A big step toward treating tuberculosis without risking antibiotic resistance
Tuberculosis, an infectious disease that killed 1.5 million people in 2020, is most commonly treated with a cocktail of four drugs that must be taken for up to six months. This treatment plan, however, can have the unintended consequence of leading t.....»»
Ars Live: What else can GLP-1 drugs do? Join us today for a discussion.
Dr. Daniel Drucker will discuss what's ahead for these blockbuster drugs. News and talk of GLP-1 drugs are everywhere these days—from their smash success in treating Type 2 diab.....»»
A candy engineer explains the science behind the Snickers bar
How the airy nougat and chewy caramel is built. It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You likely have a favorite, whether.....»»
Apple’s first Mac mini redesign in 14 years looks like a big aluminum Apple TV
The smaller mini loses some ports but gets tons of other functional updates. Apple's week of Mac announcements continues today, and as expected, we're getting a substantial new up.....»»
New gold nanorod technology can fry bacteria to sterilize implants
In the fight against antibiotic resistance, a new technology developed at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, can be of great importance when, for example, hip and knee implants are surgically inserted. By heating up small nanorods of gold.....»»
Why building more big dams could be a costly gamble for future water security and the environment
Climate change and biodiversity loss are mounting threats to Australia's water security. So we often hear calls for more dams. But is that the answer?.....»»
The OnePlus 13 will beat most other smartphones in one surprising way
The OnePlus 13 is just days away from its Chinese launch, and we've learned about three key specs — including an insane level of water resistance......»»
Apple Card launching holiday promo offering up to 5% cash back on all purchases
The holiday shopping season is nearly here, and Apple is offering some big incentives for users who put more purchases on their Apple Card via a new promo. Here’s what you should know. more….....»»
Apple"s Magic Mouse charging port design has never been a big deal
The newly updated Apple Magic Mouse now has a USB-C charging port, but it's still on the bottom — and that still doesn't matter.Since 2015, you've charged the Magic Mouse through a port on its baseIt's nine years since the Magic Mouse was first red.....»»
10 best movies of the 2020s (so far), ranked
The best films of the 2020s so far include big-budget blockbusters and lesser-known indie gems, from the spectacular Oppenheimer to the profound Drive My Car......»»
For some reason, NASA is treating Orion’s heat shield problems as a secret
“I’m not going to share right now. When it comes out, it’ll all come out together.” For those who follow NASA's human spaceflight program, a burning question for the last.....»»
Spider-Man 4’s release date already has a big Tom Holland problem
Tom Holland confirmed repeatedly last week that Spider-Man 4 production will start next summer. After teasing the Spider-Man 4 story earlier, the actor also said … The post Spider-Man 4’s release date already has a big Tom Holland problem.....»»
Apple is turning The Oregon Trail into a movie
The film will be a comedy, not a serious historical drama. Apple will adapt the classic educational game The Oregon Trail into a big-budget movie, according to The Hollywood Repor.....»»
Early Black Friday Chromebook deals 2024: Save on HP, Lenovo, and Acer
We've picked out all the best early Black Friday Chromebook deals including the best brands like HP and Lenovo so you can save ahead of the big day......»»
Discovery of critical iron-transport protein in malaria parasites could lead to faster-acting medications
Malaria kills over 600,000 people a year, and as the climate warms, the potential range of the disease is growing. While some drugs can effectively prevent and treat malaria, resistance to those drugs is also on the rise......»»
Five reasons to upgrade to iOS 18.1 besides Apple Intelligence
iOS 18.1 is a big release for iPhone users, primarily because of Apple Intelligence. But what if you don’t have an AI-compatible iPhone, are in the EU or China, or just don’t care much about AI? Here are five reasons to upgrade to iOS 18.1 anyway.....»»
New class of encrypted peptides exhibits significant antimicrobial properties
In a significant advance against the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, researchers have identified a novel class of antimicrobial agents known as encrypted peptides, which may expand the immune system's arsenal of tools to fight infect.....»»
Apple details all the security updates added in iOS 18.1 and more
Today Apple released big new software updates for all its platforms, including iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and more. Now, the company has released full details on all of the security updates added in those releases. Here’s what you should know......»»
I found an amazing new use for ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode
OpenAI rolled out Advanced Voice Mode to US and international users several weeks ago, but I was left out of this big ChatGPT (GPT-4o) upgrade … The post I found an amazing new use for ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode appeared first on BGR......»»
macOS Sequoia 15.1 now available with Apple Intelligence and these new features
Apple has released the next big update for the Mac: macOS Sequoia 15.1. This brings the first wave of Apple Intelligence features to the Mac, plus some non-AI upgrades. Here’s everything that’s new. more….....»»
macOS 15.1 Sequoia review: Apple Intelligence is on the Mac but you have to look for it
Maybe it's early in the game, maybe we just have to get used to it, but Apple Intelligence is not yet as big a part of the Mac as it is the iPhone.Apple Intelligence is now available on the MacReally, it seems that Apple Intelligence is made for the.....»»