Anxiety drugs and antidepressants trigger post-surgery delirium, study finds
A new study finds that older people taking a drug used to treat anxiety and insomnia -- nitrazepam -- as well as those on antidepressants, are twice as likely to suffer postoperative delirium after hip and knee surgery......»»
Turns out your standing desk may not be so healthy for you after all
Looks like standing desks may not be so healthy after all according to study from highly reputable universities. What are the dangers to look out for?.....»»
Collecting taxes on Airbnb home rentals could help curb the rise in housing costs
Home-rental platforms like Airbnb are known to drive up housing costs, but a new study shows that doing a better job of collecting the taxes owed by these home rentals appears to slow the rise in home prices. The finding suggests that tax policy can.....»»
Team develops promising new form of antibiotic that makes bacterial cells self-destruct
To address the global threat of antibiotic resistance, scientists are on the hunt for new ways to sneak past a bacterial cell's defense system. Taking what they learned from a previous study on cancer, researchers from the University of Toronto (U of.....»»
New strategy unlocks magnetic switching with hydrogen bonding at molecular level
A research team from Kumamoto University has successfully developed a new approach to create switchable magnetic materials by using hydrogen bonding at the molecular level. Their study shows how certain metal complexes, previously unresponsive to ext.....»»
Well-being increases when working hours are reduced, finds Germany-wide study
Well-being increases when working hours are reduced—while productivity remains the same or even increases moderately. This was supported by a Germany-wide study conducted by the University of Münster under the scientific direction of Professor Dr......»»
Research finds 1.1 billion people in multidimensional poverty, with nearly a half-billion in conflict settings
New research from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) has found that poverty rates in conflict-affected nations are almost three times higher than in countries free from conflic.....»»
American lobster population and habitat preferences shifting, study finds
American lobsters along Maine's coast have relocated to new habitats, while the population simultaneously shrunk in abundance and grew older, according to a new study by University of Maine researchers......»»
AI finds racial restrictions in millions of property records
California law requires counties to remove racially restrictive language—constitutionally unenforceable since 1948—from property deeds. Researchers trained a large language model to help......»»
iPad mini 7 benchmarks show the tiny tablet is incredibly powerful
Apple unveiled the iPad mini 7 earlier this week, which I consider an amazing upgrade over its predecessor even though it’s practically identical to the … The post iPad mini 7 benchmarks show the tiny tablet is incredibly powerful appeare.....»»
Best iPad mini (2024) cases
Keep your new Apple iPad mini (2024) protected with these best cases. The post Best iPad mini (2024) cases appeared first on Phandroid. Apple silently refreshed the iPad mini earlier this week. The newest iPad mini is a nominal upgrade ove.....»»
Best iPad mini (2024) screen protectors
Keep your Apple iPad Mini (2024) display safe and protected with these best screen protectors. The post Best iPad mini (2024) screen protectors appeared first on Phandroid. The new iPad mini is official as the mini version of the iPad is s.....»»
Disney’s new Buzz Lightyear robot toy is the cutest thing ever
Disney and Pixar have collaborated with Robosen and unveiled the first-ever robot Buzz Lightyear toy, which is the cutest thing ever. The post Disney’s new Buzz Lightyear robot toy is the cutest thing ever appeared first on Phandroid. To.....»»
Nonnative plants are a major force behind global insect invasions, study finds
In an article in the journal BioScience, an international team of researchers led by Dr. Cleo Bertelsmeier from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, argues that the global spread of nonnative plants is a key factor driving the growing number of i.....»»
Could injecting diamond dust into the atmosphere help cool the planet?
A multi-institutional team of climatologists, meteorologists and Earth scientists has found evidence that dropping diamond dust from an airplane into the atmosphere could cool the planet. In their study published in the journal Geophysical Research L.....»»
Forest fires are shifting north and intensifying—here"s what that means for the planet
Fires have long been a natural part of forest ecosystems, but something is changing. Our new study shows that forest fires have become more widespread and severe amid global heating, particularly in the high northern latitudes such as Canada and Sibe.....»»
iPhone 16 battery drain bug is affecting users for reasons unknown
I covered iPhone 16 battery life extensively since Apple unveiled the phone, so I know all four models should offer decent-to-great battery life. Battery life … The post iPhone 16 battery drain bug is affecting users for reasons unknown appeare.....»»
Today’s deals: $119 off iPad mini, $120 heated jackets, Energizer batteries, $30 Crock-Pot, more
Friday’s featured deals of the day include so many great offers, like $119 off Apple’s previous-generation iPad mini now that the new model has been … The post Today’s deals: $119 off iPad mini, $120 heated jackets, Energizer.....»»
Someone found evidence that Apple’s ChatGPT integration in iOS 18.2 could be coming soon
When Apple announced iOS 18 during the WWDC 2024 keynote, the company previewed several new features coming with its new Apple Intelligence platform. Many functions, … The post Someone found evidence that Apple’s ChatGPT integration in iO.....»»
ChatGPT app for Windows is now available, with a few big caveats
OpenAI unveiled the first ChatGPT desktop app back in May when it unveiled GPT-4o and Advanced Voice Mode. However, the app was limited to Macs … The post ChatGPT app for Windows is now available, with a few big caveats appeared first on BGR......»»
Save $100 on the Samsung Galaxy A35 in this AMAZING DEAL!
The Samsung Galaxy A35 is currently on sale enjoying a 25% discount, which basically knocks $100 off the price of the phone! The post Save $100 on the Samsung Galaxy A35 in this AMAZING DEAL! appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s Galaxy.....»»