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Crisis communication saves lives—but people with disability often aren"t given the message

In a pandemic, bushfire or flood, people need high quality safety and crisis information. Getting emergency messages quickly can help people know how to prepare, what rules to follow, where dangers are, where to gather safely and when help is on the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgApr 15th, 2024

UK"s inland bathing sites tainted by chemical pollutants and antibiotic resistant genes, researchers find

The U.K.'s rivers are contaminated with a mixture of chemical pollutants and antibiotic resistant genes, which could be causing severe harm to people and aquatic species, according to the findings of a new study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Study finds digital hyperconnectivity leads to employee "techno-strain"

A new study has shown that employees are experiencing mental and physical techno-strain due to being "hyperconnected" to digital technology, making it difficult for people to switch off from work......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

This Deal Saves up to 20% with the Fitbit Inspire 3!

Get it just in time for the holidays. The post This Deal Saves up to 20% with the Fitbit Inspire 3! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re on the lookout for a competent fitness tracker to use with your Android or iOS smartphone, the.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Huge math error corrected in black plastic study; authors say it doesn’t matter

Correction issued for black plastic study that had people tossing spatulas. Editors of the environmental chemistry journal Chemosphere have posted an eye-catching correction to a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Yeast cell wall proteins offer possible alternative to emulsifiers derived from milk

Mention emulsifiers and many people might be unaware of what they are used for, but they are present in many daily products, from food to cosmetics. They keep substances that don't usually mix, like water and oil, from separating and are either synth.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Detailed bedbug genome analysis may improve pesticides

Bedbugs. Just mentioning the tiny, biting insects that live on human blood and infest mattresses, couches, and bedding strikes fear into most people. In addition to the anxiety, itching, and rashes an outbreak can cause, bedbugs can be difficult to i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

The most common iPhone 16 problems (and how to fix them)

Apple's new iPhone 16 lineup packs in powerful new AI features and more, but the new iPhones aren't without their growing pains. Here are some common problems you may encounter — and how to fix them......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

New research shows the term "lesbian" is declining in popularity. The reasons why are complex

Run your eyes down a list of famous women who have recently come out and you're likely to see people describe themselves as pansexual, bisexual or queer, or insist on their right not to label their sexuality at all. With one or two notable exceptions.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

The Duttons wage war in Montana in the 1923 season 2 teaser trailer

In the 1923 season 2 teaser trailer, the Dutton family embark on the fight of their lives to save the Montana ranch......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Rising drought frequency poses new threats to US wildlife, study finds

People around the world are dealing with drought, so it's not shocking that it affects wildlife, too: lack of moisture contributes to habitat loss, affects how animals compete for resources, and leads to dehydration and heat stress. The surprising pa.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Butchered bones suggest violent "othering" of enemies in Bronze Age Britain

Archaeologists have analyzed more than 3,000 human bones and bone fragments from the Early Bronze Age site of Charterhouse Warren, England, concluding that the people were massacred, butchered, and likely partly consumed by enemies as a means to dehu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Apple’s AR smart glasses likely aren’t being released anytime soon, sadly

For the longest time, we’ve heard rumors about Apple developing some form of AR smart glasses. Nothing has come to light of that, though we do now have Apple Vision Pro, which has a number of similarities with potential AR glasses, albeit in a much.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 15th, 2024

The secret to living to 110? Bad record-keeping, researcher says

Most of what we know about humans living to very old age is based on faulty data, including the science behind the "blue zones" famous for having a high proportion of people over 100, according to one researcher......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 14th, 2024

WhatsApp for iPhone will soon have its own call dialer

It’s been a while since WhatsApp introduced the ability to make audio and video calls in the app. To make this process even easier, Meta has been experimenting with a new call dialer built into WhatsApp for iPhone that will let users call people wh.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 14th, 2024

Save $400 on the ever popular Dell XPS 14 laptop right now

The Dell XPS 14 is a great laptop for many people, and a model with a dedicated graphics card is currently on sale at $400 off at Dell......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 14th, 2024

Mozi is a new social media app for people who don’t want a new social media app

Plenty of people have tried to replace Twitter/X, but only a few new social media apps have achieved any traction, notably Threads and Bluesky. But a new app created by Twitter co-founder Ev Williams isn’t trying to replace those, but instead do.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

Text message job scams are gamified and on the rise, FTC warns

Has your iPhone dinged with a Messages or WhatsApp notification recently about a curious job offer? You’re not alone, as today’s FTC warning about text message gamified job scams—or ‘task scams’—makes clear. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

Americans spend more years being unhealthy than people in any other country

The gap between US lifespan and healthspan was 12.4 years, the world's largest. The gap of time between how long Americans live and how much of that time is spent in good health o.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

Redefining wealth and embracing technological innovation for a more sustainable future

As the global climate crisis intensifies, the demands for innovative and scalable solutions grow increasingly urgent. In a recent article published in Frontiers in Energy, Nobel laureate Dr. Steven Chu, from Stanford University, and Qi Wang of the U......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

Northern California earthquake prompts an endangered Death Valley fish species to get busy

Powerful earthquakes like the one felt last week across Northern California are stark reminders for people to plan—perhaps to fortify their home or business or, at minimum, finally build that earthquake kit......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024