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.....»»
Research suggests hate speech experiences drop when schools offer structure and adult support
Asian Americans have been the targets of hate speech for generations, particularly during the COVID pandemic. But new research by the University of California, Davis, suggests that Asian American adolescents experience fewer incidents of hate speech.....»»
The best Firefox extensions to level up your browser
Want to take the Firefox web browser to the next level? This selection of superb extensions could be just what you need, with options for almost any situation......»»
You only need 8 moves to strengthen your core, build strength all over and boost your metabolism without weights
You only need 8 moves to strengthen your core, build strength all over and boost your metabolism without weights.....»»
Early signs of rising COVID in California as new FLiRT subvariants dominate
Early signs of rising COVID in California as new FLiRT subvariants dominate.....»»
Cruiser? Cargo? Commuter? How to choose the right e-bike for you
Not only are there hundreds of options to choose from when buying an ebike, but there are a wide selection of styles, with each best suited for specific tasks......»»
AI Tool Predicts Whether Online Health Misinformation Will Cause Real-World Harm
A new AI-based analytical technique reveals that specific language phrasing in Reddit misinformation posts foretold people rejecting COVID vaccinations.....»»
Could Putting Neosporin in Your Nose Fend Off COVID?
People may someday have a surprisingly familiar tool to prevent viral infections: one of the antibiotics found in a common ointment.....»»
Persistent gender imbalances in UK political candidate selections: A call for systemic reform
In a comprehensive analysis by Dr. Sofía Collignon, Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics at Queen Mary University of London, new light has been shed on the persistent gender disparities in the selection of parliamentary candidates by the U.K.'s C.....»»
Grab the Sony WH-CH520 Headphones with up to 35% Off!
They're going for less than 40 bucks! The post Grab the Sony WH-CH520 Headphones with up to 35% Off! appeared first on Phandroid. While the highlight of Sony’s audio gear selection lies mostly with its high-end WH-1000XM4 and XM5 hea.....»»
What are Copilot+ PCs? Your most pressing questions, answered
Microsoft's ambitious new selection of laptops look fantastic, but they raise lots of questions too. Here's everything we know so far......»»
Scientists" new drug-delivery technology is possible breakthrough for multi-strain vaccines
A new way to deliver drugs using a common protein could be used to develop mosaic vaccines, which are vaccines effective against multiple strains of a virus like COVID-19, among other medicines in a global first......»»
Honda Civic adds two 200-hp hybrid variants for 2025
The Civic Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid go on sale this summer and demand little compromise on power or fuel economy......»»
From "yellow peril" to COVID-19: New book takes unflinching look at anti-Asian racism
More than 150 years ago, some 15,000 Chinese workers arrived in the U.S. to help construct the country's first transcontinental railroad, which connected the West Coast with the East Coast's rail network......»»
Genetic drift, not natural selection, identified as main factor driving speciation in endangered pupfish species
Scientists have identified a new member on the genetic family tree of an endangered pupfish native to south-central New Mexico......»»
Expanding on the fundamental principles of liquid movement
From the rain drops rolling down your window, to the fluid running through a COVID rapid test, we cannot go a day without observing the world of fluid dynamics. Naturally, how liquids traverse across, and through, surfaces is a heavily researched sub.....»»
3 great action movies on Tubi you need to watch in May 2024
Tubi has a great selection of action movies. Watch these three action films in May, including a hit man revenge thriller and an inspiring war drama......»»
Finding the chink in coronavirus"s armor—experiment reveals how the main protease of SARS-CoV-2 protects itself
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in millions of deaths. Despite an unparalleled collaborative research effort that led to effective vaccines and therapies being produced in record-breaking time, a complete understanding of the structure and lifecycle o.....»»
Wildlife traffickers carried on their illegal trade during COVID lockdown—what can we learn from their resilience?
The world literally stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. But while countries locked down to keep coronavirus at bay, wildlife traffickers carried on their illegal activities. Global risk governance and criminology academics Annette Hübschle and Mer.....»»
Grab the Fitbit Sense 2 with a $100 Discount!
Fitbit's flagship wearable is much cheaper right now. The post Grab the Fitbit Sense 2 with a $100 Discount! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re on the hunt for a well-rounded Fitness tracker, Fitbit’s wide selection of devi.....»»
An adjuvant made in yeast could lower vaccine cost and boost availability
Vaccines save lives, as proven during the recent pandemic, but one component of most vaccines—including the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine—goes unheralded: a molecule or other compound that primes the immune system to mount a more robust defense agains.....»»