Drug from cancer chemotherapy helps fight deadly fungal infections
There are up to 10,000 fungal spores in every cubic meter of air that can enter our bodies when we breathe them in. Some of these belong to the species Aspergillus fumigatus, a widespread fungus found everywhere in the environment......»»
Measuring moon dust to fight air pollution
Moon dust, or regolith, isn't like the particles on Earth that collect on bookshelves or tabletops—it's abrasive and it clings to everything. Throughout NASA's Apollo missions to the moon, regolith posed a challenge to astronauts and valuable space.....»»
Scientists identify 18 bacterial strains to treat antibiotic-resistant gut infections
Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections often occur in patients with chronic inflammatory intestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, and in patients who have taken antibiotics for a long time. Gram-negative bacteria such as Enteroba.....»»
Mickey 17 trailer: 2025 already has its first bonkers sci-fi movie
All Robert Pattinson does is die (and fight with his clone) in the first trailer for Mickey 17, the long-awaited sci-fi film from Bong Joon-Ho......»»
The Devil in the Details, Chapter One: The Doctor Who Said No to Thalidomide
Starting with her rejection of an FDA application for thalidomide in 1960, physician and pharmacist Frances Oldham Kelsey took a stand against the now infamous drug.....»»
Astrophotography Tips from an Astronaut on the International Space Station
NASA flight engineer Matthew Dominick’s astrophotography helps us see our world—from space......»»
Sitting in a Chair All Day Can Lead to Disease. Standing Up and Moving Around Every Hour Can Help
Days spent in a desk chair can lead to heart disease or cancer. Getting up often and exercising more vigorously can stave off the ill effects.....»»
Why Early Prostate Cancer Screening Matters for Black Men
According to the American Cancer Society, Black men are about 70 percent more likely than white men to develop prostate cancer in their lifetime and twice as likely to die from the disease......»»
11-year-old felt hip pain and was limping. It was the first sign of stage 4 cancer
11-year-old felt hip pain and was limping. It was the first sign of stage 4 cancer.....»»
iOS 18 Apple Music helps you discover new music with the personalized New tab
Apple Music takes a significant-if-subtle step forward in iOS 18, with the New tab. ‘New’ is more than just a new name for the previous ‘Browse’ tab. Each user will see a different curated collection of music in the New tab, based on their.....»»
Risk to jaguar habitat illuminates additional costs of drug war
Narco-trafficking activities threaten nearly 70% of Central American jaguar habitat, according to a new study led by The University of Alabama. The research is published in the journal Biological Conservation......»»
Public attention on the invasive lionfish helps monitor its ecological impact in real time
A new study from the Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC) has demonstrated that public interest in the lionfish (Pterois miles), an invasive species native to the Indo-Pacific, is aiding in monitoring its spread nearly in real time......»»
Deadly Portugal wildfires force new evacuations
Deadly wildfires raging in Portugal have forced more people to evacuate their homes as crews battled dozens of blazes on Wednesday in the nation's north......»»
Q&A: Authors discuss addressing the crisis of species loss
No oncologist would wait for a patient's cancer to spread before treating it. Similarly, waiting to detect the potential loss of a species across all its known habitats means interventions are often too late to turn the tide of extinction, according.....»»
Reducing smartphone use found to increase work satisfaction
On average, we spend three and a quarter hours a day looking at our phones. Cutting back this time by one hour a day is not only good for our mental health, but also helps us to feel happier and more motivated at work......»»
How crypto bros wrested Flappy Bird from its creator
Decadelong trademark fight culminates in new game hinting at "Web3 innovation." Enlarge / Imagine owning one of those funky birds as an NFT! (credit: Flappy Bird Twitter/X) Fans of ultra-viral mobile gaming hit Flappy Bi.....»»
Scientists decipher the energy patterns in our cells
Our cells harness energy for essential functions such as division, wound healing, and our immune response to diseases including cancer. But until now, the mechanics of how that energy affects cell behavior—and how this relates to health outcomes—.....»»
Brazil"s farmers fret over fires and drought
Sugarcane farmer Marcos Meloni is still haunted by his battle last month to fight the flames on his land, as the double-edged disaster of fires and drought hits Brazil's agricultural sector hard......»»
Scientists discover how TGF-Beta sends its message even while tethered to the cell membrane
For years, scientists have thought that TGF-Beta, a signaling protein that holds sway over an astonishing array of cellular processes from embryonic development to cancer, could only do its work once it escaped a lasso-like "straitjacket.".....»»
Security Bite: A brief history of Apple’s legal fight with NSO
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
Sourcepoint helps companies mitigate vulnerabilities across various privacy regulations
Sourcepoint announced significant enhancements to its compliance monitoring suite. These solutions are designed to help companies navigate the increasingly complex landscape of digital privacy laws and mitigate risks associated with the growing trend.....»»