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Estimating the strength of selection for new COVID-19 variants

As the discovery of the new omicron variant illustrates, new COVID-19 variants will continue to regularly emerge. In an effort to make sense of these new variants, scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed methods to quantify how mu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 22nd, 2021

Rocket Report: Australia says yes to the launch; Russia delivers for Iran

The world's first wooden satellite arrived at the International Space Station this week. Welcome to Edition 7.19 of the Rocket Report! Okay, we get it. We received more submission.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News8 hr. 55 min. ago

The rise of color vision in animals: Study maps dramatic 100-million-year explosion in color signals

Colors are widely used in communication within and among animal species. For example, peacocks proudly display their vibrant tails, adorned with iridescent eyespots, to attract peahens for courtship. This is a classic example of sexual selection usin.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Wind-fanned wildfire burning out of control near Los Angeles

A "dangerously fast" wildfire fanned by hurricane-strength winds was burning out of control near Los Angeles on Wednesday, with thousands of residents ordered to evacuate and some taken to the hospital......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Assessing the efficacy of clinical drugs targeting SARS-CoV-2 main protease

Over the last few years, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has undergone significant changes, evolving from the original wild-type strains to the highly transmissible omicron variant......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

B&H launches holiday deals on Apple with discounts up to $600 off

The official holiday 2024 sale at B&H provides bargain hunters with steep savings on MacBooks, desktop Macs, podcasting gear and more.Save hundreds on Apple & more - Image credit: AppleYou can view the full selection of over 100 Apple deals at B&H on.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Study explores how Rwanda and Ethiopia tried to shape the future of development in Africa

Contemporary economic challenges in Africa appear to be shifting the continent into a new era of development. From COVID-19 to war-induced inflation, many countries in Africa are facing significant economic challenges. The crises of recent years come.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Computer modeling research reveals the changing history of a global ice sheet

Imagine that a massive ice sheet covered Canada and oozed down over a large part of the northern United States, like icing spilling down the side of a cake. That was the situation somewhere between 19,000 and 26,000 years ago. The ice sheet covered l.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Bison fight showcases "strength and resilience’ of iconic critters

Bison fight showcases "strength and resilience’ of iconic critters.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (November 1-3)

Come down from your Halloween sugar high with this selection of three great Hulu movies that you can stream this weekend......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

An Idaho health department isn"t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it"s a first

An Idaho health department isn"t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it"s a first.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Recruiting the world"s first disabled astronaut doesn"t mean space travel is inclusive—here"s how to change that

In the past, spaceflight was the preserve of government-funded astronauts who had to meet stringent physical, cognitive, psychological and social requirements for selection. But in recent years, that has all been changing......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Apple beats Wall Street predictions with record-breaking iPhone sales revenue

Apple has reported its results for the fourth quarter of 2024, with revenue of $94.93 beating Wall Street expectations mostly on the strength of iPhone sales.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] and outgoing CFO Luca Maestri [right]The final quarter of Apple's.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Idaho health district abandons COVID shots amid flood of anti-vaccine nonsense

Prominent anti-vaccine figures convinced the district not to offer COVID shots at all. Residents in the Southwest District Health in Idaho are no longer able to get COVID-19 vacci.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 accounted for 19% of Comcast Internet traffic last week

Credit the franchise's popularity, sure—but also its ludicrous file sizes. You might think that since Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (which was released last Friday) is the 21st game.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Snag Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A9+ at a heavily discounted rate

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ usually retails for $269.99, but as of Oct. 31, Amazon has it on sale for $219.99. SAVE $50: As of Oct. 31, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is available for $219.99 at Amazon. That's 19% down from its usual price of $269.99......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Research shows decline in out-of-home activities since pandemic

Compared with just before the COVID-19 pandemic, people are spending nearly an hour less a day doing activities outside the home, behavior that researchers say is a lasting consequence of the pandemic......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Nanofibrils study successfully measures strength of spider web "super fibers"

How small is "small?" Spider silk nanofibrils are just a few molecular layers thick, equivalent to approximately one ten-thousandth the diameter of a human hair. They're invisible to the naked eye and cannot be seen under an ordinary microscope......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

AWESOME DEAL shaves 19% off the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD!

If you’re looking for an external SSD with plenty of storage, then don’t miss this deal for the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD. The post AWESOME DEAL shaves 19% off the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD! appeared first on Phandroid. T.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Long COVID Is Harming Too Many Kids

Pediatric long COVID is more common than many thought, and we keep letting kids be reinfected with new variants.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

19 Neighbors Who Got Wayyyyyyyy Too Into Other People"s Business

19 Neighbors Who Got Wayyyyyyyy Too Into Other People"s Business.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024