Combatting antibiotic resistance in a clever way
When you become very good at one thing, that sometimes comes at the expense of something else. Such trade-offs also apply to bacteria. When becoming more resistant to one antibiotic, bacteria can sometimes become more sensitive to another. Linda Auli.....»»
Education is key to curbing antimicrobial resistance in cats, study says
Better education for cat owners, more communication from veterinarians, increased drug choices and cheaper, rapid diagnostic tools can help improve antimicrobial use in cats, which has important implications for rising antimicrobial resistance in ani.....»»
Wow! These JVC true wireless earbuds can be yours for $15 today
The JVC Gumy Mini true wireless earbuds are very cheap at $15 from Amazon's Woot, but they offer an IPX4 water resistance rating and 15 hours of battery life......»»
Vineyards of the future will produce more than wine
Europe is seeking to use emissions and residues from winemaking for new products ranging from animal feed to antibiotic alternatives......»»
Analyzing the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacterium P. aeruginosa
The University of Cordoba is participating, together with IMIBIC and the Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, in a national study that analyzes the evolution, between 2017 and 2022, of the antibiotic resistance of a bacterium associated with high mor.....»»
Gene discovery may help growers battle grape downy mildew
Researchers at Cornell have discovered a new grape downy mildew resistance gene—giving the wine and grape industry a powerful new tool to combat this devastating disease......»»
Apple Watch Ultra’s durability put to the test as user recovers it from a lake after months
Apple Watch has been certified waterproof to depths of up to 50 meters since Series 2. With , which has a more rugged design to withstand the most challenging scenarios you can imagine, water resistance has been increased to a depth of up to 100 mete.....»»
Researchers investigate microstructure evolution of oxide films of Fe-Cr–based alloys
Ferritic/martensitic steels and austenitic steels are the primary candidate materials for advanced nuclear energy systems. The corrosion resistance of the materials is one of the factors that ensures the safe service of key components. Since the corr.....»»
International team develops novel DNA nano engine
An international team of scientists has recently developed a novel type of nano engine made of DNA. It is driven by a clever mechanism and can perform pulsing movements. The researchers are now planning to fit it with a coupling and install it as a d.....»»
This underrated 2016 action comedy is just as good as Chinatown. Here’s why you should watch it
Almost ignored when it was released in 2016, The Nice Guys is a clever homage to such LA detective film classics like Chinatown and Who Framed Roger Rabbit......»»
Baseus Let’s C Chargers bring clever and convenient power to iPhone 15
Want to level up your iPhone 15 or 15 Pro? Baseus has a range of valuable new accessories to make sure you’re always powered up with the . Check out these clever and convenient solutions to guarantee your device never dies plus get a 10% discount w.....»»
Study demonstrates antimicrobial action of polyalthic acid from copaiba oil
Polyalthic acid from copaiba oil is an effective antibacterial and should be used to develop alternative medications that can contribute to the effort to overcome antimicrobial resistance ("superbugs"), according to an article by researchers based in.....»»
How Hop Nerds Are Saving Your Favorite Beer From Climate Change
Extreme heat and droughts are cutting into hop plants’ yields and making them less bitter. But scientists and farmers are brewing up clever solutions......»»
Dangerous "Superbugs" Are on the Rise. What Can Stop Them?
Traditional antibiotics drive bacteria toward drug resistance, so scientists are looking to viruses, CRISPR, designer molecules and protein swords for better superbug treatments.....»»
Hydro Dams Are Struggling to Handle the World’s Intensifying Weather
Climate change is robbing some hydro dams of water while oversupplying others—forcing managers to employ new forecasting technology and clever strategies to capitalize on what they have......»»
A self-wrinkling coating for impact resistance and mechanical enhancement
Polymer coating is widely used as a protective layer in various fields such as surface anti-corrosion, anti-penetration and anti-impact. How to enhance the mechanical properties of coatings such as impact resistance is important but challenging, unde.....»»
Loog’s clever new instrument looks like a keyboard but sounds like the real thing
The Loog Piano may be a fun, kid-size instrument, but that doesn’t mean it should look or sound like one. In 2010, Rafael Atijas set out to reimagine the kids’ guitar by making it fun, approachable, and appropriately sized for children.....»»
Q&A: The new landscape of corporate climate disclosure
Is corporate sustainability an oxymoron? California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent signing of a law that requires large companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions has refocused attention on the role of business in combatting climate change. In.....»»
Scientists clone novel gene responsible for glufosinate resistance in rice
Researchers have cloned a novel gene responsible for glufosinate resistance in rice and conducted in-depth analysis of its functional characteristics. The team was led by Prof. Wu Yuejin from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chines.....»»
How one NASA lander decoded secrets lying beneath the surface of Mars
Using new instruments and clever science, the Mars Insight lander left us with incredible new insight into the belly of the red planet......»»
Unifor, GM have "major issues left unresolved" as deadline looms Monday
Unifor President Lana Payne says the union has made progress in numerous areas, but is facing resistance on “a number of important elements of the pattern agreement established with Ford Motor Co. [of Canada].”.....»»