Double trouble for drug-resistant cancers
New research identifies chemotherapy-resistant cancers' escape mechanism, which offers new anti-cancer treatment options......»»
watchOS 11 unlocks a new level of usefulness for double tap on Apple Watch
Apple Watch and Ultra 2 introduce the double tap gesture, and I’ve found that the upcoming watchOS 11 update makes the hands-free input method more useful. Double tap lets you interact with the Apple Watch by doing a two-tap gesture with your t.....»»
Double tappin’ watchOS 11 on Apple Watch Series 9
Apple Watch and Ultra 2 introduce the double tap gesture, and I’ve found that the upcoming watchOS 11 update makes the hands-free input method more useful. Double tap lets you interact with the Apple Watch by doing a two-tap gesture with your t.....»»
Mazda incentives soar, putting pressure on profits, upmarket move
Spiraling incentives nearly wiped out Mazda's operating profit in the latest quarter, as the company spent more to sell more. Volume and market share are growing. But it comes at a big price, with U.S. spiffs nearly double their level a year ago......»»
This year’s summer COVID wave is big; FDA may green-light COVID shots early
Wastewater SARS-CoV-2 levels suggest the summer surge is high and peaking right now. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel) With the country experiencing a relatively large summer wave of COVID-19, the Food and Drug.....»»
Urban Birds Are Harboring Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Exposure to bacteria in landfill sites and polluted rivers may explain prevalence among city-dwelling birds......»»
Medicare drug price negotiations: 10 list prices drop between 38% to 79%
If the prices were set in 2023, Medicare would have saved $6 billion. Enlarge / Prescription drugs are displayed at NYC Discount Pharmacy in Manhattan on July 23, 2024. (credit: Getty | Spencer Platt) In the first round.....»»
Your funny Steam reviews might be in trouble
Valve is introducing a new helpfulness system on Steam that'll hide your meme reviews if they're not, well, helpful......»»
Surging energy storage demand provides "second leg" for zero-emission vehicle technology
EV batteries and hydrogen-powered technology are ushering in a new era of electrified transportation. Might they double as storage devices for an energy sector that desperately needs them?.....»»
Could manure and compost act like probiotics, reducing antibiotic resistance in urban soils?
Urban soils often contain chemical contaminants, such as heavy metals or trace amounts of antibiotics, along with higher levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. New research from the University of Maryland suggests that, in some cases, boosting urba.....»»
Is the Google Pixel 9 waterproof?
The Google Pixel 9 series is dust and water resistant, but not waterproof. The two terms are mistakenly used interchangeably, but here's what all that means......»»
City birds found to be carriers of antimicrobial resistant bacteria
Research led by scientists at the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research at Oxford University has found that wild birds such as ducks and crows living close to humans, for example in cities, are likely to carry bacteria with antimicrobial.....»»
Common equine painkiller disrupts assisted reproduction technique efficiency in mares
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that phenylbutazone, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly prescribed in horses, can affect the ability of a mare's egg cells—.....»»
Study finds protein reduces toxicity of graphene oxide for drug delivery
A new study has discovered ways to reduce the toxicity of graphene oxide (GO), an ultra-thin sheet of nanomaterial derived from graphite, laying the groundwork to use it as a drug delivery system......»»
Rapid removal of emerging endocrine disruptors in wastewater using high-performance single-atom catalysts
Bisphenols are widely used as the main raw material for plastics such as receipts, water bottles, water containers, and vinyl due to their heat-resistant and mechanochemical properties. Among bisphenols, bisphenol A (BPA), which we often refer to as.....»»
The FDA Just Rejected a Bid for MDMA to Treat PTSD
The agency has asked drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics to run an additional study on the use of the psychedelic drug in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, pushing back its next proposal by years......»»
One of the best Android launchers is in trouble
Nova Launcher has long been one of the best Android launchers on the planet. However, the app's future now looks incredibly grim......»»
CarGurus marketplace biz grows; digital wholesale struggles
The vehicle listings company reported double-digit growth for its marketplace business, but digital wholesale remains a work in progress.....»»
New ligand-guided technique enhances drug development
Achieving a level of precision to create complex medicines and materials with extreme accuracy is a longstanding goal of scientists and pharmaceutical companies. If achieved, that precision could lead to the development of more effective drug treatme.....»»
DNA Topoisomerase insights hold potential for drug discovery and plant protection
Insights into the function of DNA Topoisomerase VI (Topo VI) may provide a springboard for drug discovery and crop protection......»»
Breakthrough in molecular control: New bioinspired double helix with switchable chirality
The deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA, the molecular system that carries the genetic information of living organisms, can transcribe and amplify information using its two helical strands. Creating such artificial molecular systems that match or surpass DN.....»»