How COVID-19 alters the immune system
COVID-19 reduces the numbers and functional competence of certain types of immune cells in the blood, say researchers. This could affect responses to secondary infections......»»
Survey assesses Mexican consumers" opinions on GMO corn import ban
A fully implemented ban on genetically modified corn in Mexico could disproportionately affect the nation's lower-income consumers, according to a recently published study by agricultural economists with the University of Arkansas System Division of.....»»
Scientists uncover key mechanism in pathogen defense, paving way for new antimicrobial strategies
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how certain pathogens defend themselves against the host's immune system......»»
eROSITA survey unveils asymmetries in temperature and shape of our Local Hot Bubble
Our solar system dwells in a low-density environment called the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), filled by a tenuous, million-degree hot gas emitting dominantly in soft X-rays. A team led by scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics.....»»
iOS 18: Features, release date, beta, download, Apple Intelligence
iOS 18 is Apple‘s current operating system for iPhone models, including the new iPhone 16. Previewed during the WWDC 2024 keynote, this software update offers … The post iOS 18: Features, release date, beta, download, Apple Intelligence a.....»»
AWESOME DEAL shaves 19% off the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD!
If you’re looking for an external SSD with plenty of storage, then don’t miss this deal for the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD. The post AWESOME DEAL shaves 19% off the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD! appeared first on Phandroid. T.....»»
Patching problems: The “return” of a Windows Themes spoofing vulnerability
Despite two patching attempts, a security issue that may allow attackers to compromise Windows user’s NTLM (authentication) credentials via a malicious Windows themes file still affects Microsoft’s operating system, 0patch researchers hav.....»»
Scientists create a molecular switch that can control cell division on demand outside of a living system
A living cell is a bustling metropolis, with countless molecules and proteins navigating crowded spaces in every direction. Cell division is a grand event which completely transforms the landscape. The cell starts behaving like the host of an interna.....»»
New class of encrypted peptides exhibits significant antimicrobial properties
In a significant advance against the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, researchers have identified a novel class of antimicrobial agents known as encrypted peptides, which may expand the immune system's arsenal of tools to fight infect.....»»
When science speaks in extremes: Study proposes system for detecting polarized discourse
A study published in the Journal of Science Communication elucidated, based on available scientific literature, the characteristics of polarized scientific digital messages, proposing a system of codification for identifying and characterizing polari.....»»
Fortnite’s overhauled battle pass system will make your life easier
Fortnite will no longer force you to farm three types of experience for its three battle passes......»»
One of the last floppy disk industries is finally modernizing
The Muni Metro in San Francisco was recently approved for an update that would transition it from a control system using floppy disks to a more modern system......»»
Millions of Aging Americans Are Facing Dementia by Themselves
In a health care system that assumes older adults have family caregivers to help them, those facing dementia alone often fall through the cracks.....»»
Long COVID Is Harming Too Many Kids
Pediatric long COVID is more common than many thought, and we keep letting kids be reinfected with new variants.....»»
Shaken Baby Syndrome Has Been Discredited. Why Is Robert Roberson Still on Death Row?
Convicted of a crime that never happened, Roberson’s case is a prime example of how the U.S. legal system often fails to recognize advances in scientific knowledge.....»»
Raspberry Pi OS’s yearslong switch from X Window to Wayland is now official
Pi owners should hardly notice any changes, though performance will improve. There have been times when it seemed like X Window System would be with us forever, even though it's m.....»»
19 Neighbors Who Got Wayyyyyyyy Too Into Other People"s Business
19 Neighbors Who Got Wayyyyyyyy Too Into Other People"s Business.....»»
Apple pushes watchOS 11.1 update to public, primarily focusing on bug fixes
It's time to update your Apple Watch again — Apple has officially released watchOS 11.1.watchOS 11The beta builds of watchOS 11.1 didn't have any significant new features, suggesting that Apple is concentrating on enhancing the system's underlying.....»»
New partially coherent unidirectional imaging system enhances visual data transmission
A team of researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has unveiled a new development in optical imaging technology that could significantly enhance visual information processing and communication systems......»»
National Hurricane Center tracking system in Caribbean. Will it become Tropical Storm Patty?
National Hurricane Center tracking system in Caribbean. Will it become Tropical Storm Patty?.....»»
The Pixel 11 could bring back this awesome feature
According to a recent leak, it seems that the Pixel 11 could be bringing back an IR camera system that could be used for security. The post The Pixel 11 could bring back this awesome feature appeared first on Phandroid. One of the main rea.....»»