EU warns of BA.4/BA.5 uprising, braces for next wave of cases
As with any wave, there's risk of increases in hospitalizations and deaths. Enlarge / Members of the public queue outside a pharmacy to receive COVID-19 antigen tests in Paris on January 6, 2022. (credit: Getty | LUDOVIC MARIN).....»»
BMW recalls nearly 400,000 U.S. vehicles for faulty airbags; NHTSA warns on using replacements
BMW of North America is recalling about 394,029 vehicles in the U.S. over concerns that airbags might explode during deployment. NHTSA also warned consumers about using replacement airbags......»»
The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 cases in 2024
If you're getting a new Galaxy Z Fold 6, then you definitely will want a case to protect that device. Here are the best options right now......»»
Visualizing the boundary modes of the charge density wave in a topological material
Charge density waves are quantum phenomena occurring in some materials, which involve a static modulation of conduction electrons and the periodic distortion of the lattice. These waves have been observed in numerous condensed matter materials, inclu.....»»
Deadly, record-breaking heat wave grips western US
A record-breaking heat wave continued to grip the western United States on Tuesday, smashing records and endangering lives with little relief in sight......»»
Microsoft warns of important Windows 11 update deadline
Windows 11 users also have to make a change to continue getting the latest security updates from Microsoft. This is the version you need......»»
Newly identified enzyme helps pathogenic fungus build protective cell wall
Researchers at the School of Medicine have identified a novel enzyme involved in building the cell wall of Cryptococcus neoformans, a fungus that causes lung infections and potentially deadly cases of meningitis, primarily in people with AIDS. About.....»»
"Southerly busters" in Australia are becoming more frequent but less severe as the climate changes
When Australia's east coast is caught in the grip of a heat wave, relief can come in the form of abrupt, often gale-force wind changes known as "southerly busters.".....»»
Apple looks to India for iPads and AirPod charging cases
Apple is reportedly investigating expanding iPad manufacturing to India, as well as AirPod charging cases, following its rapidly growing iPhone production in the country.Mumbai, IndiaAs part of its move to reduce its dependence on China as a single s.....»»
Novel strategy proposed for selectively targeting G-quadruplex at specific genome loci
DNA G-quadruplexes (G4s) are a type of quadruple helix structure formed by a continuous guanine-rich DNA sequence. Although DNA G4s are thought to be involved in various biological processes, in many cases their causative effects are largely unclear.....»»
Exploring the possibility of probing fundamental spacetime symmetries via gravitational wave memory
As predicted by the theory of general relativity, the passage of gravitational waves can leave a measurable change in the relative positions of objects. This physical phenomenon, known as gravitational wave memory, could potentially be leveraged to s.....»»
California fires spread in July 4 weekend heat wave
California firefighters battled multiple blazes in record heat Friday, with a new fire breaking out near the famous Yosemite National Park even as a larger inferno further north came under control......»»
What we know about microdosing candy illnesses as death investigation underway
Medical toxicologist walks through what we know and don't know about the cases. Enlarge / The Birthday Cake flavored bar. One person may have died from eating Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies, which were recalled las.....»»
Thousands told to flee raging California wildfire
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire rages out of control in northern California, with a swathe of the United States in the grip of a "record-breaking and dangerous" heat wave that was complicating firefighting efforts......»»
India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat waves
Months of scorching temperatures sometimes over 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in parts of India this year—its worst heat wave in over a decade—left hundreds dead or ill. But the official number of deaths listed in government reports barely.....»»
How to create a macOS Sequoia USB installer [Video]
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to turn a USB drive into a macOS Sequoia USB installer. Having a USB installer is useful for performing upgrades to Sequoia across multiple Macs, among other use cases. Watch my full video walkthrough, and be sur.....»»
More carbon in soil can control weeds, in some cases
Cornell researchers have tested an ecological tool in the fight to control weeds in silage soybean and corn fields: adding carbon to soil in the form of sawdust and rye hay......»»
Man Dies During Grand Canyon Hike With Niece, Who Warns: "Don"t Underestimate Nature"
Man Dies During Grand Canyon Hike With Niece, Who Warns: "Don"t Underestimate Nature".....»»
The TORRAS Ostand 360 series is the jackknife of iPhone cases
Meet The TORRAS Ostand 360 Case Series for iPhones – it’s got a 360-spin kickstand and ring holder, powerful integrated magnets, and military-grade protection. more….....»»
Google warns of unpatched critical Android vulnerability
It seems that there is an unpatched Android vulnerability that has yet to be fixed, according to a warning Google has sent out. The post Google warns of unpatched critical Android vulnerability appeared first on Phandroid. Due to the extre.....»»
Can we make "citizen science" better?
During a stifling heat wave in August 2021, 80 volunteers from Massachusetts communities along the Mystic River fixed sensors to their car windows and bicycles, traveling along 19 predetermined routes recording ambient temperature and humidity levels.....»»