COVID-19 vaccinations declining even though all US adults are eligible
With 50% of adults vaccinated, health officials begin tackling vaccine skeptics. Enlarge / Nurses wait at empty tables for more patients to arrive to receive a dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccination site in Gardena, Califor.....»»
Prime Day deals: Oura Ring receives first-ever major 20% price cut at Amazon
The Oura Ring, which is now carried at Amazon, is eligible for an exclusive Prime Day discount during the 2-day event.Oura Ring dips to lowest price ever for Prime Day.For the first time ever, the Oura Ring is on sale at Amazon, and the 20% price dro.....»»
Apple products eligible for US tax free holiday listed for eight states
The annual tax holiday prior to the start of the school year begins soon, and Apple has detailed exactly what products are eligible for tax exemption and other rules for six states.Tax holidayTax holiday perks and limitations vary from state to state.....»»
Studies investigate the impact of agriculture on air quality in Lombardy
In the wake of the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns, researchers in northern Italy noticed that notwithstanding the partial suspension of travel and industrial production in the region, the level of particulate matter in the atmosphere remained high......»»
New study highlights the alarming rise of telephone fraud targeting older adults in the UK
A new study by the University of Portsmouth has revealed that older adults in the UK, particularly those over the age of 75, are experiencing an unprecedented number of attempted telephone frauds. The research is published in the journal Internationa.....»»
2024’s weirdest, wildest game was born from COVID boredom
Rusty Rabbit tells the story of a gruff, but adorable rabbit surviving in the wake of apocalypse. That story was born out of very real pandemic anxiety......»»
Nothing OS 2.6 Arrives for the Phone (2) and Phone (2a)
New fixes and features are here. The post Nothing OS 2.6 Arrives for the Phone (2) and Phone (2a) appeared first on Phandroid. If you own a Nothing Phone 2 or 2a, then you might want to check if your phone is eligible for the latest softwa.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 isn’t out yet and it’s already on sale
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is available for preorder! Score the 512GB unlocked version of the device for only $450 when you include an eligible trade-in!.....»»
In Cuba, a haven for the world"s tiniest bird
The wings of the world's tiniest birds are a near-invisible blur as they whizz around tourists visiting a private Cuban garden that has become a haven for the declining species......»»
A better way to make RNA drugs: Enzymatic synthesis method expands capabilities while eliminating toxic byproducts
While the COVID-19 vaccines introduced many people to RNA-based medicines, RNA oligonucleotides have already been on the market for years to treat diseases like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and amyloidosis. RNA therapies offer many advantages over tra.....»»
OnePlus Nord 4 update schedule just made the phone a lot more appealing
OnePlus has confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus Nord 4 will be eligible to receive 6 years worth of software updates. The post OnePlus Nord 4 update schedule just made the phone a lot more appealing appeared first on Phandroid. OnePlus has.....»»
More ER patients in Florida test positive for COVID. The surge is different this time
More ER patients in Florida test positive for COVID. The surge is different this time.....»»
A Combination COVID and Flu Vaccine Is Coming Soon
The first large trial of a COVID and flu vaccine combo suggests it boosts immune protection even more than single-target shots.....»»
How Some People’s Body Resists Getting COVID
When scientists exposed people to the virus that causes COVID, only a subset got sick. Studying them could offer clues to immunity.....»»
We Indulged Our Child During COVID Lockdown. Did That Change Him?
During the lockdown phase of the COVID pandemic, we indulged our toddler son. Years later, we wonder if his current behavior is normal or a result of that early isolation .....»»
New weight-loss and diabetes drugs linked to lower risk of 10 cancers
For diabetes patients, GLP-1 drugs linked to lower cancer risks compared to insulin. Enlarge / Ozempic is a GLP-1 drug for adults with type 2 diabetes. (credit: Getty | Steve Christo) For patients with Type 2 diabetes, t.....»»
IQ tests: Can you improve your score by practicing?
Most adults never have to take an IQ test. But tests for assessing students' cognitive abilities, such as the cognitive ability test (Cat), are used in schools around the world. These tests are very similar to IQ tests. Taking them may be a pain for.....»»
California community"s future at risk in fight over declining groundwater, residents say
Ranchers, farmers and owners of stores and restaurants gathered at folding tables in a community center to discuss a subject they are deeply concerned about: their declining groundwater......»»
Research finds humpbacks were happier during pandemic pause
University of Queensland-led research has found migrating humpback whales off Australia's east coast became less stressed over the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research paper is published in Marine Environmental Research......»»
Exploring the molecular basis of how pradimicin A binds to viral N-glycan, a potential SARS-CoV-2 entry inhibitor
HIV, Ebola and most recently, COVID-19 viruses have had an enormous impact on our societies world-wide. All these viruses are "enveloped viruses," viruses that have an exterior envelope that surrounds them largely composed of their host's cells. This.....»»
Study claims governments should account for public attitudes before communicating crisis policies
Research published in the International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development has found that our feelings and attitudes during times of crises affect our behavior and that during globally testing times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, governments sho.....»»