Damage to the heart found in more than half of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital
Around 50 percent of patients who have been hospitalized with severe COVID-19 and who show raised levels of a protein called troponin have damage to their hearts. The injury was detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans at least a month afte.....»»
Scientists discover novel series of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors for potential new COVID-19 treatments
New research from The Wistar Institute's Salvino lab, led by professor Joseph Salvino, Ph.D., has identified a novel series of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors that may lead to potential new COVID-19 treatments that—according to preclinical testing—eff.....»»
Linamar finds all N.C. employees safe after Hurricane Helene; recovery efforts continue
The Canadian automotive supplier is slowly getting operations running at two plants in western North Carolina. The full extent of the damage remains unclear......»»
Field study finds using biodiversity instead of pesticides can reduce crop damage from herbivores
Pesticides aren't always necessary. Researchers at the University of Zurich have conducted a comprehensive field study showing that damage from herbivores can be reduced by using biodiversity within a plant species. Different plant genotypes can coop.....»»
Singapore families show high resilience during pandemic
A recent study by the National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) analyzing the resilience of Singaporean families during the COVID-19 pandemic has uncovered significant findings that highlight how most families wi.....»»
CDK notifies Maine about June 19 cyberattack data breach
CDK's breach notification with the Maine Attorney General's Office appears to be the first since the June 19 cyberattacks......»»
Helene ravaged the NC plant that makes 60% of the country’s IV fluid supply
There is currently no timeline for when the plant will be able to reopen. Hurricane Helene's catastrophic damage and flooding to the Southeastern states may affect the country's m.....»»
Damage and insurance losses from Hurricane Helene could cost billions
Insurance losses are expected to reach roughly $6.4 billion, and insurance providers may reevaluate how they price policies and what types of coverage they offer......»»
Study: Job embeddedness impacts voluntary turnover in the midst of job insecurity
During the Great Resignation, the United States experienced a significant uptick in voluntary employee resignations about one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. The early stages of the pandemic, however, were plagued by high unemployment. In order to s.....»»
Ford eases driving for cancer patients
The Ford SupportBelt is designed to reduce painful seat belt pressure on women recovering from a mastectomy......»»
Wastewater Offers an Early Alarm System for Another Deadly Virus
A surveillance system proven during Covid-19 is now being used to track outbreaks of RSV......»»
‘We were all ready to die’: STALKER 2 documentary reveals the war behind the game
War Game: The Making of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a documentary about the making of the survival game by the developers who had to take that to heart......»»
Centuries ago, the Maya storm god Huracán taught that when we damage nature, we damage ourselves
The ancient Maya believed that everything in the universe, from the natural world to everyday experiences, was part of a single, powerful spiritual force. They were not polytheists who worshipped distinct gods but pantheists who believed that various.....»»
Return-to-office mandates may not be the solution to downtown struggles that Canadian cities are banking on
In recent months, many Canadian employers in both the public and private sectors have implemented return-to-office mandates, requiring workers that transitioned to remote or hybrid work during the COVID-19 pandemic to work in-person again......»»
Bird Flu Fears Stoke the Race for an mRNA Flu Vaccine
Researchers have been working on mRNA flu vaccines since before the Covid-19 pandemic, but we may get one for bird flu first......»»
Patients Are Turning to Vibrators to Relieve Their Migraines
One billion people experience migraines, yet the perfect treatment is still out of reach. Can a vibrator offer a surprising solution?.....»»
The Gut Might Hold the Key to Treating Long Covid in Kids
A placebo-controlled study aims to test if treating gut issues can help children struggling with persistent Covid symptoms......»»
The Enthusiastic Electronics Crew: The Technological Maker Heart of Maker Faire Rome 2024
Maker Faire Rome 2024 is set to dazzle with a showcase of ingenuity and technological innovation, brought to you by the Enthusiastic Electronics Crew — a collective passionate creators who, through their YouTube channels and technical expertise, h.....»»
How the Apple Watch saved my life
Have you ever almost died? I did, due to a heart attack at the age of 33. In the years since, here's how the Apple Watch has repeatedly saved my life......»»
Lab owner pleads guilty to faking COVID test results during pandemic
Ill-gotten millions bought a Bentley, Lamborghini, Tesla X, and crypto, among other things. The co-owner of a Chicago-based lab has pleaded guilty for his role in a COVID testing.....»»
Death toll from powerful storm Helene tops 150 in US
The death toll from powerful storm Helene, which battered the southeastern United States, has climbed to at least 155, authorities said Tuesday, as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris prepared to survey the damage......»»