Blocking spike captors to counter COVID
Despite the effectiveness of vaccination campaigns worldwide, the threat posed by COVID-19 still exists. First of all, a new SARS-CoV-2 variant could very well emerge that may not respond to current vaccines. Secondly, the efficacy of the vaccines in.....»»
Steep iPhone discounts being offered in China to counter weak demand
A new report today says that there is increasing evidence of steep iPhone discounts being used in China in an attempt to counter weak demand. It gives the example of the iPhone 15 Pro Max being offered at a $180 discount on the official price, whi.....»»
CDC recommends spring COVID booster for people 65 and up
The shot should be taken at least four months since the last COVID vaccination. Enlarge / The Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine is shown at a CVS in 2023. (credit: Getty | Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle ) People ages.....»»
Researcher: The true cost of food is far higher than what you spend at the checkout counter
After several years of pandemic-driven price spikes at the grocery store, retail food price inflation is slowing down. That's good news for consumers, especially those in low-income households, who spend a proportionally larger share of their income.....»»
How the SARS-CoV-2 virus acquires its spherical shape
For centuries, coronaviruses have triggered health crises and economic challenges, with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that spreads COVID-19, being a recent example. One small protein in SARS-CoV-2, the membrane protein, or M protein, is the most abunda.....»»
Blocking fertilization of parasite-causing malaria opens new doors in eradication efforts
More than 400 people develop malaria every minute, and it can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated at the first sign of symptoms. Eliminating the disease will require interventions that stop the transmission of the parasite from mosquitoes to humans.....»»
Apple blocking web apps in Europe looks set to lead to antitrust investigation
We first spotted signs of Apple blocking web apps in iOS 17.4 within Europe, a move which was later confirmed and explained by the company. But while Apple argues that it made the move in order to comply with antitrust legislation, it may instead.....»»
Researchers discover cause of initial spike in immune response when pathogens attack plants
When pathogens attack plants, the plant cells almost immediately react. The plant's cells begin to produce different kinds of small molecules called secondary messengers. These messengers travel throughout the cell membrane to begin the process of ac.....»»
RTO doesn’t improve company value, but does make employees miserable: Study
Data is consistent with bosses using RTO to reassert control and scapegoat workers. Enlarge / Empty cubicles For some, having to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic was stressful. Parents balanced job duties whi.....»»
Study reveals racial disparities in school enrollment during COVID-19
Student enrollment in districts that provided in-person schooling in fall 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic showed a greater decline among nonwhite students than white students......»»
Can hunger be eradicated by 2030?
World hunger is growing at an alarming rate, with prolonged conflicts, climate change, and COVID-19 exacerbating the problem. In 2022, the World Food Programme helped a record 158 million people. On this trajectory, the United Nations' goal to eradic.....»»
Piracy Shield IPTV Blocks Reportedly Hit Zenlayer CDN’s Innocent Customers
If initial reports coming out of Italy today are proven true, Italy's Piracy Shield system designed to block live sports piracy, is currently blocking Zenlayer CDN IP addresses and the innocent services reliant upon them. A claim that cloud services.....»»
Pirate Site Blocking Boosts Legal Consumption, Research Finds
A new study has found that pirate site blocking in Brazil and India boosted legal consumption. The non-peer-reviewed research confirms previously published findings that were limited to the UK. The effects on unblocked pirate sites are mixed, however.....»»
Lessons from the pandemic: The trouble with working from home
Remember when COVID-19 hit, and suddenly everyone was working from home? Well, a team of researchers in Montreal and Paris decided to dig deeper into how this shift affected office workers during the pandemic......»»
Best over-the-counter hearing aids for 2024
OTC hearing aids provide hearing solutions at a fraction of the price compared to prescription versions. Here are the best on the market from top brands......»»
Bat "nightclubs" may be the key to solving the next pandemic
Bats carry some of the deadliest zoonotic diseases that can infect both humans and animals, such as Ebola and COVID-19. In a recently-published article in the journal Cell Genomics, a Texas A&M research team has revealed that some species of bats are.....»»
Apple no longer signing iOS 17.3, blocking downgrade from iOS 17.3.1
Apple this week stopped signing iOS 17.3 following the release of iOS 17.3.1 a few days ago. This means that iPhone and iPad users can no longer downgrade to this version of the operating system if they’re already running a newer version of iOS......»»
GM may pivot to luxury to counter slump in China profits, Barra says
While GM still sees a role for itself in China’s increasingly competitive market, CEO Mary Barra says the company has to reverse a slide in sales and profits......»»
First state-level look at long COVID reveals the seven hardest-hit states
New England and the Pacific tended to have lower rates of long COVID. Enlarge / A woman with Long COVID who is completely bedridden, requiring the use of a wheelchair to move between rooms of her home. (credit: Getty | Rhiannon.....»»
AirVPN Stops Serving Italians due to “Piracy Shield” Blocking Requirements
Starting later this month, VPN provider AirVPN will no longer accept Italian customers. This drastic decision is a direct response to the Government's piracy-blocking requirements, enforced through the "Piracy Shield" system. AirVPN says that the req.....»»
‘Pirate Site Blocking is a Privatized Paid Service in Egypt’
Pirate site-blocking schemes have become more common around the world but there are some notable regional differences. In Egypt, not all rightsholders are happy with the local implementation. According to sports broadcaster beIN, pirate site blocking.....»»