Alarming superbug from deadly eyedrop outbreak has spread to dogs
It's unclear how the dogs became infected with the same strain in the eyedrops. Enlarge / A dog gets examined by veterinary technicians in Texas. (credit: Getty | Michael Paulsen) Two separately owned dogs in New Jersey.....»»
US temporarily bans drones in parts of NJ, may use “deadly force” against aircraft
Drone sightings cause worry; FBI said it hadn't "identified anything anomalous." The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily banned drones over parts of New Jersey yesterday a.....»»
Experiments show power-motivated social media users disproportionately spread misinformation
People motivated by power and the desire to influence others are more likely to share fake news posts on social media, according to a new study led by a UCL researcher......»»
Evolutionary study reveals toxic reach of disease-causing bacteria across plant kingdom
The capacity of bacteria to spread disease across the plant kingdom may be much more widespread than previously suspected, according to new analysis......»»
Storm fears overshadow India coast decades after tsunami
The deadly tsunami that swamped India's southern coast two decades ago was a one-off disaster, but storms that are growing ever more intense spark panic each time howling gales whip up waves......»»
Why Vanuatu should brace for even more aftershocks after this week"s deadly quakes: A seismologist explains
The death toll from Vanuatu's earthquake disaster continues to rise, with international search and rescue operations underway to help people hit by the initial quake and its aftershocks......»»
Syphilis had its roots in the Americas, archaeological bone study suggests
In spring 1495, the Italian campaign of Charles VIII of France was interrupted by an intense outbreak of an apparently unknown illness—a disease of high mortality that quickly engulfed the whole of Europe and left its survivors with life-changing i.....»»
Black Bag trailer: Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett are spies in a deadly marriage
In the official trailer for Steven Soderbergh's Black Bag, Michael Fassbender's espionage agent must choose between protecting his wife or serving his country......»»
Dogs demonstrate ability to match voices to familiar humans
Researchers at ELTE Department of Ethology, Hungary designed an experiment to investigate whether dogs can recognize their owners based on pre-recorded speech. The results provided the first evidence that dogs are capable of voice-based individual-le.....»»
Fake CAPTCHA pages used to spread infostealer malware
BeMob and Monetag are being spread by campaign called DeceptionAds......»»
What a century-old grapevine reveals about a disease that plagues wine country
A century-old grapevine cutting is providing new clues into the history of a deadly plant pathogen that is decimating crops across the globe......»»
Detailed bedbug genome analysis may improve pesticides
Bedbugs. Just mentioning the tiny, biting insects that live on human blood and infest mattresses, couches, and bedding strikes fear into most people. In addition to the anxiety, itching, and rashes an outbreak can cause, bedbugs can be difficult to i.....»»
Dogs walked off-leash cause 20% more disturbance to protected lowland heaths, UK study finds
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have used GPS trackers to measure where dogs roamed during walks in lowland heaths in South-East England, home to several protected birds like the European nightjar and Dartford Warbler. They found t.....»»
South Dakota outbreak reveals potential H5N1 adaptation in domestic cats
University of Pittsburgh researchers have identified evidence of H5N1 adaptation in domestic cats. Work centered on a rural outbreak in South Dakota, where multiple cats died after showing neurological and respiratory symptoms......»»
How soil bacteria contribute to the growing global issue of antibiotic resistance
Soil plays a much bigger role in the spread of antibiotic resistance than one might imagine. Surprisingly, the ground beneath us is packed with antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)—tiny codes that allow bacteria to resist antibiotics. Human activitie.....»»
How influenza A moves: New simulation offers potential to stop spread
A team of bioengineers from the Biohub at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has created a simulation to mimic the way the influenza A virus moves through host tissue, presenting a possible new way to stop the.....»»
When do dogs enter old age? New study provides answers
A new study from the University of Liverpool has pinpointed the average age when dogs are considered by vets to be in "old age," providing insights that can help owners prepare for their pets' senior years......»»
Apple testing M4 MacBook Air with ultra-wide camera & Center Stage support
An M4 update to the MacBook Air in 2025 has been rumored for some time, but information exclusive to AppleInsider suggests that the new model will have Center Stage support from an ultrawide camera.MacBook AirTypically, rumors and leaks are spread on.....»»
2025 M4 MacBook Air leaked in macOS Sequoia 15.2 update & regulatory documents
Rumors of an M4 update to the MacBook Air in 2025 have been boosted, thanks to a leak buried inside Apple's macOS Sequoia 15.2 update.MacBook AirTypically, rumors and leaks are spread online, sourced from third-party manufacturers, analyst prediction.....»»
Study uncovers the mafia"s role in Italy"s wildfire crisis
Over the past few years, raging wildfires in Italy have become a common and deadly occurrence. In Southern Italy, intense, record-breaking heat waves and dry scirocco winds create the perfect conditions for wildfires—both natural and coordinated......»»
AI"s power demands driving toxic air pollution, study finds
Computer processing demands for artificial intelligence, or AI, are spurring increasing levels of deadly air pollution from power plants and backup diesel generators that continuously supply electricity to the fast-growing number of computer processi.....»»