"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,.....»»
Insights from Pregnancy Could Help Fight Cancer
The placenta’s invasion of the uterus holds clues to cancer resistance -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
WeGym Rally X review: Adding smarts to resistance bands
WeGym's Rally X add smarts to training with resistance bands and an accompanying app to track progress. Are smart resistance bands worth it? Read our review......»»
How does nematode infection activate plant defense response in soybean plants?
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is one of the devastating diseases in soybean worldwide. Host-plant resistance is the most economical and effective method to control SCN disease......»»
Common drug-resistant superbug develops fast resistance to "last resort" antibiotic
A study published today in Cell Reports reveals how populations of a bacterium called Pseudomonas respond to being treated with Colistin, a "last resort" antibiotic for patients who have developed multi-drug resistant infections......»»
How a harmless environmental bacterium became the dreaded hospital germ Acinetobacter baumannii
Each year, more than 670,000 people in Europe fall ill due to pathogenic bacteria that exhibit antibiotic resistance, and 33,000 die of the diseases they cause. Especially feared are pathogens that are resistant to several antibiotics at the same tim.....»»
Investigating a hospital superbug"s resistance power
Treatment of severe infections caused by pathogenic bacteria relies on "last resort" antibiotics, but rising resistance by "superbugs" to most clinically approved drugs leaves patients exposed to possible fatalities......»»
In Private, Vulnerable Senate Dems Back Off Tech Bill
A bipartisan legislative effort to rein in the nation's largest tech companies is facing fresh resistance from a faction of Senate Democrats over complaints the measure could threaten their chances of holding their slim majority, 10 people familiar w.....»»
Researchers use bacteria to enhance concrete resistance
Concrete, with its low cost, good compressive strength, and manufacturing convenience, is one of the most widely used materials in construction. However, with accelerating urbanization, natural aggregates for mixing with concrete, such as sand and gr.....»»
When does resistance to toxins evolve in animals?
Does a snake die when it bites its lip? Why will a mongoose survive a scorpion's sting, but we humans perish? These questions occupied the minds of toxin-enthusiasts and Master's students in Biology Jory van Thiel and Roel Wouters. They collected inf.....»»
Remarkably strong pairing of charge carriers in bilayer antiferromagnetic Mott insulators
Over the past few years, many physicists and material scientists have been investigating superconductivity, the complete disappearance of electrical resistance observed in some solid materials. Superconductivity has so far been primarily observed in.....»»
Withings launches ScanWatch Horizon with 30-day battery, 100m water resistance, Apple Health support
Popular health device and smartwatch maker Withings is out with its latest wearable. The comes with a classic stainless steel diver design with smart health, activity, and heart tracking, 30-day battery life, 100m water resistance, Apple Health int.....»»
Phage therapy: A model to predict its efficacy against pathogenic bacteria
Antibiotic resistance represents a major public health challenge, and is associated with a high mortality rate. While bacteriophages—viruses that kill bacteria—could be a solution for fighting antibiotic-resistant pathogens, various obstacles sta.....»»
Apple is working on improving iPhone water and pressure resistance
Newly revealed research shows that Apple is investigating how to keep iPhone sensors working accurately while protected from high water pressure, or low air pressure.Usually when Apple is granted a patent about pressure, it's to do with controlling a.....»»
Heavy metal pollution can increase antibiotic resistance in rivers
Scientists have shown that elevated heavy metal levels in rivers can lead to higher levels of antibiotic resistance......»»
HackerOne Attack Resistance Management increases customers’ cyber resilience
HackerOne launched Attack Resistance Management (ARM) – a new category of security solution that targets the root causes of the attack resistance gap. This gap is caused by incomplete knowledge of digital assets, insufficient testing, and a sho.....»»
Soundcore gives its floating boombox more power and beach-ready dust resistance
Soundcore gives its popular portable speaker more power for higher volumes, and the ability to withstand dust and dirt......»»
Tesla refuses to adopt CarPlay, but there are third-party solutions (and more on the way)
Tesla’s resistance to adding CarPlay is no secret, and there’s absolutely no indication it’s something the company is working on adding. Earlier this year, we covered a workaround that brought CarPlay to Tesla cars, and now it’s available fo.....»»
Scientists discover new phage therapy combination to combat antibiotic-resistance
A preclinical study led by Monash University scientists has found that using a combination of phages and antibiotics may be far more effective against bacterial infections than using the agents individually......»»
A thermal superconducting quantum interference proximity transistor
Superconductors are materials that can achieve a state known as superconductivity, in which matter has no electrical resistance and does not allow the penetration of magnetic fields. At low temperatures, these materials are known to be highly effecti.....»»
New technology offers fighting chance against grapevine killer
Scientists at UC Riverside have a shot at eradicating a deadly threat to vineyards posed by the glassy-winged sharpshooter, just as its resistance to insecticide has been growing......»»