As Coronavirus Variants Spread, the US Struggles to Keep Up
The nation is a sequencing superpower. But without a federal strategy or enough funding, scientists can’t coordinate to track an evolving threat fast enough......»»
Forever chemicals in ski wax are being spread on snowy slopes
Every February half-term, I think back to the French ski trips I went on as a teenager. I remember the freshness of the cold, crisp air as I snow-plowed my way down the slopes. Escaping to somewhere seemingly so pristine felt like a world away from w.....»»
We"re social beings: So are the microbes in our microbiomes
The COVID-19 pandemic reminded us that social interactions transmit pathogens. But do humans spread "good" bugs, too? Very much so, say a team of biologists who are probing the links between the microbiome and health......»»
The best weapons in Helldivers 2
You can't spread democracy without a powerful gun in your hands in Helldivers 2. These are the best weapons to get you through your next nail-biting mission......»»
Study shows pesticide spread in an alpine ecosystem from the valley to the summit region
The Venosta Valley is located in South Tyrol, which is primarily associated with mountains and nature. In this region in the North of Italy, more than 7,000 apple growers produce 10% of all European apples. Conventional apple cultivation relies prima.....»»
It may be too late to stop the great election disinformation campaigns of 2024 but we at least have to try
Global liberal democracy faces a near-unprecedented list of digital threats in 2024 as the increasing exploitation of AI and the rampant spread of disinformation threaten the integrity of elections in more than 60 countries. And we are woefully unpre.....»»
Nissan U.S. rebound stumbles on lack of affordable cars, hybrids
Nissan's nascent U.S. revival hits a snag with slumping revenue per vehicle as the Japanese carmaker struggles to quickly supply demand for affordable cars and electrified hybrids......»»
Perils of pet scat—so much more than just unsightly and smelly, it can spread disease
Have you ever been out on a walk, and as you take that next step, you feel the slippery squish of feces under your foot?.....»»
Chile wildfires kill at least 51 in "unprecedented catastrophe"
Wildfires blazing across Chile have killed at least 51 people, leaving bodies in the street and homes gutted, with flames continuing to spread on Sunday and the toll expected to rise......»»
Polestar troubles signal "shakeout time" for EV industry
A global EV-demand slowdown could now weed out weaker players or force a consolidation wave as the struggles of Polestar and other smaller brands underscore the massive expense of developing EVs......»»
New research shows that the arrangement of bacteria in biofilms affects their sensitivity to antibiotics
Bacteria are traditionally imagined as single-cell organisms, spread out sparsely over surfaces or suspended in liquids, but in many environments the true bacterial mode of growth is in sticky clusters called biofilms......»»
Silent Hill: The Lost Message struggles to modernize a sensitive series
Silent Hill: The Lost Message tries to imagine how the classic horror series can speak to modern mental health topics, with well-meaning but clumsy results......»»
Why one of my favorite laptops still struggles against the MacBook Pro
The HP Spectre x360 14 is an excellent convertible 2-in-1 laptop and the Apple MacBook Pro 14 is an excellent clamshell. Which is the better laptop for you?.....»»
Should you flush with toilet lid up or down? Study says it doesn’t matter
Pardon us while we go stock up on toilet tank disinfectant dispensers. Enlarge / Whether the toilet lid is up or down doesn't make much difference in the spread of airborne bacterial and viral particles. (credit: Peter Dazeley).....»»
Research finds resin destroys coronavirus on plastic surfaces
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, are currently developing anti-viral surfaces to decrease the spread of infectious diseases. A recent study published in Microbiology Spectrum found that a resin ingredient is effective against co.....»»
Drastic moves by X, Microsoft may not stop spread of fake Taylor Swift porn
X blocking searches for Taylor Swift isn’t a real solution to fake porn problem. Enlarge (credit: Gilbert Flores/Golden Globes 2024 / Contributor | Getty Images North America) After explicit, fake AI images of Taylor S.....»»
Small "fortress" parks aren"t the answer for Africa"s savannah elephants. They need room to roam
Africa is home to about 410,000 savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana), most of them living in southern Africa. Over 290,000 elephants (70%) are spread across 103 protected areas which vary in size, connectivity and protection......»»
Vroom"s exit from used-vehicle retail follows struggles with too-fast growth, less forgiving market
Efforts by Vroom to raise additional capital to fund its operations were unsuccessful, leading the company to begin winding down its online used-vehicle sales platform on Jan. 22......»»
I abandoned OpenLiteSpeed and went back to good ol’ Nginx
One weather site’s sudden struggles, and musings on why change isn’t always good. Enlarge / Ish is on fire, yo. (credit: Tim Macpherson / Getty Images) Since 2017, in what spare time I have (ha!), I help my colleague.....»»
Toxic Telegram group produced X’s X-rated fake AI Taylor Swift images, report says
Telegram group used Microsoft tool to make explicit fake AI Taylor Swift images. Enlarge (credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor | FilmMagic) Fake AI images sexualizing Taylor Swift spread to X, formerly known as Twi.....»»
Flying foxes pollinate forests and spread seeds: Here"s how we can make peace with our noisy neighbors
Flying foxes. Megabats. Fruit bats. Whatever name you choose, these fox-faced creatures are remarkable. Our four species help pollinate eucalyptus trees in eastern Australia, spread the seeds of rainforest trees, and make our summer skies spectacular.....»»