Did racism kill Jackie Robinson?
Baseball great Jackie Robinson was a living, breathing example of athleticism and apparent good health, playing four sports at UCLA and becoming the first Black man to play in major league baseball......»»
Elizabeth Holmes testifies she reached out to Rupert Murdoch to try to kill a damning Wall Street Journal story
When Elizabeth Holmes got wind that then-Wall Street Journal reporter John Carreyrou was working on a damning expose that would publish in October 2015 about her blood testing startup Theranos, she went straight to the top in an effort to get the sto.....»»
Responding to anti-Asian racism requires better info about the AAPI community and its needs
The recent rise of anti-Asian attacks across the U.S. has galvanized the community to build newfound alliances and resilience, with advocates working to increase reporting of hate incidents and developing strategies to fight anti-Asian racism, accord.....»»
How much toxin from algae blooms makes people sick? A Florida university aims to find out
Scientists know that red tide and other harmful algae blooms can kill marine life and make pets and people sick. Certain types of algae produce toxins that can cause respiratory problems, liver failure and nervous system issues. People and animals ca.....»»
Phages kill dystentery-causing bacteria and reduce virulence in surviving bacteria
Phages are viruses that infect bacteria and can also be used to treat human infections. However, as with antibiotics, bacteria can readily evolve resistance to phage attack, highlighting a key limitation to the use of phages as therapeutics. Now, res.....»»
Ultrashort-pulse lasers kill bacterial superbugs, spores
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that multidrug-resistant bacteria and bacterial spores can be killed by ultrashort-pulse lasers. The findings could lead to new ways to sterilize wounds and blood product.....»»
Ultrashort-pulse lasers kill bacterial superbugs, spores
Life-threatening bacteria are becoming ever more resistant to antibiotics, making the search for alternatives to antibiotics an increasingly urgent challenge. For certain applications, one alternative may be a special type of laser......»»
Phages kill dystentery-causing bacteria and reduce virulence in surviving bacteria
Phages are viruses that infect bacteria and can also be used to treat human infections. However, as with antibiotics, bacteria can readily evolve resistance to phage attack, highlighting a key limitation to the use of phages as therapeutics. Now, res.....»»
The Amazon Lobbyists Who Kill US Consumer Privacy Protections
In recent years, Amazon has killed or undermined privacy protections in more than three dozen bills across 25 states, as the e-commerce giant amassed a lucrative trove of personal data on millions of American consumers. From a report: Amazon executiv.....»»
Racism isn"t rocket science—it"s more complicated
As opponents of critical race theory continue to gather at school boards across the country protesting its use in classrooms, it has become evident that the study of racism in America continues to be seen, by some, as trivial......»»
Samsung to kill its DeX app for Mac next year
Samsung has confirmed that come 2022, they will be dropping support for its DeX app for macOS computers along with Windows 7 devices. The post Samsung to kill its DeX app for Mac next year first appeared on Phandroid. One of the cool things.....»»
Microsoft To Kill OneDrive for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 in Early 2022
joshuark writes: Microsoft plans on killing OneDrive support for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 starting on March 1, 2022. "In order to focus resources on new technologies and operating systems, and to provide users with the most up-to-date and secure experience,.....»»
During an historic drought, higher temperatures helped a beetle kill more California pine trees
A new study shows climate change can have cascading effects on forests. Using computer modeling, researchers from North Carolina State University, the Los Alamos National Laboratory and other institutions found increased temperatures during an histor.....»»
App tracks harmful mosquitos with help from crowdsourced science
Mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria and dengue, kill more than 1 million people each year. Scientists track mosquito populations to predict and combat disease outbreaks, but local communities in infected areas also have a vital role to play in.....»»
Scientists make breakthrough in understanding how penicillin works
The mechanism which allows beta-lactam antibiotics, including penicillin, to kill MRSA has now been revealed......»»
LG TVs can automatically kill the soap opera effect for Prime Video content
LG is adding an update to its 2020 and 2021 TVs that can automatically disable motion smoothing to avoid the soap opera effect......»»
‘Nanozyme’ therapy prevents harmful dental plaque build-up
FDA-approved iron oxide nanoparticles, delivered in a mouth rinse, can suppress the growth of dental plaque and kill bacteria responsible for tooth decay, according to a new study. The nanoparticles act as enzymes to activate hydrogen peroxide in a w.....»»
Singapore politician envisions internet kill switch that stops minors accessing unsuitable material
Singapore Minister of Defense Dr. Ng Eng Hen made his tech wishes at the city-state's 2021 Defense Technology Prize, reports The Register. Among them were buildings with integrated cleaning technology that can kill viruses and bacteria, the ability t.....»»
How to kill the Breaker in Back 4 Blood
Back 4 Blood is home to several Special Ridden, but few are as menacing as the Breaker. Here's what you need to know to defeat the heavily armored behemoth......»»
How to kill the Hag in Back 4 Blood
The Hag is a passive enemy in Back 4 Blood and will only attack players when startled. If that happens, here is what you need to know to bring down the beast......»»
How to kill the Ogre in Back 4 Blood
Battling the Ogre in Back 4 Blood is your first real challenge. Here's what you need to know before facing off against the deadly, towering Special Ridden......»»