German and Austrian deer thus far spared SARS-CoV-2 infections, unlike US deer
In North America, SARS-CoV-2 has spread from humans to white-tailed deer. The deer are now considered SARS-CoV-2 reservoirs and may even spill virus back to humans. A science team headed by the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz.....»»
Tesla"s German plant produced 6,000 cars in a week, report says
Tesla said a two-week production stop, due to parts shortages caused by attacks in the Red Sea, had not impacted the plant's pace of ramping up output......»»
Research team identifies new approach to tackling bacterial infections
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a new approach to controlling bacterial infections. The findings are described in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology......»»
Beam me up: Using lasers to detect moth migrations
The year is 1941. The British military is installing new-age radar systems to detect German aircraft bound for Great Britain, intent on destruction. Fast forward to 2024. Researchers at North Carolina State University are installing advanced laser-ba.....»»
AnyDesk has been hacked, users urged to change passwords
AnyDesk Software GmbH, the German company behind the widely used (and misused) remote desktop application of the same name, has confirmed they’ve been hacked and their production systems have been compromised. The statement was published on Fri.....»»
Stellantis denies speculation of merger plan with Renault
France is considering a merger between the two automakers to strengthen its grip on the sector and counter Chinese and German competition, an Italian daily newspaper reported......»»
Audi dealers aim for modest new sales improvement in 2024
The German luxury brand set a new sales record in 2023. This year could be even better......»»
Foster + Partners Industrial Design team gives distinctive edge to door handles for FSB
Promotion: Foster + Partners Industrial Design team has collaborated with German door handle brand FSB to launch a door handle collection that conveys the architecture firm's attention to detail. Read more Promotion: Foster + Partners Indus.....»»
Apple ‘preparing’ to buy AI startup with advanced privacy tech to bolster Apple Vision Pro
Sources indicate Apple plans to acquire Brighter AI, a German AI startup specializing in anonymizing face and license plate data. Apple aims to use this acquisition to enhance privacy features on Apple Vision Pro, 9to5Mac is told. Apple may be consid.....»»
Horses, camels and deer bad rap for razing plants. New research shows they"re no worse than native animals
Large introduced herbivores such as feral horses and camels are often seen as "invasive" species which damage native plants......»»
First eROSITA sky-survey data release makes public the largest ever catalog of high-energy cosmic sources
The German eROSITA consortium has released the data for its share of the first all-sky survey by the soft X-ray imaging telescope flying aboard the Spectrum-RG (SRG) satellite. With about 900,000 distinct sources, the first eROSITA All-Sky Survey (eR.....»»
Synthetic antibacterial minerals combat topical infections
The development of new antibiotics has stalled—new strategies are needed as the world enters the age of antibiotic resistance. To combat this challenge, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists have found that synthetic antibacteria.....»»
Study finds commensal gut bacteria develop resistance in response to antibacterial treatment
An international team of microbiologists and immunologists has found that commensal gut bacteria develop resistance to antibacterial therapies for infections. In their study, reported in the journal Science Translational Medicine, the group monitored.....»»
DNA particles that mimic viruses hold promise as vaccines
Using a virus-like delivery particle made from DNA, researchers from MIT and the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard have created a vaccine that can induce a strong antibody response against SARS-CoV-2......»»
Why surface materials matter in health care settings
Health care facilities serve as havens for patients seeking treatment for disease and injury. However, they can also be home to a hidden world of microbes, lurking in places and devices that lead to life-threatening infections......»»
Sika deer overpopulation endangers beech forests in Southern Kyushu, Japan
Kyushu University researchers have found that Japanese beech (Fagus crenata) in the forests of southern Kyushu have seen reduced growth, due to soil erosion caused by the overpopulation of sika deer (Cervus nippon). Their findings, which were publish.....»»
Fungal infections affect pine trees" ability to ward off mountain pine beetles
University of Alberta research provides new insight into how harmful fungal infections could affect the ability of lodgepole pines to defend themselves from deadly mountain pine beetle attacks......»»
New tool reveals gene behavior in bacteria
Bacterial infections cause millions of deaths each year, with the global threat made worse by the increasing resistance of the microbes to antibiotic treatments. This is due in part to the ability of bacteria to switch genes on and off as they sense.....»»
Nanoparticle spray reduces risk of airborne bacterial infections caused by air filtration systems
A novel nanoparticle spray coating process has been shown to all but eliminate the growth of some of the world's most dangerous bacteria in air filtration systems, significantly reducing the risk of airborne bacterial and viral infections......»»
German EV charging company plans $14.4 million North American headquarters in Detroit
German EV charging company EcoG plans to invest $14.4 million and create a North American headquarters in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood......»»
"Forever chemicals" in German drinking water: A hidden threat unveiled
In a study published in Eco-Environment & Health, researchers screened German drinking water for 26 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This effort, notably supported by residents, marks a significant step in understanding the presence of PFA.....»»