Debunking the False Claim That COVID Death Counts Are Inflated
President Trump and other conspiracy fantasists touted the fake claim that COVID death counts are exaggerated. But three kinds of evidence point to more than 250,000 deaths -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
iPhone Fold rumored to launch with foldable iPad in 2026
Another analyst has forecasted that Apple will be launching foldable devices in 2026, with the claim that Apple plans for two items to launch that year.iPad Mini could be replaced by a foldable iPadRumors have been circulating about Apple's fabled fl.....»»
Saturday Citations: Warp drive disasters; cancer prospects across generations; a large COVID vaccination study
This week, researchers reported on the implications of a warp drive containment breach in case you're interested in theoretical space-borne disasters. Scientists in the U.K. report the cardiovascular benefits of COVID-19 vaccination in an extremely t.....»»
iPhone Fold to be joined by foldable iPad in 2026
Another analyst has forecasted that Apple will be launching foldable devices in 2026, with the claim that Apple plans for two items to launch that year.iPad Mini could be replaced by a foldable iPadRumors have been circulating about Apple's fabled fl.....»»
“Screaming Woman” mummy may have died in agony 3,500 years ago, study finds
Scientists performed a "virtual autopsy" but could not determine exact cause of death. Enlarge / CT scans and other techniques allowed scientists to "virtually dissect" this 3,500-year-old "Screaming Woman" mummy. (credit: Sahar.....»»
Play this 2016 cyberpunk classic for free on Prime Gaming this month
Prime Gaming is packed for August, with multiple Square Enix titles, an excellent indie roguelike, Baldur's Gate 2, and more games you can claim for free......»»
Economists uncover hidden influence of top campaign donors
The death of a top donor during an electoral cycle decreases the likelihood that a candidate will be elected by more than three percentage points, according to an innovative new study by Cornell economists and colleagues......»»
Peregrine falcons mount a comeback in Yosemite, thanks to rock climbers
Four decades ago, fragile falcon eggs were saved from certain death by Ken Yager and a small team of expert climbers from a nest on Yosemite's El Capitan sheer granite wall, as protective parents dive-bombed from the sky......»»
CarShield, American Auto Shield to pay $10M in settlement on false advertising claims
The FTC said the companies' celebrity endorsers made false statements in ads and/or have not used the service contract products. Contracts also do not cover all repairs as stated in the ads, the FTC said......»»
I studied ShotSpotter in Chicago and Kansas City—here"s what people using this technology should know
Like many large cities in the U.S., Detroit's gun violence rate has fluctuated since the COVID-19 pandemic and the unrest after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The city's murder rate increased nearly 20% that year, meaning the city had the second.....»»
A modified model designed to simulate nuclear fission sheds light on how rumors start, spread, and end
It has never been easier to spread false or misleading information online. The anonymous, impersonal nature of the internet, combined with advanced tools like artificial intelligence, makes it trivial for bad actors to manipulate the truth and challe.....»»
Study shows liquid insecticides have limited impact against subterranean termite colonies
How do some of the most voracious subterranean termite species live and remain active around a house? They have a knack for "smelling death.".....»»
Low-income homes drop Internet service after Congress kills discount program
Charter CEO says "customers' ability to pay" a concern after $30 discounts end. Enlarge / A Charter Spectrum vehicle. (credit: Charter) The death of the US government's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is starting t.....»»
What shapes a virus"s pandemic potential? SARS-CoV-2 relatives yield clues
Two of the closest known relatives to SARS-CoV-2—a pair of bat coronaviruses discovered by researchers in Laos—may transmit poorly in people despite being genetically similar to the COVID-19-causing virus, a new Yale study reveals......»»
Virus that causes COVID-19 is widespread in wildlife, scientists find
SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread among wildlife species, according to Virginia Tech research published July 29, 2024 in Nature Communications. The virus was detected in six common backyard species, and antibodies indicati.....»»
You Asked: debunking TV calibration myths, and are TVs too bright?
On this week's You Asked, as debunk the idea that more nits is always better, and what getting your TV professionally calibrated really means......»»
Protecting your pig from diamond skin disease
Everybody wants to find a diamond in the rough, but no one wants their pig to develop diamond skin disease—an infection that can cause pain and discomfort and may lead to death if left untreated......»»
CrowdStrike gets hit with some more bad news
CrowdStrike announces that hackers claim to have some of the company's sensitive information on the hackers it tracks......»»
A swinging showerhead leads to discovery of a new mode of vibration in nature
During the hot summer of 2020, confined to his Pasadena home during the COVID-19 pandemic, National Medal of Science-winning applied physicist Amnon Yariv took frequent and long showers to cool off. A surprising result, to go with his record-breaking.....»»
Learning from CrowdStrike’s quality assurance failures
CrowdStrike has released a preliminary Post Incident Review (PIR) of how the flawed Falcon Sensor update made its way to millions of Windows systems and pushed them into a “Blue Screen of Death” loop. The PIR is a bit confusing to read and parse,.....»»
Diamond Shruumz candies suspected of causing second death, FDA reports
Hospitalizations also still rising with tally at 38. Enlarge (credit: Diamond Shruumz) Authorities have identified a second death that may have been caused by Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies, which are under investig.....»»