Common antibiotic no more effective than placebo in preventing COVID-19 symptoms among non-hospitalized
A new study has found that the antibiotic azithromycin was no more effective than a placebo in preventing symptoms of COVID-19 among non-hospitalized patients, and may increase their chance of hospitalization, despite widespread prescription of the a.....»»
Core-shell structural units show outstanding toughening effect for ceramics
Toughening has always been an important research direction of structure ceramics. The addition of secondary phases to the ceramic matrix to prepare composite ceramics is an effective toughening pathway in the field of structure ceramics......»»
Stellantis lays off about 400 salaried employees in U.S.
Stellantis blamed the layoffs, which are effective March 31, on "unprecedented uncertainties and heightened competitive pressures around the world.".....»»
Why teens should treasure their friendships
Adolescents with strong friendships experience fewer anxiety and depression symptoms, Ph.D. student Iris Koele discovered in her research on high school students' social relationships. "As a psychologist, I include friends in the treatment plan: who.....»»
Researchers invent artificial intelligence model to design new superbug-fighting antibiotics
Researchers at McMaster University and Stanford University have invented a new generative artificial intelligence model that can design billions of new antibiotic molecules that are inexpensive and easy to build in the laboratory......»»
Messenger RNAs with multiple "tails" could lead to more effective therapeutics, say researchers
Messenger RNA (mRNA) made its big leap into the public limelight during the pandemic, thanks to its cornerstone role in several COVID-19 vaccines. But mRNAs, which are genetic sequences that instruct the body to produce proteins, are also being devel.....»»
Shadow AI is the latest cybersecurity threat you need to prepare for
Shadow IT – the use of software, hardware, systems and services that haven’t been approved by an organization’s IT/IT Sec departments – has been a problem for the last couple of decades, and a difficult area for IT leaders to manage effective.....»»
New cost-effective method can detect low concentrations of pharmaceutical waste and contaminants in water
Pharmaceutical waste and contaminants present a growing global concern, particularly in the context of drinking water and food safety. Addressing this critical issue, a new study by researchers at Bar-Ilan University's Department of Chemistry and Ins.....»»
Team reports on the occurrence of antibiotic resistance genes in the western Qinghai Lake basin
Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have been widely detected in water, sediment, gut and even the phycosphere of algae. In strong anthropogenic activity areas, antibiotic resistance caused by ARGs can pose a significant threat to human health. Despit.....»»
Vishal Rao joins Skyhigh Security as CEO
Skyhigh Security announced that it has appointed Vishal Rao as the organization’s next CEO. Rao will succeed former Skyhigh Security CEO Gee Rittenhouse, effective immediately. Rao brings an extensive background in the enterprise software industry,.....»»
An approach to design high-power lithium sulfur batteries
Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries are a promising alternative to lithium–ion batteries (LiBs), the most common rechargeable battery technology. As sulfur is abundant on Earth, these batteries could be cheaper and more environmentally friendly tha.....»»
How genetic research contributes to effective lion conservation
To keep lion populations healthy and thriving and to avoid conflicts with local communities, wildlife management is necessary. In Kenya, this is the responsibility of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). Together with scientists from Leiden University a.....»»
Preventing another "Jan. 6" starts by changing how elections are certified, experts say
The 2024 presidential election may be a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, but preventing a repeat of Jan. 6, 2021—when false claims of a stolen election promoted by Donald Trump and his allies led to an insurrec.....»»
ChatGPT is an effective tool for planning field work, school trips and even holidays, say scientists
Researchers exploring ways to utilize ChatGPT for work, say it could save organizations and individuals a lot of time and money when it comes to planning trips......»»
Verizon Fios Problems & How to Fix Them
Verizon Fios problems can ruin your home life and turn all your favorite devices into paperweights. If you’re having issues with your Verizon cable or Verizon internet service, use this breakdown of common Verizon Fios problems and fixes to get eve.....»»
Ice-ray patterns: A rediscovery of past design for the future
Chinese ice-ray lattice, or "binglie" as it is called in Chinese, is an intricate pattern that looks like cracked ice and is a common decorative element used in traditional Chinese window designs......»»
TV vs. monitor for gaming: 5 things you need to know
TVs and monitors share a lot in common these days for gamers, but which should you choose? We break down the most important differences......»»
15 Common Prime Video Problems & How to Fix Them
This guide will show you how to fix common Amazon Prime Video problems. Customers can run into streaming issues, connection problems and may see Prime Video error codes while trying to use the service. Use this guide to fix common Prime Video problem.....»»
12 Common Apple TV Problems & How to Fix Them
Sometimes the Apple TV is sluggish, apps don’t work, or WiFi is slow after installing an update. Problems often seem to materialize out of thin air. Sometimes the Apple TV is sluggish, apps don’t work after a firmware upgrade, or WiFi is slow.....»»
10 Common Max Problems & How to Fix Them
If you’ve been having issues with Max, formerly known as HBO Max, we want to show you how to fix some of the more common issues impacting the app. In this guide we’ll help you figure out if Max is down. We’ll also help you solve net.....»»
Common macOS Sonoma Problems & How to Fix Them
Apple’s latest macOS Sonoma update is causing problems for some Mac users and we’ll show you how to fix some of the most common issues. Common macOS Sonoma problems include connectivity issues abnormal battery drain, UI lag, issues with f.....»»