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Estimating lifetime microplastic exposure

Every day, people are exposed to microplastics from food, water, beverages and air. But it's unclear just how many of these particles accumulate in the human body, and whether they pose health risks. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Environmental.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 31st, 2021

Falcons exposed to heavy metals are a red flag for environmental health

Exposure to heavy metals compromises immune functions and reduces reproductive success in the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), according to a new paper by researchers working with the Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) at Temple Universit.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Babbel’s got an Early Black Friday price of just $130 through StackSocial

Study 14 languages for life with a Babbel lifetime subscription on sale for Black Friday. Don't miss out if you want to learn new languages......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

PlayStation confirms new PS2 sales numbers to hold onto its record

Sony never releases its console sales numbers, but we now have confirmation for the PS2's lifetime sales......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

iPhone Diary: Focus and exposure lock is great in principle, but it’s for sure a beta feature

The Camera Control feature I was most looking forward to was half-press to lock focus and exposure – a key feature of traditional cameras. While I’m very happy to have this in the latest beta, testing it in real-life use definitely confirms it.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

This app turned my iPhone into a vintage photography powerhouse

I recently went on a photo journey without letting the iPhone’s camera processing “pollute” an otherwise pristine frame. The tool I used was , and the objective was to eliminate excessive sharpening, saturation adjustment, and exposure compensa.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

A technique for estimating the mass of gigantic filaments of dark matter

How do you weigh one of the largest objects in the entire universe? Very carefully, according to new research......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Light-based photocatalytic system can break down PFAS at room temperature

Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS—a group of human-made "forever" chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term exposure......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

pCloud offers lifetime cloud storage, client-side encryption, more in big Black Friday special

pCloud is a Switzerland-based cloud storage company with a security specialty. It offers lifetime options for its storage plans, and in an early Black Friday special it’s bundling cloud storage with client-side encryption and a truly encrypted pass.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

World"s first visual grading system developed to combat microplastic fashion pollution

More than 14 million metric tons of microplastics are estimated to be lying on the ocean floor with the fashion industry among the worst pollutants......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Long-lived Schrödinger"s-cat state achieves Heisenberg-limited sensitivity

A team led by Prof. Lu Zhengtian and Researcher Xia Tian from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) realized a Schrödinger-cat state with minute-scale lifetime using optically trapped cold atoms, significantly enhancing the sensit.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Bitsight acquires Cybersixgill to help organizations manage cyber exposure

Bitsight announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cybersixgill, a global cyber threat intelligence (CTI) data provider. Together, Bitsight and Cybersixgill will provide visibility into an organization’s external attack surface,.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

What Bird Flu in Wastewater Means for California and Beyond

Wastewater in several Californian cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, recently tested positive for bird flu. But understanding disease risk and exposure to humans isn’t so straightforward.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Understanding causes of echo chambers: Political news selective exposure across countries

In our digital age, with easy access to a vast array of information, one would think that readers would naturally be exposed to a wide range of perspectives. However, the opposite seems to be happening, especially in countries like the United States.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Setting a security standard: From vulnerability to exposure management

Vulnerability management has been the standard approach to fending off cyber threats for years. Still, it falls short by focusing on a limited number of vulnerabilities, often resolving only 1% to 20% of issues. In 2024, with the average data breach.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Research shows disproportionate flood exposure for least polluting nations

A study published in Environmental Research Letters has exposed for the first time, how inhabitants of the smallest countries globally, contributing least to climate change, already bear the brunt of its devastating consequences and the burden is lik.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

iOS 18.2 beta 2 adds focus and exposure lock to Camera Control on iPhone 16

When Apple announced the in September, the company showcased some of the capabilities of the new Camera Control – including the ability to switch between camera modes and swipe to zoom. But there was one feature missing, and it’s now coming with.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

SMCI Stock: Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity, or Is Super Micro Computer Doomed?

SMCI Stock: Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity, or Is Super Micro Computer Doomed?.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

I loved Life is Strange: Double Exposure, but I’m worried about what’s next

Life is Strange: Double Exposure was great, but aspects of its ending leave me worried about where Life is Strange will go next......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Experience deep calm in seconds with this meditation app —  83% off lifetime access

For just £38.59, you’ll get lifetime access to the Calmind Premium Master Plan, which offers over 500 sessions across eight wellness programs. TL;DR: Get lifetime access to the Calmind Premium Master Plan for £38.59 (reg. £230.80.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Pay once, use forever — get all the Microsoft Office tools you need in one $65 package

Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2021 for Windows offers lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, with no recurring fees. TL;DR: Leave recurring costs behind and get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for just $69.97 (reg. $219.9.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024