Dual action antibiotic could make bacterial resistance nearly impossible
A new antibiotic that works by disrupting two different cellular targets would make it 100 million times more difficult for bacteria to evolve resistance, according to new research from the University of Illinois Chicago......»»
Combining aesthetics with fire-resistance for improved wood protection
Wood is a popular material for construction and furniture making due to its availability, easy processing, and strong mechanical properties. However, its flammability poses significant risks, particularly in historical buildings......»»
Puny chocolate bars and miniature crisps: Is "shrinkflation" the worst business practice ever?
Next time you pick up a package of coffee or a pack of toilet paper, take a closer look. You might notice the package looks familiar, but what is inside has subtly diminished. This is "shrinkflation" in action, a pricing strategy used by manufacturer.....»»
Samsung’s next tablet may have a big edge over the iPad Pro
Samsung's next flagship won't make you choose between charging, file transfer, and extending the screen on an external display, thanks to dual USB-C ports......»»
Microsoft says Apple makes it impossible for cloud gaming services to exist on the App Store
Apple and Microsoft are again fighting about the topic of cloud gaming services and the App Store. Apple updated its App Store policies earlier this year to allow cloud gaming apps. However, Microsoft has blasted the company in a submission to a gove.....»»
The right to be wrong: How context or human rationality may influence our decisions
Conventionally, decision-making is portrayed as a rational process: individuals calculate potential risks and aim to maximize benefits. Yet, our brains do not always endorse rational action, particularly when an immediate response is required. Someti.....»»
Industry and researchers call for action to tackle climate impact of organic, carbon-based chemicals
Industry experts and university researchers have joined together to ask the government to address the climate impact of organic, carbon-based chemicals......»»
New discovery of how bacteria navigate their environment could change how we treat infection
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have discovered a new sensory capability in bacteria which could transform treatments for bacterial infections......»»
5 great war movies to watch on Labor Day
Watch these five war movies for Labor Day weekend, including an epic Western, an underrated action gem, and a colossal showdown between dynamic actors......»»
5 best action movies to watch on Labor Day
Don't let the long weekend pass you by without some excitement! We've already picked out the five best action movies to stream this Labor Day weekend......»»
5 great Amazon Prime Video movies to watch on Labor Day
From a Tom Cruise action movie to a campy Meryl Streep comedy, these Amazon Prime Video movies are the perfect way to relax through Labor Day......»»
5 best war movies to stream this Labor Day weekend
Watch these five war movies for Labor Day weekend, including an epic Western, an underrated action gem, and a colossal showdown between dynamic actors......»»
5 great action movies to watch on Labor Day weekend
Don't let the long weekend pass you by without some excitement! We've already picked out the five best action movies to stream this Labor Day weekend......»»
GM must face big class action over faulty transmissions
A class action suit claims GM violated laws of 26 U.S. states by knowingly selling several hundred thousand vehicles with faulty transmissions......»»
Promising antibiotic candidates discovered in microbes deep in the Arctic Sea
Antibiotics are the linchpin of modern medicine: without them, anyone with open wounds or needing to undergo surgery would be at constant risk of dangerous infections. Yet we continue to face a global antibiotics crisis, as more and more resistant st.....»»
Future Apple iPhone cases may incorporate extra Action Buttons
It may not be necessary to get an iPhone 16 to get an Action Button, as Apple appears to be working on a case with buttons built in that can control the enclosed iPhone.Apple's patent would allow cases to add virtual buttons.This patent also hints at.....»»
Apple stuck between a rock and a hard place tackling nonconsensual porn generators
Apple seems unable to stop influx of so-called "dual use" apps that look innocent on the surface but help users create deepfake porn — at a steep price.Altered image found in face swap adApple takes pride in regulating the App Store, and part of th.....»»
Bacteria able to overcome cost of vancomycin resistance in lab setting
Staphylococcus aureus has the potential to develop durable vancomycin resistance, according to a study published August 28, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Samuel Blechman and Erik Wright from the University of Pittsburgh, U.S.......»»
20 years ago, one unforgettable epic set a new standard for action movies
Two decades ago, this Oscar-nominated action movie became an instant sensation due to its intricate fight choreography and beautiful cinematography......»»
Bacterial defense strategy has potential application in genome editing
Scientists who have described in a new study the step-by-step details of a bacterial defense strategy see the mechanism as a promising platform for development of a new genome-editing method......»»
Bacterial cells transmit "memories" to offspring, research finds
Bacterial cells can "remember" brief, temporary changes to their bodies and immediate surroundings, a new Northwestern University and University of Texas-Southwestern study has found......»»