of Würzburg, the ants have evolved to perform amputations on each other when facing severe injuries, effectively preventing the …

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Vulnerability Alert: China’s Velvet Ant Hacks Cisco Switches! Find Out How!

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San Francisco, CA – Cybersecurity experts have identified a China-related cyber espionage group known as Velvet Ant exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Cisco NX-OS Software used in its switches. This flaw allows attackers to deliver malware and gain unauthorized access to compromised devices, posing serious threats to cybersecurity. The vulnerability, officially known as CVE-2024-20399 and rated with a CVSS score of 6.0, permits attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root on affected devices. By exploiting …

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Lidar Reveals Hidden Ant Colonies in Kenyan Trees – Researchers Make Incredible Discovery

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Scientists in Michigan, United States, are revolutionizing the way researchers study insects in dense forests. By utilizing innovative lidar (light detection and ranging) technology, these scientists have discovered a more efficient method of identifying tiny ants residing in the whistling thorn acacia trees of Kenya. This groundbreaking approach not only streamlines the process but also increases accuracy in pinpointing these elusive insects in their natural habitat. The use of lidar technology allows researchers to conduct …

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