COVID-Overwhelmed Hospitals Strain Staff and Hope to Avoid Rationing Care
There are times when critically ill patients must wait for beds, and some facilities have contingency plans to limit scarce supplies to certain patients -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
How to Avoid Getting Sick This Summer
A microbiologist explains how to not catch summertime germs at the barbecue, in the pool, or on the trail......»»
Ukrainian Sailors Are Using Telegram to Avoid Being Tricked Into Smuggling Oil for Russia
Contract seafarers in Ukraine are turning to online whisper networks to keep themselves from being hired into Russia’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet......»»
Jessica Kelleher takes over as vice president of customer care at JLR
As JLR prepares for Jaguar's next iteration — an all EV lineup — Jessica Kelleher takes over as vice president of customer care......»»
How words matter when facing the problem of children in care
New research from the Institute of Population Health at the University of Liverpool calls for unflinching conversations about what poverty and financial stress can do to families, and the impact on children's risk of entering care......»»
Cities with housing shortages are converting empty office buildings into apartments—here"s what they"re learning
It took a global pandemic to convince American businesses that their employees could work productively from home, or a favorite coffee shop. Post-COVID-19, employers are struggling to find the right balance of in-office and remote work. However, hybr.....»»
Scientists propose distance-based visual miRNA biosensor
Point-of-care testing (POCT) devices show great advantages over conventional diagnostic tests in being accessible to patients and providing timely diagnostic information. The global POCT market has grown remarkably over the past few decades. Distance.....»»
While aiming for massive gas cloud, astronomers spot differences in thickness of Milky Way Galaxy
Space may appear vast and empty, but it's full of cosmological objects that are invisible to the human eye. From our vantage point on Earth, many of these objects fall between astronomers and what they hope to observe, impacting what they find. This.....»»
On-demand courses increase revenue but lower engagement
The online education industry has grown exponentially over the last decade, fueled in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new study, researchers examined whether online courses provided by online educational platforms should follow a scheduled format.....»»
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 price just leaked, and it’s bad news
We have bad news for those who hope to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. It looks like the phone will be more expensive than the Galaxy Z Flip 5......»»
Microsoft launches cybersecurity program to tackle attacks, protect rural hospitals
Microsoft has unveiled a new cybersecurity program to support hospitals serving more than 60 million people living in rural America. In 2023, the healthcare sector reported more ransomware attacks than any other critical infrastructure sector and att.....»»
Major cybersecurity upgrades announced to safeguard American healthcare
Recent cyberattacks targeting the nation’s healthcare system have demonstrated the vulnerability of hospitals and payment systems. Providers across the health system had to scramble for funding after one attack on a key payment system. And some hos.....»»
Humanitarian organizations showed flexibility and grit during COVID supply chain disruptions, study finds
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it sent shock waves across global supply chains. But manufacturers and other businesses weren't the only ones hit hard: local and international aid organizations, tasked with providing humanitarian assistance during ti.....»»
Ted Lasso season 4, series spin-off hinted at by TV exec
Is Ted Lasso coming back? It’s the question so many viewers have asked. Now, according to a new interview with a TV exec responsible for making the show, there’s fresh hope. Not only is Ted Lasso season four on the table, but there are chances.....»»
How to buy a home: 7 tips for negotiating like a pro
The main purpose of negotiation is to find a mutually acceptable solution for buyers and sellers. Good negotiations greatly improve relationships between buyers, sellers and agents. They also help avoid future problems and conflicts......»»
Wire-cut forensic examinations currently too unreliable for court, new study says
A research article published June 10 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences highlights the importance of careful application of high-tech forensic science to avoid wrongful convictions......»»
Bird flu virus from Texas human case kills 100% of ferrets in CDC study
H5N1 bird flu viruses have shown to be lethal in ferret model before. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Yui Mok) The strain of H5N1 bird flu isolated from a dairy worker in Texas was 100 percent fatal in ferrets used to model inf.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Robust May sales; Lithia cuts staff in cost-saving move
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Regulation of secondary metabolite accumulation in medicinal plants
Medicinal plants are important economic crops and of great value in the health care industry. The rapid growth of market demand has led to a shortage of Chinese medicinal crops and an annual increase in prices. Secondary metabolites (SMs), as the mai.....»»
Advertisers may be inadvertently funding misinformation
Companies in industries such as health care, technology and insurance have been found to advertise on misinformation websites, according to an analysis published in Nature. In a related experiment, consumers who were made aware that a company adverti.....»»
5G vs. LTE: What’s the difference and why you should care
What are the differences between 5G and LTE? How is 5G better? What are the big advantages of it over LTE? Let's find out......»»