Diagnosing deception: How doctors solved a woman’s dramatically faked condition
The woman said she had a rare, serious condition, but the details didn't add up. Enlarge / A health care worker in a medical intensive care unit. (credit: Getty | BSIP) Diagnosing medical conditions is not easy. Patients.....»»
Everything leaving Hulu in April 2024
Be sure to catch Ghostbusters, Blade Runner 2049, Pacific Rim, Stand By Me, Wonder Woman, Escape from Pretoria, and everything else leaving Hulu in April......»»
New England report calls for dramatic increase in sustainable forestry
A new report released on March 28 highlights the opportunity for New England to dramatically expand forest protections and sustainably meet the region's wood product needs by reducing consumption and reorienting production......»»
Mac Studio M1 Ultra for just $2,199, now $1,800 off during Prime Appreciation Sale
A drastic $1,800 price drop has been issued on Apple's M1 Ultra Mac Studio at Amazon-owned Woot. Units are in new condition with Apple's 1-year warranty.Save $1,800 on Apple's M1 Ultra Mac Studio.In a move to capture your business before the end of t.....»»
Astronomers have solved the mystery of why this black hole has the hiccups
Blame it on a smaller orbiting black hole repeatedly punching through the accretion disk. Enlarge / Scientists have found a large black hole that “hiccups,” giving off plumes of gas. (credit: Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT).....»»
Atmospheric observations in China show rise in emissions of a potent greenhouse gas
To achieve the aspirational goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change—limiting the increase in global average surface temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels—will require its 196 signatories to dramatically reduce their.....»»
The ‘Devil Comet’ will be visible during the solar eclipse in April
Not only will April bring a rare total solar eclipse, but there's also the chance to view the dramatically named Devil Comet......»»
North American cities may see a major species turnover by the end of the century
Climate change may dramatically affect the animal species observed in North American cities, according to a study published March 27 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Alessandro Filazzola of the University of Toronto Mississauga and Apex Resourc.....»»
Lawsuit: Toyota misled about savings from maintenance plan
A California woman has sued Toyota Motor Credit Corp. and Toyota, alleging one of the manufacturer's car dealers sold her a ToyotaCare Plus maintenance plan for 10 service visits — only to have another Toyota auto dealership service department igno.....»»
Soyuz rocket carrying first Belorussian woman in space en route to ISS
Two astronauts from Belarus and the U.S. have set off for the International Space Station together with a Russian cosmonaut, marking the first time that a woman from Belarus is traveling to space......»»
What’s a Steve Jobs signed business card worth? How about $181,183
RR Auction just closed the sales of its latest lot of Apple memorabilia. As it happens, one of the most expensive items was a very rare, Steve Jobs signed business card in “virtually perfect” condition that netted an impressive $181,183. Here’s.....»»
More than half of chickenpox diagnoses are wrong, study finds
Vaccination has dramatically reduced cases, making clinical diagnoses tricky. Enlarge / Chickenpox on a 1-year-old. (credit: BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images) Thanks to the vaccination program that began in 1995, chickenpox is.....»»
Breakthrough in melting point prediction: 100-year-old physics problem solved
A longstanding problem in physics has finally been cracked by Professor Kostya Trachenko of Queen Mary University of London's School of Physical and Chemical Sciences. His research, published in Physical Review E, unveils a general theory for predict.....»»
Smelling danger in the water: Schreckstoff mystery solved after 86 years
Researchers led by Yoshihiro Yoshihara at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have solved a fishy mystery dating back to 1938: What is the schreckstoff—or alarm substance—that fish smell when their shoal-mates are injured?.....»»
Finally, DC is making a Teen Titans live-action movie
The Teen Titans are heading for their live-action debut on the big screen, as the screenwriter of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow has signed on to write it......»»
Stellar Cyber and Torq join forces to deliver automation-driven security operations platform
Stellar Cyber announced a technology partnership with Torq to help security teams dramatically improve their ability to combat advanced attacks. This partnership combines the power of Stellar Cyber Open XDR with Torq Hyperautomation, providing securi.....»»
The future is likely less skiable, thanks to climate change
Annual snow cover days in all major skiing regions are projected to decrease dramatically as a result of climate change, with one in eight ski areas losing all natural snow cover this century under high emission scenarios. These results are published.....»»
Wood condition, root constriction and improper pruning can be used as predictors of urban tree failure
In São Paulo, Brazil's largest metropolis, the city center is considered a tree failure hotspot, with the largest proportion of failures in the city occurring in that area......»»
Denver to pay $3.76M to grandmother due to "Find My" error
Police who wrongly raided and ransacked an elderly woman's home looking for a stolen truck and guns with Apple's Find My have cost the city of Denver $3.76 million in compensation and damages.Denver police seeking to recover a stolen truck loaded wit.....»»
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
Like her ancestors before her, Emirati astronaut Nora AlMatrooshi has spent much of her life gazing up at the stars and dreaming of flying to the moon......»»
Mourners honor woman who was raped and killed in Poland"s capital after fleeing Belarus
Mourners honor woman who was raped and killed in Poland"s capital after fleeing Belarus.....»»