How Bears Hibernate without Getting Blood Clots
Hibernating brown bears avoid the blood clots that can develop in even temporarily immobile people. Scientists now think they know how the animals do it.....»»
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales ban resumes tomorrow, appeals court rules
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 with blood oxygen features will be banned from sale in the United States again, effective 5:00 pm ET on January 18, 2024. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has denied Apple’s reques.....»»
Molecular sensor enables water bear hardiness by triggering dormancy, study finds
Tardigrades—hardy, microscopic animals commonly known as "water bears"—use a molecular sensor that detects harmful conditions in their environment, telling them when to go dormant and when to resume normal life. A team led by Derrick R. J. Kollin.....»»
Apple Watch redesigned without blood oxygen monitoring to avoid import ban
Apple preps update should patent-infringing Watch Series 9, Ultra 2 be banned again. Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 9. (credit: Apple) Apple has developed a backup plan for if the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 are.....»»
Chemists find potential new drug for photodynamic cancer therapy
A modern alternative to chemotherapy and radiotherapy is photodynamic therapy. It is used to treat cancer, skin diseases, and infectious diseases. The essence of the method is that light-sensitive substances are introduced into the blood, which accum.....»»
Black bear removed from North Lake Tahoe home after trying to hibernate in crawl space
A black bear was removed from under a North Lake Tahoe home Sunday, the Bear League said in a social media post, a nonprofit committed to saving bears......»»
Apple to drop blood oxygen tool from Apple Watches to avoid import ban
Apple has prepared modified Apple Watch models that could help it to avoid an import ban caused by a patent dispute with a California tech firm......»»
Apple readies Apple Watch Series 9 ban workaround by disabling blood oxygen functionality [U]
The U.S. Customs agency has handed down its decision on whether Apple’s proposed redesign of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is enough to circumvent infringing on two Masimo patents related to the blood oxygen sensor. In a fili.....»»
Apple"s stripping out blood oxygen sensing from Apple Watch enough to skirt import ban
Apple's software fix to disable a blood oxygen sensing feature in the Apple Watch could be enough to thwart the ITC import ban, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has determined.Apple Watch Ultra 2The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, amo.....»»
Apple readies Apple Watch Series 9 ban workaround by disabling blood oxygen functionality
The U.S. Customs agency has handed down its decision on whether Apple’s proposed redesign of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is enough to circumvent infringing on two Masimo patents related to the blood oxygen sensor. In a fili.....»»
U.S. Customs say Apple Watch changes are enough to beat ITC ban
Apple's software fix to disable a blood oxygen sensing feature in the Apple Watch could be enough to thwart the ITC import ban, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has determined.Apple Watch Ultra 2The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, amo.....»»
Erdogan accuses U.S., Britain of trying to turn Red Sea into "sea of blood"
Erdogan accuses U.S., Britain of trying to turn Red Sea into "sea of blood".....»»
Apple Watch import ban stay opposed by ITC
A court filing from the International Trade Commission says that it opposes a stay on the Apple Watch import ban while appeals are made.Apple Watch Series 9Masimo alleges that Apple has violated patents regarding blood oxygen detection in wearables......»»
Nafion byproduct 2 found in blood of well users near Fayetteville, N.C.
Researchers from the GenX Exposure Study detected PFAS originating from a fluorochemical manufacturing plant—including Nafion byproduct 2 and GenX—in nearby private wells in Bladen and Cumberland Counties, N.C. PFAS refers to a group of chemicals.....»»
When polar bears hunt snow geese, hunger justifies the means
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) take advantage of the winter to build up their fat reserves. Intensive hunting of seals, a resource rich in fat, allows bears to store up enough energy to get through the summer......»»
Enhanced brain delivery of antibodies heightens the potential to treat brain diseases
The blood-brain barrier blocks the entry of antibodies into the brain. This limits the potential use of antibody therapeutics to treat brain diseases, such as brain tumors......»»
Apple Watch ban temporarily halted, thanks to US appeals court
Apple has won a temporary pause on the Apple Watch ban, thanks to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Apple has been unable to sell or import with blood oxygen sensors due to an ongoing patent infringement battle with Masimo. more.....»»
Apple still pursuing software fix to avoid Apple Watch import ban altogether
Apple may have been given a stay on an ITC-recommended Apple Watch import ban, but that doesn't mean the saga is over as the company seeks software fixes to satisfy Customs.Apple Watch Series 9A judge ruled that the Apple Watch blood oxygen detection.....»»
Apple Watch import ban saga kicked off a decade ago by an early-morning email to Tim Cook
The Apple Watch sales ban nightmare may have been started by a Masimo employee offering to help Apple create its own blood oxygen sensor, sent in an email to CEO Tim Cook.Apple's ongoing legal wrangling with device producer Masimo over the Apple Watc.....»»
Apple Watch import ban kicked off a decade ago by an early-morning email to Tim Cook
The Apple Watch sales ban nightmare may have been started by a Masimo employee offering to help Apple create its own blood oxygen sensor, sent in an email to CEO Tim Cook.Apple's ongoing legal wrangling with device producer Masimo over the Apple Watc.....»»
Injection of “smart insulin” regulates blood glucose levels for one week
Tests in animals show the material works like the body's own system. Enlarge / Smart insulin has the potential to make injections far less frequent. (credit: A. Martin UW Photography) People with type I diabetes have to.....»»