COVID cases after vaccination are still very rare—variants aren’t changing that
Numbers are an undercount, but they offer more data that vaccines are highly effective. Enlarge / Residents wait in an observation area after receiving COVID-19 vaccines at a vaccination site in Richmond, California, on Thursday, April 15, 2021......»»
Microsoft just learned its lesson about overcharging for AI features
Apple is just getting started with building AI into its various software platforms. However, one of its chief competitors, Microsoft, just learned an important lesson the company could take to heart: most consumers aren’t willing to pay very much f.....»»
Nomad early Black Friday sale now live! 20% off all new releases, Find My tracking card, leather iPhone 16 cases, more
You know it’s November and that Black Friday is on the way when a brand like Nomad launches a sale like this. One of our absolute favorite Apple accessory brands, Nomad is launching a seriously rare sale that is offering up a straight 20% in saving.....»»
How do brains coordinate activity? From fruit flies to monkeys, scientists discover a universal principle
The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Yet, despite decades of research, the mystery of how the brain achieves this has remained elusive......»»
Assessing the efficacy of clinical drugs targeting SARS-CoV-2 main protease
Over the last few years, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has undergone significant changes, evolving from the original wild-type strains to the highly transmissible omicron variant......»»
Siri better watch out. Samsung just launched its biggest Bixby update in years
Samsung's Bixby has been lagging behind Siri for years. It looks like that is finally changing......»»
The frozen carbon of the northern permafrost is on the move—we estimated by how much
Among the most rapidly changing parts of our planet are the coldest landscapes near the top of the globe, just south of the Arctic. This region is warming two to four times faster than the global average......»»
Why free VPNs aren"t always safe to use
A VPN is meant to protect you and your data, but that's not always the case when it comes to free services. Here's why you should be wary of no-cost VPN services.VPNs are available for the iPhone and other hardwarePaying for a Virtual Private Network.....»»
Boeing strike ends after workers vote to accept “life-changing” wage increase
Workers vow to restore Boeing's iconic legacy as costly strike ends. More than 33,000 Boeing workers reached a tentative agreement Monday night to end a weekslong strike that quic.....»»
Ensuring a bright future for diamond electronics and sensors by perfecting the growth process
Researchers are developing new ideas about the best ways to make lab-grown diamonds while minimizing other forms of carbon, such as soot. These diamonds aren't destined for rings and necklaces, though. These are the kinds that are needed for the comp.....»»
Valencia floods: Warming climate is making once-rare weather more common and more destructive, says researcher
In the last few days, a seasonal weather system known in Spain as the "cold drop" or DANA (an acronym of "depresión aislada en niveles altos": isolated depression at high levels) has caused heavy rain and flooding across Spain's Mediterranean coast.....»»
Critically endangered Sumatran elephant calf born in Indonesia
A critically endangered Sumatran elephant has been born in Indonesia, officials said Tuesday, another rare birth that has given renewed hope to conservation efforts......»»
Study explores how Rwanda and Ethiopia tried to shape the future of development in Africa
Contemporary economic challenges in Africa appear to be shifting the continent into a new era of development. From COVID-19 to war-induced inflation, many countries in Africa are facing significant economic challenges. The crises of recent years come.....»»
Facebook, Nvidia push SCOTUS to limit “nuisance” investor suits after scandals
Facebook, Nvidia ask SCOTUS to narrow legal paths to retrieve investor losses. The Supreme Court will soon weigh two cases that could potentially make it harder for misled investo.....»»
Can’t choose? No problem. Buy two get 20% off on both SUPCASE and i-Blason cases
Looking for a new phone case? Don't miss this huge sale available at SUPCASE and i-Blason allowing you to buy two and get 20% off your order......»»
Multi-layered site in Tajikistan"s Zeravshan Valley uncovered, offering new insights into human expansion
In an important discovery, archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan have uncovered a multi-layered archaeological site in the Zeravshan Valley, central Tajikistan, shedding rare light o.....»»
Big companies profit from poverty but aren"t obliged to uphold human rights. International law must change
There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law......»»
Computer modeling research reveals the changing history of a global ice sheet
Imagine that a massive ice sheet covered Canada and oozed down over a large part of the northern United States, like icing spilling down the side of a cake. That was the situation somewhere between 19,000 and 26,000 years ago. The ice sheet covered l.....»»
Tech company debuts breakthrough liquid-cooling system to power AI: "Fundamentally changing how power is used"
Tech company debuts breakthrough liquid-cooling system to power AI: "Fundamentally changing how power is used".....»»
NASA’s monthly skywatching tips include a rare lunar occultation
November is a good month to view many of the planets in our neighborhood, and some folks will also be able to witness a rare lunar occultation......»»
Green shoots spring from ashes in Brazil"s fire-resistant savanna
The huge wildfires that ripped through Brazil recently did not spare its vast tropical savanna, but green shoots are already emerging from the ashes there, proof of the vast grasslands' rare gift for fire resistance......»»