FDA authorizes boosters for ages 16 and 17 ahead of holidays, omicron
With delta raging, omicron looming, and holidays nearing, officials push for more shots. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Noam Galai) The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use.....»»
UAW authorizes strike at key Ram and Jeep stamping plant in Michigan
A work stoppage "could particularly impact production" of Ram pickups and the Jeep Wrangler and Wagoneer, the UAW said......»»
How studying trends in human lifespans can measure progress in addressing inequality
People are living longer lives compared to previous generations but, over the last few decades, there has been a hidden shift—they are passing away at increasingly similar ages......»»
SpaceX has now landed more boosters than most other rockets ever launch
Can the Falcon 9 eventually challenge Soyuz for launch totals? Enlarge / SpaceX landed its 300th booster on Tuesday. (credit: SpaceX webcast) SpaceX launches have become extremely routine. On Tuesday evening, SpaceX laun.....»»
Video Game Violence Statistics 2024 and Facts
Introduction Video Game Violence Statistics: Playing video games is […] Introduction Video Game Violence Statistics: Playing video games is a very popular activity for people of all ages. Video gaming is a huge industry that makes a l.....»»
Sony Confirmed to be Working on a PS5 Pro Model
It's strongly believed that Sony might get the PS5 Pro launch in time for the holidays. The post Sony Confirmed to be Working on a PS5 Pro Model appeared first on Phandroid. Sony is no stranger to launching its mainline consoles in differe.....»»
Economist: Tens of billions of dollars in forest products are being overlooked
In the Roman Empire, custom taxes on spices, black pepper in particular, accounted for up to a third of the empire's annual income. During the late Middle Ages, European efforts to cut out middlemen and monopolize the spice trade led to colonization.....»»
The Ultimate Guide to Popular Linux Games in 2024 – Boosters.gg Insights
With the gaming world constantly evolving, Linux has emerged as a formidable platform for gamers seeking diversity and freedom in their gaming experience. This guide, brought to you with insights from Boosters.gg, dives deep into the thriving ecosyst.....»»
9 out of 10 kids are not developmentally on track in literacy and numeracy—study of 8 African countries
Children develop an enormous amount during their early years—socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. What happens between the ages of 0 and 8 years can predict important long-term outcomes: for example, how a child will fare at school; w.....»»
How NASA"s Roman Telescope will measure the ages of stars
Guessing your age might be a popular carnival game, but for astronomers it's a real challenge to determine the ages of stars. Once a star like our sun has settled into steady nuclear fusion, or the mature phase of its life, it changes little for bill.....»»
New research traces the fates of stars living near the Milky Way"s central black hole
Despite their ancient ages, some stars orbiting the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole appear deceptively youthful. But unlike humans, who might appear rejuvenated from a fresh round of collagen injections, these stars look young for a much.....»»
Research concludes women have higher levels of personal growth among deaf people
One of the features of the deaf community is that it is highly diverse. As well as including people of different ages and genders, the members of the community do not all share the same type of deafness or form of communication. Firstly, the time of.....»»
iOS 18 could add a customization feature I’ve waited years for
After years of waiting, our patience may have paid off. iOS 18 could introduce a home screen customization feature the iPhone's been missing for ages......»»
ChatGPT is an effective tool for planning field work, school trips and even holidays, say scientists
Researchers exploring ways to utilize ChatGPT for work, say it could save organizations and individuals a lot of time and money when it comes to planning trips......»»
Energy price hikes hit older people hardest, study finds
Adults ages 60 and up in developed nations are spending more money on energy than younger counterparts—and are also more likely to struggle to reduce those higher costs, according to research led in part by University of Maryland geographers......»»
Surreal video shows SpaceX rocket booster coming home
SpaceX has shared a surreal video showing one of its Falcon 9 boosters returning to Earth shortly after launching four astronauts to the space station......»»
A 62-Year-Old German Man Got 217 Covid Shots—and Was Totally Fine
Hundreds of boosters over a 29-month period had little effect on the one person who tried it......»»
SpaceX is gearing up for a record-breaking rocket flight
SpaceX has set plenty of spaceflight records in its 22-year history, and in the coming weeks one of its boosters is expected to set another one......»»
German man got 217 COVID shots over 29 months—here’s how it went
It conflicts with concerns of repeat boosters, but authors warn against hypervaccination. Enlarge A 62-year-old man in Germany decided to get 217 COVID-19 vaccinations over the course of 29 months —for "private reason.....»»
The Nothing Phone 2a is the best cheap phone I’ve reviewed in ages
The Nothing Phone 2a's design and price will grab your attention, but will the phone hold it if you buy one? We've found out in our in-depth review......»»
What ended the "dark ages" in the early universe? New Webb data just brought us closer to solving the mystery
About 400,000 years after the Big Bang, the cosmos was a very dark place. The glow of the universe's explosive birth had cooled, and space was filled with dense gas —mostly hydrogen—with no sources of light......»»