"Superbugs" with hypervirulence and carbapenem resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae
A new bacterial threat, the carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (CR-hvKP), is rapidly spreading in clinical environments in China, posing a significant public health challenge. This pathogen is simultaneously multidrug-resistant,.....»»
Research aims to optimize MXene in complex 3D device architectures
Despite being only a few atoms thick, MXene packs a powerful punch. This class of single layer, two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials exhibits desirable properties like excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, heat resistance and high specific sur.....»»
Physicist defends validity of Stokes-Einstein equation in living systems
A physicist at the University of Arkansas has defended the validity of the Stokes-Einstein equation, one of Albert Einstein's most famous equations, as it relates to biology. The research will help scientists better understand antibiotic resistance a.....»»
New research reveals mutation responsible for disease resistance in cassava
Research led by Rebecca Bart, Ph.D., associate member, and Nigel Taylor, Ph.D., associate member and Dorothy King distinguished investigator, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, and their collaborators at ETH Zurich, University of California Los An.....»»
A proof of odd-parity superconductivity
Superconductivity is a fascinating state of matter in which an electrical current can flow without any resistance. Usually, it can exist in two forms. One is destroyed easily with a magnetic field and has "even parity" (i.e., it has a point symmetric.....»»
Hidden genes may be tapped for new antibiotics
Silents are potentially golden in the search for antibiotics to slow the ongoing crisis of resistance in the treatment of disease......»»
A closer look into the emergence of antibiotic resistance in bioaerosols
Bioaerosols, or airborne biological particles containing viruses, fungal spores, bacteria, and pollen, play a key role in public health. Antibiotic resistance (AR), caused by antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), could potentially cause global public h.....»»
ASUS ROG Phone 6 will come with 6,000mAh battery, IPX4 water-resistance
ASUS ROG Phone 6 will come with 6,000mAh battery, IPX4 water-resistance.....»»
Disneyland"s "Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance" Ride Keeps Breaking Down
SFGate calls it "the most technologically advanced ride Disney has ever opened." The 18-minute journey involves a secret rebel base, interrogation from the First Order, uncomfortably close brushes with Kylo Ren and a daring rescue mission, and has s.....»»
New hope to stop spread of antibiotic resistance
A new path to help stop the spread of antibiotic resistance has been uncovered by a team led by University College London (UCL) and Birkbeck researchers, in a move that could impact the lives of millions globally......»»
Samsung hit with fine over Galaxy smartphone ads claiming water-resistance
Over in Australia, Samsung has agreed to a fine of $14 million for ads depicting its Galaxy smartphones as being water-resistant. The post Samsung hit with fine over Galaxy smartphone ads claiming water-resistance first appeared on Phandroid......»»
Apple Watch becomes ultimate lifeguard after calling 911 for swimmer trapped in cold river
Apple Watch has been an excellent swim tracker since gaining stronger water resistance and aquatic workouts with Series 2 – the device has since evolved into a must-have swimming companion and lifeguard of sorts. That’s what happened in Oregon.....»»
Researchers investigate intricacies in superconductors with hopes to support quantum computer development
Ryan Day studies superconductors. Materials that conduct electricity perfectly, losing no energy to heat and resistance. Specifically, the University of California, Berkeley scientist studies how superconductors can coexist with their opposites; insu.....»»
Novel chromosome engineering materials provide resistance to Ug99 for wheat breeders
In a recent study published online in Theoretical and Applied Genetics, Dr. Han Fangpu's group from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has reported the establishment of new wheat-rye addition lines.....»»
Computer simulations of proteins help unravel why chemotherapy resistance occurs
Understanding why and how chemotherapy resistance occurs is a major step toward optimizing treatments for cancer. A team of scientists including Markus Seeliger, Ph.D., of the Stony Brook Cancer Center and Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Broo.....»»
Winter honey bees show resistance to a common insecticide
Winter honey bees, compared to newly emerged summer bees, have a better ability to withstand the harmful effects of a widely-used insecticide in pest management, according to a recent study published in Apidologie......»»
Cut and stretch assay reveals resistance genes
Which antimicrobial resistance genes are present in bacteria, for example in a hospital ward? For laboratories with limited financial resources characterizing bacterial DNA is difficult, as this often requires expensive equipment. Researchers at Chal.....»»
Relationship between silver nanowire film plasticity and shear fracture resistance
A research team led by Ji Shulin from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) studying the mechanism of silver nanowire films has recently discovered that the better the plasticity of the films, the more resi.....»»
Ukraine is Using AI to Catch People Sabotaging Its Resistance
Newsweek reports: Artificial intelligence has become one of Ukraine's most "effective tools" in identifying potential saboteurs amid the ongoing war with Russia, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs. The ministry issued a report W.....»»
Bacterial intimacy insights could help tackle antimicrobial resistance
One of the primary ways harmful bacteria acquire resistance to antibiotics is by receiving DNA from other bacteria that are already resistant. This DNA exchange is made via a process called conjugation, akin to bacterial sex, whereby two bacteria for.....»»
Hedgehogs Host the Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance
Bacteria resistant to methicillin emerged in hedgehogs long before the drug was prescribed to treat infections. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»