How meningitis-causing bacteria may sense fever to avoid immune killing
Researchers have discovered a mechanism through which meningitis-causing bacteria can evade our immune system. In laboratory tests, they found that Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae respond to increasing temperatures by producing sa.....»»
Human cases of raccoon parasite may be your best excuse to buy a flamethrower
The infection is very rare, but it's definitely one you want to avoid. Enlarge / Young raccoon looking out from a tree. (credit: Getty | Camerique) If you were looking for a reason to keep a flamethrower around the house.....»»
macOS Sequoia may be breaking important security tools
Apple's OS once again is causing issues with macOS 15 Sequoia by causing network connections errors. But is there anything users can do right now?.....»»
AI tools help uncover enzyme mechanisms for lasso peptides
Lasso peptides are natural products made by bacteria. Their unusual lasso shape endows them with remarkable stability, protecting them from extreme conditions. In a new study, published in Nature Chemical Biology, researchers have constructed and tes.....»»
Tiny Kentucky town is rocked as their sheriff is jailed in the killing of a prominent judge
Tiny Kentucky town is rocked as their sheriff is jailed in the killing of a prominent judge.....»»
How a bacterial pathogen that causes dysentery manipulates molecular activity to assure its survival
Virginia Tech researchers have learned how bacteria manipulate molecules to infect the host organism. Daniel Capelluto and his research team have discovered the mechanism by which the bacterial pathogen Shigella flexneri, the causative agent of dysen.....»»
Evolved in the lab, found in nature: Uncovering hidden pH sensing abilities in microbial cultures
In a study led by Sarah Worthan, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher in the Behringer Lab at Vanderbilt University, scientists have successfully evolved microbial cultures that possess the ability to sense pH changes, enabling rapid responses to environ.....»»
Kentucky judge killing is a "tragic situation": Trooper | Banfield
Kentucky judge killing is a "tragic situation": Trooper | Banfield.....»»
Plant pathogen battle: A tomato protein"s dual role in defense and susceptibility
Tomatoes, a staple crop worldwide, are increasingly threatened by biotic stressors such as viruses, fungi, and bacteria, with the effects worsening under climate change. These challenges lead to reduced yields and compromised nutritional quality, hig.....»»
Nintendo Switch 2 mania hits fever pitch with the internet dissecting allegedly "leaked" images of the new console
Nintendo Switch 2 mania hits fever pitch with the internet dissecting allegedly "leaked" images of the new console.....»»
Reducing floodplain development doesn"t need to be complex, say researchers
A paper, titled "How local governments avoid floodplain development through consistent implementation of routine municipal ordinances, plans, and programs," published in Oxford Open Climate Change uncovers evidence suggesting that, contrary to expect.....»»
Intel may have been right about killing Hyper-Threading after all
Intel is getting rid of Hyper-Threading, and according to new leaked benchmarks, that may have been the right call......»»
Intel may have been right about killing Hyper-Threading after all
Intel may have been right about killing Hyper-Threading after all.....»»
Apple users complain that iOS 18 is ‘killing’ their iPhone batteries —what to do if you’re affected
Apple users complain that iOS 18 is ‘killing’ their iPhone batteries —what to do if you’re affected.....»»
Surgeons Identify—And Save—A Patient’s Chess-Playing Brain Area
Neuroscientists at the University of Barcelona set about on a search for brain areas involved in chess-related tasks so that surgeons could avoid them when removing a tumor.....»»
AirPods Pro 3 will be a must-buy, but there’s truly no rush Apple
Normally, if an Apple product is two years old, you probably want to avoid buying it. But are a huge exception to that rule. Their successor, the expected AirPods Pro 3, are likely coming next year. Yet it’s hard to recommend a device more highly.....»»
iOS 18 has a weird (but serious) iMessage bug. Here’s how to avoid it
iOS 18 is out with lots of new features and settings. It also has a weird (but serious) iMessage bug you'll want to avoid. Here's what's going on......»»
iOS 18 bug in Messages causes repeated app crash, fix can require data loss
There’s an unfortunate bug in Apple’s latest software update that you should know about. The bug occurs in the Messages app on iOS 18. For now, the fix could require data loss. However, you can avoid potential data loss before a fix is in place i.....»»
Harmless strain of E. coli bacteria may be able to prevent urinary tract infections
Researchers from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and the College of Engineering are collaborating on a project that uses harmless strains of E. coli bacteria to disrupt the bacteria responsible for urinary.....»»
Scientists identify 18 bacterial strains to treat antibiotic-resistant gut infections
Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections often occur in patients with chronic inflammatory intestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, and in patients who have taken antibiotics for a long time. Gram-negative bacteria such as Enteroba.....»»
Caterpillars Sense Hungry Wasps’ Electrical Field
Predators’ electricity gives caterpillars an early warning.....»»