CDC draws criticism for shorter COVID quarantine, isolation as omicron bears down
Data backs shorter periods, but experts say testing is key. Enlarge / Travelers wait in line to check-in at LaGuardia Airport in New York, on December 24, 2021. -On Christmas Eve, airlines, struggling with the Omicron variant of Covid.....»»
COVID lessons learned? UN summit mulls plan for healthy planet, and humans
The COVID-19 and Ebola outbreaks brought into stark relief the harms that can come to humans if we interfere too much with nature, placing ourselves in contact with animals carrying unknown pathogens......»»
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak grows by 50% in 3 days as lawsuits mount
The CDC believes the risk is now low, but cases could continue to rise. Twenty-six more cases have been identified in a multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to McDonald's Qu.....»»
Picky protection rules hamper Swiss mushrooming craze
After suffocating COVID-19 restrictions, many embraced the call of the wild and the joys of foraging, but tightening Swiss biodiversity protection measures are infuriating growing hordes of mushroom-picking enthusiasts......»»
10 best movies starring only one actor, ranked
Movies with only one actor depict intense personal journeys that often examine isolation and survival in unique environments, from Cast Away to Moon......»»
These Are 4 of the Most Nutrient Dense Vegetables to Add to Your Diet, According to the CDC
These Are 4 of the Most Nutrient Dense Vegetables to Add to Your Diet, According to the CDC.....»»
This might be the secret that unlocks real-life human hibernation
One way that animals like bears deal with food scarcity, especially during winter, is to hibernate. This allows them to conserve their energy by slowing … The post This might be the secret that unlocks real-life human hibernation appeared first.....»»
Wombat Willow Pro keyboard review: Maximum keys, minimum space
The Wombat Willow Pro provides a full mechanical keyboard with a shorter width than usual and even has low-profile switches. It's an interesting choice if you're prepared to learn a very unusual layout.Wombat Willow ProPower users are often quite pic.....»»
Please ban data caps, Internet users tell FCC
FCC docket draws anger at ISPs and mockery of Republican's data/coffee analogy. It's been just a week since US telecom regulators announced a formal inquiry into broadband data ca.....»»
Polar bears" exposure to pathogens is increasing as their environment changes, blood samples suggest
As the Arctic warms, polar bears now face a greater risk of contracting several pathogens than bears three decades ago. Karyn Rode and Caroline Van Hemert of the U.S. Geological Survey report these findings in a new study published October 23, 2024,.....»»
New technology illustrates bacterial "hibernation states"
Like hibernating bears, certain bacterial cells have the ability to shift into a "low-power" metabolic state in which they can stably survive without growing. This state is often seen in the context of antibiotic-resistant infections as bacteria form.....»»
Why the Apple Intelligence delays? What about the new Siri? Craig Federighi explains [Video]
When the iPhone 16 line-up was launched without most of the headline AI features, there was much criticism about the Apple Intelligence delays. The WSJ’s Joanna Stern has now sat down with Apple software lead Craig Federighi to ask him to explain w.....»»
Ten hospitalized, one dead in E. Coli infections linked to McDonald"s quarter pounder, says CDC
Ten hospitalized, one dead in E. Coli infections linked to McDonald"s quarter pounder, says CDC.....»»
Polar bears are sustaining ice-related paw injuries in a warming Arctic
Polar bears in some parts of the high Arctic are developing ice buildup and related injuries to their feet, apparently due to changing sea ice conditions in a warming Arctic. While surveying the health of two polar bear populations, researchers found.....»»
Microplastics and PFAS: Daphnia study finds combined impact results in greater environmental harm
The combined impact of so-called "forever chemicals" is more harmful to the environment than single chemicals in isolation, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Birmingham investigated the environmental effects of microplastics and PFA.....»»
New study reveals the effects of lockdowns in shaping socioeconomic behaviors
Monash University research has found that campus-wide lockdowns at universities based in Northern China during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted university students' value of trust, honesty, and creativity—behavioral traits that are crucial for positi.....»»
Astronomers detect ancient lonely quasars with murky origins
A quasar is the extremely bright core of a galaxy that hosts an active supermassive black hole at its center. As the black hole draws in surrounding gas and dust, it blasts out an enormous amount of energy, making quasars some of the brightest object.....»»
ASML draws investor scrutiny after warning shocks global chip markets
ASML draws investor scrutiny after warning shocks global chip markets.....»»
This cruise line had 3 ships ranked near the bottom of the CDC’s ‘vessel sanitation’ list
This cruise line had 3 ships ranked near the bottom of the CDC’s ‘vessel sanitation’ list.....»»
Black Bears Find Special Treat Inside Fallen Tree & It’s Straight Out of a Cartoon
Black Bears Find Special Treat Inside Fallen Tree & It’s Straight Out of a Cartoon.....»»
MicroRNA, Protein Folding and Machine-Learning Work Win the Science Nobels
A roundup of the science Nobels, the latest COVID updates and the Europa Clipper launch delay......»»