‘Conscience laws’ endanger patients and contradict health tech’s core values
The Arkansas "conscience law" -- and others like it -- place the burden of finding appropriate care on the patient instead of on the medical community, where it belongs. These laws must be repealed. Lena Levin Contributo.....»»
An Idaho health department isn"t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it"s a first
An Idaho health department isn"t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it"s a first.....»»
How the 2024 Election Could Change Access to Health Care in the U.S. and Influence Global Nuclear Policies
The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election could reshape policies from health care at home to nuclear proliferation abroad.....»»
Black hole study challenges Kerr solution assumptions
Black holes continue to captivate scientists: they are purely gravitational objects, remarkably simple, yet capable of hiding mysteries that challenge our understanding of natural laws. Most observations thus far have focused on their external charac.....»»
RFK Jr. Wants to Reshape US Health Policy. Good Luck With That
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’ll make big changes in the US government if Donald Trump is elected. He may find them hard to pull off, no matter what position he’s appointed to......»»
Tech billionaire Elon Musk"s social media posts have had a "sudden boost" since July, new research reveals
On July 13, shortly after Donald Trump was targeted by an assassination attempt, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), tweeted to his more than 200 million followers:.....»»
Solar milking tech boosts dairy farms in Malawi
When Robert Mbendera started out as a small-scale dairy farmer in rural Malawi 20 years ago, milking the one cow he owned was an arduous, time-consuming process......»»
Government interventions can reduce deadly air pollution in South Asia, study finds
Air pollution, driven in large part by practices like crop burning, contributes to 2 million deaths a year in South Asia and persists as a public health emergency. But a new study co-led by Brown University researcher Gemma Dipoppa found that governm.....»»
How to use Apple Intelligence Writing Tools on your iPhone
One of the core new features of Apple Intelligence are the Writing Tools. Here's how to use them on your iPhone......»»
The new Mac mini will be Apple’s fastest desktop Mac, as shown by M4 Pro Geekbench scores
The new will be Apple’s fastest desktop Mac, ever, eclipsing the M2 Ultra performance of Mac Studio and Mac Pro. The base M4 Mac mini will be blazing fast too, but for single core and multi-core, the M4 Pro is the new desktop king (We expect the h.....»»
Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they"re in the US legally. Here"s how it works
Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they"re in the US legally. Here"s how it works.....»»
Expert shares advice on how to ease anxiety this election season
This election season, there is more at stake than which political party or candidate wins the race—it is voters' mental health......»»
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei: US tech is great, but we have to build our own
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei: US tech is great, but we have to build our own.....»»
Early Geekbench scores show M4 Pro may outpace Mac Pro with M2 Ultra
Supposed scores for the M4 Pro chipset have shown up on Geekbench, and it easily outperforms the Mac Pro with M2 Ultra in single- and multi-core scores.M4 Pro benchmarks show it may be a powerhouseThe M4 Pro is an option for the new Mac mini and MacB.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 31, 2024 – Apple’s health projects, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Idaho health district abandons COVID shots amid flood of anti-vaccine nonsense
Prominent anti-vaccine figures convinced the district not to offer COVID shots at all. Residents in the Southwest District Health in Idaho are no longer able to get COVID-19 vacci.....»»
The Wyze Scale Ultra offers a massive 4.3-inch display, supports remote access
The Wyze Scale Ultra boasts a massive 4.3-inch color display, making it easy to monitor 13 different health metrics. It also supports remote access via Wi-Fi.....»»
Macs with 8GB of RAM are finally dead: Apple makes 16GB the new standard
Say goodbye to Macs with 8GB of RAM. In recent years, whenever Apple launched base configurations of Mac devices with 8GB of RAM, the Cupertino-based tech giant faced backlash from consumers arguing that 8GB of memory is simply insufficient for.....»»
6 of the coolest upcoming indie games at SXSW Sydney 2024
Here are some of the coolest indie games shown at SXSW Sydney, including "Demonschool," "Dungeon Inn," and "Winter Burrow." SXSW Sydney returned this month, bringing the tech, film, music, and games festival back to Australia for its second yea.....»»
The Climate and the Health of our Children Is on the Ballot on November 5
The 2024 presidential election will have enormous consequences for the climate, and the health and future of children.....»»
Single-molecule tracking technology streamlines drug discovery
New drug discovery is a critical step for improving patients' lives. First, researchers must identify molecules in the body's cells that help drive disease, as these are potential targets for new drugs. The next step is to screen candidate drugs that.....»»