Are We Prepared for Contamination Between Worlds?
Slashdot reader Tangential shares what he describes as "an interesting article on Gizmodo discussing how we could easily contaminate other planets/moons as we explore them." "Based on our recently demonstrated vulnerability to locally evolved bacte.....»»
US unprepared for dangers posed by zoonotic diseases, new analysis concludes
The United States, the largest importer of wildlife in the world, is not prepared for future spread of animal-borne, or zoonotic, diseases due to gaps among governmental agencies designed to combat these threats, concludes a new analysis by researche.....»»
"Lucky tiger": Fukushima fishermen pin hopes on pufferfish
The pufferfish filling nets in Fukushima are a delicacy that can kill if wrongly prepared. But to a community devastated by a 2011 nuclear disaster, they are also a lifeline......»»
Juice"s odyssey of exploration: Jupiter"s icy moons
A grand odyssey of exploration is about to begin. Humankind's next bold mission to the outer solar system, ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, Juice, is poised to explore giant planet Jupiter and its largest moons. These intriguing worlds have piqued o.....»»
Revamped "Myst Mobile" lands on iPad, iPhone
Myst Mobile has made its way to iPad and iPhone, and players can try it out for free.Myst Mobile on a fifth-gen iPad Air Today, Cyan Worlds announced that its remastered, fully 3D version of Myst, dubbed Myst Mobile, is available to download for iPad.....»»
Astronomers still scratching their heads over population of ocean-world exoplanets
In a recent study submitted to the Astrophysical Journal Letters, an international team of researchers led by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) examine the potential for water-worlds around M-dwarf stars. Water-worlds, also known as oc.....»»
Biosensors change the way water contamination is detected
Scientists from Northwestern University have collaborated on the implementation of an accurate, low-cost and easy-to-use test for detecting toxic levels of fluoride in water......»»
Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 come with a charger? Know this before you buy
Do any of the Samsung Galaxy S23 phones come with a charger in the box? Here's what you need to know, so you're fully prepared when you unwrap your new phone......»»
Worlds bustling with plant life should shine in a detectable wavelength of infrared, say exoplanet scientists
Future historians might look back on this time and call it the "exoplanet age." We've found over 5,000 exoplanets, and we'll keep finding more. Next, we'll move beyond just finding them, and we'll turn our efforts to finding biosignatures, the specia.....»»
AI image creator faces UK and US legal challenges
Getty Images, one of the worlds biggest picture agencies, is taking action against Stability AI......»»
Be prepared to pay more for the Samsung Galaxy S23
According to a recent report, it has been suggested that the price of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series could see a price hike. The post Be prepared to pay more for the Samsung Galaxy S23 first appeared on Phandroid. According to a report from.....»»
Anonymous Mode comes to Flo Health App
Flo, one of the worlds leading menstruation apps has released a new Anonymous Mode for those who fear their medical records being used against them in a post-Roe world. The post Anonymous Mode comes to Flo Health App first appeared on Phandroid......»»
2022 saw a huge rise in cyberattacks
Education and healthcare were among the worst hit sectors, with many businesses ill-prepared for the pandemic......»»
Will the metaverse be your new workplace?
Some predict that in the future we'll work in virtual worlds, but others are not convinced......»»
EcoFlow’s new power station can backup your entire home
If you’re the type that likes to be prepared in the event of a power outage, then you might be interested in EcoFlow’s whole home backup solution. The post EcoFlow’s new power station can backup your entire home first appeared on Phandroid......»»
Roborock S8 lineup brings next-gen cleaning skills to CES 2023
Not only can the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra lift its mop to avoid contamination, but its dock features a built-in dryer to prevent mold growth between runs......»»
Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid Wellness Edition: The best of both worlds
Fossil has unveiled its latest smartwatch at CES 2023, the Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid Wellness Edition, which might be perfect for those who want a smartwatch but with a more traditional look to it. The post Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid Wellness Edition: The best of.....»»
Digital nomad visas offer the best of two worlds: What you should know before you go
Imagine starting your work day with a fresh coconut juice perched by your laptop as you gaze over the ocean or a tropical rainforest......»»
TSMC gearing up for 3nm capacity expansion, 2nm fab construction
In southern Taiwan, TSMC is constructing phase-8 facilities at Fab 18 for additional 3nm capacity, while in the northern and central regions of the country, 2nm fabs are being prepared in six phases, according to the pure-play foundry......»»
Study lays foundation for producing germanium-68/gallium-68 generator
Researchers at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have conducted a study on the separation route of germanium-68 and successfully prepared a germanium-68/gallium-68 generator......»»
sPHENIX assembly update: Magnet mapped, detectors prepared
Physicists, engineers, and technicians at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory are rounding out the year with key developments to a house-sized particle detector that will begin capturing collision snapshots for the fi.....»»